IRUNDUNI, Tharaka Nithi County — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 General Election and embrace President William Ruto’s Vision 2060 agenda, saying the country’s long-term development should not be overshadowed by short-term political contests.
Speaking during Sunday greetings with residents in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki described the proposed Vision 2060 agenda as a transformative national undertaking aimed at shaping Kenya’s future for generations to come.
He said the initiative should not be reduced to a political campaign slogan, arguing that while elections come and go, long-term policy decisions determine a country’s economic trajectory.
“Next year’s elections will come and go. There will be a winner, and there will be someone who does not win. Both are Kenyans,” Kindiki said.
The Deputy President urged political leaders to avoid politicising every national conversation and instead focus on policies that would enable Kenya to compete with advanced economies such as Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and China.
Kindiki Defends Government’s Development Record
Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza administration’s appeal for continuity is anchored on its infrastructure development record.
According to the Deputy President, the government has revived more than 6,000 kilometres of stalled road projects after settling Sh177 billion in pending payments owed to contractors.
He cited the Mioponi-Mukothima-Gachiongo-Gatunga Road in Tharaka Nithi County, saying 15 kilometres have already been completed.
Kindiki also highlighted the government’s plan to construct 600 modern markets across the country, noting that markets in Chuka, Chogoria and Gatunga have already been completed.
Criticises Calls for One-Term Presidency
The Deputy President dismissed calls by some political leaders for President Ruto to serve only one term, saying critics should allow the administration more time to implement its development agenda.
He accused some of the government’s opponents of having occupied senior public offices for decades without delivering comparable development to the regions they now claim to represent.
“Give us time,” Kindiki said.
He also rejected attempts to inject ethnic politics into national development, insisting that government projects are being distributed equitably across all regions regardless of political affiliation.
According to Kindiki, the administration’s development philosophy is based on equal access to roads, electricity, water, markets, employment opportunities and other public services.
Calls for National Unity
The Deputy President urged government supporters not to be distracted by the growing political activity ahead of the 2027 elections, saying there was no reason for panic.
He maintained that the debate surrounding Vision 2060 should focus on the country’s long-term prosperity rather than electoral competition.
“Vision 2060 is not about next year’s elections. It is about the future of Kenya, the future of our children and the future of our grandchildren,” he said.
Kindiki argued that Kenya’s political discourse should move beyond the question of who occupies State House after the next election and instead concentrate on sustaining economic transformation.
“Don’t bring political divisions. Don’t politicise everything,” he said.
