Kindiki Slams Tribal Politics, Assures Busia of Development
By Kass Digital
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticized opposition leaders for perpetuating tribalism and sowing seeds of division for political gain.
Speaking during the Matayos Constituency Economic Empowerment Programme in Busia County, Kindiki warned that the country risks being held back if leaders continue using ethnicity as a tool for political mobilization.
“We must abandon the outdated politics of tribe and hate. Those who continue to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines are enemies of progress,” said Kindiki. “Kenya belongs to all of us. Our loyalty should be to the nation, not tribal kingpins.”
The Deputy President praised President William Ruto for fostering a broad-based, inclusive government that he said reflects the face of Kenya and promotes national cohesion.
This administration is not about tribes. It is about talent, ideas, and patriotism, he noted. “President Ruto has built a government that unites rather than divides — where meritocracy trumps ethnicity.”
Kindiki also reassured Busia residents of the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in the region. He announced that plans are underway to expand the Busia–Kisumu road, a key corridor that connects Western Kenya to other parts of the country.
“We are keen on reducing accidents and boosting trade through better roads,” he said. “The expansion of the Busia–Kisumu road is not just a promise; it’s part of a broader plan to unlock the economic potential of this region.”
Kindiki’s visit comes as the government continues to roll out grassroots economic empowerment initiatives aimed at spurring inclusive growth and countering the narrative of marginalization in border counties like Busia.
