Office of the Deputy President

Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya

The Deputy President

H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki

The Deputy President is the principal assistant to the President and deputises for the President in the execution of the President's functions. The office acts when the President is absent or temporarily incapacitated.

Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya

Role and responsibilities The Deputy President supports the President in leading government and may be assigned specific coordination responsibilities across ministries and national programmes. The office contributes to policy development, oversight of delivery, and engagement with citizens and stakeholders.

Deputising for the President at national and international engagements.
Chairing committees and coordinating assigned government functions.
Supporting delivery of the national development agenda.