Kenyan Deputy President Defends Lamu Security Record at Thika Rally

Thika Town Rally: Deputy President Addresses Economic Empowerment and Lamu Security Claims A recent economic empowerment rally in Thika Town, Kenya, featured a speech by a prominent political figure, believed to be the Deputy President. The address focused on economic development, but a significant portion addressed the speaker's role in Lamu's security situation. The politician vehemently denied claims of absence during the fight against Al-Shabaab and bandits in Lamu, stating, "Nimekuwa waziri wa interior na mimi mwenyewe nilipigana na bandits na Alshabaab tukawakomesha, sikutumana." (I was the interior minister and I personally fought with the bandits and Al-Shabaab, we defeated them, I wasn't absent.) He further emphasized his on-the-ground presence, citing specific locations and actions. While the video provides a compelling narrative, independent verification of these claims is necessary for journalistic integrity. The rally itself underscores the importance of economic empowerment initiatives in Kenya and the ongoing challenges of national security.