Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the 2027 elections will be free, fair and credible, asking them to be wary of prophets of doom preaching mayhem and division.
The DP said Kenya will not be dragged again into election-related chaos as happened in 2007, terming reckless and unpatriotic attempts to sell fear of similar happenings in the future.
Speaking on Sunday during an Empowerment Forum for Small-Scale Traders in Gatundu town, Gatundu South, Kiambu County, and earlier during a Church Service in Teso North, Busia County, Kindiki said the government will ensure credible polls.
“As a government, we cannot allow the country to slide into anarchy. The 2027 elections will be free, fair and peaceful. There will be no violence as predicted by the prophets of doom. The government assures all the political players that there will be no election-related violence,” DP said.
He added that those busy issuing threats were inexperienced and unpatriotic, saying the government will not be drawn into divisive rhetoric and retrogressive politics, but service delivery and development.
“At the right time, we will make a decision over those who thrive in the politics of poverty and those who thrive in the politics of empowerment and it is very clear who is where right now,” he stated.
The Deputy President defended the empowerment program, saying it is meant to complement ongoing government initiatives geared at boosting mama mboga, boda boda hustles and other small-scale traders.
He said the government is already running the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program that targets empowering 70 businesses in each 1450 wards. Each of the businesses will receive a grant of Sh50,000 to boost their businesses.
“There are leaders peddling lies that the government is doing nothing; we will confront them head-on very soon. There are multiple projects and programs geared at improving the lives of the people, be it youth, women, or small-scale traders. On top of these, as leaders, we are boosting their capital and stock,” he said.
The Ruto Administration is also building at least 400 modern markets to dignify places of operation for mama mboga and small-scale traders. Already, 21 are ongoing in Kiambu County, with each constituency benefiting.
“Their lies will soon dissipate to the four corners of the world. We believe in the Bottom-UP Economic Transformation Agenda. This is exactly what we are doing,” he said.
Earlier, during an interdenominational church service at Amogoro Primary School grounds in Teso North, Busia County, the DP said all government projects will be completed on time.
He assured that every part of the country will be equitably developed as the government is keen on fairness in the distribution of national resources.
“No part of the country will be discriminated against. All Kenyans will benefit from development projects,” he said.
He assured the church that the government will continue to respect their space and adhere to their rules.
“We will not force ourselves on the church. We are not in any competition with them,” he said.
