spot_img
spot_img

DP Kithure Kindiki Leaves County For Mozambique

Date:

NAIROBI, Kenya – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has left the country for Maputo, Mozambique.

The second in command is in the South African nation, where he will represent Kenya at the inauguration of President-elect Daniel Francisco Chapo.

“Deputy President @KindikiKithure departs for Maputo to represent Kenya at the inauguration of President-Elect Daniel Francisco Chapo, Republic of Mozambique,” reads a statement from his office.

In a poll that opposition leaders, election observers, and the general public claimed was manipulated, 48-year-old Daniel Chapo received 65% of the vote.

The result set off a series of protests, some nonviolent but others violent, which resulted in mayhem involving murders and damage.

The greatest adversary of Chapo is Venâncio Mondlane. He came back from his self-imposed exile last week. He claims to have survived an assassination attempt while he was in South Africa.

https://twitter.com/EngJohnMachari1/status/1879407323866685633

He is now urging Mozambicans to go out on the streets “against the thieves of the people” on the day of his inauguration.

Mozambique’s leading opposition parties—Renamo and MDM—say they are boycotting Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony because they do not recognise Chapo as the rightful winner.

Even those in Mozambique who wish the president-elect well openly question his legitimacy.

Who is Daniel Francisco Chapo

Chapo, the sixth of 10 siblings, was born on January 6, 1977, in Inhaminga, Sofala province.

His family was compelled to relocate to a different adjacent district during the civil war that raged in Mozambique during these years.

Eduardo Mondlane University awarded him a law degree after he completed secondary school in the seaside city of Beira, and the Catholic University of Mozambique awarded him a master’s degree in development management.

https://twitter.com/SuluhuSamia/status/1800979823763820748

He is currently married to Gueta Sulemane Chapo, with whom he has three kids. Chapo is reportedly a devout Christian who loves football and basketball.

Many of his coworkers, both past and present, describe Chapo as modest, diligent, and a patient leader.

This is not the first time DP Kindiki has left the country to represent Kenya in such an event.

Why Kithure Kindiki flew to Botswana

In November 2024, DP Kindiki left the country for Gaborone, Botswana, where he represented President William Ruto in the swearing-in ceremony of Botswana President Duma Boko.

“Left the country this morning for Gaborone, Botswana, to represent President William Ruto at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Duma Boko as President of the Republic of Botswana,” Kindiki remarked.

https://twitter.com/KindikiKithure/status/1879424014688641466

The deputy president was accompanied by Isiolo senator Fatuma Dullo and her Migori counterpart Eddy Oketch.

Other leaders who accompanied Kindiki include MPs Owen Baya (Kilifi North), Vincent Musyoka (Mwala), John Njuguna Kawanjiku (Kiambaa), Victor Koech (Chepalungu), and Elisha Odhiambo (Gem).

The deputy president left the country moments after he took up his new office at Harambee House, Nairobi.

Dennis Lubanga
Dennis Lubanga
Dennis Lubanga, an expert in politics, climate change, and food security, now enhances Y News with his seasoned storytelling skills.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Trending

More like this
Related

Rongo MP Under Investigation for Embezzlement of Constituency Funds

NAIROBI, Kenya - The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)...

IG Kanja Addresses Controversy Over CJ Koome’s Security Withdrawal

NAIROBI, Kenya – A recent security shake-up has ignited...

Tensions Rise as Chief Justice Koome’s Security Detail Withdrawn

NAIROBI, Kenya – Chief Justice Martha Koome has condemned...

Kindiki Now Says Uhuru’s Regime Not to Blame for Kenya’s Economic Troubles

TAITA TAVETA, Kenya - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has...