Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly endorsed President William Ruto’s leadership, highlighting how the administration has delivered on significant commitments to the Coast region’s residents.
These achievements, according to him, encompass resolving historical land injustices, eliminating discriminatory ID vetting procedures, and revitalizing operations at the Port of Mombasa.
Addressing attendees during a title deed distribution event at Mama Ngina Drive in Mombasa on Thursday, Kindiki emphasized that the current government had transcended mere political talk and was now implementing concrete solutions to persistent challenges that have plagued coastal communities for decades.
“Today, our focus is not on questioning land issues; we are here to offer land answers and solutions,” Kindiki stated.
The Deputy President identified resolving historical land disputes and addressing squatter issues across the Coast region as among the Kenya Kwanza administration’s most notable accomplishments.
He acknowledged President Ruto’s prompt initiation of programs aimed at tackling this crisis after assuming office in 2022.
“I extend my gratitude to the President for addressing land matters since 2022,” Kindiki remarked.
The DP also revisited pledges made by Ruto during previous Coast region visits, asserting that the government had fulfilled promises that residents had anticipated for many years.
“When the President toured the Coast region, he committed to restoring port operations in Mombasa, and that commitment has been honored,” he noted.
Kindiki additionally lauded the administration for discontinuing the contentious vetting process previously mandated for residents obtaining national identification cards in certain Coast and northern Kenya areas.
“He also pledged to enhance the blue economy, and that initiative is progressing. He promised to eliminate discriminatory ID vetting, and that promise was realized,” the DP added.
The occasion was attended by national and regional leaders, including prominent Coast politicians who have recently joined the inclusive government structure encompassing various political parties.
Kindiki explained that collaboration among leaders from different political factions had facilitated solutions to issues that previous governments had failed to resolve.
“Thank you, President William Ruto, for bringing together Kenyans irrespective of political affiliation, faith, or geographical origin,” he expressed.
He also justified the inclusive government arrangement that brings together representatives from United Democratic Alliance, Orange Democratic Movement and other parties, characterizing it as an essential move toward national cohesion and progress.
The Deputy President specifically recognized Coast leaders for their role in negotiating with absentee landlords to secure land ownership for thousands of families lacking title deeds.
Among those he acknowledged were Hassan Joho, Salim Mvurya and Amason Kingi, along with governors, senators and MPs from the area.
“When future generations document this period, the current Coast leadership will be remembered for addressing a challenge that impacted their constituents for many years,” Kindiki stated.
He noted that these leaders opted for dialogue and tangible approaches rather than political grievances, allowing advancement on one of the region’s most contentious matters.
“All credit and appreciation go to the President because his vision has enabled these solutions to land problems in the Coastal region,” Kindiki concluded.