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| Joyce Kithure | |
|---|---|
| Second Lady of Kenya | |
| Assumed role 1st November 2024 | |
| Vice President | Kithure Kindiki |
| Preceded by | Dorcas Wanjiku Rigathi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Meru District, Kenya |
| Spouse | Kithure Kindiki |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi |
| Profession | Senior Lecturer in Environmental Chemistry |
Joyce Gatiiria Njagi Kithure is the Second Lady of Kenya and a senior lecturer in Environmental Chemistry at the University of Nairobi. She has a strong academic background, with a focus on environmental processes and their impacts, and is involved in various community initiatives alongside her role as Second Lady.
Early life and education
Kithure was born in the 1970s in Meru District, Kenya. She earned a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Nairobi, focusing on environmental processes and their impact on ecosystems.
Personal life
Joyce Kithure is married to Kithure Kindiki, the deputy president of Kenya. The couple wed in 2001, and have three children together.
References
- "Kithure Kindiki sworn-in: Who be Kenya new deputy president and im wife Dr Joyce Kithure". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). November 1, 2024.
- Wanga, Sharon. "Meet Joyce Kithure, Kenya's new Second Lady". The Standard.
- "Joyce Kindiki: The new Second Lady of Kenya". The Star.