After a prolonged absence from the public that saw him skip key events where his presence was largely anticipated, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has explained his whereabouts and addressed rumours of a split between him and the president.
The DP who since his appointment in November has accompanied the President to key events was a no show at New Year Eve dinner in Kisii hosted by the President. He also skipped the Piny Luo Festival in Siaya County that was graced by President William Ruto, his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Musevenei and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
His absence at the funeral of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother further fueled speculations on his whereabouts as he maintained a low profile with rumours of a rift with his boss swirling.
DP Kindiki explains his absence, quells rumours of split
Kindiki who graced the wedding of the son of Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Saturday explained that he was granted a few days of leave by the President which was about to come to an end as of Saturday, January 4.
'Don't, don't fall into the trap of triviality, small things, and small issues. Little things, and so forth. We have a business and am glad the president allowed me a few days off.
I am left with only a few hours as my holiday is coming to an end. Therefore, I need to enjoy whatever is left. Ignore everything else completely. Just ignore everything else.
He urged the public to ignore all else, insisting that he is ready to resume his duties after the break.
I feel so energised, and I believe that this is a year that all of us will rally, support the president, and take Kenya to the next level.
DP Kindiki on priorities & threats to address in 2025
Earlier in the day, the DP took to social media to outline what the government will focus on in the year 2025.
The last weekend of the festive season offers the opportunity to get set for a critical year in the implementation of THE PLAN, 2022-2027. Sustaining the prevailing macroeconomic stability, empowerment of citizens through creation of jobs and income opportunities, enhancement of household incomes, transformation of critical value chains and completion of strategic infrastructure projects remain the Government’s top five priorities for 2025.
He also noted that while working on the priorities, the government will also address threats that have slowed down the country’s progress listing division, prideful bigotry, hate, chauvinism, negativity, corruption, greed and the spectacular relegation of family values as the threats to Kenya’s progress.