Kithure Kindiki
KenyapoliticianMale6.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Kithure Kindiki is the Deputy President of Kenya, a prominent political figure who has supported Raila Odinga's candidacy for the African Union Commission chairmanship. Following the unsuccessful bid, he expressed pride in Kenya's campaign efforts and emphasized the need for reflection and strategic planning for future international engagements.
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was defended by disgruntled leaders from the Mt Kenya region during a tense meeting.
Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPsKenya· 2026-08-12
Timamy serves as a deputy party leader in UDA alongside Deputy President Kithure.
Lamu MP Marubu abandons plan to join UDA, cites frustrations from governor TimamyKenya· 2026-08-11
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki lauded the joint working relationship with ODM.
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODM, UDA meeting in NaivashaKenya· 2026-08-11
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is present at the government retreat.
Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifiesKenya· 2026-08-11
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki lauded the joint working relationship with ODM.
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in NaivashaKenya· 2026-08-10Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite growing political differences ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politicsKenya· 2026-08-09
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure equitable development.
Kindiki defends government's development agenda in Mt KenyaKenya· 2026-08-09
Kithure Kindiki is the Deputy President of Kenya and attended the couple's ceremony.
Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge engages Kenyan President's daughter Charlene Ruto
Tanzania· 2026-08-08
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was appointed to lead an Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Nino Preparedness and Response.
Historic El Nino threat raises fresh risks for Kenya's economy and food securityKenya· 2026-08-07
Kenya’s Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki, said delivering transformative infrastructure requires sustained political commitment.
Tanzania signs health and energy public-private partnership deals at Africa50 forumTanzania· 2026-08-06
Kenya’s Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki, who represented President William Ruto, brought a practical perspective on the 'policy disruptions' that often stall large-scale projects.
Funding: African leaders urge self-reliance on infrastructureTanzania· 2026-08-06
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged African nations to adopt long-term development strategies that will transform the continent into a globally competitive economy.
Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformationKenya· 2026-08-05
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki currently occupies the highest office held by a leader from Mt Kenya East.
Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of portraying Mt Kenya as dishonest over RutoKenya· 2026-08-02
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to present its own long-term development blueprint instead of dismissing the government's proposed Vision 2060 agenda.
Kindiki challenges opposition to offer alternative Vision 2060 planKenya· 2026-08-02
Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President, considered the Ol Kalou outcome a wake-up call for Ruto.
Ol Kalou outcome shows voters can prevail against disruptive gov't forcesKenya· 2026-08-01
Ruku maintained that Kindiki remains Ruto's trusted deputy and that his position in government is secure.
Ruku: Gachagua's problem is with Ruto, not Mt. KenyaKenya· 2026-07-31Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has arrived in Entebbe, Uganda, where he is representing Kenya at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM SummitKenya· 2026-07-31
The speech also follows a late-night meeting on Wednesday between Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at State House, fueling speculation after recent reports of a rift between the two leaders.
All eyes on Ruto as Kenya awaits high-stakes State House AddressKenya· 2026-07-30Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is a man between a rock and a hard place.
Ruto's hand in Kindiki's tribulations amid tension in CabinetKenya· 2026-07-30Kithure Kindiki is the Deputy President of Kenya facing challenges to his position.
Poisoned chalice: Why deputy presidents struggle to surviveKenya· 2026-07-29Kithure Kindiki is facing a serious challenge to his position as Deputy President.
DP, poisoned chalice that leaders are scrambling forKenya· 2026-07-28Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under siege following a directive by President William Ruto.
Stripped: Why Kindiki has lost key intergovernmental role to Mudavadi in Ruto's shake-upKenya· 2026-07-28
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under siege following a directive by President William Ruto.
Kindiki loses key intergovernmental role to Mudavadi in Ruto's shake-upKenya· 2026-07-27Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has maintained that he will remain President William Ruto's running mate.
Kindiki: I will be Ruto's running mate in 2027Kenya· 2026-07-27
Gachagua claimed recent remarks by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Junet Mohammed regarding cooperation between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) were part of a broader political strategy aimed at frustrating Kindiki into leaving office.
Gachagua claims Ruto allies undermining KindikiKenya· 2026-07-27
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki recently waded into Sonko’s marriage talk during his tour of Sitotwo.
Marriage won't win votes, MP Kimaiyo says to rivalsKenya· 2026-07-24
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has affirmed government commitment to serve Kenyans irrespective of their political affiliation.
Government will serve all Kenyans equally, says KindikiKenya· 2026-07-22Kithure Kindiki replaced Gachagua as Deputy President.
Oomph Gachagua got from Ol Kalou winKenya· 2026-07-22Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for the enactment of legal safeguards to protect Kenya's long-term development agenda from policy disruptions.
Kindiki calls for legal safeguards to protect Kenya's long-term development visionKenya· 2026-07-21Prof. Kithure Kindiki was mentioned in the context of government leadership changes.
Leaders urge Ruto to increase development in Nyanza, pledge 2027 supportKenya· 2026-07-20
