Also known as: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki · Prof. Kithure Kindiki · Deputy President Kindiki · Prof Kindiki · naibu Rais · DP Kithure Kindiki · Prof. Kindiki · DP Kindiki · Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki · Second in Command · Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki · Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki · H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki
Deputy President confirmed as Ruto's 2027 running mate; stripped of intergovernmental role in July 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said reforms underway are aimed at improving living conditions in prisons while strengthening rehabilitation programmes that equip inmates with practical skills for life after incarceration. …
Gov’t steps up prison reforms to improve inmate welfare and rehabilitationCitizen Digital
Prison reforms for better facilities and rehabilitation programmes on course, DP Kindiki assures By DPCS June 30, 2026 01:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The government is keen to ensur …
Prison reforms for better facilities and rehabilitation programmes on course, DP Kindiki assuresThe Standard
… That is on condition that he retains Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate, and in the hope that Dr Ruto will then support the former Tharaka Nithi Senator to succeed him in 2032. …
Meru leaders to stick with Ruto for Kindiki to rise to presidencyThe Standard
… Speaking in Meru where he was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other leaders during the 60th anniversary celebrations for Burieruri Boys High School in Igembe Central, President Ruto said his development record and transformative agenda will win him a second te …
Ruto: Opposition will see dust in next year's pollsThe Standard
… To prepare for anticipated climate-related disasters, Cabinet established an Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response, chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. …
Ruto orders payroll fraud probe amid a ballooning wage billCapital News
… He added that the community would support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to retain his position while advocating for more strategic ministries for leaders from the region. …
Nyanza Leaders Defend Ruto Alliance, Reject Return to Opposition PoliticsCitizen Digital
… He dismissed the opposition as lacking any substantive agenda, describing their work as "propaganda and tribalism," and defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki against what he described as attempts to embarrass him. …
Ruto fires back at critics in Meru, warns school unrest perpetrators of consequencesCapital News
… Deputy President Kithure Kindiki echoed the President’s message, urging students to use peaceful and lawful channels to air their grievances instead of engaging in acts of indiscipline. …
‘Every choice has consequences,’ Ruto warns studentsThe Standard
… That wisdom has never ceased to matter; indeed, we need it more than ever."Deputy President Kithure Kindiki echoed the President's remarks, urging students to seek dialogue whenever they have grievances instead of resorting to acts of indiscipline. …
Ruto calls on parents to reclaim their role in raising disciplined childrenThe Standard
… During the school’s funds drive, President William Ruto sent Sh5 million from the National Infrastructure Fund; Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Sh2 million; Enos Njeru, Sh2 million; school parents Sh1.2 million; and KTDA employees, Sh1.4 million. …
Ruto's allies oppose tea levy, urge government to support farmersA reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to summon him over remarks he characterized as figurative language directed at President William Ruto and his allies, saying "killing the snake" means removing Ruto through voting and "killing the eggs" means removing his supporters through voting.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Social media reports alleged President Ruto reassigned Deputy President Kindiki's role in coordinating intergovernmental affairs to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi; Kindiki dismissed the claims as "fake news," and a governance expert says the controversy stems from misunderstanding Kenya's legal framework rather than an actual transfer of constitutional power.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed as "fake news" reports that President William Ruto transferred his role of chairing intergovernmental coordination to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The denial comes amid intensified political speculation about Kindiki's isolation within government and suggestions from some allies that he may not be the best choice as Ruto's running mate in 2027.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has removed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from the role of intergovernmental coordination through a directive by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, transferring the devolution department to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who will now serve as the link between devolved units and the national government.
20 hours ago · The Standard →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind a coordinated effort to politically isolate Deputy President Kithure Kindiki by encouraging leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration to publicly criticize him. Gachagua claimed Kindiki is enduring mounting political pressure in silence and said he experienced a similar pattern during his tenure as Deputy President.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated he will remain President William Ruto's running mate in next year's General Election, dismissing debate over the position. Kindiki declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2032 and called for Mt Kenya region unity behind Ruto's re-election bid.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent political tour of Embu County as "empty populism," arguing that Gachagua's engagements dwelt largely on criticising government leaders rather than offering alternative policies or development proposals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of orchestrating a campaign to undermine Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, claiming recent remarks by ODM Secretary-General Junet Mohammed about potential UDA-ODM cooperation were part of a political strategy aimed at frustrating Kindiki into leaving office. Gachagua warned that political divisions within the Mt. Kenya region could weaken its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya residents to back President William Ruto's re-election, arguing a second term would allow the region to vote itself into power and secure sustained development. Speaking at the opening of a dairy factory in Meru, Kindiki cited government investments in dairy farming, including Sh100 million in the factory and an additional Sh100 million for expansion.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told farmers in Meru that the Mt. Kenya region should remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administration and that political divisions should not undermine economic gains, while dismissing talk of his removal from office.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is implementing measures to protect farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall affecting crop production in key agricultural regions, while monitoring the anticipated El Niño rains later this year.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki assured the country that the government is taking measures to reduce the impact of depressed rainfall on food production and to support farmers, ensuring no shortage of food supply to any part of Kenya.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP Gideon Kimaiyo has rejected his political opponents' criticism of his unmarried status, arguing that marriage is not a priority and that voters should judge him on his development record in his first term. He says he prioritized educating his siblings and building houses for them after his parents died.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The administration is coordinating responses to reduced rainfall and preparing for El Niño rains expected later in the year.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government will take stern action against anyone using goons to disrupt peace, regardless of whether they support the government or opposition, declaring that national security and stability are paramount and all forms of violence must be rejected.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki officially opened the Kithimani Land Registry on Wednesday, bringing land administration services closer to residents and ending the need for travel to Machakos town. The event also saw 1,300 title deeds issued to local residents.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared that the government will not tolerate the use of goons to disrupt the country's peace, stating that anyone sponsoring them—from either government or opposition sides—will face the full force of the law. He emphasized that national security and stability require saying no to violence and the misuse of young people in politics.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following his impeachment as Deputy President and replacement by Kithure Kindiki, Rigathi Gachagua faced predictions that his political influence would fade as President William Ruto consolidated control over Mt Kenya, the region that backed Kenya Kwanza in the 2022 election.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
During discussions on a national vision report for Kenya's path to a First World economy, Deputy President Kindiki said land and mineral wealth form the only durable foundation for sustainable development, arguing that service sectors like tourism are too vulnerable to disruption for long-term transformation.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Parliament to help reduce the lead time in policy formulation by shortening public participation timelines, arguing that longer processes hinder Kenya's development goals and that the country cannot achieve rapid growth through extended public participation procedures.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for the enactment of legal safeguards to protect Kenya's long-term development agenda from policy disruptions, emphasising that sustainable development requires continuity, broad public participation and a shared national commitment. He argued that Kenya's greatest opportunity for lasting economic growth lies in strengthening its primary sector, particularly agriculture and the responsible exploitation of mineral resources.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing the result signaled a turning point in Kenya's politics and demonstrated voters could reject government-backed campaigns despite alleged deployment of Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, MPs, parastatal chiefs, and billions of shillings in projects.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said President William Ruto will secure re-election in 2027 even without Mt Kenya West region's support, citing the example of Ol Kalou's defiance of former President Moi in a 1995 by-election that did not prevent Moi's subsequent national election victories.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki rejected suggestions that the Kenya Kwanza coalition is losing its grip on the Mt Kenya region following the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting the bloc remains united and calling for the region's political cohesion.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki adopted a softer tone while addressing worshippers at an ACK Diocese thanksgiving service, preaching humility and patience days after the UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election to the Democracy for the Citizens Party. His remarks come amid political debate over his future as running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said government leaders under President William Ruto have resolved to keep politics away from the altar and not divide communities, assuring Mt Kenya that the government will not be divided and that its record will carry Ruto and allies into the 2027 elections.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki faces growing uncertainty over his political influence in Mt Kenya, which sources describe as one of President William Ruto's biggest re-election challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →