• Focus is already on who will deputise President William Ruto for the remainder of his first term as his current deputy Rigathi Gachagua fights off impeachment in the legislative houses
• A survey by Infotrak has shown Kenyans prefer Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to take over the post
• While is focus is on the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, Raila Odinga has also been thrust on the list of preferred DP’s, but only 2% of Kenyans want him in the presidency

Eli Odaga, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi – The findings of a survey by Infotrak show Kenyans prefer Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to be the next deputy president in the remainder of Kenya Kwanza administration’s first term.

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The survey was undertaken at a time when the country’s top leadership is staring at a mini-transition following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

With the matter already in the Senate, debate is already lit on who is the best fit to succeed Gachagua should his impeachment stand in the upper house.

According to Infotrak, Kenyans have tied down the race to Kindiki, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga).

Overall, 20% of the Kenyan citizenry wants the Interior CS to deputise President William Ruto.

Distantly trailing Kindiki are Mudavadi (5%), Waiguru (5%), Wanga (4%), and Nyoro (4%).

Closing the list of the preferables is Raila, who only 2% of Kenyans believe he can be the best fit for the post.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke