Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has intensified his criticism of the opposition, vowing a direct and sustained political confrontation while defending the government’s development record.
Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection tour of national government-funded projects in Buuri Constituency, Kindiki accused opposition leaders of spreading misinformation and lacking a clear development agenda.
“We will dismantle opposition lies and propaganda face to face,” Kindiki declared, adding that the government would no longer tolerate what he termed as attempts to mislead the public.
The Deputy President said the administration would confront its critics directly, accusing them of relying on insults and divisive rhetoric rather than policy alternatives.
“They are small people who want to bully us. They don't know us well. We will handle them eyeball to eyeball, man to man. No one will come here to incite our people through falsehoods and useless propaganda,” he said.
Kindiki further criticised opposition figures for what he described as a poor track record during their time in government, arguing that they had failed to deliver meaningful development despite holding senior positions.
“They have been Vice Presidents, Deputy Presidents and very senior ministers. All they pursued during their term in office were personal interests,” he said.
“Now that they are no longer in office, they want to come here, lie to our people through propaganda and incite them to abandon the government yet we are witnessing real and tangible development. We cannot allow such games.”
The Deputy President’s remarks come as political activity intensifies ahead of future electoral contests, with both government and opposition leaders seeking to consolidate support in key regions such as Meru County.
During the tour, Kindiki inspected several major infrastructure projects, including the Kwa Mumero–Kithithina–Mia Moja–Timau–Ngusishi–Ngare Dare Road, a Sh1.7 billion project aimed at improving connectivity in the region.
He also visited the Timau Affordable Housing project valued at Sh766 million and the Timau Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market.
He said Meru County is among the largest beneficiaries of the government’s infrastructure push, revealing that the county has been allocated Sh39 billion for the construction of 736 kilometres of roads.
Additionally, Meru town has received Sh3.7 billion for the development of 17 kilometres of urban roads.
The government is also overseeing the construction of 18 modern markets across the county at a cost of Sh3.3 billion, while Sh2.3 billion has been set aside to connect electricity to 27,000 additional households.
Kindiki reiterated that the administration’s focus remains on delivering development across the country, contrasting this with what he termed as an “agenda-less” opposition.
“I want to make it clear that the difference between us and our opponents is as clear as day and night. We will beat them hands down in the 2027 elections,” he said.
“There is no place for these people. They have specialised in insults and chest thumping. They are going nowhere.”
He also promised additional development projects for Buuri Constituency, including two mega dams expected to be implemented once the National Infrastructure Fund is operationalised.
The event was attended by several local leaders, including Isaac Mutuma, Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri, Woman Representative Kailemia Karambu, and Igembe South MP John Paul Mwirigi, alongside a host of Members of County Assembly.