Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has taken off opposition leaders over what he terms as empty rhetoric with no development track record despite serving in high positions in previous administrations. Kindiki, who toured Tharaka Nithi County to assess development projects, including roads and markets, challenged his opponents to showcase their work, urging them to practice politics of ideology and not insults. The deputy president used the events to dismiss those inciting those living near Nithi Bridge to oppose its construction, saying the government set aside money to compensate those who will be affected. Kindiki says 7 billion shillings have been set aside for the construction of a new bridge after the old bridge became a death trap, where hundreds have lost their lives in road accidents.
