Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by NewsTurkana
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki made his first public appearance in 2025 wearing sunglasses.
The second-in-command joined the family of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during the wedding of her son, Peter, and his bride, Wambui.
He dismissed speculation about a potential falling out with President William Ruto, insisting that his recent absence from national and public events was due to a brief holiday and that he was focused on enjoying his remaining time off.
“I am left with a few hours; my holiday is coming to an end, and therefore I need to enjoy whatever is left and ignore everything else… completely,” he said in Tigoni, Kiambu County, while attending the wedding of Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano’s son.
“Don’t fall into the trap of triviality and small issues.”
Despite the speculation, Kindiki expressed confidence in the year ahead, reiterating his strong support for President Ruto and thanking the Head of State for allowing him to go on leave.
Kindiki has been conspicuously missing in action in recent days, skipping several high-profile public events since the end of last year and the start of the New Year, including President Ruto’s New Year’s Eve address and dinner hosted at the Kisii State Lodge, as well as the Piny Luo Cultural Festival in Siaya County, which was attended by the Head of State, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The Deputy President also missed separate occasions when President Ruto hosted Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, and outgoing African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki at his Kilgoris home—both events attended by Raila.
Additionally, he did not attend the Friday burial of Mama Anne Nanyama, the mother of Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, raising further speculation about a potential rift between him and President Ruto.
Kindiki’s absence from these events has fueled talks of a growing rift between him and Ruto, given that it mirrors the early signs of tension that preceded the eventual parting of ways between Ruto and impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In his message, Kindiki called for the improvement of infrastructural amenities such as roads, electricity, and internet connectivity.
“For our all-round prosperity, we need to supplement this crucial national hardware with the software of positive social values, love for one another and for our country, stronger families, and intergenerational solidarity. Honored to join the family of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during the wedding of their son, Peter, and his bride, Wambui.”
