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 of Kenya; addresses gender-based violence, school unrest, UN expansion, and Ebola preparedness.
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Citizen Digital
… Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President William Ruto, who is in Azerbaijan, directed him and Cabinet Secretaries Mbadi, Davis Chirchir, Opiyo Wandayi and Murkomen to convene a meeting with stakeholders, including public transport operators and manufacturers, to seek solut …
PSV strike enters day two as Kenya grapples with fuel price falloutThe Standard
… In an earlier statement, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki cautioned against violence and destruction of property during disputes, saying such actions undermine national interests."The use of violence, brazen armed robberies, arson and destruction of public and private property by …
Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one weekThe Standard
… In an earlier statement, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned against violence and destruction of property during protests, saying such actions threaten national stability. …
Sakaja pleads for loan relief as Matatu strike is suspended for talksCitizen Digital
Ruto directs Kindiki-led team to meet matatu owners, manufacturers amid fuel price protests By DPCS May 18, 2026 05:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has …
Ruto directs Kindiki-led team to meet matatu owners, manufacturers amid fuel price protestsCapital News
NAIROBI Kenya May 18 – NAIROBI, Kenya May 18 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has blamed the violent protests witnessed in parts of the country over rising fuel prices on political incitement, insisting the demonstrations were being exploited by leaders seeking to destabilise t …
DP Kindiki Says Fuel Prices Could Have Hit Sh400 Without Govt ActionThe Standard
… Mr Munene accused Governor Njuki of parading Governor Waiguru during a fundraiser at Rubate PCEA during a fundraiser graced by President Ruto and DP Kindiki two weeks ago. …
MP claims Waiguru is after DP Kindiki's positionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeYouths protesting against the rising fuel prices and harsh economic conditions barricade sections of the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway at Free Area, on May 18, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki appeared to blame the opposition for the fue …
Kindiki condemns violent fuel protests, vows to ensure national securityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has accused opposition leaders of exploiting the rising cost of fuel to incite Kenyans against the government. …
Kindiki: Don't exploit fuel crisis for political gainCitizen Digital
Kindiki appeals ruling admitting Dr Gikonyo's affidavit in Gachagua impeachment case By Dzuya Walter May 16, 2026 09:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DP Kithure Kindiki speaks during a past function. …
Kindiki appeals ruling admitting Dr Gikonyo's affidavit in Gachagua impeachment caseThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeResignations are looming at the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 elections with the office now forced to set aside Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments. …
Staff exits loom at DP Kindiki's office as Sh95m set for gratuity paymentsDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission in promoting inclusion and equality for all Kenyans. He assured the commission of government support in advancing its mandate and pledged continued Government backing to enhance the commission's capacity while safeguarding its autonomy.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission in promoting inclusion and equality for all Kenyans. He assured the commission of government support in advancing its mandate and pledged continued Government backing to enhance the commission's capacity while safeguarding its autonomy.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government is fast-tracking measures to combat rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, implementing recommendations from a Presidential Technical Working Group established last year and pursuing additional interventions requiring Cabinet and parliamentary approval.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed the government is hastening implementation of stringent measures to stop gender-based violence and femicide, with action already underway as recommended by the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide established by President Ruto.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated that frequent cases of femicide, gender-based violence, and child abductions are undermining the government's development agenda and threatening national security. He said the government is fast-tracking legal, policy, and administrative measures to address these issues, and is implementing recommendations from a Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya has committed Sh140 billion toward the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, complementing Sh44 billion invested by the UN, and that the government has allocated USD 1.1 billion for infrastructure upgrades around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki said Kenya has allocated Ksh.140 billion to support the United Nations Office in Nairobi expansion project, which the UN has allocated Ksh.44 billion for. Kenya has also invested USD 1.1 billion in infrastructure around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave to support the modernization.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that the government will not tolerate unruly behaviour in schools linked to deadly unrests and disruption of learning, though he acknowledged the legitimacy of student grievances. He said the Ministry of Education is engaging stakeholders to find lasting solutions to recurring school unrests.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has allocated about Sh140 billion to support the expansion of United Nations offices in Nairobi, with the UN contributing Sh44 billion, as part of a broader Sh140 billion investment to modernize the Gigiri diplomatic enclave's infrastructure. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government views the expansion as both a strategic diplomatic achievement and an economic opportunity to elevate Nairobi's global status.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government is alert and ready to handle any reported Ebola case, with adequate resources allocated for surveillance at entry points, isolation centres, equipment, and personnel training. He warned against politicization of preventive measures.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed a High Court's Sh50 million damages award for violation of his right to fair hearing in his impeachment case as "an insult," saying the judgment itself confirmed his impeachment process violated his constitutional rights and should have been nullified. He has instructed his legal team to move to the Court of Appeal, arguing that constitutional supremacy rather than monetary compensation was at stake.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the High Court's upholding of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, describing the judgment as "flawed and troubling." The court found the impeachment constitutionally valid but acknowledged that the Senate violated Gachagua's right to a fair hearing by refusing to adjourn proceedings on medical grounds; Karua argues this violation should have resulted in nullification of proceedings, not merely damages.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama described the High Court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment as a balanced outcome where each party has won something but none achieved a clean victory.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government said fewer than 200 boarding schools have been affected by ongoing student unrest and directed the Ministry of Education to develop interventions aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening security in schools, after incidents of indiscipline have destroyed property and caused loss of life.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as constitutionally valid and final, dismissing petitions to overturn his removal and affirming that both the National Assembly and Senate acted within their constitutional mandates. The court found the Senate violated his rights by refusing to adjourn proceedings for medical reasons, awarding him Sh50 million in compensation.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's petition challenging his October 2024 impeachment, upholding Parliament's impeachment process and rejecting his claims of bias against the Speaker and procedural irregularities in the public participation process.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench has upheld Prof. Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Deputy President, ruling that the process did not require public participation and was constitutionally sound, finding that Article 149 of the Constitution makes the appointment process adjudicative and procedural rather than consultative.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his successor Kithure Kindiki await a court ruling that will determine their fates. Gachagua was impeached by MPs who accused him of tribalism and undermining authority figures, including Justice Esther Maina, after a fallout with President William Ruto.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court upheld the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within constitutional bounds, but awarded him Sh50 million after finding the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The court was expected to rule on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and successor Kithure Kindiki's position. Gachagua was removed from office by Parliament after a fallout with President William Ruto over accusations of tribalism and undermining authority figures, including over claims related to a Sh200 million forfeiture.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated he is fully prepared to accept whatever decision the High Court will deliver in consolidated petitions challenging his October 2024 impeachment, expressing confidence in the judiciary while bracing for all possible outcomes. He is set to receive judgment on June 8.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
At the 37th Rhino Charge in Samburu County's Ngilai Community Wildlife Conservancy, President Ruto championed the link between sport, conservation and economic opportunity, stating that participants race in service of the nation's future and environmental protection.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenya and African countries to invest in their own national data systems to avoid dependence on foreign intelligence, arguing that locally generated data is essential for development planning, resource allocation, and service delivery across agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya is investing in the handling and use of local data to ensure security and reliability for the nation's development, noting that reliable data is crucial for faster development and forms the foundation for artificial intelligence systems.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki praised government reforms that have standardised the issuance of national identity cards across the country, eliminating discriminatory practices that previously subjected Northern Kenya residents to stringent vetting processes. He said the changes are promoting equity, inclusion and national cohesion by ensuring equal treatment under government systems regardless of region, culture, religion or background.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Stadium hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the county, with thousands of Kenyans gathering at the newly expanded 10,000-seater venue. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew crowds from early morning, with President William Ruto arriving at 8.30 am.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the Church is essential for building Kenya's moral and spiritual foundation and achieving holistic national development. Speaking at the launch of a Social, Economic and Psychological Transformation Programme by the ACK Nairobi Diocese in Ruai, Kindiki noted that the country requires both infrastructure and spiritual wellbeing to develop effectively.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →