Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned opposition leaders against attempts to destabilize the country for political gain, describing such acts as dangerous and unacceptable.

Speaking on Saturday at the Baringo South Economic Empowerment event at Marigat Grounds, he stressed that Kenya is a democratic nation with established systems that allow anyone to seek elective positions without resorting to violence or extremism.

“The idea being pursued by some that you can use violence to control and manage politics is dangerous. They don’t care about the security of the nation, whether there is peace or not. Their only interest is power,” Prof. Kindiki said.

He added that Kenya’s peace and stability cannot be traded for political ambitions and must be preserved for future generations.

“We cannot allow such extremists to use violence to push their way to leadership. Violence cannot be an instrument to power. This country belongs to all of us and must be peaceful and sustainable for all, including our children and those who come after us,” he declared.

The Deputy President urged the opposition to focus on presenting tangible policies rather than promoting slogans and violence that would hinder development.

Pointing to the government’s ongoing programs in health, education, electricity, infrastructure and agriculture, Kindiki said opposition leaders should challenge these initiatives with constructive alternatives instead of pursuing chaos.

“We cannot allow agenda-less people to take the country at ransom and spread fear among Kenyans because they want to ascend to power. We are not requesting that Kenya should be peaceful. We are demanding that Kenya must remain peaceful. It doesn’t matter who is elected to what position; the country must remain secure and peaceful,” he emphasized.

Kindiki also highlighted progress in restoring peace in Baringo County, noting that security has been a top priority since President Ruto took office.

“I am happy to be back to Baringo when it is peaceful. We know how dire the security situation was here when President Ruto came to office. He tasked me to restore peace in this region. I pitched camp here and made sure security was beefed up. I came here over 19 times, mostly to Baringo South, Baringo North and Tiaty, in search of peace and I am happy to see peace is back,” he said.

With stability restored, several development projects have been launched and others are planned.

These include the construction of 12 modern markets across Marigat, Kabarnet, Mogotio, Kabartonjo, Chemolingot, Barpelo, and Tenges towns, including a major market in Marigat worth Sh350 million.

Affordable housing projects are also underway in Marigat and other major towns, while the Marigat-Mochongoi-Karandini-Muhotetu-Sipili Road, crucial for lasting peace, is set to begin soon.

The last-mile electricity connection has also gained momentum, with Sh783 million allocated to power 4,000 additional households.

“Baringo is now a haven of development. It is a place for progress, not a place of tears and agony. We want to make the area 100 percent safe. The interior Cabinet Secretary is working hard to ensure this is achieved,” Kindiki said.