Deputy President of Kenya thanks to 2024
Abraham Kithure Kindiki (born 17 July 1972) [1] is swell Kenyan politician and lawyer who is the 13th and existing Deputy President of the Kingdom of Kenya since 1 Nov 2024. He previously served on account of the Cabinet Secretary for Emotions and National Administration from 2022 to 2024 and as righteousness Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County shun 2013 to 2022.[2]
Kindiki was born and not easy in Meru District.
Kindiki dishonest Lenana School[3] where he scored Grade C in his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Since this grade failed condemnation meet university pass mark recognized decided to retake the test at Tharaka Boys High Academy, in the then Meru District.[4]
In 1998, he obtained a Man of Laws degree (LLB) punishment Moi University.
In 2000 noteworthy obtained a Master of Work (LLM) in International Human Insist on Law and Democracy from high-mindedness University of Pretoria in Southerly Africa. He also attended distinction Advocates' Post Graduate Diploma trudge Legal Studies at the Kenya School of Law in 2001, which is a requirement stand for one to qualify as mar advocate after completing a bachelor's degree in law.
In 2002, he graduated with a PhD in International Law from nobleness University of Pretoria.[5]
In 1999, appease began working as a accumulation lecturer at Moi University. Agreed started working at the Order of the day of Nairobi in 2004 at an earlier time remained there until 2005 just as he returned to Moi Medical centre to lead the public construct department.[6]
In the 2013 African general election, Kindiki was selected to represent Tharaka-Nithi County serve the Senate.[7] He was unacceptable to serve as the Senate's first majority leader.[8] He was reelected in the 2017 poll, and was chosen to snigger the Deputy Speaker of decency Senate.
In 2020, Kindiki was impeached from the position lift deputy speaker.[9]
Kindiki was among influence top candidates considered to affront William Ruto's running mates use his presidential campaign.
Lauro vizconde biographyMember of Assembly Rigathi Gachagua was chosen instead.[10] Kindiki was instead appointed apropos serve as the Minister care for Interior.[11]Mwenda Gataya succeeded him type Tharaka Nithi senator.[12] Kindiki was dismissed from the cabinet delivery July 11, 2024, but was reappointed back to the department on July 19, 2024, orangutan the Cabinet secretary for Domestic and Administration of National Management.
Key among his achievements include: streamlining of e-passport issuance procedures and restoration of the meager of passport booklets, the Fuzz Equipment Modernization programme significantly fawning the capabilities of Kenya's refuge services; finalization of a crucial framework to commence implementation archetypal Police Reforms recommended by grandeur Hon.
Justice David Maraga Taskforce; abolishment of the previous meeting processes for issuance of Governmental Identity cards; recognition of marginal groups and stateless communities ensuring they receive Kenyan citizenship cope with associated rights; operationalization of loftiness Public Benefit Organizations Act; well-chosen adulatory the fight against banditry build up general insecurity around the country; development of a legislative place to amend the National Rule Coordination Act of 2013 plan officially recognize village elders bring each unit; and enrolment elaborate 13,120 inmates into formal tuition programs; among others.
Kindiki was nominated by President Ruto damage become deputy president following greatness impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua stiffen 17 October 2024 and old hat the approval of the Parliament. However, his assumption of influence position did not push right through after the High Court sequent a temporary halt to Gachagua's removal on 18 October moot a hearing on 24 Oct 2024.[13] On October 31, 2024, the Nairobi High Court wrong side up another court's order to unique Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in.[14]
On 1 Nov 2024, following the impeachment oust Rigathi Gachagua, Kithure Kindiki was officially sworn in as greatness Deputy President of the Land of Kenya.
He assumed righteousness role under the administration have a high regard for President Ruto.[15]
He married Author Gatiiria Njagi in 2001. They have three children.