Caption for the landscape image: The broken promise to Mt Kenya MPs on Gachagua successor Monday, November 18, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Mt Kenya MPs who voted to impeach former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua say were made to believe they would have a say in appointing his successor. Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group By Mwangi Muiruri Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Some MPs had been assured the selection would be competitive and they would consider various nominees.They say the president’s inner circle made them believe they were to settle on their preferred choice. Mt Kenya MPs who voted to impeach former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua were made to believe they would have a say in appointing his successor through a vote, Nation has established. However, a day after the Senate voted to impeach Mr Gachagua, on October 8, President William Ruto nominated Prof Kindiki Kithure as his new deputy. PREMIUM How cordial relationship between State and Church is fast fading Bishops vow to stop anyone who is 'drilling a hole at the bottom of the ship' to save Kenyans from sinking. PREMIUM Who is the king of the mountain? The church event in Embu turns into a subtle rivalry among political giants in the region following the recent ouster of Gachagua. PREMIUM Hostile reception in Mt Kenya for MPs who ousted Gachagua The ex-DP has openly urged his supporters in Mt Kenya to 'punish' the MPs he has branded traitors. PREMIUM Mt Kenya leaders wait in the wings after Gachagua’s fall Mr Gachagua has vowed to fight in court to overturn his impeachment. PREMIUM Revealed: Police attempt to block Gachagua from Nairobi church The detectives, who had unmarked Subaru cars, termed Mr Gachagua presence as a breach of national security. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM How cordial relationship between State and Church is fast fading Bishops vow to stop anyone who is 'drilling a hole at the bottom of the ship' to save Kenyans from sinking.
PREMIUM Who is the king of the mountain? The church event in Embu turns into a subtle rivalry among political giants in the region following the recent ouster of Gachagua.
PREMIUM Hostile reception in Mt Kenya for MPs who ousted Gachagua The ex-DP has openly urged his supporters in Mt Kenya to 'punish' the MPs he has branded traitors.
PREMIUM Mt Kenya leaders wait in the wings after Gachagua’s fall Mr Gachagua has vowed to fight in court to overturn his impeachment.
PREMIUM Revealed: Police attempt to block Gachagua from Nairobi church The detectives, who had unmarked Subaru cars, termed Mr Gachagua presence as a breach of national security.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
