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Kithure Kindiki
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Kindiki in 2023
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| 13th Deputy President of Kenya | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2024 |
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| President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Rigathi Gachagua |
| Deputy Party Leader of the United Democratic Alliance | |
| Assumed office 11 November 2024 |
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| Leader | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Rigathi Gachagua |
| Cabinet Secretary for Interior | |
| In office 22 October 2022 – 31 October 2024 |
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| President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Fred Matiang'i |
| Succeeded by | Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen - Current |
| Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County | |
| In office 4 March 2013 – 9 September 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Mwenda Getaya |
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Abraham Kithure Kindiki
17 July 1972 (Age 52) Tharaka, Meru District, Eastern Province, Kenya |
| Political party | United Democratic Alliance (2021–present) |
| Spouse |
Joyce Njagi
(m. 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Lenana School |
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| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Abraham Kithure Kindiki (born 17 July 1972) is a Kenyan politician and lawyer. He is currently the 3rd Deputy President of Kenya. He took on this important role on 1 November 2024.
Before becoming Deputy President, he served as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration. This was from 2022 to 2024. He was also a Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County from 2013 to 2022.
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Early Life and School
Kithure Kindiki was born and grew up in Meru District. He went to Lenana School for his high school education. He later retook his exams at Tharaka Boys High School.
In 1998, he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from Moi University. An LLB is a first degree in law. In 2000, he got a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. This degree focused on international human rights law.
He also studied at the Kenya School of Law in 2001. This training is needed to become a qualified lawyer. In 2002, he completed his PhD in International Law from the University of Pretoria. A PhD is the highest university degree.
Kindiki started teaching law at Moi University in 1999. He then taught at the University of Nairobi from 2004 to 2005. After that, he returned to Moi University to lead the public law department.
Political Journey
Serving in the Senate
In the 2013 Kenyan general election, Kindiki was elected as a Senator. He represented Tharaka-Nithi County. He became the first majority leader in the Senate. This means he led the largest group of senators.
He was re-elected in the 2017 election. After that, he was chosen to be the Deputy Speaker of the Senate. In 2020, he was removed from this position. This happened because of his close connection with the then Deputy President, William Ruto.
Role in the Cabinet
Kithure Kindiki was considered as a possible running mate for William Ruto in his presidential campaign. However, Rigathi Gachagua was chosen instead. Kindiki was then appointed as the Minister of Interior. Mwenda Gataya took over his role as Senator for Tharaka Nithi.
Kindiki was briefly dismissed from the cabinet on 11 July 2024. But he was reappointed on 19 July 2024. He continued to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Administration of National Government.
During his time, he achieved several important things. He made it easier to get e-passports. He also improved equipment for Kenya's security services. He helped start police reforms and changed how National Identity cards were issued. He also worked to recognize minority groups and stateless communities. This helped them get Kenyan citizenship. He also fought against banditry and insecurity. He worked on a plan to officially recognize village elders. He also helped 13,120 inmates join formal education programs.
President Ruto nominated Kindiki to become Deputy President. This happened after Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office on 17 October 2024. The Senate approved Kindiki's nomination. There was a temporary pause from the High Court on 18 October. However, on 31 October 2024, the Nairobi High Court allowed Kindiki's swearing-in to proceed.
Becoming Deputy President
On 1 November 2024, Kithure Kindiki was officially sworn in as the Deputy President of Kenya. This happened after Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office. Kindiki now serves under President Ruto's leadership.
Family Life
Kithure Kindiki married Joyce Gatiiria Njagi in 2001. They have three children together.
