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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. PREMIUM How Gachagua-Kindiki rivalry mirrors Ruto-Matiang’i feud

    The recent elevation of Prof Kindiki calls to mind how President Kenyatta made Matiangi a super minister to cut Ruto to size.

    Rigathi Gachagua and Kithure Kindiki
  2. Mt Kenya MCA meeting ends in disarray as a section refuses to endorse Kindiki

    Trouble started when ward reps from east fronted Prof Kithure Kindiki as Mt Kenya spokesman. Those from west rallied behind Rigathi Gachagua.

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  3. PREMIUM Throne without a kingdom? Gachagua’s Mountain paradox

    Gachagua's path forward involves overcoming perceptions of ineffectiveness.

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  4. PREMIUM Moi 1978 Gema demolition and ironies of Gachagua new revival bid

    President Moi's divide and rule tactics resurface as Gachagua faces rejection by his own MPs.

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  5. PREMIUM Ruto, Gachagua and the vicious game of numbers

    Can President Ruto maintain control as Gachagua and Kindiki clash for regional supremacy?

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  6. Traitors and sell-outs: Gachagua chides Mt Kenya MPs 

    The DP says he is no pushover and is ready to take his foes head-on.

  7. 46 Mt Kenya legislators break ranks with Gachagua

    The MPs include Kimani Ichungwa and Kuria Kimani.

  8. Race to find cause of Nyeri school fire

    State faces challenges in accounting for students since some were picked by their parents but haven't informed authorities.

    Interior CS Kithure Kindiki
  9. PREMIUM Kenya's bandit underworld: A tale of guns, greed and cattle

    Report details how banditry and livestock rustling have metamorphosed over time as it blames cross-border suppliers of firearms and local politicians.

    Members of the public at a security meeting at Kalya at the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties
  10. PREMIUM Oguda:Think through NYS gun-handling policy

    Equipping NYS officers with gun-handling skills has got security experts rubbing their hands with glee.

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  11. PREMIUM Duty and valour: Police boss nominee Douglas Kanja’s tricky balance

    Kanja's success will hinge on navigating complex political pressures and maintaining a strong working relationship with President Ruto.

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  12. PREMIUM Why rogue cops are on America's radar

    Other than the threat to march to State House and eject Ruto, a wildly ambitious target, a more attainable goal of protest organisers was to shut down the city.

  13. Take deterrent action against rogue police

    A handful of officers displayed utter contempt for journalists doing their work.

  14. Live Blog: Nane Nane protest updates

    The youth-led protests are demanding accountability, change and good governance from the current regime.

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  15. Rogue cops reverse curfew gains along Kitale-Lodwar highway

    The increased surveillance was part of Operation Maliza Uhalifu in the North Rift.

  16. Gachagua faces Mt Kenya with 10 fears staring back 

    This is now a bigger problem than it was when Gachagua was shadowboxing Musalia Mudavadi.

  17. Fact check: Ruto did not introduce Soipan Tuya as ex-girlfriend

    The doctored video has been widely shared on X, YouTube, and even TikTok.

    President William Ruto.
  18. PREMIUM Nyeri Town MP Mathenge runs back to ‘Baba Gachagua’

    DP Gachagua, in turn, has dismissed critical Mt Kenya politicians as traitors.

  19. PREMIUM Net worth: The millions we made in 20 months in Ruto Cabinet

    An increase in Prof Kindiki’s wealth by a staggering Sh100 million in 21 months came under scrutiny.

  20. Tough new rules await protesters if I return to Interior docket, says Kindiki

    If approved, the regulations will provide clear guidelines on how demonstrations should be conducted.

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