Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating development projects across the country, saying Kenya is experiencing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure and socio-economic transformation driven by an inclusive development agenda that seeks to benefit all the 47 counties.
Speaking on Wednesday after hosting Nandi County leaders at his Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, Prof. Kindiki said the government remains focused on ensuring that ongoing projects are completed on time while identifying new priority initiatives that respond to the needs of local communities.
The meeting brought together Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Senator Samson Cherargei and Members of the National Assembly from the county, including Julius Melly (Tinderet), Abraham Kirwa (Mosop), Bernard Kitur (Nandi Hills), Josses Lelmengit (Emgwen), Woman Representative Cynthia Muge and Aldai MP Marianne Kitany.
The Deputy President described regular consultations between the national leadership and elected representatives as essential in monitoring the implementation of government programmes and ensuring public resources deliver maximum impact.
He noted that such engagements provide an opportunity to assess the progress, pace and quality of ongoing projects while also identifying development priorities requiring government intervention.
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the status of key projects in electricity connectivity, water supply, road infrastructure, education, healthcare, market development and other public investments across Nandi County.
The leaders agreed on measures aimed at fast-tracking implementation of the projects, with Prof. Kindiki urging elected leaders to continue working together in supervising contractors, ensuring quality standards are maintained and effectively communicating government programmes to residents.
He pledged to personally follow up with relevant ministries, departments and agencies to ensure delayed projects receive the necessary attention for faster completion.
“I will follow up each of those projects with the relevant ministries, departments and agencies to ensure they are implemented as they should be and completed within the expected timelines,” the Deputy President said.
Prof. Kindiki maintained that the Kenya Kwanza administration has deliberately spread development across every region, including areas that had historically experienced marginalisation.
According to the Deputy President, communities that had previously lacked basic infrastructure are now witnessing significant improvements through investments in roads, electricity, water supply, affordable housing, markets and other public facilities.
He said many Kenyans are experiencing transformative projects for the first time, citing testimonies from residents who had never before seen tarmacked roads, electricity connections or modern public markets in their localities.
“For the first time, there is a deliberate effort to ensure that every part of Kenya benefits from national development. There is no county that has not been touched by projects and programmes under this administration,” he said.
Prof. Kindiki argued that the government’s development agenda is intended to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of citizens regardless of their geographical location and ensure equitable distribution of national resources.
He further urged leaders to prioritise service delivery over political succession debates, cautioning against shifting attention to the 2032 presidential succession while the government still has an active development agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“There must be an order of priorities. Before 2032, there is 2027. Our focus now should be ensuring that the work the President has undertaken benefits wananchi rather than being distracted by premature political campaigns,” he said.
The Deputy President also criticised opposition leaders whom he accused of concentrating on political rhetoric instead of offering alternative development programmes.
Separately, Prof. Kindiki on Tuesday held consultations with the leadership of the National Land Commission (NLC), describing the commission as a critical institution in facilitating Kenya’s infrastructure expansion, industrialisation and other strategic development initiatives.
The meeting brought together the NLC Chairperson, Commissioners and the Chief Executive Officer to discuss policy and budgetary interventions aimed at strengthening the commission’s capacity to execute its constitutional mandate.
The Deputy President noted that the commission plays a central role in facilitating public infrastructure projects through land administration and acquisition processes, making it a key driver of Kenya’s economic transformation agenda.
He stressed that, like all constitutional commissions and independent offices, the NLC requires adequate funding, supportive public policies and cooperation from both levels of government and public institutions to operate effectively.
Prof. Kindiki said the discussions focused on creating a more conducive policy environment and mobilising sufficient resources to enable the commission to discharge its constitutional responsibilities efficiently, thereby supporting the successful implementation of national development projects across the country.
