H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH
Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya
Office of the Deputy President, Kenya
Session
Opening Ceremony — Chief Guest
Session Abstract
Kenya is actively modernising its labour market through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which drives job creation and grassroots growth across five core pillars: agriculture, MSMEs, affordable housing, Universal Health Coverage, and the digital and creative economies. This framework aligns with Competency-Based Education (CBE) to nurture student potential, while simultaneously supporting global and regional benchmarks like the UN SDGs and the African Union's Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA). Consequently, this timely convening on transitioning from classroom competency to workforce impact is vital.
Speaker Profile
H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki is the Deputy President of Kenya, having assumed office in November 2024. A Professor of International Law, he previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, where he spearheaded reforms in security, civil registration, and public administration. He has also served as Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County, Senate Majority Leader, and Deputy Speaker of the Senate. With a distinguished career spanning academia, law, and public service, Prof. Kindiki is recognised for his commitment to constitutionalism, governance reforms, inclusion, and national development.