Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has commended leaders from Northeastern Kenya for working closely with the Kenya Kwanza administration to accelerate development in the region.
Speaking on Sunday during the Lagdera Constituency Economic Empowerment event in Modogashe, Garissa County, Kindiki said the local leadership caucus, led by Eldas MP Adan Keynan and Dadaab MP Farah Maalim, had shown great commitment to pushing for regional progress.
“We appreciate the decision by the leaders to support our President and the government. They are good leaders who love their country. We will work together to develop the region,” he said.
Earlier, the Deputy President presided over a similar event at Tarbaj TTC grounds in Wajir County.
Key infrastructure projects under implementation include the LAPSSET corridor road linking Lamu, Garissa, and Isiolo, a 315-kilometer project costing Sh27 billion, and the 750-kilometer Mandera–Isiolo road, a Sh100 billion investment expected to be completed in 2027.
In total, 1,065 kilometers of roads are currently under construction in Northern Kenya.
Electricity expansion is also underway, with Sh1.7 billion allocated to connect 7,200 new households in Garissa County.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki accompanied by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula in Lagdera Constituency during an Economic Empowerment forum held in Modogashe, Garissa County/DPCSIn Lagdera Constituency alone, Sh380 million is being used to connect 2,100 additional households.
Four hybrid power generation plants in Isiolo, Wajir, and Mandera counties are expected to resolve persistent power shortages.
The government is also constructing eight markets, six affordable housing projects, and hostels for Garissa University, Garissa National Polytechnic, and Technical Training Institutes to spur economic growth.
Kindiki assured residents that President Ruto’s administration would continue to invest in marginalized areas.
“This region is part of Kenya. Every project happening elsewhere is happening here as well. We are building roads, modern markets, expanding electricity and other key services,” he said.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who accompanied the deputy president, urged respect for Northeastern residents.
“The people of Northeastern are Kenyans like all of us. We respect them for their business acumen and investment across the country. We cannot accept any attempt to brand them otherwise,” he said.
by BRIAN ORUTA
