Kindiki says no more discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or politics

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that no Kenyan falls behind in national development, putting an end to decades of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, and political affiliation.

Speaking during a development tour of Moyale in Marsabit County, the Deputy President stated that the country had put an end to the practice of excluding certain regions from national issues.

“The history of discrimination where some regions were set aside and left behind in terms of development is long gone. Now is the time to bring equality all round, as Kenya belongs to us all,” said Kindiki.

He said the government is committed to the equitable distribution of services and resources throughout all 47 counties. “There is no single national programme that is not taking place here in Marsabit and in all the 47 counties of our country,” he stated. “That is how you build a strong country.”

Kindiki also announced that the government had accelerated the process of issuing national identity cards in historically marginalized regions, noting that nearly 15,000 people had acquired IDs in the past two weeks in Marsabit alone.

“I want to assure you that we are going to continue with the programme of speeding up acquiring of ID cards,” he said.

He added that the government had launched a livestock restocking initiative to support communities affected by prolonged drought, a move he said was directly authorized by President William Ruto.

“The President has authorized the National Drought Management Authority and the State Department of Livestock to liaise and help the farmers restock cattle to kickstart farming again, especially for those affected by drought,” said the Deputy President.

Kindiki also praised the prevailing peace in Marsabit, which has previously been plagued by intercommunal violence, urging residents to safeguard the gains made.

“I thank God that Marsabit is now peaceful, and we pray it stays that way so you can live in peace, grow your county and live like the rest of the Kenyans,” he said.