Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed growing speculation that President William Ruto may be a one-term leader, accusing the opposition of weaponizing public anxiety to distract from the government’s development agenda.
Speaking during an Economic Empowerment Engagement at Gachie Primary School in Kiambaa Constituency, Kindiki asserted that the Kenya Kwanza administration remains laser-focused on service delivery — not political noise.
“Our focus is not how long President William Ruto will be in office, but how much transformation his administration will do in the lives of ordinary citizens,” he said.
The Deputy President’s remarks come amid renewed criticism from opposition leaders, who have been rallying supporters around the idea that the current administration lacks legitimacy and will not survive the 2027 election.
Kindiki pushed back forcefully, urging critics to present development alternatives instead of peddling fear and speculation.
“When it’s time for campaigns, we will come with a scorecard of what we have achieved,” he said. “It will be time for everyone — including our opponents who once held powerful offices — to show what they delivered.”
The statement was a clear jab at figures within the opposition who previously served in top government roles and now accuse the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement.
Kindiki, however, countered that the government had already injected over KSh 70 billion into key development initiatives across Kiambu County, pointing to flagship infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects.
These include:
- Karura-Gachie-Gacharage Road, expected to enhance trade and mobility.
- Kiambaa KMTC Campus, currently under construction with KSh 200 million in funding.
- Wangunyi Technical Training Institute, receiving over KSh 350 million for expansion and hostels.
- 26 modern markets, three of which are located in Kiambaa.
The Deputy President also made a broader appeal to leaders across the divide to prioritise service over politicking, saying the needs of vulnerable Kenyans must come before personal ambitions.
Observers note that Kindiki’s strong public defence of Ruto’s record is part of a larger counter-offensive by Kenya Kwanza, aimed at neutralising a growing narrative that 2027 could mark an early end to their rule.
