Kindiki Tells Ruto Unity With Opposition Was the Defining Leadership Move of 2025
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has commended President William Ruto for what he described as the most impactful leadership decision of 2025, citing the move to work closely with opposition leaders as a turning point for Kenya’s political environment. According to Kindiki, the decision helped ease long standing political tensions and created room for cooperation on key national priorities.
Speaking ahead of the President’s New Year’s address at the Eldoret State Lodge, Kindiki reflected on Kenya’s political history, noting that deep divisions had for years hindered consensus building and delayed the implementation of major government programs. He said the country had often struggled to move forward because political rivalry frequently overshadowed policy discussions.
Kindiki observed that by the end of 2025, the tone of national politics had noticeably changed. He said political conversations were no longer dominated by hostility but had shifted toward structured debates focused on political parties, development programmes, and policy ideas. According to the Deputy President, this change marked a departure from confrontational politics and opened the door to more productive engagement.
“For a long time, we have been a deeply divided nation, but as we close this year, the political discourse has changed,” Kindiki said. He explained that discussions now revolve around programmes and ideas rather than personal or political rivalries.
The Deputy President credited President Ruto’s engagement with leaders who were previously aligned with the Azimio la Umoja coalition for expanding the political space and easing tensions that had defined earlier periods. He described the outreach as a major leadership gesture that helped bring together leaders who had been on opposing sides during the 2022 general election.
Kindiki said the formation of a broad based administration had strengthened national cohesion and improved the government’s ability to mobilise political goodwill and legislative support. According to him, reduced political antagonism had allowed the government to focus more on service delivery instead of managing constant political conflict.
He noted that unity across political divides had made it easier to advance development programmes that had previously faced resistance due to divisive rhetoric. The Deputy President singled out reforms in the housing and health sectors as examples of initiatives that benefited from cross party support.
According to Kindiki, these programmes would have faced significant challenges without the cooperation of leaders who joined the government from across the political spectrum. He said the broader political alignment had helped remove barriers that often stalled progress on complex national projects.
Looking ahead, Kindiki said the government would continue to promote inclusive politics as a foundation for sustainable development. He stressed that cooperation and unity among leaders were essential for delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens and ensuring long term national stability.
As Kenya prepares to enter a new year, the Deputy President’s remarks highlight the administration’s focus on unity as a central strategy for governance and development.
