Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on elected officials to openly share their performance with the public, insisting that accountability must be a standard in leadership. Addressing residents in Kitui East, he also defended the government’s efforts in reviving Kenya’s economy post-pandemic.
Highlights:
- DP Kindiki urges leaders to issue public progress reports
- He says government has made major economic strides in the past 2.5 years
- COVID-19 pandemic disrupted farming, businesses, and movement
- Government’s current focus is on recovery and development delivery
Main Story:
While on a tour of Zombe in Kitui East, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki made a strong case for leadership accountability. He told residents that all elected officials — from the grassroots to national level — should be prepared to present tangible results of their service through regular progress reports.
Kindiki emphasized that public servants must not wait for elections to justify their roles. “The people have a right to know what each leader is doing with their vote and trust,” he said, urging a culture of transparency and results-based leadership.
The Deputy President also used the platform to defend the Kenya Kwanza administration’s economic track record. He pointed to various gains achieved over the past two and a half years, even as the country continues to recover from the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
He acknowledged that the pandemic had severely disrupted key sectors like farming, business, and transport, leaving many families and communities vulnerable. However, he insisted that the government had since implemented targeted programs to revive affected sectors and stabilize livelihoods.
If accountability becomes the norm, could Kenya finally see a shift from promises to performance?
