Friday, October 18, 2024 – President William Ruto has
today nominated Prof. Kithure Kindiki as the next Deputy President following the
ouster of Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday.
The announcement was made on Friday morning by Speaker Moses
Wetangula in a communication to the National Assembly.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42(1), I
wish to report to the House that today morning I have received a message from
the President regarding the nomination of Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy
which has occurred in the Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of
Kenya following the impeachment of the previous office holder,” stated
Wetangula.
Prof. Kindiki, currently serving as Cabinet Secretary for
Interior and National Administration, will require approval from the National
Assembly before assuming the role of Deputy President.
The Assembly must vote
on the nomination within 60 days of receiving the name.
Once approved, the nominee will be formally appointed by the
President as his deputy. Although the Constitution does not specify a timeframe
for this appointment, it is expected to occur immediately after Parliament’s
approval.
The Kenyan DAILY POST