- Kithure Kindiki was sworn in as the country’s third deputy president on Friday, November 1, during a ceremony attended by high-ranking dignitaries
- According to his former primary school classmate Njagi Gadara, Kindiki’s journey to greatness began at a young age as he took on leadership roles
- On the other hand, his nephew, Joel Njeru, said he always believed his uncle was destined for greatness, though he did not expect him to achieve such remarkable success
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s rise to success is remarkable, beginning with his early education at a primary school in Irunduni village, Tharaka Nithi County, culminating in his role as Kenya’s second in command.
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Kindiki, known as a professional and no-nonsense leader, had a mischievous side in primary school, according to his former classmate Njagi Gadara.
What was Kindiki’s cheeky side?
In an interview with NTV, Gadara said Kindiki often joked around and had a habit of laughing at others before ending up in tears himself.
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“He was a very humble child. The only thing he had was jokes. He could laugh at you and cry,” Gadara said.
Gadara added that Kindiki’s frequent habit of laughing at others could demoralize them and make them feel downtrodden.
“He could laugh at you until you feel completely downtrodden,” he added.
However, he noted that despite his cheeky nature, Kindiki was a bright and humble pupil. His former classmate revealed that Kindiki held most leadership positions at school.
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“He was a referee, the team leader, the timekeeper, and at the same time, he was the ballkeeper. He used to keep the ball in his locker,” Gadara said.
On the other hand, Kindiki’s nephew, Joel Njeru, who has known him since childhood, says the deputy president exhibited signs of future success from an early age.
Njeru expressed his happiness at seeing his uncle as the second most powerful man in the country, asserting that he envisions Kindiki occupying the presidency in 2032.
“I would love to see him proceeding in life to the extent of being president,” Njeru said.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
