Africa-Press – Kenya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to provide alternative solutions to the problems facing Kenyans, saying leaders should go beyond highlighting challenges and focus on addressing them.
Speaking during a meeting with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Embu County at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki said many leaders often speak about unemployment but fail to present concrete proposals to ease the crisis.
“Many young people in Kenya are unemployed, yet some leaders only state that fact without suggesting what can be done to reduce unemployment and create more opportunities. Citizens are crying out about lack of jobs, and leaders should be offering solutions instead of repeating the same concern,” he said.
The DP stressed that effective leadership requires listening to citizens’ concerns and finding practical solutions, rather than simply echoing public grievances.
“A leader’s role is to listen to the people’s problems and find solutions,” he added.
Kindiki said he approaches his office with urgency, acknowledging that his tenure is limited.
“I know that I will not be in this office forever. Every day when I wake up, I ask myself: what can I do so that the road the people of Embu have pursued for so long is finally completed?” he said.
His remarks come at a time when unemployment and stalled development projects remain at the centre of national debate, with the government pledging to accelerate delivery of key infrastructure and economic reforms.
During the meeting, Kindiki commended CHPs for their role in early disease detection and in supporting the uptake of the Social Health Authority (SHA).
He noted that SHA registration has surpassed 26 million and is projected to reach 30 million by December.
“SHA registration would not have been a success without the support of CHPs. You are our SHA heroes. We appreciate what you are doing. We are committed to improving your working conditions,” he said.
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