The Deputy President said the government would not tolerate contractors who delay projects or undertake substandard work at taxpayers’ expense, insisting that those paid to execute public projects must fulfil their contractual obligations.
By Bradley BosireKithure Kindiki has called for the use of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation, and green initiatives to modernise Kenya’s correctional services.
By Chrispho OwuorDeputy President Kithure Kindiki said the Government's agricultural reforms were aimed at changing the economics of farming while strengthening Kenya's food sovereignty and creating jobs
By Chrispho OwuorThe main KMTC campus project is estimated to cost Sh200 million, with Sh70 million already allocated to the construction of administration and tuition blocks, library facilities and skills laboratories. The government will separately spend Sh290 million through the Housing Fund to construct a 580-bed student hostel at the institution
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking in Kiambu County on October 5, Kindiki said the government would target alcoholic products considered dangerous to consumers, while traditional drinks that do not cause similar harm would not be the focus of the crackdown
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking to residents of Nyambari in Lari Constituency on Monday, Kindiki said Sh152 billion had been allocated to tarmac 1,656 kilometres of roads across the county, with 368 kilometres already completed at a cost of Sh20 billion
By Chrispho OwuorThe call comes amid a growing political debate over whether Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West should maintain a common political position or pursue separate political interests ahead of the 2027 election
By Chrispho OwuorBorn in 1972 in Tharaka Nithi, Kindiki is a lawyer and former University of Nairobi lecturer who served as Tharaka Nithi Senator and Senate Majority Leader
By Nelson WahomeGarissa, Mandera, Tana River and Wajir were among the hardest-hit counties during the 2023 El Niño floods. UNICEF reported that approximately 38 of Kenya’s 47 counties were affected by riverine floods, flash floods and landslides, with major roads cut off and communities in the arid and semi-arid lands facing severe disruption
By Chrispho OwuorThe Deputy President said the incidents, while concerning, have affected only a small fraction of Kenya’s schools.
By Bradley BosireKindiki attributed the pressure on fuel prices to a global crisis tied to ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which he said had disrupted supply chains.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Deputy President, Kenya is keen on expanding collaboration with Uganda in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, education, healthcare and regional security to boost economic growth and improve livelihoods.
By Bradley BosireThe fresh application places the medical evidence at the centre of the constitutional petitions seeking to overturn Gachagua’s impeachment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKisii Governor Simba Arati welcomed the projects, saying they are expected to open up economic activity and improve livelihoods for residents, especially traders and young people.
By Rose AchiengDeputy Speaker Gladys Boss stressed that Parliament should focus on examining whether public funds are properly used, rather than placing emphasis on the figures involved, noting that oversight begins during budget approval.
By Rose AchiengOn security, Kindiki warned that the government is preparing a firm response to bandit attacks in parts of Meru, especially in Nyambene.
By Bradley BosireDeputy President Kithure Kindiki pledged full government support for families of six victims of the Mosop, Nandi County helicopter crash, outlining relief and longer-term assistance after the February 28 tragedy.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking after touring projects in Taita Taveta County, he said the administration is determined to unite Kenyans and ensure every region benefits from national programmes.
By Bradley BosireFormer Muminji MCA Newton Kariuki, alias Karish, and former Evurore MCA Duncan Mbui tendered their resignations to vie for the Mbeere North Parliamentary seat.
By Bradley BosireAddressing residents in Challa town, located along the key corridor connecting Taita Taveta and Kajiado Counties, the DP stated that contractors have been cleared of pending bills and instructed to accelerate construction works while maintaining high-quality standards.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, during a briefing on ongoing roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Kindiki said the pending bills, which had accumulated since 2020, had disrupted the construction of approximately 6,000 kilometers of roads across the country.
By Bradley BosireThe Deputy President emphasised that the expansion to two million beneficiaries reflects the government’s broader strategy to stimulate grassroots enterprise, enhance income generation and curb youth unemployment.
By Bradley BosireKindiki’s remarks come a day after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua declared that he would abolish the Social Health Authority (SHA) and scrap the Affordable Housing initiative if elected president in 2027.
By Bradley BosireKindiki said Kenya is founded on strong cultural values that must be protected at all costs to ensure a prosperous and advanced nation.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking on Wednesday at the start of a development tour of the region, the two leaders said their administration is implementing an inclusive programme aimed at improving the lives of all Kenyans, regardless of political affiliation.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the National Treasury’s Budget Implementation Report for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the Office of the Deputy President had used Sh1.34 billion , about 44.9 percent of its Sh2.97 billion recurrent budget by the end of September 2025.The figure has sparked public discussion, especially after comparisons showed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had spent Sh331.8 million, or 12.8 percent of his allocation, during the same period last year.
By Chrispho OwuorKindiki said there must be personal accountability over the controversial death of Ojwang, who died while in police custody.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKindiki said the initiative is part of a larger effort to uplift Kenyans working at the grassroots through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (Beta).
By Maureen Kinyanjui