Joyce Kithure

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.

Joyce Kithure is married to Kithure Kindiki, the deputy president of Kenya. They wedded in 2001, and have three children.