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Prof Kithure Kindiki

DATE OF BIRTH


July 17, 1972

GENDER


Male

OCCUPATION


Politician, Lawyer

FAMILY


Married to Joyce Kithure. They have two children.

BIOGRAPHY


Prof Kindiki is the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Administration of National Government; @KindikiKithure

Latest articles on Prof Kithure Kindiki:

  1. Kenya’s problem was not the Deputy President

    These are the issues Kenya Kwanza should be prioritising, not the impeachment of the DP.

    William Ruto and Kithure Kindiki
  2. PREMIUM Gachagua speaks out on abortive Sunday TV interview

    Former DP had publicly announced that he would be live on TV but he was a no-show.

    Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  3. PREMIUM Gaitho: Was Kindiki used to ‘cut’ Gachagua?

    The people of the mountain occupy a central place in Kenyan politics.

    Nation inside - 2024-10-19T132735.725
  4. PREMIUM How Ruto allies plot to win back hostile Central

    Lawmakers said to be planning to defend Gachagua from further 'persecution' to win favour with Mt Kenya voters.

  5. PREMIUM Why Kindiki will be treading on eggshells

    Having witnessed first-hand what happened to his predecessor, the new DP will have leant to speak softly.

    Kithure Kindiki
  6. PREMIUM DP Kindiki: The new sheriff in town

    DP Kindiki will be more subtle than the impeached Gachagua in how he moves to cement his position in the Ruto administration.

    William Ruto and Kithure Kindiki
  7. PREMIUM Kindiki isn't first varsity don to deputise a president

    His installation on Friday sets him on the path walked previously by men with various levels of success.

  8. New DP Kindiki has his work cut out for him

    Prof Kindiki should work with his boss to find ways to tackle the debilitating difficulties.

  9. Politics of nicknames: From Riggy G to Abra K

    As Abra K takes over from Riggy G, Kenyans have yet another emblem to rally around, meme about, and critique at every turn.

    Nation inside - 2024-10-19T132735.725
  10. Meru, Tharaka-Nithi celebrate Kindiki swearing-in

    They says it has rekindled hope for political leadership in the Mt Kenya East region.

    Kithure Kindiki
  11. PREMIUM How Kindiki’s life changed within minutes of taking oath

    The elevation of the law professor also means he becomes a new centre of power in national politics.

    Kindiki swearing in
  12. PREMIUM Who is Dr Joyce Kithure, Kenya’s new Second Lady?

    Dr Kithure, like her predecessor, is a spiritual person.

    Dr Joyce Kithure, Kenya’s new Second Lady
  13. PREMIUM Gachagua's bitter fight for political career

    Gachagua faces bleak political future after Kindiki is sworn-in as the Deputy President.

    Rigathi Gachagua
  14. How gazette notices flew around in night of unusual efficiency

    Not even absence of President Ruto could slow the evening and night activities.

    gazette notices kindiki swearing-in
  15. Ruto beams as he explains why he picked Prof Kindiki as his deputy - 'He is beyond reproach'

  16. Live blog: Prof Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in

    He swore to remain true to his oath of office and serve the country.

    Kindiki swearing in
  17. Ruto: Kindiki will succeed where Gachagua failed

    Says they will serve all Kenyans equally and will not discriminate against any region that did not vote for him.

    William Ruto
  18. DP Kindiki’s loyalty pledge to Ruto

    Prof Kindiki promises to remain loyal to the President and serve the country faithfully.

    William Ruto and Kithure Kindiki
  19. PREMIUM Mt Kenya political minefield lying in wait for Kindiki

    Kindiki's toughest assignment will be to rally the region to back President Ruto.

    Kithure Kindiki