Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday dismissed political opponents who have sought to lecture him on his duties, asserting that he will remain focused on delivering tangible development across the country.
Speaking during an inspection of ongoing development projects in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kindiki said critics who previously held high government positions have no right to lecture him.
“Those giving me long lectures were once in big government positions, but while they had power, they did nothing for the people of Kenya,” the Deputy President told reporters.
“Now they have the audacity to teach me my job. There is no place for them completely. They have no roads, no electricity, no markets, no school projects to show for their time in power.”
During the visit, Kindiki oversaw progress on the Kambandi-Weru-Chuka-Technical-Kaanwa Road and the Kaanwa-Mwanjate-Kamutiiria Ring Road.
He also highlighted other major projects in the region, including the expansion of the Makutano-Embu-Chuka-Meru highway, the construction of modern markets, and electricity connection initiatives.
“We are focused on ensuring tangible development in Mt. Kenya and across the country,” he said.
“When I come back with President William Ruto to ask for your votes, I will have a lot of projects to account for during my time as Deputy President. I will point out each of the projects we have done in every constituency.”
A centerpiece of the DP’s ongoing projects is the new Nithi Bridge, for which the government has set aside Sh7 billion.
Preliminary preparations are underway, including public consultations and negotiations with affected residents to ensure fair compensation.
“We have 7 billion shillings set aside to construct Nithi Bridge. The project was delayed because the National Land Commission was not fully constituted, but it is now in place. We are negotiating with affected landowners to agree on the best way forward as we sort out compensation,” Kindiki said.
Beyond the bridge, the Deputy President noted that Tharaka Nithi County is benefiting from development projects worth billions of shillings.
These include road works estimated at Sh21 billion, student accommodation and affordable housing projects totalling Sh7 billion, and electricity expansion for 9,500 households with a budget of 1 billion shillings.
Kindiki urged residents to hold political competitors accountable for their own records.
“Those competing with us when they come here, let them tell the people of Tharaka Nithi what they have delivered for them,” he said.
The Deputy President’s inspection underscores the government’s emphasis on infrastructure development and service delivery ahead of the upcoming electoral campaigns.
