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Abraham Kithure Kindiki

Deputy President of Kenya (2024–present); former Cabinet Secretary for Interior (2022–2024)

Tharaka-Nithi

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Born 1972

politician

deputy president

United Democratic Alliance (UDA)

Biography

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).

Key Achievements

Streamlined passport issuance and ID processes as Interior CS
Expanded citizenship rights for minority groups

Career History

1. Legal Scholar & Professor of Law • Holds a PhD in International Law from the University of Pretoria. • Taught and chaired the Public Law Department at the University of Nairobi and later served as Dean of Law at Moi University.

2. Senator for Tharaka-Nithi (2013–2022) • Elected twice as Senator under the Jubilee coalition; served as Senate Majority Leader (2013–2017) and later as Deputy Speaker (2017–2020).

Interior Cabinet Secretary & Deputy President (2022–present) • Appointed Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration in 2022. • Became Deputy President of Kenya in November 2024 under President William Ruto.

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Notable Controversies

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