Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has accused the previous administration of marginalizing Northern Kenya in terms of development and public services, particularly regarding access to identification documents. He highlighted the current government's efforts to reverse this historical neglect through infrastructure projects and improved public services.

• The Garissa passport office, closed since 2019, was relaunched by President Ruto in May.
• The DP inspected the Garissa Airstrip upgrade, valued at Sh710 million, and the Sh1.7 billion Tana River–Garissa Bridge.
• Ongoing infrastructure projects include the 750-kilometer Mandera–Wajir–Isiolo highway, costing Sh100 billion, and Sh13 billion in affordable housing, markets, and hostels in Garissa.
• The government is investing Sh1.7 billion for last-mile electricity connections benefiting 7,200 households.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi face a significant political test in November as they are tasked with securing victories for the ruling UDA party in upcoming by-elections.

• The by-elections are scheduled for November in Mbeere North and Malava constituencies.
• Kithure Kindiki is the Deputy President and Musalia Mudavadi is the Prime Cabinet Secretary.
• Their performance in these by-elections will be a "litmus test" for the 2027 political landscape.