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Deputy President of Kenya (2024–present); former Cabinet Secretary for Interior (2022–2024)
Born
1972(54 yrs)
County
Tharaka-Nithi
Constituency
Tharaka‑Nithi
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Kindiki is a Kenyan politician, lawyer, and academic. He became the Deputy President in November 2024. Previously, he served as the Interior Cabinet Secretary (2022–2024) and as Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County (2013–2022).
Streamlined passport issuance and ID processes as Interior CS
Expanded citizenship rights for minority groups
1. Accusations of Police Brutality & Rights Violations (2023–2024) • During Kindiki’s tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kenya saw widespread anti-government protests (notably in June 2023 and 2024) marked by violent police crackdowns, including enforced disappearances and shootings that led to over 60 deaths.
2. Impeachment Dispute & Court-Blocked Appointment as Deputy President (Oct–Nov 2024) • After the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024, Kindiki was nominated to fill the role. However, the High Court intervened, blocking his swearing-in until the impeachment’s legality was determined—a highly unusual judicial check on executive power
In August 2025, according to Gachagua, Kindiki was reported to have taken meetings with Al-Shabaab to secure release of 5 abducted chiefs in Mandera, who were reported to have been abducted by the Al shabaab militants. According to Gachagua, Kindiki can best identify Al shabaab leaders based on the successful negotiations he held with the militant's group leading to successful release of abducted Mandera chiefs.
