kindiki Deputy President Stories

Judiciary’s bid for neutrality in political lynching of former DP Rigathi Gachagua
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 01, 2025

It was evident that judges were keen to avoid being used as shields as political antagonists flexed their muscles right into the courtrooms.

Judiciary faces allegations of e-filing sabotage in petition linked to Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

According to the petitioners, the e-filing system experienced a sudden breakdown on October 18, the same day the National Assembly voted to confirm Pr...

Excitement at KICC as Kindiki arrives for swearing-in as Deputy President
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

The ceremony was scheduled to commence at 10 am, with attendees encouraged to arrive by 9 am.

D-Day for Kindiki as he readies to take over as Deputy President
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

His political career took off when he defended President William Ruto during the high-profile ICC case.

Ruto appoints Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi acting Interior Cabinet Secretary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2024

At the same time, Mudavadi has declared Friday, November 1 a public holiday for the swearing-in of Kindiki.

Kindiki to be sworn in as new Deputy President on Friday at KICC 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2024

The official notice was published in a gazette dated October 31, 2024, stating that the ceremony would be open to the public.

All set for Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in as Kenya’s deputy president
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2024

The swearing-in will be done at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi

Kindiki's swearing-in delayed again as High Court pushes hearing to next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The court pushed the hearing regarding the lifting of conservatory orders that prevent his swearing-in to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10 am.

Gachagua moves to court seeking to block his removal as deputy president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Through his lawyer Paul Muite, Gachagua argues that the charges against him in the National Assembly and Senate were baseless.

Leaders congratulate Kindiki after nomination as next deputy president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Even before the MPs could vote on the nomination, congratulatory messages started streaming from across the political divide.