NAIROBI, Kenya— Deputy President Kithure Kindiki used his platform at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations to deliver a message that Kenya’s future won’t be shaped by one generation alone—it’s going to take all of us.
Speaking on Sunday at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County, Kindiki called for a national reset on how the country views leadership and inclusion. His message was simple but pointed: no generation has a monopoly on patriotism, progress, or potential.
In a country often divided by age, tribe, or political allegiance, Kindiki stressed the importance of bridging generational gaps.
He urged national and county leaders to go beyond lip service and genuinely bring young people to the table—not just as spectators but as active architects of the nation’s development.
“I want to appeal that we also bring on board all generations,” Kindiki said, adding that a healthy democracy must include the voices of the young, the old, and even the unborn. “No generation is superior to the other.”
A Shared Ecosystem for All Kenyans
The Deputy President described the nation as one interconnected ecosystem, where every citizen—regardless of age—has a role to play. He highlighted the symbolic and practical need for inclusive leadership that reflects Kenya’s full demographic diversity.
“The older people have a role to play. Our children have a role to play. Even the unborn, when they arrive in the world through Kenya, they will have a role to play,” Kindiki noted, framing development as a relay race with responsibilities handed across generations.
Praise for Raila and a Nod to Political Maturity
Kindiki also took a moment to give credit to ODM leader Raila Odinga for his enduring role in shaping Kenya’s political landscape. He called Odinga a “pioneer” who has consistently prioritized the nation over personal gain.
“Mr. Raila Odinga is courageous and patient enough to always consider Kenya greater than each one of us,” he said, in a rare cross-party gesture that signaled a thawing of long-standing rivalries.
A New Era of Cooperation
Kindiki hinted at a new chapter in Kenya’s political story, citing the March 2025 memorandum of understanding between President Ruto and Raila Odinga as a hopeful sign of cross-party collaboration.
He painted a picture of a Kenya where tribal affiliations and birthplaces no longer determine opportunity.
“As we move forward, we look forward to your partnership to build a more united Kenya—where merit and contribution to national development is what matters,” he said.
