Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s commitment to economic empowerment initiatives, saying they are firmly aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Kindiki emphasized that the ongoing programs are not political tools but crucial vehicles for uplifting vulnerable and underserved communities across Kenya. His remarks come amid an extensive grassroots tour aimed at distributing development funds targeting the elderly, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Speaking in Molo on Saturday, Kindiki joined the area Member of Parliament in handing over more than 50 motorcycles to local boda boda riders. He urged residents to ignore political detractors who criticize the empowerment drives, asserting that such programs are transformative and impactful. “We are walking the talk. Our approach is practical and touches lives directly,” he said, highlighting that these efforts are rooted in the government’s broader development vision.
The DP pointed out that the government had deliberately focused on supporting farmers, whom he described as the backbone of the economy. He cited the drastic reduction in fertilizer costs—from Sh7,000 to Sh2,500 for a 50-kilogram bag—as one of the critical steps taken to enhance food production and improve agricultural profitability. Kindiki assured farmers that further cost-reduction strategies are underway to boost productivity and food security.
In his speech, Kindiki also emphasized the government’s determination to create jobs for youth through initiatives such as Kazi Mtaani, Kazi Majuu, climate-related employment, affordable housing projects, and market infrastructure development. These programs, he said, are designed not only to provide income but also to build long-term resilience and self-sufficiency among the youth.
Accompanying Kindiki in Molo were National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelule, and Members of Parliament David Gikaria (Nakuru Town East) and Joseph Tonui (Kuresoi North), who praised the empowerment initiatives for bridging development gaps in rural areas. The leaders affirmed their commitment to working with the Deputy President in fast-tracking BETA-aligned projects.
Kindiki’s next stops in Kabarnet, Baringo County, and Nakuru Town East will continue his grassroots outreach mission, which he says is essential to understanding local needs and delivering government support directly to the people. His nationwide tour underscores a shift toward inclusive development, placing local communities at the center of Kenya’s economic transformation journey.
