Kindiki: Contractors delaying projects will be kicked out
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to contractors in Kenya, threatening to terminate contracts for those failing to meet project deadlines. He emphasized that infrastructure development, particularly road construction in Nyeri County, is vital for supporting local farmers.
Why it matters
This reflects government efforts to improve public service delivery and infrastructure efficiency in Kenya, directly impacting the livelihoods of rural agricultural communities.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addresses residents during an inspection of development projects at Thutwa trading centre in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County, on September 29, 2026/ DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned contractors delaying government projects that they will be kicked out if they fail to complete the work on time.
Kindiki said contractors who were not fulfilling their agreements had no place in government projects, particularly where they had already been paid while Kenyans continued waiting for the infrastructure.
Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection of development projects in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri, Kindiki said his role was to ensure government projects were completed on time and met the required standards.
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