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 Cash-strapped TUK given 30 days to pay Sh6.4bn pension debt PREMIUM Why 7,000 land disputes remain stuck at NLC PREMIUM Cops gone rogue: Inside a trail of jailbreaks PREMIUM Sh500m fines, parental consent: New tough social media rules for children, providers 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 Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust. PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections. PREMIUM Gachagua’s 2027 gamble: The thinking behind Kalonzo-Sifuna plan The very strategy designed to make him indispensable is exposing him to fresh challenges.
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.
Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
PREMIUM Gachagua’s 2027 gamble: The thinking behind Kalonzo-Sifuna plan The very strategy designed to make him indispensable is exposing him to fresh challenges.
