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President William Ruto on Friday, January 10, 2025, tagged along his deputy Kithure Kindiki to a development tour in Rift Valley, even as the duo downplay reports on fallout.

Kindiki and Ruto, in the first public forum they appeared together, attended the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Program at Cheboror Village, Kesses Sub-County.

Kindiki shared photos of the event, affirming his earlier position that he had not fallen out with his boss.

“Provision of electricity to millions of Kenyans through the Last Mile Connectivity Program is one of the key pillars of the Kenya Kwanza Administration’s Manifesto- The Plan. Accompanied President William Ruto and a host of other leaders as he launched the Last Mile Connectivity Program at Cheboror Village, Kesses Sub-County,” Kindiki captioned the photos.

Kindiki’s break

Kindiki made his first public appearance of 2025 on Saturday, January 4, 2025, when he joined the family of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during the wedding of their son Peter and his bride Wambui.

On Sunday, he made his second appearance during a thanks giving service at Full Gospel Church, Kamumu, Mbeere North, Embu County.

During the service, he was accompanied by Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi, MPs Geoffrey Ruku(Mbeere North), Patrick Munene(Chuka Igambang’ombe) Nimrod Mbai(Kitui East) George Gitonga Murugara(Tharaka) Reuben Kiborek( Mogotio) Eric Wamumbi(Mathira) Japhet Nyakundi (Kitutu Chache North) Josiah Muriithi (Speaker of Embu County Assembly) Members of Embu County Assembly and other leaders.

“On this first Sunday of the year we thank God for last year and thank him more for the strength, focus and clarity of mind that we require to make our individual and collective contributions to nation building. Privileged to join other faithfuls for Sunday worship and thanks giving service at Full Gospel Church, Kamumu, Mbeere North, Embu County,” he stated after the service.

Kindiki’s message

During the church service, Kindiki dismissed claims of a fallout between him and Ruto, saying he had simply taken a short break.

He urged Kenyans to disregard rumours of discord, emphasizing his commitment to supporting President Ruto and the government’s development agenda.

He expressed gratitude to President Ruto for allowing him some time off to recharge.

“I’m left with a few hours. My holiday is coming to an end, therefore I need to enjoy what is left of it. Ignore everything else completely. Don’t fall into the trap of triviality and small issues,” Kindiki stated.

Adding;

“We have a business. I’m glad that the president allowed me a few days off. I feel so energized and I believe this is the year that we will rally and support the president and take Kenya to the next level.”