Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed that he will remain fully engaged in delivering projects for Kenyans, emphasizing that he will not be distracted by what he described as cheap and idle talk.
Speaking during an inspection of the Gachoka-Gachuriri Road tarmacking in Mbeere South, Embu County, the DP emphasised his commitment to completing development initiatives on time and ensuring they benefit citizens.
“I am busy working every day for the people of Kenya. I am focused on my work because at the right time I will account for my time in the office. I want my work to speak for me when the time comes. This year we will be fully focused on delivering development projects,” he declared on Tuesday.
Kindiki outlined that the government’s record will be evident through completed projects, which he said will serve as the administration’s performance benchmark ahead of future campaigns.
“We will showcase what we have done for wananchi when it is time for campaigns. We will have tangible projects to defend our tenure in office including roads, water projects, increased electricity connection and modern markets. This will be our scorecard,” he said.
He also criticized political opponents, noting that some had previously held powerful positions but failed to deliver meaningful results for citizens.
“We are busy working for the people. We cannot be compared with our opponents who have nothing to do but engage in idle talk. Our opponents have occupied powerful positions before and they have nothing to show for their time in office. They will have a difficult time with wananchi,” Kindiki stated.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an inspection of the Gachoka-Gachuriri Road tarmacking in Mbeere South, Embu County on February 24, 2026.PHOTO/DPCSDuring the inspection, the DP confirmed that the Gachoka-Gachuriri Road will be extended to Kangeta Junction and Kihumbuini Centre, with completion targeted within set timelines.
“The President will visit the area to open the road once it is complete,” he said. Other road projects across the country will also be expedited to ensure timely delivery.
“This year, you are going to see a lot of development and transformation across the country. All roads that stalled since 2020 have been revived. We have paid all the contractors who had abandoned sites and are now back on site. Going forward, we will pay them on time because we have enough money to complete all the 6,000kms of ongoing roads and to commence other projects,” the DP assured.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an inspection of the Gachoka-Gachuriri Road tarmacking in Mbeere South, Embu County on February 24, 2026.PHOTO/DPCSIn Embu County, the government is also implementing other key initiatives, including the construction of 12 modern markets and water projects at Kiambere and Kamburu. Prof. Kindiki also visited Kirinyaga County, where he inspected the construction of PI-Murinduko-Ndindiruko-Marurumo-Gategi-Gatuiri-White Rose Road in Mwea Constituency, promising that the project will be completed promptly.
The DP further noted the acceleration of 650kms of Mau Mau roads across the Mt. Kenya region. “We now have adequate funds to complete the roads…my work as DP is to make sure all the projects are funded, inspect their progress and ensure they are completed on time,” he explained.
Kindiki concluded by calling on Mt. Kenya politicians to maintain peace and avoid using political differences to divide communities.
“The people of Mt. Kenya are hardworking and peaceful. We have always conducted our politics in decorum because we will remain as a one community after elections. We cannot allow some people to divide us because of political choices,” he said.
