Kindiki hits the opposition as he popularise Ruto
Politics
By
Boniface Gikandi
| Aug 28, 2025
Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has criticized the opposition for allegedly misleading the youth by discrediting the available employment opportunities.
He warned elderly politicians for continued misleading the youth who have acquired technical skills from the technical institutes.
Speaking at Murang'a Techical and Training Institute in Maragua, he said the government backed that include the Affordable Housing Programme and construction of markets have continued engaged more than 350,000 across the country.
"The number of the youths engaged in construction in two years will be upscaled to a million, with Murang'a expected to register 140,000 " said the deputy President.
Accompanied by MPs led the host Mary Wamaua, Betty Maina(Murang'a), Peter Kihungi(Kangema) and nominated MP Sabina Chege and Senator Veronica Maina, Kindiki w described them individuals supporting President William Ruto administration in Murang'a.
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Accompanied by the Education Cabinet Secretary Dr Julius Migosi ,Kindiki said the government has invested in the education sector as the CBC transits to senior secondary schools next year.
"The CBC will be strengthened for the interest of the Kenya's children,"said the DP.
Migosi said the government was concerned with rising number of liquor outlets near the learning institutions.
"All the licenses of the liquor outlets near the school will be revoked without a further delay " said the CS.
Wamaua said they will not regret suppprting President Ruto following many of the projects associated with his administration.
Maina called on the government to urgently address delay on remittance of capitation to primary and secondary schools.
"I plead with government to ensure the schools are supported with capitation to ensure learning is not disrupted," said the Woman representative.
bgikandi@standardmedia.co.ke