Kindiki roots for Wamuthende, insists he’s best candidate in Mbeere North by-election

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has endorsed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Wamuthende (Leo) as the most suitable choice to lead Mbeere North, urging residents to back him in Thursday’s by-election.

Kindiki said Leo had shown clear understanding of the constituency’s development priorities, including roads, water supply, electricity, education, and other key concerns affecting local communities.

He noted that the candidate had engaged extensively with residents and demonstrated capacity to address their needs.

Speaking on Saturday during campaign stops in Ngiiri and Kyenire, the Deputy President called on voters not to be swayed by what he termed attempts to derail ongoing government projects in the area.

He warned residents against “being duped into abandoning the government that is implementing multi-billion-shilling projects” across Mbeere North.

“We are supporting Wamuthende because we will work with him to complete projects being implemented by the government in this area,” Kindiki said.

He added that the ruling party had rallied behind Leo due to what he described as the candidate’s strong credentials and commitment to the constituency’s development agenda.

Kindiki pointed out that Leo had pledged to sustain the bursary programme for all students from Mbeere North, a scheme he said was beneficial to hundreds of learners.

“It is only Leo who has affirmed his support for bursaries for all students. His competitors want to scrap the programme, yet it helps many children from this constituency,” he said.

The Deputy President listed ongoing government interventions, including road tarmacking, expansion of water projects, electricity connections, and construction of modern markets.

He assured residents that the Kenya Kwanza administration would prioritise their needs and would not marginalise the area “as previous regimes did.”

Kindiki criticised leaders backing the opposition candidate, accusing them of failing to initiate any significant development projects in Mbeere North during their tenure in senior positions.

He said those now campaigning against the government had no record to show and were instead resorting to insults and misinformation.

“When we needed them most, we did not see them here in Mbeere. Now they are all over, insulting us and talking down leaders to the people. Do not be distracted by them,” he said.

“This is our government, and we will continue pushing for development from within.”

He urged residents to turn out in large numbers and vote for Mr. Leo, saying the government would appreciate and reciprocate the support.

“We will be grateful, and we will not forget your support. We will complete ongoing projects and start many more here,” he added.