Kindiki warns Mt. Kenya politicians against inciting violence, vows crackdown on looters

The DP said the destruction and looting witnessed during recent protests is regrettable, calling on residents not to fall prey to politicians keen to cause unrest in the region for personal gain.

“We have had many politicians before competing against each other over ideologies but we have never witnessed the kind of destruction we saw recently. Why have we stooped this low as a community? Let us compete over policies and ideologies and let the people decide who has the best of them,” he said.

Prof. Kindiki said it is unacceptable for hardworking Kenyans operating businesses in Mt. Kenya region to become victims of a looting spree orchestrated by goons.

“Many of these businesspeople built their businesses from scratch and has taken them decades to be where they are only for some misguided people to destroy it. This will not happen again. What occurred the last few days was the last time it was happening,” he added.

He spoke on Wednesday during a consultative engagement meeting with Meru County Leaders.

During the meeting, the DP assured Mt Kenya residents that the government remains committed to completing ongoing projects as well commencing others.

He said he is focused on ensuring completion of all projects for the benefit of the people.

“We are focused on development because we want to ensure we have a scorecard to bring back to you when we are seeking reelection. We will show you the number or roads we have constructed, the number of homes connected to electricity, modern markets constructed,” DP stated.

On development, the DP enumerated ongoing projects in Meru including construction of 21 modern markets in the County.

The Gakoromone modern market will be the biggest fresh produce market in Kenya. The government has allocated Sh800 million for its construction. I assure you it will be completed before 2027,” he added.

More markets are underway in Lare, Kianjai, Maua, Nkubu and other major towns in the devolved unit.

The county has also been allocated Sh2.2 billion for last-mile electricity expansion.

The Meru Referral Hospital will also be elevated to Level 6 following a directive by President William Ruto.

“The elevation will be done by the Kenya Defence Forces as directed by the President,” he indicated.

“When we say two terms, we mean two terms of constructing more than 100 markets in Meru, more homes connected to electricity, tarmacking of more roads and increased health coverage,” he reiterated.

The DP also called on Meru residents to enroll for SHA coverage saying it is designed to medical costs for all Kenyans.

“Zamani tulikuwa tunasema Linda mama pekee. Sasa tunasema linda mama, linda mzee, linda kijana, linda watoto, linda jamii kupitia SHA,” DP explained.