Deputy President Kithure Kindiki carried the grace of success since his childhood, Njagi Gadara, a former classmate of the DP from Irunduni Primary School more than 40 years ago, has revealed.
According to Njagi, Kindiki has been a leader since childhood. During his primary school days, the DP served in different leadership roles.
"His leadership roles reflect from back in the day, I remember, he was a referee, at the same time he was a team leader and also the timekeeper. He was also our ball keeper..," Njagi told NTV on Friday.
Njagi revealed that throughout his childhood, Kindiki was a very happy and humble child. However, His classmate revealed that the Deputy used to have a cheeky side that he hardly shows now.
"He was cheeky, he could make jokes at you, then laugh at you and cry at you simultaneously. He used to make a lot of fun out of people," Njagi continued.
Joel Njeru, who calls Kindiki uncle has revealed that he always had a feeling that Kindiki would rise to power, but didn't expect it would be as high as the Deputy President.
"I am very very proud of him, I would even like him to proceed to the presidency in 2033," Njeru expressed his pride in Kindiki.
Njeru and Njagi were among the Family, friends, and neighbors that gathered at the Irunguni village in Tharaka Nithi County singing and dancing as they watched a son of their soil clinch the second most powerful position in the country.
Kithure Kindiki became the official third Deputy President under the 2010 constitution after he was sworn in on Friday following the lifting of orders that had delayed the process for about two weeks.
"I, Kithure Kindiki, do swear that I will always truly and diligently serve the people of Kenya and the Republic of Kenya in the office of the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya."
"That I will diligently discharge my duties and perform my functions in the said office to the best of my judgment, that I will at all times when so required faithfully and truly give my council and advise to the President of the Republic of Kenya," partly reads the oath Kindiki took.
The Deputy President was received with cheers as he stood to take his oath of office. All eyes are now on Kindiki as he takes over the second most powerful position in the country.
He succeeds former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached.
