Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday in Kieni, Nyeri County, cautioned politicians against inciting youths to cause violence, asserting that "politics is about ideas, not violence."

• The Kenyan government has connected 1.3 million homes to the national grid since August 2022, with a goal to connect all 15.6 million homes.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, inspired by former President Kibaki, vowed to focus on development and delivering services.
• In Nyeri County, Ksh750 million has been allocated to connect an additional 9,500 homes, with Kieni Constituency receiving Ksh450 million.

Kenya Police Service Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has issued a strong warning against sponsors of political violence, signalling a heightened crackdown ahead of the election cycle.

• Kenya Police Service is intensifying its efforts to curb violence at political gatherings and related criminal activities.
• Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat is leading the initiative, vowing zero tolerance for those involved.
• Incidents of political violence and juvenile gang activity have recently been reported in areas including Mombasa and Kisii.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed optimism that the "broad-based government" will win the 2027 general election, dismissing notions of a single-term administration.

• The DP highlighted massive development projects across the country as a basis for continued national support.
• Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President Ruto.
• The remarks were made during an event supporting micro and small trader groups in Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County, where the DP also inspected projects like the 150 million-shilling Nyandiwa Fish Landing Site.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki expressed strong confidence that the current broad-based government will win the 2027 elections, attributing this belief to extensive development projects and programmes that have solidified national support.

• The DP asserted that the broad-based government offers tangible benefits to all Kenyans, in contrast to "one-term politics," which he described as theoretical and destined for defeat.
• Key projects highlighted include the upgrade of the Nyandiwa Fish Landing Site (costing 150 million shillings) and the ongoing Mfangano Island Ring Road project (funded at 3.3 billion shillings) in Homa Bay County.
• DP Kindiki praised ODM leaders in the region for their support and emphasized that the government, including individuals like National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, is committed to equitable development for all communities.