Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya’s 3rd Deputy President
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
He succeeds former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached.
A new area has been marked as Kithure Kindiki was sworn in as Kenya’s third Deputy President.
He was sworn in on Friday following the lifting of orders that had delayed the process for about two weeks.
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He succeeds former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached.
He was sworn in by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary in Winfridah Boyani Mokaya at a public ceremony at the KICC, Nairobi.
The event was witnessed by Chief Justice Martha Koome. Also in attendance was President William Ruto.
Kindiki took two oaths — the oath of allegiance and the oath of office.
His wife, Dr Joyce Kithure, stood by his side as the oath-taking was conducted.
Some of the leaders who attended Prof Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in ceremony as the Deputy President of Kenya at the KICC, Nairobi, on November 1, 2024. (Photo: Handout)
The oath of allegiance is also referred to as the solemn affirmation of allegiance of the Deputy President. It signifies the commitment made by the leaders to assure the country of their willingness to protect the Constitution and uphold the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of Kenyans.
“I, Kithure Kindiki, do swear that I will always, truly and diligently, serve the people of Kenya and the Republic of Kenya in the office of the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya; that I will diligently discharge my duties and perform my functions in the said office to the best of my judgment; that I will at all times, when so required, faithfully and truly give my counsel and advise to the President of the Republic of Kenya; that I will do justice to all without fear, favour, affection or ill-will and that I will not directly or indirectly reveal such matters as shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of my dyes and committed to my secrecy. So help me God,” Kindki said while taking his oath of office
After subscribing to the two oaths, the newly appointed deputy president signed the certificates, paving the way for CJ Koome to declare him the duly appointed second in command.
After taking the oath, President Ruto then handed a copy of the Constitution to his new deputy, before taking official pictures.
Before his nomination by President Ruto, Kindiki served as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration.
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