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Kenya’s Ruto nominates interior minister as new deputy president
President William Ruto of Kenya has nominated Kithure Kindiki, the current Interior Minister, as the new deputy president. This nomination comes just a day after Rigathi Gachagua, the former deputy president, was impeached by the Senate.
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Gachagua was impeached while hospitalized, with senators voting against allowing him more time to recover. The impeachment was based on 11 charges, including corruption and undermining the government. Gachagua's supporters criticized the process as rushed .
The High Court in Nairobi has intervened. It issued an order that suspends Kindiki's appointment until a hearing on October 24. This means Kindiki cannot take office until the court resolves the matter .
Kithure Kindiki, aged 52, was a strong candidate for deputy president in the 2022 elections. He has been a close ally of President Ruto and has served as the Interior Minister for two years .
Rigathi Gachagua has filed a court application to stop his replacement. He insists he is innocent of the charges and seeks legal intervention against the impeachment process .
The impeachment highlights divisions within the ruling party and tensions between Ruto and Gachagua over government policies. This rift has been escalating since Gachagua's support for Ruto in the 2022 elections .
As a result of the impeachment, Gachagua has lost retirement benefits and cannot hold public office again. His absence during the Senate proceedings due to health issues raised concerns about fairness .
This political turmoil follows Ruto's earlier cabinet reshuffle, which included appointing members from the opposition. This move aimed to create a "unity government" after protests against tax increases .
The impeachment and subsequent nomination have sparked discussions among the public. Many are questioning the fairness of the process and the political motivations behind these changes .
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