Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Stories

Respect must go both ways, Kindiki tells Gen Z, elders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The DP said that while young people are powerful and full of potential, they must be open to guidance that comes from life experience.

Sh100bn Isiolo-Mandera Road to boost connectivity, economic growth in Northeastern - Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Kindiki visited two segments, Isiolo-Kulamawe and Kulamawe-Modogashe, during the tour and pledged to return soon to inspect progress on the remaining...

Music, power and politics: Gachagua-Kindiki clash exposes battle for Mt Kenya’s cultural influence
Barack Oduor  |  May 26, 2025

During the meeting with Kindiki, musicians praised the success of the Social Health Insurance Fund, but Gachagua condemned their actions as a betrayal...

Gachagua dares gov't to arrest him amid allegations of political incitement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 19, 2025

Gachagua also stated that he has not received any official summons from any government agency regarding his remarks, but affirmed that he would comply...

DP Kindiki’s office seeks Sh625m budget boost for travel, hospitality and residence upgrades
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The Deputy President’s office had been allocated Sh2.9 billion for the financial year, down from the Sh3.4 billion proposed in the Budget Policy State...

Kindiki dismisses Gachagua’s 2027 violence warning as irresponsible, assures peaceful polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of po...

DP Kindiki slams political intolerance after goons storm Gachagua event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Kindiki warned that insults, political violence, and divisive language threaten the country’s democratic foundation and must not be tolerated.

Gachagua to launch new party, vows to unite Mt Kenya, challenge Ruto ahead of polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

Gachagua took aim at President Ruto, accusing him of forming smaller parties in an attempt to divide the Mt Kenya region's large voter basket ahead of...

State pays Sh70 million to wildlife conflict victims in Laikipia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The compensation, as announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the amount is part of a Sh950 million package set aside by the government this fin...

Court of Appeal orders Koome to appoint new bench to hear Gachagua impeachment case within 14 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 09, 2025

“The discretion granted to the Chief Justice by Article 165(4) to empanel a bench is a power solely vested in the Chief Justice. It is the Chief Justi...

Mudavadi warns Mt Kenya might lose deputy president post in 2027 if they shift support from Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

Mudavadi, who represented President Ruto at the church event, said the Mt Kenya region has significantly benefitted from development and leadership op...

Kindiki says church and state are partners in nation building, not competitors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Kindiki assured religious leaders that the government would continue to work hand-in-hand with the church in fighting crime and social evils, and reco...

Kindiki orders probe into recurring Gikomba, Toi market fires
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The Deputy President dismissed suggestions that the incidents were accidental. "It defies logic to imagine these are mere accidents when they keep hap...

DP Kithure Kindiki hails Ruto, Raila cooperation as good for the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Ruto and Odinga officially signed the memorandum of understanding at KICC in Nairobi, outlining the areas of cooperation between their parties.

I'm not interested in political exchanges but development, Kindiki tells govt critics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Kindiki further called on leaders from Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi to unite behind the government they voted for and to steer clear of those offerin...

Kindiki slams Gachagua for linking Ruto to CJ Koome's ouster plot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Since his impeachment in October 2024, Gachagua has consistently taken on President Ruto’s administration, accusing it of poor governance and betrayal...

Kindiki challenges Gachagua, Kalonzo to account for their time in office, urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

Kindiki assured the Meru leaders that all those who have held high office will eventually be held accountable for their track record.

Kindiki says he’ll inspect projects before launch to ensure work is completed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The DP also responded to criticism of the ongoing road project between Isiolo and Mandera counties, which some social media users have mocked.

Over Sh1 billion required to avert hunger crisis in arid regions -Agency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

In a briefing to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the committee highlighted the worsening food situation and the expected impacts of the March-May lo...

Gachagua: I've no problem with DP Kindiki, I'm focused on my own things
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

His remarks come weeks after Deputy President Kindiki also addressed their relationship, insisting that nothing has changed between them.

Registrar gazettes UDA's proposed ouster of Gachagua as deputy party leader, seeks public feedback
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

UDA members and the general public now have seven days, until January 30, 2025, to submit written objections or comments on the change, as outlined in...

No region will be left behind, Kindiki promises on nationwide development projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

He dismissed claims that his meetings were politically motivated, stressing that such platforms should be used for the advancement of development and...

High Court refers Kindiki's appointment petition to Chief Justice for bench formation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

A three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Fresh Mugambi ruled that the office of the Deputy President could not remain va...

Kindiki urges Kenyans to avoid misinformation in quest to hold government accountable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

He said public criticism plays an important role in shaping government policies, but he stressed that negativity and falsehoods only undermine the cou...

Taita Taveta to have two new land registries for faster title deed issuance, DP Kindiki says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The new registries are part of the government's broader effort to address land ownership issues in Taita Taveta.

President Ruto, DP Kindiki offices seek Sh1.6 billion for renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

These proposals, which include refurbishing State Houses, official residences, and key offices, were initially put on hold earlier due to budget short...

Government fast-tracks construction of Sh4.7bn industrial parks across 19 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kindiki noted that the first cohort of 19 parks is at an advanced stage of construction, while the second cohort is also making headway.

Kindiki leads talks to expand markets for Kenyan tea exports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The discussions in Karen aimed to ensure that these positive trends are sustained while addressing challenges in the industry to further enhance the c...

Kenya fast-tracks Suam Border Post construction to boost trade with Uganda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

The Suam OSBP, a joint initiative by Kenya and Uganda, is designed to centralise operations such as immigration, customs, security, and sanitary inspe...

Stop spreading falsehoods and respect leaders, Kindiki tells Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

During a church service in Nyeri, Gachagua alleged that the government was using former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga to sway Mt Kenya residents into su...

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