Kithure Kindiki Sworn In
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Kenya, Winfridah Boyani Mokaya, administers the oath of office to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during his swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Text By Francis Nderitu
Kenya's new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was sworn in on Friday November 1, 2024 after the Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached. Until his nomination by President William Ruto and approval by Parliament, Professor Kindiki served as Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration. His oath of office was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfrida Mokaya, and witnessed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
The official ceremony began at 10:42 a.m at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. His wife, Dr Joyce Kithure accompanied the new DP as he took oath of office and allegiance. President Ruto attended the swearing-in ceremony, and led Kenyans in witnessing the oath administration,. This are the photos we captured.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his Deputy Dr. James Njoroge Muchiri looking on from their office balcony on November 1,2024 before swearing in of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President.
Presidential Escort band entertain during Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as Deputy President of Kenya at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Hundreds of Kenyans queue through a security checkup at KICC awaiting clearance to attend the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
City residents cheering on during the swearing in ceremony of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) grounds on November 1, 2024.
A young boy is held shoulder high during the swearing in ceremony of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) grounds on November 01, 2024.
Hundreds of Kenyans at KICC during the swearing-in of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
A Security officer patrolling outside KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 during the swearing in of Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President.
From Left- Inspector-General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja, Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Fatuma Ahmed, Kenya Army Commandant Lt. Gen David Tarus, Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General John Mugaravai Omenda and CDF General Charles Kahariri follows the proceedings at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 during the swearing in of Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President.
Dignitaries and hundreds of participants take their seats at KICC during the swearing-in of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Kibwezi West Constituency Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse during Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as Deputy President of Kenya at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Dignitaries and hundreds of participants take their seats at KICC during the swearing-in of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Chiefs from various parts of the country at KICC during the swearing-in of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
United States of America Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman(center) arrives at KICC during the swearing-in of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Members of the National Assembly, delegates, heads of parastatals, diplomats and Members of the Public follows the proceedings at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 during the swearing in of Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President.
Dignitaries and hundreds of participants take their seats at KICC during the swearing-in of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Second Lady Joyce Kithure arrive during Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as Deputy President of Kenya at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto, first lady Rachel Ruto arrives at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 for the swearing of Deputy President Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki.
View of the KICC venue where thousands of Kenyans and dignitaries have gathered to witness the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President on November 1, 2024.
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Kenya, Winfridah Boyani Mokaya during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Chief Justice Martha Koome during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024
Deputy President Prof Abraham Kithure taking the oath of office at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki receives a copy of the Oath of Office from Chief Justice Martha Koome during Kindiki's swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki displays a copy of The Oathe of Allegiance of the Deputy President on the podium following Kindiki's swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki displays a copy of The Oath of Allegiance of the Deputy President on the podium following Kindiki's swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Kenya Winfridah Boyani Mokaya hands over the oaths to Felix Kosgei, Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service during Kindiki's swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki shake hands on the podium following Kindiki's swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto hand over the Constitution of Kenya to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on the podium following Kindiki's swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on the podium following Kindiki's swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto, flanked by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (left) and Chief Justice Martha Koome, take a photo before they exit the podium after Kindiki's swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
President William Ruto (second right) and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (second left) pose for a photo at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) grounds on November 01, 2024. With them is First Lady Rachel Ruto (right) and Second Lady Joyce Kithure.
From Left- Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika follows the proceedings at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 during the swearing in of Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President.
Members of the Public follows the proceedings at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 during the swearing in of Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addresses during Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as Deputy President of Kenya at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on November 1, 2024.
Members of the Public follows the proceedings at the KICC Nairobi on Friday, November 1, 2024 during the swearing in of Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President.
