Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended President William Ruto's development record, saying the government is implementing projects across the country without discriminating against regions based on how they voted in the 2022 General Election.
Speaking Wednesday during the official opening of the Kithimani Land Registry and the issuance of title deeds in Yatta constituency, Machakos county, Kindiki said the new registry demonstrates the administration's commitment to equitable development.
He said residents of Yatta had for years been forced to travel to Machakos town in search of land services, incurring transport and accommodation costs before obtaining title deeds.
"Under the government led by President William Ruto, that tedious journey of going to Machakos in search of title deeds has come to an end. The title deeds you will receive today, and those that remain, will now be issued here in Githimani because we now have a land registry office," Kindiki said.
He thanked President Ruto for ensuring no region is left behind in accessing government services, saying every Kenyan deserves equal treatment regardless of political affiliation.
"The President has remained firm by saying that it does not matter who voted for his government in 2022. After elections, the elected leader becomes the President of all Kenyans and must ensure every citizen receives equal development and government services," he said.
Kindiki dismissed claims that some regions should be denied development because they did not support the Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting such thinking was contrary to democratic principles.
"There are people who want this country to believe that if you did not elect a certain leader, then you should suffer. That is not democracy," he said.
According to the DP, although Ukambani gave President Ruto fewer votes in the last election, the region is receiving major government investments because development is a constitutional right, not a political reward.
He cited ongoing infrastructure projects in Machakos county, saying the government is constructing 517km of tarmac roads worth Sh30 billion after settling pending bills owed to contractors.
Among the projects, he said, are the Matuu-Ikombe-Gatangi Road, whose contractor is already on site, the Matuu-Ekarakara Road and the Ekarakara Bridge, for which Sh50 million has been allocated.
Kindiki said the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) was implementing water projects in the area, while the Githimani modern market was 60 per cent complete and expected to be finished within two months.
He said President Ruto is expected to officially commission the market before the end of the year.
The DP also highlighted affordable housing, modern markets and student hostel projects across the country, saying they have created employment opportunities for more than 6,000 young people.
He urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying development should be guided by citizens' needs rather than voting patterns.
"Every region, Nyanza, North Eastern, Rift Valley, Central Kenya, Eastern Kenya, Nairobi and the Coast, is part of one Kenya. Every citizen deserves development regardless of where they cast their vote," Kindiki said.
He was accompanied by Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Principal Secretary Nixon Korir among other elected leaders from the region.
