Ya kesho ni Mungu anajua! Kindiki tells off ‘one term’ critics
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The harambee, to be held in Kijauri Town, will feature prominent pro-government figures, including President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet and top parliamentary leaders.
County Woman Representative Jerusha Momanyi of the Jubilee Party is expected to attend, just days after Kindiki led another fundraiser in West Mugirango constituency, also in Kijauri.
Friday’s empowerment campaign will mark the sixth such fundraiser in Kisii and Nyamira counties organised by Kindiki since April, when he launched a series of back-to-back drives.
The leaders have been donating millions at the harambees, defending the money as part of their income from side hustles and businesses.
The Deputy President has so far visited Nyaribari Chache,
Kitutu Chache North, South Mugirango, Bomachoge Chache, West Mugirango, and now
Borabu constituency.
At least 30 MPs allied to the ruling coalition are expected to attend, including Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Farouk Kibet.
In a show of political strength, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, and National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro are also listed among the key guests.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is expected to attend the high-profile harambee, which is part of Kindiki’s broader strategy to woo the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The latest charm offensive is widely seen as a strategic counter to the growing political influence of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
Notably, the Friday harambee will take place less than 10 kilometres from Matiang’i’s Borabu residence.
Speaking on May 29 during an economic empowerment forum in Nyaribari Chache, Kindiki encouraged farmers from Kisii and Nyamira counties to plant more coffee.
He noted that when the Kenya Kwanza administration took office, farmers were earning about Sh60 per kilo, but that is no longer the case.
The Deputy President said government interventions to streamline the sector have significantly boosted farmer earnings.
“I really want to encourage the people of Kisii and Nyamira to plant more coffee because it has become more profitable. In 2022, coffee was being bought from farmers at Sh50 or Sh60. Now, they’re earning Sh120 to Sh150 per kilo,” Kindiki said.
