Ruto to DP Kindiki: I am sure you will do what I have missed for the last two years

President William Ruto and Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

President William Ruto on Friday congratulated his newly sworn-in deputy Prof Kithure Kindiki exuding confidence that he would thrive in his role.

While addressing Kenyans at KICC where the swearing-in ceremony took place, the Head of State said he had become a 'lonely boy' in the last two years and Kindiki's appointment was a breath of fresh air to the cabinet.