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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki today led two major women empowerment forums in Kitui East (Kitui County) and Mukuyuni in Kaiti Constituency (Makueni County), where he underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to economic inclusion, agricultural reform, infrastructure development, and grassroots empowerment.
Speaking in Mukuyuni, Kaiti Constituency, the Deputy President announced a suite of strategic government interventions aimed at reducing the cost of food production and increasing farmer earnings. He revealed that the government is investing heavily in the agricultural and livestock value chains, with plans to construct 400 modern and fresh produce markets across the country. These markets will be equipped with cold storage facilities, expanded trading spaces, lactation rooms, ICT hubs for e-commerce, and other essential amenities to provide dignified and efficient trading environments for small-scale entrepreneurs.
“To mitigate against post-harvest losses and ensure our farmers get maximum returns for their efforts, we are not just building markets — we are building opportunities,” Prof. Kindiki stated.
In a major boost to rural electrification, the Deputy President disclosed that 18,000 households in Makueni County are being connected to electricity under a Sh2 billion programme. Specifically, Kaiti Constituency will benefit from a Sh305 million allocation under the national grid expansion.
On infrastructure, Kindiki affirmed that the government has allocated sufficient funds to complete all stalled road projects in the county, including the long-awaited Kasikeu–Nunguni Road, which is critical for local mobility and trade.
He was joined at the Mukuyuni event by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Deputy Majority Leader (National Assembly) Owen Baya, and several MPs including Vincent Musyoka (Mwala), Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), Mbithi Mwalyo (Masinga), and Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, among other national and grassroots leaders.
while addressing residents at Zombe in Kitui East Constituency, Kindiki reaffirmed that the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda was more than a campaign promise—it is a national development framework centered on equity and dignity for all.
“The Kenya Kwanza Administration is intentionally developing every corner of this country without discrimination. This is not about politics; it’s about people,” he declared.
Kitui County is also benefiting from the last mile electricity connectivity programme, with 18,000 additional households targeted, including 1,500 new connections in Kitui East, funded at a cost of Sh250 million.
On road infrastructure, the Deputy President confirmed that the government is reviving all stalled road projects. In Kitui East, construction of the Zombe–Kyuluni Road is set to begin soon, and the government has secured Sh800 million to compensate residents displaced during the construction of the Kibwezi–Mutomo–Kitui Road.
Kindiki praised the efforts of women and youth groups in Kitui East, commending their commitment to economic progress through SACCOs and grassroots enterprises. “These initiatives are the heartbeat of our nation’s prosperity,” he said.
Joining him in Kitui were Kitui Deputy Governor Augustine Wambua, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, MPs Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), Rachael Nyamai (Kitui South), and others from neighboring constituencies, as well as senior government officials including Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke and the President’s Aide Farouk Kibet.
The Deputy President’s engagements in Kitui and Makueni Counties underscore the Kenya Kwanza government’s commitment to inclusive development, with a special focus on empowering women and youth, enhancing infrastructure, and revitalizing rural economies.
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