Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has underscored the national government’s commitment to inclusive development, saying no Kenyan will be left behind due to tribe, region, or political leaning.
Speaking at the Garsen Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum, Kindiki criticized divisive politics and called for national unity in pursuit of progress.
“Any political leader inciting ethnic, regional or political balkanisation should be shunned by all Kenyans of goodwill,” he said.
The Deputy President revealed that government projects in 40 counties, including Affordable Housing, Institutional Housing, and Market Infrastructure Development, have created over 250,000 jobs, benefiting many young people.
Boosting the Blue Economy
In Tana River, the government has completed the Kipini Fish Landing Site, a modern facility aimed at improving earnings for local fisherfolk. The government is also issuing grants to support Beach Management Units (BMUs) to strengthen the blue economy along Kenya’s coast.
“We are growing the country’s economy from the grassroots,” Kindiki said, affirming that such initiatives are key to tackling unemployment and poverty.
Powering Progress
Residents of Garsen were also briefed on the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Programme, currently being implemented at a cost of KSh 205 million. The project is expected to light up households and boost small businesses in the constituency.
The forum also focused on empowering women-led micro and small enterprises. Kindiki said the government will expand support for SACCOs run by women to promote economic inclusion.
Development Without Discrimination
The Deputy President concluded by encouraging coastal communities to reject politics of exclusion and support ongoing efforts aimed at nationwide transformation.
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