Speaking during an interview on Inooro FM, he further highlighted ongoing government achievements as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Addressing concerns that some parts of Kenya have lagged in development relative to others, Kuria urged residents of Central Kenya to appreciate Kikuyus living outside the region and acknowledge progress made across the country.
“In the 2027 elections, people will respect each other,” he said, noting that the allocation of development projects should not fuel regional tensions but rather foster unity.
Kuria argued that Central leaders are accustomed to rapid development, citing the example of the Alliance High School dining hall, a facility built by the national government, which may shape perceptions of inequity when compared with other regions.
He also pointed to historical political representation, observing that “in previous regimes, no ministers came from Kikuyus living in the diaspora” naming figures like Mutahi Kagwe, Cecil Kariuki, Mithika Munya, and Njenga Kiunjuri.
He contrasted that with Nakuru County, which until recently had not seen ministerial representation at all, adding that under President William Ruto’s administration, Nakuru has had two ministers appointed.
Kuria also backed the government’s privatisation agenda, responding to criticism, particularly from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, that public assets have already been sold off without benefit to ordinary Kenyans.
He clarified that the state has not “sold” the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) outright, but is instead planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that will let Kenyans buy shares, similar to the Safaricom IPO, widely seen as a landmark in expanding local ownership.
This push to list KPC on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) aligns with recent Cabinet approvals to reintroduce the company into Kenya’s privatisation programme, setting the stage for partial divestiture and broader participation by local investors.
Kuria emphasised that proponents believe such moves will increase efficiency, enhance government dividends, and generate revenue to fund more development projects without increasing taxes or borrowing.
However, the privatisation initiative has not been without controversy. Critics argue that such deals lack transparent public participation, and past attempts to privatise key assets like KPC were temporarily blocked by the High Court due to legal challenges.
On social service delivery, Kuria highlighted a first for the current administration: disbursing capitation funds for Free Primary, Free Day Secondary, and Junior Secondary School (JSS) education on January 2, ahead of school openings, a move he described as unprecedented and aimed at ensuring smoother operations for schools.
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