Presidency Timeline

Born in Sambut village, Uasin Gishu County

Became active in national politics, supporting President Moi and KANU

First elected to Parliament representing Eldoret North constituency

Appointed Minister for Home Affairs under the National Accord Coalition Government

Appointed Minister for Agriculture

Appointed Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology

Elected Deputy President of Kenya alongside President Uhuru Kenyatta (Jubilee Coalition)

Re-elected Deputy President alongside President Kenyatta

Publicly fell out with President Kenyatta over political direction

Announced Kenya Kwanza coalition and presidential candidacy under "Bottom-Up" agenda

Won 2022 presidential election with approximately 50.49% of votes

Supreme Court upheld election result on 5 September; inaugurated as 5th President on 13 September 2022

Launched Social Health Authority (SHA) healthcare reform, fertilizer subsidy programme, and affordable housing levy

Finance Bill 2023 passed, introducing new taxes; government launched housing projects in multiple counties

Nationwide protests (Gen Z protests) against Finance Bill 2024; government made concessions on some tax proposals

Ongoing: Presidency continues economic reform agenda with focus on debt restructuring, trade, agriculture, and digital economy