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Nandi senator Samson Cherargei dismissed reports that President William Ruto might dump Kithure Kindiki in 2027 According to Cherargei, Ruto will retain Kindiki as his deputy as a reciprocation for his support There have been speculations that the president might pick his running mate from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nandi – Senator Samson Cherargei has reacted to claims that President William Ruto might dump his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, in 2027.
Samson Cherargei (right) said Kithure Kindiki (left) will retain his position in 2027. Photo: Kithure Kindiki/Samson Cherargei.
Source: Facebook There have been reports that Ruto might pick his running mate from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
Will Kithure Kindiki deputise Ruto in 2027? However, speaking in Nandi county on Sunday, November 16, Cherargei dismissed reports that Ruto will dump Kindiki in an effort to lure the ODM party.
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A vocal senator affirmed that the deputy president’s position is reserved for the UDA party, given their existing working agreement with the ODM party.
The senator stated that the deputy president’s role in 2027 is settled, and ODM can negotiate for other executive positions.
“I saw some people arguing that in case there are negotiations in the broad-based government, but they should not forget that there are two posts we won’t negotiate about in the likely coalition; the president’s and deputy president’s posts. I want to tell them to go for any other position, but we won’t compromise on those two in any negotiations,” Cherargei said. The UDA senator assured Kindiki that he will maintain the post as a reciprocation for his support of the president.
Cherargei said any political party supporting the broad-based government should eye the deputy president’s position.
He further hinted at Kindiki succeeding Ruto in 2032, stating that the former Tharaka Nithi senator has what it takes to lead the country.
“In any negotiations that will build a coalition going to 2027 and 2032, the deputy president of Ruto will be Professor Kindiki. This will be a thank you to him for standing with our son Ruto. I want to tell my colleagues in the broad-based government or any other side that the two top seats are already gone,” he stated. Senator Samson Cherargei said the ODM party should forget about the running mate position. Photo: Samson Cherargei.
Source: Facebook Did Mt Kenya MPs warn Ruto ahead of the 2027 poll? In related news, a section of Members of Parliament from Mt Kenya East rubbished the demands by the ODM party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
During a grassroots leaders’ meeting on Monday, November 3, seven lawmakers cautioned Ruto against dropping Kindiki as his deputy in 2027.
The lawmakers who attended the meeting were Mugambi Rindikiri, Mpuru Aburi, George Mutunga, Dan Kiili, Julius Taitumu, Shadrack Mwiti, nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni, and Meru woman representative Karambu Kailemia.
Amid speculations that Ruto might pick an ODM leader as his running mate in 2027, the lawmakers threatened to dump the president if Kindiki is replaced.
The legislators asked the Orange party to forget about the deputy president’s position, insisting it belongs to the Mt Kenya East region.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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