Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was in Kiambu County today, October 6, 2026, where he inspected ongoing development projects and used his engagements with residents to address education, healthcare training, youth welfare, political competition and the need for peace ahead of the 2027 General Election. His visit centred largely on the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kiambaa Campus in Karuri, where he announced additional government investment in the institution. 

Kindiki's visit comes at a time when the government is increasing its focus on infrastructure and social development in Kiambu County. The Deputy President has recently made several visits to the county to inspect roads, markets and other projects, while also encouraging residents to support development programmes being implemented by the national government.

Kindiki inspects KMTC Kiambaa Campus

One of the main activities during Kindiki's visit today was the inspection of ongoing construction works at the KMTC Kiambaa Campus in Karuri, Kiambaa Constituency.

The Deputy President said the government was investing heavily in the expansion of KMTC facilities because of the important role medical training institutions play in producing healthcare professionals.

According to Kindiki, the government will continue establishing new KMTC campuses and expanding existing ones to increase the number of trained healthcare workers available to serve Kenyans. He linked the expansion of medical training to the government's wider efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and achieve Universal Health Coverage. 

He said the national government would continue supporting the expansion of learning institutions across the country.

“We are heavily investing in the construction and expansion of this KMTC. The national Government will continue supporting the expansion of learning institutions across the country,” Kindiki said. 

The Deputy President explained that improving training infrastructure would give more young Kenyans an opportunity to acquire professional skills and prepare themselves for employment.

Sh290 million hostel announced

During the inspection, Kindiki announced a major additional investment at the KMTC Kiambaa Campus.

He said the government plans to spend Sh290 million to construct student hostel accommodation at the institution. The facility is expected to help address accommodation challenges facing students at the campus. 

The government also plans to undertake the second phase of the tuition block, increasing the available space for teaching and training.

The additional facilities are expected to improve the learning environment while allowing the campus to accommodate more students. Kindiki said the investment was part of the government's wider effort to expand professional training opportunities for young Kenyans.

The expansion is also significant for Kenya's healthcare sector because KMTC trains professionals who work in different areas of the health system.

Kindiki emphasised that increasing the number of medical professionals requires the country to invest not only in classrooms but also in laboratories, libraries, accommodation and other facilities that support effective training. 

Kindiki warns youth against drugs

While addressing students and other residents during the Kiambaa visit, Kindiki also cautioned young people against drug and substance abuse.

He urged the youth to protect their health and future, noting that they would eventually take greater responsibility in running the affairs of the country.

His message was that young people need to make responsible choices because the country's future leadership and workforce will depend heavily on them.

The warning comes as the government continues to express concern about substance abuse among young people and its impact on education, employment, health and social stability. 

Kindiki calls for peaceful politics

Beyond development projects, Kindiki today delivered a strong political message in Kiambaa.

Speaking at Banana Town, the Deputy President announced plans to bring together political leaders from across the Mt Kenya region, including leaders from different political parties, to discuss ways of preventing political violence and rising political tensions.

Kindiki said politicians should be allowed to compete, campaign and sell their policies, but should do so peacefully.

He warned against political violence, chaos, the stoning of vehicles and destruction of property. He called on political leaders to respect one another and allow their opponents to campaign freely. 

Kindiki said:

“Let us abandon politics of violence, chaos and destruction of property. Let people seek votes peacefully.” 

His remarks come as political activity begins intensifying ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The Deputy President said his planned engagement with Mt Kenya politicians was influenced by a mandate he received from elders representing different communities in the region, including Kiama Kia Ma, the Kikuyu Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke and elders from the Embu and Mbeere communities.

According to Kindiki, the elders want leaders in the region to promote unity, reconciliation and peaceful political competition. 

Kindiki says he will lead by example

Kindiki also said he would personally lead by example by avoiding confrontational political exchanges.

He said he had chosen not to respond to leaders who have insulted or ridiculed him, adding that he had forgiven them.

The Deputy President said political disagreements should not be allowed to destroy relationships between communities or create an environment of violence.

He also called for cooperation between Mt Kenya leaders and leaders from other regions, including Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, Coast, North Eastern and Eastern Kenya.

His argument was that political competition should not prevent Kenyans from working together for national unity.

Kindiki speaks on harmful alcohol

The Deputy President also continued with his campaign against harmful and illicit alcoholic drinks.

He said the government would intensify the fight against alcoholic products containing dangerous chemicals and substances.

Kindiki clarified that the government's position was not to oppose properly manufactured alcoholic beverages that meet the required health and safety standards. Instead, he said the crackdown was targeting products that put consumers' health at risk. 

His comments follow remarks he made during his recent engagements in Kiambu, where he announced that alcoholic-drink manufacturers would undergo fresh vetting and have their licences reviewed to establish whether they comply with government health and quality standards. 

The government has increasingly treated harmful alcohol as both a public-health and security issue, particularly because of concerns over products being sold to young people.

Kiambu development agenda

Kindiki's visit today follows a broader development tour of Kiambu that has included inspections of roads, markets and other infrastructure.

On Monday, October 5, he toured Lari Constituency, where he inspected the Nyambari Economic Stimulus Programme Market and the Nyambari-Uplands-Kambaa-Githunguri road project.

The Nyambari market is reported to be about 70 per cent complete and is designed as a modern two-storey facility capable of accommodating more than 120 traders. It is expected to include facilities such as cold and dry storage, a mothers' room, children's play area and social hall. 

Kindiki also said the government would continue constructing roads in Kiambu and supporting farmers through agricultural interventions.

He mentioned plans to distribute animal breeding semen and animal feeds while reducing fertiliser costs. 

The Deputy President has also highlighted plans for major road investments in Kiambu, including the proposed Thika-Kiambu express highway and other road improvements aimed at easing congestion and improving movement of goods and people. 

Road development remains a major focus

Kindiki has repeatedly linked infrastructure development with economic growth.

During his recent Kiambu engagements, he said better roads would help farmers transport their produce to markets, improve movement for businesses and reduce transportation challenges.

Government figures presented during the Lari inspection indicated that 1,656 kilometres of new roads are under construction in Kiambu County, with an estimated value of Sh152 billion, while 368 kilometres valued at Sh20 billion had been completed. 

Kindiki has therefore presented road construction as one of the key pillars of the government's development programme in the county.

He has also said the planned dualling of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway remains part of the broader infrastructure agenda, with the project expected to cost approximately Sh20 billion and include four-lane sections and, in some areas, six lanes. 

A message focused on development and unity

Kindiki's engagements in Kiambu today combined two major themes: development and peaceful politics.

On the development side, his visit to KMTC Kiambaa highlighted government plans to increase investment in medical training, provide better accommodation for students and expand tuition facilities.

On the political side, he called for leaders to avoid violence and allow Kenyans to make political choices freely.

The Deputy President's call for peaceful politics comes against the background of increasing political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. He has positioned himself as a voice for unity within the Mt Kenya region and says he will engage leaders across political divides to discourage violence and promote peaceful competition. 

Kindiki's Kiambu visit therefore signals that the government intends to combine development activities with political messaging as the country moves closer to the next General Election.

For residents, the most immediate focus is on the projects being implemented, particularly the expansion of KMTC Kiambaa, the planned Sh290 million hostel, road construction and market development. For the national political conversation, however, Kindiki's call for peaceful campaigns and his planned meeting with Mt Kenya politicians could become an important part of preparations for the 2027 elections. 

Overall, Kindiki's message in Kiambu today was that development should continue alongside peaceful political engagement. He urged young people to protect their future, supported expanded investment in medical training, warned against harmful alcohol and appealed to politicians to compete without violence, destruction or intimidation.