Kindiki to opposition: Brace for tough contest in 2027

By Lawrence Ongaro

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told the opposition to prepare for tough political battles as leaders begin presenting their development records to the public, ahead of the next electoral contest in 2027.

Speaking during a visit to Tigania West in Meru County, Prof Kindiki said every leader must be ready to account for what they have delivered to citizens. He maintained that the current administration has implemented major development projects and will present them openly to the people.

“Every leader knows the development they have delivered to the people, and when the time comes, I will show the roads, water projects, markets, and electricity that the government has implemented,” he said.

Government highlights development projects

The Deputy President defended the administration of William Ruto, noting that the government has invested heavily in development across the country, including in Meru County.

He said President Ruto has allocated millions of shillings for various projects in the county aimed at improving trade, infrastructure and livelihoods.

During the tour, Prof Kindiki inspected the modern Kianjai Market, a project nearing completion that is expected to be finished within the next two months. The market is expected to provide a modern trading space for hundreds of small-scale traders in the region.

According to the Deputy President, every constituency will also receive adequate funding from the national development budget to ensure projects are implemented at the grassroots level.

Opposition intensifies criticism

His remarks come amid sustained criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration from opposition leaders including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i and Justin Muturi.

The opposition leaders have repeatedly accused President Ruto’s government of failing to deliver on campaign promises and worsening the cost of living for Kenyans. They have also questioned the pace of development projects and economic reforms, claims the government has dismissed as political attacks.