Kenya’s Ruling Party Formally Names Kindiki as Deputy Leader

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has formally assumed the role of deputy party leader of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

This change follows a decision made by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on Monday, as Kindiki takes over from the impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

The decision was announced after UDA Secretary-General Omar Hassan stated that the party’s rules designate the deputy president as the deputy party leader.

In a development that further distances the disgraced former deputy president, the UDA party has removed Gachagua’s name from the party leadership after weeks of ongoing court challenges regarding his impeachment.