logo
ADVERTISEMENT

Let’s embrace dialogue, Kenya cannot grow in chaos – Kindiki

"We must learn to solve our national problems through consultations, discussions and peaceful ways."

image
by BRIAN ORUTA

News07 July 2025 - 15:35
ADVERTISEMENT

In Summary


  • Kindiki warned that violence and incitement will only derail the nation’s progress.
  • Speaking during an Economic Empowerment Forum for Women Groups and Saccos at Mkunguni Grounds in Lamu West on Monday, the DP stressed that no country can prosper amid chaos and destruction.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an Economic Empowerment Forum for Women Groups and Saccos in Faza, Lamu East/DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to embrace dialogue and peaceful means to resolve grievances.

Kindiki warned that violence and incitement will only derail the nation’s progress.

Speaking during an Economic Empowerment Forum for Women Groups and Saccos at Mkunguni Grounds in Lamu West on Monday, the DP stressed that no country can prosper amid chaos and destruction.

"I plead with you, my fellow countrymen, we cannot take build this country through chaos incitement and violence. We must learn to solve our national problems through consultations, discussions and peaceful ways," he said.

Kindiki emphasized that every Kenyan has a right to express themselves and raise concerns, but should do so peacefully.

He warned those planning unrest that such actions are destructive and not a solution to national challenges.

“There’s nothing more precious in a country than peace and stability.”

Kindiki had earlier attended a similar forum in Faza, Lamu East, as part of a week-long empowerment tour across five coastal counties: Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Lamu.

He said the development projects rolled out by the Kenya Kwanza administration are laying a strong foundation for President William Ruto's second term. According to Kindiki, these projects reflect real change, not empty promises.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during an Economic Empowerment Forum for Women Groups and Saccos in Faza, Lamu East/DPCS

He highlighted the construction of 400 modern markets during the first term and promised to deliver an additional 2,000 in the next. He also pointed to the first-ever tarmac road in Lamu East as an example of inclusive development.

Kindiki said the government’s development agenda is non-discriminative and meant to serve all Kenyans equally, regardless of tribe, region, or religion.

“All Kenyans have equal rights to development. You cannot say someone doesn’t deserve it because of where they were born,” he said.

He also announced that the government had removed bureaucratic barriers in the issuance of national IDs in remote counties. There are now no charges or additional vetting requirements for youths applying for the document.

Kindiki dismissed opposition figures who, he said, are stuck in slogans like "Ruto Must Go" without offering real solutions to Kenyans.

“Our opponents are plan-less,” he said.

“Don’t listen to them. They will mislead you yet they haven’t stood with you in your time of need.”

The Deputy President reiterated the government’s focus on inclusive development, urging citizens to remain united and peaceful as the country moves forward.

He was accompanied by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy (Lamu), National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa (Kikuyu), Owen Baya (Kilifi North) Captain Ruweida Mohammed (Lamu East), Muthoni Marubu (Lamu County).

Others were Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), John Bwire (Taveta), Zamzam Mohamed (Mombasa), Fatuma Masito (Kwale), William Kamket (Tiaty), Sabina Chege (Nominated), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi (Lafey), Leah Sankaire (Kajiado), Geoffrey Mulanya (Nambale), and Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo) among others.

Related Articles

ADVERTISEMENT