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Speaking at a public engagement rally at Kigio Shopping Centre in Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County, on Thursday, Kindiki said the government would work with security agencies and regulators to dismantle networks involved in the illegal trade.
Addressing residents of Tetu Constituency in Ihururu on Thursday, October 1, Kindiki said the projects were part of a wider government programme aimed at improving infrastructure and supporting economic activity across the county
The Deputy Presidentsaid political differences should not be allowed to undermine relationships among communities that have lived and worked together for generations.
Kindiki said the government would no longer tolerate contractors who delay projects despite receiving payment, noting that Kenyans were waiting to benefit from improved infrastructure.
Speaking in Karen, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Kindiki said the government would intensify the crackdown on illicit alcohol and drugs through intelligence-led multi-agency operations targeting cartels, supply chains and unlicensed manufacturers.
Speaking on Friday during an inspection of development projects in Kieni, Nyeri County, Kindiki said elders had tasked him with ensuring Mt Kenya does not split into East and West because of political affiliations.
Kindiki said Meru had been allocated Sh39 billion for development and construction projects, with Sh3.9 billion set aside for 21 kilometres of new roads in Meru town.
Speaking in Tharaka Nithi County on Monday, Kindiki said elders were better placed to safeguard the region’s unity because, unlike politicians, they had no electoral interests to protect.
Speaking during his ongoing tour of the United States, Gachagua interpreted the incident as a sign that elders had failed in their alleged attempt to divide Mt Kenya and were now seeking to install Kindiki as spokesman of the same community.
The Deputy President said he had never been known as a politician who trades insults, although repeated attacks had sometimes forced him to respond.
The declaration was signed by representatives of Kiama Kia Ma, the Kikuyu Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, Kiama Kia Muembu, Ngome and Nyangi Ndiriri.
The DP singled out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Cabinet ministers, challenging them to account for their contribution to Meru and the wider country when they had access to government power.