Demand good governance and better services from leaders, Kindiki urges youth

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking when he engaged thousands of youth and grassroots leaders from Mbeere North Constituency at Karambari Centre in Muminji Ward, Embu County/DPCS.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyan youth not to relent in demanding good governance, transparency, and accountability from leaders entrusted with serving the nation.

Kindiki noted that it is their right to hold leaders accountable, urging them to do so without endangering the peace and stability of the country.

“I call on you to continue putting pressure on us so we can have a better country. We must deliver a better country for you. Don’t allow the nation to be destroyed, because this is the only country you have to live in and raise your children,” the DP stated.

The Deputy President spoke on Saturday when he engaged thousands of youth and grassroots leaders from Mbeere North Constituency at Karambari Centre in Muminji Ward, Embu County.

He cautioned the youth to remain vigilant against individuals seeking to exploit them for selfish interests, including attempts to destabilize the country.

“Continue pushing for better governance and accountability, but do so without jeopardizing the nation’s security and stability, because violence is retrogressive,” he added.

Drawing inspiration from Indian spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi, Prof. Kindiki emphasized that it is possible to transform a country through peaceful action.

“Mahatma Gandhi changed India without engaging in violent acts. You can change a country peacefully. Don’t be deceived into thinking otherwise—you can,” he declared.

The DP highlighted ongoing government efforts to improve the lives of young people through education reforms, job creation, and income-generating opportunities.

He explained that this includes overhauling the education system from the grassroots up to the university level, alongside initiatives to create thousands of jobs locally and abroad.

“We are doing everything possible to improve the lives of young people. We are restructuring the education system because it is the best way to empower them and prepare them for better futures,” he noted.

To nurture talent at the grassroots, the government is constructing sports academies in each of the 290 constituencies, fully equipped with modern facilities and technology.

“We already have 37 academies underway and another 27 in the pipeline. We want to ensure every constituency in Kenya has a sports academy to tap and develop the talent of our young people,” the DP said.

Prof. Kindiki further stated that dismantling cartels in the music and creative industry remains a top priority for the administration, pledging to make the sector more artist-centered.

"Ongoing reforms in the creative economy especially the dismantling of cartel hiding under collective management organizations to defraud our performing artists, content creators and musicians will go a long way in empowering thousands of young people operating in the creative space."

“It is unacceptable that someone calling himself a CEO earns a million shillings every month, while an artist who creates a song earns Sh13. We will stop this,” the DP affirmed.