Government will not ignore youth concerns, says Kindiki
Politics
By
Betty Njeru
| Aug 15, 2025
Government has no intention of ignoring concerns raised by Kenyan youth, or silencing dissent, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki now says.
Speaking on Friday, August 15, at the closing of the ninth Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, Kindiki acknowledged the role of young people in holding the government accountable and ensuring transparency.
“The Government does not intend to brush over the concerns raised. Instead, securing spaces for dialogue and continuous consultation is paramount to reinstating trust in the institutions of government,” said the DP.
“There is need for a greater level of engagement with the youth,” he added.
His remarks come amid rising dissent and demands for accountability over alleged extrajudicial killings, abductions, state opulence, high taxation, and other issues.
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Corruption
Kindiki also decried rampant corruption across state parastatals, as well as in both the public and private sectors, warning of its threat to the country’s sustainability.
“Corruption has affected both levels of government, the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. No one is spared. These sub-national interests that are sometimes ethnic-oriented, and in many times attempt to undermine national unity and the cohesion of our country,” he said.
He stressed that political intolerance and violent extremism have no place in Kenya, as they threaten the country’s prosperity.
Kindiki also urged county assemblies to use resources prudently to strengthen their oversight role, following President Ruto’s signing of the County Revenue Allocation Bill into law, granting counties financial autonomy.