Office of The Deputy President, Republic of Kenya

12/08/2026

Launch of the National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond 2030

09/08/2026

Thanksgiving Holy Mass, Gaichanjiru Catholic Parish and Centenary Celebrations for St. Raphael Catholic Hospital, Murang'a County

07/08/2026

Njuri Ncheke Event, Nchiru, Meru County

01/08/2026

24/07/2026

Kindiki assures country of extensive measures to prevent losses from less rainfall and coming El Nino

BY DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured the country that the government is taking necessary measures to reduce the impact of depressed rainfall that has impacted food production in some of the country’s food baskets.

The DP said every possible intervention is being explored to cushion farmers from losses as well as to ensure there is no shortage of food supply to any part of the country.

“I assure the country that the government is seized of the matter of what has happened this season and what is projected to happen later this year. We are taking all possible measures to prevent any part of Kenya or any citizen from suffering from lack of food, famine and support farmers to make sure they don’t get disrupted because of the unfavourable weather,” DP said.

The Second in Command on Friday morning met respective Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi to consolidate response for the less precipitation reported in various parts of the country and the expected El Nino rainfall later in the year.

“The government will go out of its way to make sure that this situation will not affect the food security of our country. We met this morning to look at some of the immediate interventions we need to make. We have agreed to continue meeting every week to make sure there is enough preparedness for any eventuality,” Prof. Kindiki added.

The Deputy President revealed that the prevailing situation in some of the maize-growing areas has forced the government to come up with mitigating factors including using the affected crop to make animal feeds to reduce losses for farmers.

“We are looking at modalities of using the crop that failed for making animal feed so that farmers can get some income from the crop even if it has not matured,” DP stated.

With the heavy rains forecasted from October to December, the administration will also ensure mature crops are harvested on time, dried and stored properly to avert post-harvest losses.

“We are also looking at assisting farmers to prepare for the coming El Nino rains projected later in the year. We are focused on farm inputs and farm preparation,” he added.

In attendance were Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (National Treasury), Geoffrey Ruku (Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes), Principal Secretaries Festus Ngeno (Environment), Caroline Karugu (EAC Affairs and acting ASALs and Regional Development), Ismail Madey (Special Programmes), Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Ahmed Idris among others.

19/07/2026

I will make sure Mt Kenya remains united for development and prosperity -DP Kithure Kindiki

BY DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised to fight attempts to divide Mt Kenya people along political lines saying the region’s unity is paramount for its long-term development and prosperity.

The DP said the people’s unity in the region dates many years back dismissing efforts by those in the opposition to divide them.

“We have a long history of unity as the people of Mt. Kenya. There is nothing that can divide us. Those who think they can divide us will not succeed. As the Deputy President, I will make sure we remain united and work together as it has always been and will always be,” DP stated.

The Second in Command spoke on Sunday when he attended a thanksgiving service to celebrate Embu ACK Diocese 36th Anniversary at St. Mark’s Kigari Teachers Training College grounds in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County.

The Deputy President also, on behalf of the President, presided over a fundraiser to support ongoing construction of the Diocese’s Business Complex in Embu town.

Prof. Kindiki called on residents not to be deceived into following people who have no interest in the unity of the people urging them not to panic because of the outcome of the recent by-election.

“It was not a presidential election so there is no problem because the voters chose their MP. Elections for President will be done next year and we are ready for it. I want to assure you that we will not be divided. What will matter most is what we have done for the people. The extent of development we have done. It will not be about who can insult more because people don’t care about that,” he affirmed.

Referring to the challenges faced by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Ruto before assuming office in 2013, he said nothing else is more bothersome as it would be easily overcome.

“We have been through tougher times. In 2013, we supported former President Uhuru and then Deputy President Ruto and they won despite facing cases at The Hague. So no one should worry about next year because we have and continue to develop the country making our work easier in the coming elections,” he noted.

Further, the Deputy President underscored the need for the nation’s unity beseeching the church and all citizens to be at the forefront to protect it against those keen to disrupt its peace and harmony.

“We are one country. From the Coast, Central, Western, Eastern, Nyanza, North Eastern, Rift Valley and Nairobi, we are one country and we must protect it. We don’t have any other country. Let us always treasure our homeland,” DP emphasized.
With development projects going on in every part of the country, including in Embu County, the DP said the President deserves another term urging them to back him as they look ahead for more development.

In Embu, modern markets in Embu, Runyenjes, Ishiara and other key towns are nearing completion.

Over 300kms of road projects are also underway, some of them having stalled for years.

Water projects in Mbeere North, Mbeere South and Manyatta constituencies costing over 5 billion shillings are progressing as well as extension of electricity to thousands of homes in the devolved unit. The national government has also allocated one billion shillings for construction of a new Level 5 hospital in Embu town.

“We have a lot to show for our development record. Next year we will showcase what we have done. Our opponents should be ready to do so because they have been in power before,” Prof. Kindiki added.

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, who, among other leaders. joined the DP for the anniversary service, said the County has witnessed unrivalled development since 2022 promising to continue working closely with the President and his deputy for the benefit of the Embu people.

“I made a personal decision to work with President Ruto and I have no regrets at all for doing so. For four years, we have seen the fruits of this cooperation. We have never seen the kind of development we have witnessed in our county the last four years,” she revealed.

The DP praised the Governor for her firm decision saying it is a wise move that will ensure continuous development in the region.
Meanwhile, Prof. Kindiki told residents not to lose sight of better political prospects that come with backing President Ruto in 2027 saying making a mistake of supporting the opposition risks being out of power for many years to come.

“After President Ruto, we have a greater chance at the Presidency after his retirement. In the other formations the region is not in consideration anytime in the near future and it will take many years, even 200 years, to regain the Presidency,” he noted.

19/07/2026

ACK Diocese of Embu, Diocesan 36th Anniversary Thanksgiving, Kigari Teachers Training College, Embu County

12/07/2026

Don’t gamble with 2027 presidential election, DP Kindiki urges Mt Kenya residents

BY DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Mt. Kenya residents not to gamble with coming elections in 2027, saying re-electing President Ruto is the best option for the region.

The DP asked the residents to continue supporting the President, stating that once he secures the second term in next year’s polls, the region will stand a stronger chance to take over.

Prof. Kindiki reiterated the need to remain focused to ensure President Ruto gets his second term but that they should not lose sight of the great opportunity that will present itself after it has been accomplished.

Speaking on Sunday in Meru County where he attended two Church Services and addressed a public rally, Prof. Kindiki told the Meru community not to play with the big opportunity to take over the nation’s top leadership after President Ruto.

“Don’t play ping pong with a chance like this at the Presidency. Just like in football, like in the ongoing World Cup, the best placed person to score receives the ball and he puts the ball in the net and we all celebrate.

After President Ruto, I am the best placed person to take over from him. I’m the striker staring at the goal, why should anyone else tell you to recycle the ball to the defenders yet I, as the striker, is standing strong and well placed to score?” DP posed.

The Second in Command attended a service at Methodist Church, Abothuguchi Synod in Imenti Central Constituency and led a resource mobilization drive for construction of its headquarters in the morning.

Later in the afternoon, he represented President Ruto during a funds drive for the construction of Methodist Church, Laare Synod in Igembe North Constituency. He also addressed a public rally at Laare town in the evening.

Prof. Kindiki said the community does not stand any chance in other formations, including in the disjointed opposition, propping up the opportunity that has presented itself through the Head of State.

“In the other formation, this region is not in any consideration to take over presidency anytime in the near future but with the one under the stewardship of President Ruto, the fireman is just next after him. Don’t take fruitful chances like this for granted. Do not be deceived, this is the best possible opportunity for us to ascend to the Presidency,” he urged.

The Deputy President took time to underscore his political credentials nurtured through many years serving in significant offices where he excelled in service delivery. He warned those belittling him to be ready for a big surprise.

“Let them continue insulting me, belittling me and saying all sorts of things. I served as senator for 10 years, five years as Majority Leader and three years as Deputy Speaker. I have been Interior Cabinet Secretary for two years and now Deputy President. They must respect us,” DP noted.

During the events, Prof. Kindiki also said they are not supporting the President for the sake of it but because of the unrivalled development he has overseen in the region since taking over.
He enumerated ongoing projects costing billions of shillings at various level of completion pledging to push for more.

Among them are the upgrading of Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital to Level 6 which is progressing steadily, road projects at 39 billion shillings, electricity expansion at 2.3 billion shillings, modern markets among others. The redesigning of Nithi bridge is being hastened despite compensation challenges involving affected landowners.

“There is no other government that has accorded undivided attention to Meru region than President Ruto’s government. I am asking our people not to return this great favour with disrespect. There is no other place for us outside this government. Do not be deceived by those who failed to do anything for us when they were in power,” DP stated.

As the government works hard to deliver its promises to the residents, Prof. Kindiki called for patience saying everything that has been pledged will be done.

“The President is being pressured to deliver everything now as if he is the first President of the country. We have had four presidents before him. We will deliver all our promises but let us be patient,” he said.

12/07/2026

Public Sensitization event , Laare Town , Meru County.

12/07/2026

Sunday Worship and Thanksgiving Service, Methodist Church in Kenya, Laare , Igembe Synod, Meru County