President Ruto has appointed Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president, succeeding Rigathi Gachagua.

• President William Ruto has nominated Prof. Kithure Kindiki to replace former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by Parliament.

• The announcement was made by Speaker Moses Wetangula in a communication to the National Assembly.

• Kindiki, currently serving as Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, will require approval from the National Assembly before assuming the role of Deputy President.

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• The Assembly must vote on the nomination within 60 days of receiving the name.

• Kindiki, who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration in President Ruto’s first and reconstructed Cabinet, is expected to be formally appointed by the President as his deputy.

Leaders congratulate Kindiki after nomination as DP

“My brother Professor Kindiki, my sincere congratulations. To you, history has placed an honour and responsibility accorded to only a few. May God guide you and HE William Ruto as you lead this great country to achieve its tremendous potential,” Waiguru said.

“Congratulations, my brother Kindiki Kithure on your appointment as Deputy President. Serve diligently, selflessly, and with zeal to bring the country together under one flag and move the nation forward,” Ichung’wah tweeted.

Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo, expressed his admiration for Kindiki, saying, “Congratulations to my Boss, Prof. @KindikiKithure, on your nomination as the new Deputy President of Kenya. Your relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to service have led to this well-deserved honour.”