Kindiki: Ruto’s Legacy Will Be Measured by Results, Not Years in Power
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says President William Ruto’s legacy will not be judged by how long he stays in office, but by what his administration delivers.
Speaking at Gachie Primary School in Kiambaa on Sunday during an economic empowerment event, Kindiki listed a wave of ongoing infrastructure projects in Kiambu County as proof of the government’s commitment to improving lives.
“The people of Kiambu and all Kenyans will judge us by our record,” Kindiki said. “When the campaign period comes, we will return here with a clear scorecard of what we have done not empty promises.”
According to the Deputy President, the national government is currently rolling out development projects worth more than Sh70 billion in Kiambu County. The focus areas include road upgrades, housing, technical education, and markets.
Among the flagship projects is the Karura-Gachie-Gacharage Road, now in its final stages. The government is also constructing the Kiambaa KMTC campus valued at Sh200 million, complete with affordable student housing.
The Wangunyi Technical Training Institute has received Sh70 million for its initial setup, alongside an additional Sh281 million for dormitories.
Kiambu is also a key beneficiary of the government’s modern markets initiative, with 26 new markets being built across the county. Three are in Kiambaa.
In the housing sector, 17 affordable housing developments and 15 institutional housing projects for police, training facilities, and technical schools are currently underway in the area.
Kindiki defended the government’s ongoing economic empowerment forums, which aim to provide capital to small-scale traders, youth groups, women’s organizations, and Saccos. He said the initiative is not politically motivated.
“This is not about votes. It is about lifting up mama mboga and helping small traders grow,” he stated.
He cautioned the public against listening to politicians who, he claimed, are fueling division for personal gain.
“Politics is not a fight,” he said. “It’s about ideas. If you’re elected, serve the people. If not, wait for the next election and try again.”
Kindiki emphasized that the administration will fully engage in politics when the time is right, but for now, the goal is to complete ongoing projects and initiate new ones.
“When the time comes, we will talk politics because we know how to campaign. But for now, our priority is delivering results,” he said.
The Deputy President’s remarks come as the 2027 election cycle slowly gains momentum, with calls for transparency already building around the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
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