Kithure Kindiki Sworn in as Kenya’s Deputy President, Nation Observes Public Holiday
Kenya is observing a public holiday today, November 1, 2024, to mark the swearing-in of Professor Kithure Kindiki as the country’s new Deputy President.
The declaration of the holiday was made through a special gazette notice published on October 31, 2024, by the acting Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Musalia Mudavadi.
The announcement highlighted the significance of the day, recognizing the official transition of leadership in the Deputy President’s office at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
The decision to appoint Prof. Kindiki follows the recent impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by Parliament in October.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at KICC in Nairobi, was attended by key government figures, including President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome, who officiated the oath of office. The event attracted thousands of Kenyans who gathered at the venue and its surroundings to witness this significant moment in Kenya’s political landscape.
Security was visibly heightened around KICC, with police officers managing crowd control and ensuring a safe environment for all attendees. By early morning, the area was filled with citizens eager to show their support for the incoming Deputy President.
This appointment is expected to bring new energy to the Deputy President’s office, with Kindiki promising to support the government’s development agenda and focus on issues such as economic growth, governance, and security.
In his address, President Ruto welcomed Kindiki to the executive team, expressing confidence in his abilities to uphold the duties of the office and work closely with the administration in achieving Kenya’s strategic goals. Kindiki, a seasoned lawyer and former Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government, brings vast experience in law and governance to his new role.
This public holiday and the official ceremony mark a new chapter in Kenya’s leadership, with citizens hopeful that Prof. Kindiki’s tenure will foster progress and stability.
