Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Champions National Unity as Government and Church Partner for Development
Politics Updated: 19 July 2026 21:47 EAT
Photo Courtesy: Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki during the opening of the Administration Block, St. Marks Kigari Teachers Training College, Embu County.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki led senior government officials and religious leaders in Embu for a high-profile church fundraiser, underscoring a deepening partnership aimed at community development, infrastructural support, and fostering long-term peaceful coexistence across the country.
The event, which brought together regional leaders and the clergy, was marked by significant financial contributions toward local church projects and strong messaging on political moderation and national cohesion. Speakers emphasized the need to safeguard Kenya’s future by avoiding divisive regional rhetoric.
Addressing the congregation, Deputy President Kindiki praised the historical foundation of the Anglican Church in the region, noting its origins stretching from Embu to Meru. He recognized the church as an indispensable pillar in guiding both spiritual and socioeconomic progress.
A major theme of the day was the shared responsibility between state institutions and the clergy in uplifting Kenyan citizens. Kindiki remarked that spiritual transformation must be paired with physical empowerment through proper education, medical access, clean water, and stable livelihoods.
"The government sees the church as a partner in development. Our difference with the church is only small... the state's work ends here on earth, but the church's mission goes beyond our life on earth," Deputy President Kindiki noted, highlighting why public officials regularly defer to religious leadership.
To support the completion of the local sanctuary, substantial financial donations were delivered. Kindiki delivered President William Ruto's contribution of Sh10 million toward the initiative, adding to previous support provided in 2024 and 2025. Other local leaders, including Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and various Members of Parliament, also channeled their contributions to expedite the construction.
Amid the developmental discussions, the Deputy President issued a strong call for political tolerance, urging politicians to respect the sanctity of the pulpit and refrain from using church platforms to sow seeds of discord. He promised that political activities would be kept to public markets and streets rather than disrupting church operations.
"We have agreed with our leaders that we will not use the altar to engage in foolishness or deliver messages that divide people and cause a rift in the community," Deputy President Kindiki declared to the congregation.
The address also heavily focused on protecting national integration, drawing lessons from scripture to remind the audience that the country's multi-ethnic tapestry is a divine design. Attendeees were urged to maintain peace across regional boundaries, especially within the Mount Kenya region which shares a deeply intertwined history.
"It is God who caused different societies, communities, groups, languages, and nations to be established in different places. He put boundaries and decided who will be where. For us as the people of Kenya, we don't have another home," Kindiki stated.
Reflecting on past political transitions and regional tensions, the Deputy President urged Kenyans to adopt a moderate stance during political disagreements. He emphasized that leadership contestations come and go, but the social fabric of the country must outlive seasonal politics.
"Whenever we have issues and we are talking to each other, let’s be moderate because there is tomorrow. Let us not damage relationships that have been built for centuries just because of small issues here and there," the Deputy President pleaded.
The government delegation re-affirmed its commitment to listening to constructive feedback from the public and religious institutions. Acknowledging that state machinery is run by humans, Kindiki noted that regular consultation with spiritual elders helps refine public policy and execution.
"We will listen to advice because we are human beings and government is a human institution. So it is amenable to improvement and to your input," the Deputy President stated, thanking the church for its continued guidance.
Looking forward to future political horizons, the administration assured the public that its core focus remains delivering on its development agenda, including upgrading electricity, markets, and hospital infrastructure. Kindiki urged citizens to remain unified and ignore political maneuvers trying to isolate communities.
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