Kindiki: Govt to End Marginalization of Certain Communities and Regions

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that the government's quest to develop the whole country is not negotiable. He emphasized that every part of Kenya will receive a deserving share of national resources, promising to end marginalization of certain communities and regions. This statement was made during a development visit to Taveta Constituency, Taita Taveta County, where he inspected several projects costing billions of shillings.

Prof. Kindiki highlighted the motivation behind the 'Usawa ni Sawa' development vision, which drives President William Ruto's reelection agenda. He stressed that no community nor region is lesser than the other, and that the government will serve every citizen without any form of discrimination. The Deputy President inspected the 580-bed capacity Taveta KMTC hostel costing Ksh 220 million and checked the works at Kimala Senior School funded by the NG-CDF at Ksh 93 million.

During his visit, Prof. Kindiki addressed thousands of residents at Taveta town, updating them on the progress of the ongoing projects in the area. He emphasized that the government has ended the era of discriminating communities and is correcting past mistakes to elevate national development to an equal level. The Deputy President cited several development projects rolled out by the government in Taita Taveta County, including roads, electricity, markets, and other key infrastructure initiatives.

The government has invested Ksh 16.5 billion for 243 kilometres of new roads in Taita Taveta, which are presently at various stages of completion. Some of the road projects include the 67km Taveta-Rombo-Njukini-Ilasit, which connects Taita Taveta and Kajiado Counties and is nearing completion. The government allocated Ksh 9.4 billion for the realization of this key road. Other projects include phase 1 of the Cess-Nghonji–Rekeke–Lake Jipe Road and the Mto Mwagodi–Msau–Mwangae–Mbale–Wundanyi–Mgange Road.

In addition to road projects, the devolved unit is also a beneficiary of modern markets in Mwatunge, Maungu, Voi, and Wundanyi, with two more planned for Taveta and Njukini towns. The government has also invested in housing fund projects amounting to Ksh 7.8 billion in the county, which include affordable houses and hostels. The Deputy President assured the residents that the government will press on to fulfill all the development promises for the people of Taita Taveta.

Prof. Kindiki challenged the opposition to get ready for tough times ahead, saying they must present their development record to the people before faulting the government. He added that those in the opposition have been in power before but did not do anything for the people of Taita Taveta. The Deputy President emphasized that the government is ready to show what it has done in Taita Taveta and everywhere in the country.

The Deputy President's visit to Taita Taveta County is part of the government's efforts to ensure that every part of the country is developed without caring who they voted for. He reiterated that the government will increase the development budget to correct historical marginalization against the people of Taita Taveta. With this and more in the pipeline, the government aims to fulfill its development promises to the people of Taita Taveta.

Key points

• The government has invested Ksh 16.5 billion for 243 kilometres of new roads in Taita Taveta.
• The Deputy President emphasized that no community nor region is lesser than the other.
• The government aims to end marginalization of certain communities and regions.