Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reappeared publicly on December 24 at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi, after a period of absence and health speculations. He hosted a Christmas gifting event for thousands of residents, refuting earlier claims of sickness by Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku.

• Kindiki distributed sacks of Christmas gifts to thousands of residents.
• Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku initially alleged Kindiki was sick on December 22, claiming he was sent on Kindiki's behalf to the Kimalel Goat Auction.
• Kindiki addressed the rising number of road incidents during the Christmas season, urging drivers to adhere to traffic rules, following a similar message from President William Ruto.