Kindiki: I am in good health

By Newsflash Reporter

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reassured Kenyans that he is in good health, following remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku that suggested otherwise.

The assurances came after Ruku stated on Monday that the Deputy President was unwell, prompting speculation and concern. In a statement released on the night of Monday, December 23, Kindiki dismissed the claims, saying he was fine.

“I am well, very well,” the Deputy President wrote on his official Facebook page.

Earlier in the day, Ruku told residents that Deputy President Kindiki had delegated him to represent him at the annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County. The Public Service CS explained that the DP was not feeling well and had instructed him to formally deliver his message to the people, while assuring them of his continued support.

‘Kindiki unwell’

“I have been sent by the Deputy President, who is not feeling very well. He told me that when I arrive, I should convey his greetings to the people of Baringo, and he has also sent me with a lot of money to buy Christmas goats,” Ruku said.

“Therefore, if you see that the Deputy President is not here, he has sent me, and he is fully with you,” he added.

Ruku’s remarks quickly gained traction on social media, with many users sending messages wishing the Deputy President a swift recovery. Others, however, questioned the lack of clarity surrounding Kindiki’s health status and called for more information.

Deputy President Kindiki was last seen in public on Friday, December 19, when he officiated the graduation of 147 cadet officers and 103 junior officers at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, Taita Taveta County.

The Kimalel Goat Auction, meanwhile, was graced by President William Ruto alongside several senior government officials and leaders, including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, MPs Oscar Sudi, Reuben Kiborek, William Kamket, and Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke.

The event raised more than Sh82 million, significantly surpassing last year’s collections of Sh64 million.