Kithure Kindiki Sworn in as New Deputy President

Kithure Kindiki was on Friday morning formally sworn in as the new deputy president, replacing Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached by the Senate last month.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Kithure Kindiki took two oaths, the oath of allegiance and the oath of office. The oath-taking process was conducted by Judiciary Registrar Winfred Mokaya and witnessed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.

The oath of allegiance is also referred to as the solemn affirmation of allegiance of the deputy president. It signifies the commitment made by the leaders to assure the country of their willingness to protect the constitution and uphold Kenyans’ sovereignty, integrity and dignity.

After subscribing to the two oaths, the newly appointed deputy president signed the certificates, paving the way for CJ Koome to declare Kindiki as the duly appointed second in command.