Rigathi Gachagua

Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Interior Minister Kindiki As New Deputy

Oct 18, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has named interior minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president, a day after the Senate voted to impeach Ruto’s previous deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Parliament Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, revealed this on Friday, saying, “I have received a message from the president, regarding the nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki to fill the … Read more

Kenyan Deputy President Impeached While Hospitalized In Critical Condition

Oct 18, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Kenyan Senate made history on Thursday by impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the first time a deputy president has been removed from office in the country’s history. Despite a request from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, for a postponement due to the deputy president’s sudden hospitalization, the Senate proceeded with the vote. Senate Speaker Amason … Read more