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Kithure Kindiki

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 · Professor Kithure Kindiki · Prof Kithure Kindiki · embattled DP Kithure Kindiki · Professor Kindiki · current DP · Professor Abraham Kithure Kindiki

Deputy President of Kenya who has defended the Ruto administration's record ahead of the 2027 elections and announced infrastructure and agricultural initiatives.

2026-04-242026-09-12
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  1. August 2026

  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNational Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election. …

    Ichung'wa urges Mt Kenya to rally behind Ruto-Kindiki ticket for 2027

  3. The Standard

    … I cannot allow the East to lack development,” Ruku said.Speaking in Othaya, Nyeri county on Sunday, Ruku accused Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other leaders, saying the rema …

    CS Ruku: I will split Mt Kenya to secure development

  4. Citizen Digital

    … Osotsi turned on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, warning him that his seat was under threat. …

    'Uliingia na hustler, utatoka na one term": Sifuna taunts Ruto in Meru

  5. Capital News

    … He challenged residents of Meru to reject the argument that Ruto’s administration would automatically enjoy support because Deputy President Kithure Kindiki comes from the region.

    Sifuna tells Ruto: Focus on hustler agenda, forget Vision 2060

  6. Capital News

    … Atwoli was speaking during a thanksgiving service at Kipsamoo, Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. …

    Atwoli: Without Raila, there is no opposition in Kenya

  7. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during funds drive for churches in Kapseret at Ngeria Primary School in Eldoret City on August 30, 2026. …

    Spare no one in war against goons, Kindiki tells Murkomen

  8. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians against using youth to fight their political battles. …

    Kindiki warns politicians against using goons to fight rivals

  9. The Standard

    … Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warn that attempts to intimidate or undermine the electoral body could threaten Kenya’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Election. …

    Kindiki warns politicians to keep off from IEBC work

  10. The Standard

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s camp is facing a renewed political battle on two fronts: protecting its influence in Mount Kenya and securing the Deputy President’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election. …

    Kindiki camp fighting two battles: Mount Kenya unity and the DP seat

  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has hit back at Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka over his plan to contest for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. …

    DP Kindiki laughs off Kalonzo over presidential bid
Politics

Mudavadi defends Kindiki in DP position amid speculation

The News

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed political talk over the Deputy President position, insisting it is not vacant and that Professor Kithure Kindiki has been instrumental in supporting the President. His remarks came days after Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya convened Western Kenya leaders to demand he be named Deputy President should President Ruto secure a second term post-2027.

9 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Mudavadi defends Kindiki in DP position amid speculation

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed political talk over the Deputy President position, insisting it is not vacant and that Professor Kithure Kindiki has been instrumental in supporting the President. His remarks came days after Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya convened Western Kenya leaders to demand he be named Deputy President should President Ruto secure a second term post-2027.

    9 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Meru County gets Ksh.39 billion road construction programme

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Ksh.39 billion road construction programme in Meru County aimed at opening up rural areas and cutting transport costs. The government has also reduced prices of fertiliser and certified maize seed for farmers.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Land compensation delays stalling New Nithi Bridge construction

    Deputy President Kindiki has warned that the New Nithi Bridge project along the Embu–Meru highway risks remaining stalled unless outstanding land compensation issues are resolved. The Sh7 billion construction budget is available with the contractor, but work cannot proceed until affected landowners are compensated through the National Land Commission.

    19 hours ago · Capital News →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Deputy President hails infrastructure fund for road financing

    Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has praised the National Infrastructure Fund as a solution to Kenya's road financing challenges, announcing plans for a major dual-carriageway from Makutano through Mwea, Embu, Chuka, Meru and Maua following the Rironi-Mau Summit Road project.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kindiki says Gachagua urged him to quit Ruto administration

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has claimed that his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua asked him to quit President William Ruto's administration during their political fallout, which led to Gachagua's impeachment. Kindiki said he resisted Gachagua's attempts to drag him to the opposition after forming the government with President Ruto.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Kenya partners with Italian firm to build 15 hospitals

    Kenya has signed a partnership with Italian firm GKSD Group to develop 15 new hospitals across the country, comprising 13 Level 5 county referral hospitals and two Level 6 national teaching and referral hospitals. The agreement, signed at State House Nairobi and witnessed by President Ruto, is part of the Government of Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa partnership framework.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Webuye-Eldoret highway transport disrupted amid insecurity protests

    Transport services on the Webuye-Eldoret Highway were disrupted after residents of Matunda protested rising insecurity in Likuyani sub-county, with leaders and residents demanding an overhaul of the security team over increased cases of murder and robbery. Residents say more than seven people have died in the area in less than three months.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ruto praises devolution for improving service delivery

    President William Ruto said closer partnership between national and county governments has enabled progress in healthcare, agriculture, industrial development and digital systems, and brought decision-making closer to people while strengthening local accountability.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Political class shows ethical deficiencies ahead of 2027 elections

    An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Opposition leaders call for selflessness in choosing 2027 flagbearer

    United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Nurses' strike linked to deaths at Nakuru hospital and nationwide

    At least 11 patients have died at Nakuru Level Five Hospital in the past 24 hours during an ongoing nurses' strike that began July 29. Between Monday and Wednesday, eight maternal, 16 neonatal and 55 perinatal deaths have been recorded nationally, as striking health workers block medical students from providing services at the facility.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Government leaders defend Ruto's record, criticize opposition strategy

    Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mt. Kenya East leaders back Kindiki for 2032 presidency

    Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Isiolo Counties declared that Mount Kenya East will seek the presidency in 2032, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while supporting President William Ruto's re-election in 2027. The leaders said UDA would remain in the ruling party and called for Mount Kenya West to reciprocate the political support the region has provided over the years.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Mt Kenya East leaders back Kindiki for 2032 presidential bid

    Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo counties have declared that Mount Kenya East will make a bid for the presidency in 2032, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while pledging support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kindiki rallies UDA polling station officials ahead of 2027 election

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressed more than 20,000 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) polling station officials in Meru County, urging them to champion the ruling party's record and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kindiki described the grassroots officials as crucial party leaders responsible for communicating the Kenya Kwanza administration's achievements to voters at the polling-centre level.

    4 September 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Opinion: Political rhetoric escalates ahead of 2027 elections

    Linus Kaikai's opinion column critiques increasingly absurd political rhetoric, citing a nominated MP's call for community members to leave the Rift Valley if they don't support President Ruto's re-election, and noting a pattern of inflammatory political speech ahead of the 2027 elections.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. DP Kindiki orders utilities provision for industrial parks

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed State Departments for Water, Energy, Roads and ICT to promptly provide utilities needed for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks in eight counties. The direction follows governors' complaints that lack of adequate water, power, internet and roads could impede manufacturing and productivity at facilities nearing completion.

    3 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Waiguru rejects alignment with Gachagua, reaffirms Ruto support

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said she will not align with Democracy for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating she has kept a low profile for six weeks and will not join camps that "chase and deny people microphones." Her remarks appeared to reference an incident in which a former Kirinyaga Woman Representative was denied a microphone during a Gachagua visit to the county.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Eight counties near completion of industrial park projects

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says eight counties—Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Meru, Embu, Busia, Migori and Kisii—have agreed on flagship products for their County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) following government intervention, with commissioning expected by December 2026.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kindiki announces El Niño preparedness, fast-tracks industrial parks

    Deputy President Kindiki unveiled government measures to protect Kenyans from anticipated El Niño rains and announced a fast-tracked rollout of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs), with eight parks to be commissioned by end of year and thirteen more by March next year.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Eight county industrial parks to open by end of 2026

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will operationalise eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks before the end of 2026, with Meru expected to be commissioned within September, pending outstanding legal and documentation procedures. Wajir will follow, while Kisii, Migori, Embu, Garissa, and Busia are targeted for commissioning by December.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Government reduces AI semen cost for dairy farmers

    The government has cut the cost of Artificial Insemination semen for dairy breeding from Sh8,000 to Sh1,400 per dose, and plans to reduce certified seed prices by 50 per cent. Deputy President Kindiki said the measures aim to lower production costs and boost agricultural productivity in response to a less productive farming season.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Kipkelion residents threaten 2027 election boycott over hospital location

    Residents of Kipkelion sub-county in Kericho County have threatened to boycott the 2027 General Election if the proposed South Rift Level VI Teaching and Referral Hospital is moved from Londiani town, angered by its omission from President Ruto's reported itinerary for a planned tour of the county from October 10 to 15.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Only nine counties remitting health contributions on time

    Nine of 47 counties are meeting the statutory deadline to remit Social Health Insurance Fund contributions by the ninth of each month, while 38 non-compliant counties have accumulated Sh418 million in unpaid contributions and Sh13.6 million in penalties, according to Social Health Authority data presented by Health CS Aden Duale.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Ruto attends Hichilema's presidential inauguration in Zambia

    President William Ruto departed for Lusaka on September 1 to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who won re-election in August with about 60 per cent of the vote and will be sworn in for a second term alongside running mate Mutale Nalumango.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Deputy President calls for nurses' strike resolution amid service disruptions

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors and the nurses' union to urgently end their ongoing strike, warning that prolonged disruption of health services could undermine Kenya's development agenda. Kindiki called on both sides to prioritise dialogue and reach an agreement that addresses nurses' concerns while ensuring Kenyans continue to access essential healthcare services.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Health CS blames counties for UHC staff salary delays

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale attributed delayed September salaries for Universal Health Coverage staff to counties' refusal to integrate payroll systems, saying about 12 counties resisted establishing a sustainable payroll mechanism for 7,786 UHC workers. Duale said the ministry has no funds to pay the staff unless counties add them to their payrolls or the ministry receives direct transfers.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Council of Governors urges nurses to end illegal strike

    The Council of Governors has called on nurses to end their ongoing industrial strike, which it says is illegal and stems from a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement that it describes as financially unsustainable. CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi directed governors and county public service boards to take action against health workers who have defied court orders to return to work, while saying the council continues to seek resolution through negotiations with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Kindiki calls for quick end to nurses strike disrupting healthcare

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors, Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to quickly resolve outstanding issues in the ongoing nurses strike that has paralyzed healthcare services across the country.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Counties to absorb UHC workers into permanent, pensionable positions

    During an IBEC session chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, counties agreed to absorb eligible UHC workers into their establishments on permanent and pensionable terms, with the transition financed through County Governments Additional Allocations for 2026/27. The Ministry of Health will be reimbursed for payments made to workers in July and August, and the Public Service Commission will issue uniform guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across counties.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

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