Kindiki Affirms Five Year Presidential Term Insufficient For National Transformation
Politics Updated: 23 June 2026 10:30 EAT
Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki speaking at the launch of coffee revival conference in Kianyaga in Kirinyaga County
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressed farmers in Kirinyaga County during the Coffee Revival Programme launch, attended by President William Ruto and national and county leaders.
Kindiki used the platform to emphasize that the event was focused on farmers and the President’s development agenda, encouraging unity and engagement from the audience.
“Mimi nataka nitoe kongole, nitoe heko. Hata kama viongozi hapa wameongea wakasema sio siku ya siasa, hii siasa ndio imetengeneza kahawa ikakuwa nzuri. Ndio kanaatigo.”
The Deputy President praised local leadership in Kirinyaga County, highlighting Governor Anne Waiguru and other elected leaders for their coordination in supporting agricultural reforms.
“Mheshimiwa Rais mimi nimeshukuru sana ile timu yetu ya hii area ya Kirinyaga ikiongozwa na dadangu Minji Minji Anne Waiguru imefanya kazi nzuri sana. Mimi naona Waiguru ni fire, ni fire, si fire fire! Waiguru ni fire, si fire fire.”
He also mentioned other local leaders, including MP Gitari, describing their involvement in agricultural programmes and local development efforts.
“Na kwa sababu mmekuwa pale nikiangalia, mimi nimeona pia namna hii namna hii namna hii Gitari ni kama anajipanga. Gitari ni fire, si fire fire. Gitari ni noma si noma? Noma.”
Kindiki further acknowledged multiple political leaders from the region, urging collaboration and unity among them in supporting government programmes.
“Mimi nawashukuru timu yetu yote, natoa kongole kwa timu yetu yote ya siasa hapa Kirinyaga: Gavana Waiguru, Mheshimiwa Gitari, Mheshimiwa wa Mwea, na vile vile tuko na salamu na apology ya mbunge wetu wa Ndia Mheshimiwa G.K.”
He also referred to leaders who were absent, noting official duties and encouraging continued coordination between national and county representatives.
“Ambaye ametumwa na serikali na bunge kule Marekani, tuko na yeye. Na mimi nashukuru pia Mheshimiwa Gachoki, lakini nimeona Gachoki ni kama namna hii namna hii.”
Kindiki urged political unity among leaders, calling for consistency and cooperation in local governance and development delivery.
“Eh, wewe ndugu yangu Gachoki, wewe usikuwe confused, sisi ni watu tu—kaa kaa gangari vile Waiguru amekaa gangari, kaa gangari vile Gitari amekaa.”
The Deputy President highlighted improvements in coffee pricing, noting significant increases compared to previous years and attributing gains to government reforms.
“Mahali ulikuta kahawa 2022 sio mahali iko saa hii, ni kweli si kweli? Kweli. 2022 kahawa ilikuwa shilingi 50, shilingi 55; leo ni shilingi 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, kaunti zingine zimeanza kupata 160.”
He also noted the expansion of coffee farming across the country, saying more counties are now participating in the cash crop’s production.
“Now we have 35 counties out of 47 which are growing coffee. Very soon coffee is going to be the cash crop of Kenya and Kenya is going to be a coffee country.”
Kindiki praised ongoing government interventions in the coffee sector, including modernization of processing systems and support for cooperatives.
“Umeanza pia kututolea asbestos kwa factory zetu. Vile vile unaendelea kutufanyia modernization ya pulping machine na umeanza kutulipia madeni ambayo ilikuwa mzigo mkubwa kwa wakulima.”
He addressed outstanding debts within the coffee sector, indicating that budgetary allocations were expected to ease financial pressure on farmers and cooperatives.
“Najua kwa hii bajeti ambayo inaanza next week, Rais ametuwekea pesa na hiyo pesa tutatumia ili tuhakikishe ya kwamba tumelipa deni ya Kirinyaga.”
The Deputy President called on other counties to benchmark against Kirinyaga’s agricultural model to improve productivity and governance systems.
“Kirinyaga is where the other governors should come and benchmark so that we can improve on our production. Ni kweli si kweli? Kweli kweli! Kweli si kweli? Kweli.”
He concluded by referencing constitutional leadership cycles, arguing that national transformation requires more than a single five-year term.
“Katiba ya Kenya inasema hivi ya kwamba Rais wa nchi atahudumu kwa kipindi cha miaka 10—miaka tano ya kwanza, alafu baada ya miaka tano arudi aseme vile amefanya mambo ya kahawa, aseme zile barabara amejenga, aseme zile affordable housing amejenga.”
Kindiki added that long-term development planning is essential for completing national programmes across multiple sectors.
“It is not possible for a president to initiate, implement and complete programs that can transform a country in only five years.”
He closed by inviting President William Ruto to address the gathering, reaffirming support for ongoing coffee reforms and broader agricultural transformation.
“Acha sasa tuamke tukaribishe Rais wetu mtukufu William Samoei Ruto.”
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