Kenya swears in new Deputy President, replacing impeached one

NAIROBI, Kenya

Professor Kithure Kindiki has been sworn in as the third Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya under the 2010 Constitution.

In line with the Assumption of Office Act, Prof. Kindiki took two oaths—the oath of allegiance and the oath of due execution of the office of Deputy President—during a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

After taking the oaths shortly before 11 a.m., Kindiki proceeded to the ceremonial table, where he signed the oaths, committing to diligently execute his duties and perform his functions in accordance with the law.

The oaths were then transmitted to the Chief Justice, who countersigned them alongside the Deputy President. The Chief Justice's seal was affixed to each oath by court officials before they were handed over to the Attorney General for safekeeping.

Following this, President Ruto was invited on stage by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for the ceremonial handover of the Constitution of Kenya to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

The ceremony concluded with a brief photo session featuring the President and his Deputy, followed by a photo with the Chief Justice, the First Lady, and the spouse of the Deputy President.

Kindiki succeeds Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached from office by Parliament for gross violations of the Constitution.