President Ruto Nominates Prof Kindiki as Next Deputy President
President William Ruto has nominated Interior Cabinet Secretary Professor Kithure Kindiki as the next Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua Thursday night.
Kindiki’s name has been submitted to the National Assembly where MPs are expected to vote on it.
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced the appointment in a special Sitting convened on Friday.
“I have received a message from the president on the nomination of Professor Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy in the office of the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya,” Wetang’ula announced.
The Constitution says that once the president submits the nomination to the National Assembly, MPs shall vote to reject or endorse the name. There is also no requirement for a two-thirds majority.
He will then be sworn into office after being approved.
Kindiki has been serving as the Interior CS for about two years.
He previously served as the Senator for Tharaka Nithi County for two terms (10 years).
By Mourice Seretta
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