Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for respect for the freshly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying the electoral body should be allowed to discharge its duties without frustrations and false branding.
Kindiki said the independence of the electoral agency is guarded by the Constitution and should be appreciated by all parties.
“This a national electoral body. It is independent and has been empowered by the constitution to work without being influenced by anyone,” he stated.
The Deputy President spoke on Saturday at Gokeharaka in Kuria East, Migori County during Economic Empowerment for women and small-scale traders.
He said the ruling administration is focused on delivering its national development agenda and will not be seeking favours from IEBC or anyone because wananchi fully support them.
“Those attacking IEBC are wasting their time, it is an arbiter in our elections and if you dispute their decision, you go to court. For us we are focused on building Kenya and account for our time in office when the time comes,” DP added.
“We do not have any problem with the IEBC. They should work independently. We do not want to be favoured because we are focused and working hard serving the people and they will vote us back,” DP assured.
“Those who are already poking holes in the impartiality of the commission have sensed defeat. They have started attacking the referee because they have sensed defeat. Anyone doing that is a weak player not ready for tough competition. Stop attacking independent institutions. Respect the courts, IEBC and all of our independent and constitutional institutions,” he noted.
The second-in-command asked those interested in leading the country to wait for the coming 2027 elections warning against any attempts to destabilize the government in order to use unconstitutional means to grab power.
“There is no short cut to power. Those talking of short cuts are looking to destabilize the nation and we will not allow that. We are in government constitutionally. They should wait for the coming elections,” noted DP.
The DP said the next polls will be about national development against pursuit for personal aggrandizement and tribal politics.
He outlined new modern markets ongoing in Kuria and other areas in Migori County aimed at improving the business environment for mama mboga and micro and small scale businesspeople.
In Kuria, new markets in Mabera, Isebania, Ntimaru, Gokeharaka and Gekonga will be completed before the end of the year.
Further, Sh1.6 billion has been allocated for the connection of 17000 new households in Migori County with Kuria East receiving Sh311 million.
The government has also allocated Sh330m for tarmacking of Taranganya-Ntimaru-Nyamtiro-Loliondo Road which links Kenya to Tanzania.
Affordable housing projects are also at an advanced stage in the county.
“We are saying two terms of absolute development. Not just mere talk. We have a comprehensive program for job creation, electricity connection, affordable housing and registering all Kenyans under SHA. We have not sought excuses like our opponents who are idealess,” he assured.
Additionally, he asked Kenyans not to be lied into not registering for SHA saying it is working and aims to cover costs of treatment for all in spite of their economic status in society.
“It is every Kenyan’s right to have access to health coverage. We had Linda Mama lakini sasa ni Linda Jamii-Linda baba, linda mama, linda mtoto
Half of Kenyans have registered. We want all Kenyans to register. We don’t want them to be left at the whims of witchdoctors and other undesirable options,” DP indicated.
