BARINGO — Rift Valley leaders have declared Deputy President Kithure Kindiki the best-suited partner for President William Ruto, applauding his steady leadership, loyalty, and results-oriented governance. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot led the praise during a public rally in Kabartonjo, Baringo County on Sunday, where he emphasized that for the first time in country’s history, the deputy president was fully aligned with the head of state.
“We finally have a deputy who understands his role,” Cheruiyot said. “His job is to support the President not to incite the public or divide the nation.”
Cheruiyot claimed that DP Kindiki originally won the internal Kenya Kwanza vote for the deputy slot in 2022, but political pressure altered the outcome. “Kindiki won that vote, but the other candidate caused chaos and was picked instead,” he said. “Now, Kindiki has stepped up and is delivering.”
Baringo Governor Moses Cheboi and Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap echoed Cheruiyot’s sentiments. They pointed to Kindiki’s tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, crediting him for restoring peace in conflict-prone areas like Baringo. “When you served in Interior, we saw real peace here. You fixed the security problem and laid a strong foundation,” Cheboi said. Makilap added, “He tackled banditry and insecurity head-on. Murkomen is continuing from where he left off.”
Deputy president Kindiki who was present at the event highlighted reconciliation efforts and ongoing peace initiatives. DP Kindiki cited a moment when MPs Makilap and William Kamket of Tiaty attended the same church service. “That is a miracle, given their history,” DP Kindiki said.
The leaders also pointed to development gains under the president Ruto’s administration. Governor Cheboi said the establishment of Baringo’s first university showed the President’s commitment to campaign pledges. “People criticizing the President haven’t visited Baringo. We’ve seen the change,” Cheboi said.
DP Kindiki’s ongoing support for community empowerment is seen as a political strategy to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 general elections, a crucial focal point. Cheruiyot and Baringo South MP Charles Kamuren defended Kindiki’s fundraising efforts for women’s groups. “They want us to stop empowering women? That’s not going to happen,” said Cheruiyot. Kamuren added, “If I raise money for the people, and it’s my money, why should anyone have a problem with it?”
DP Kindiki addressed the crowd with updates on national progress. DP Kindiki said economic stability had returned and stalled infrastructure projects were back on track. “We’ve resumed long-abandoned roads. By the next election, the story will be different,” Kindiki said.
On electrification, DP Kindiki said the number of connected homes had risen from 8.9 million in 2022 to 10.5 million. Kindiki stated the government aims to reach all 15.6 million households within four years. DP Kindiki closed his speech with a call for prayers for President Ruto. “He found the country in difficulty and is doing all he can. Let’s pray for him to succeed in leading Kenya to greatness.”
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