The mystery of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki whereabouts has deepened following a flurry of New Year messages unleashed hours after the world ushered in 2025.

Prof Kindiki has been absent from a number of events attended by his boss President William Ruto and which, ordinarity, he would make appearances.

On Thursday, for instance, the Deputy President was missing at Migwena grounds in Siaya County where Ruto and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda attended the Piny Luo cultural festival.

ODM leader Raila Odinga hosted the two leaders in his capacity as the festival's chairman.