- UDA secretary general Hassan Omar confirmed plans to remove impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua from his position in the party
- Omar explained that the UDA party structure requires the deputy president to also serve as the deputy leader, and since Gachagua is no longer DP, he must vacate the role
- He justified UDA’s support for Gachagua’s ouster, accusing him of promoting tribalism and hindering President William Ruto’s ability to lead effectively
- With Gachagua gone, Omar expressed optimism that Ruto can now focus on delivering a more inclusive government and fulfilling his campaign promises
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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Uasin Gishu – United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party secretary general Hassan Omar has confirmed that plans are in motion to remove impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua from his position within the party.
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Speaking during a press conference in Eldoret on Monday, October 21, Omar made it clear that the party now officially recognises Kithure Kindiki as the second-in-command, replacing Gachagua.
The East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) legislator explained that, with Gachagua no longer serving as DP, he needed to vacate his role as deputy leader of UDA.
According to Omar, the party’s structure is closely tied to the constitution, which links the DP’s role to that of deputy leader of the ruling party.
“The spirit of our Constitution is that the person serving as the Deputy President should also serve as the Deputy Leader of the party. Therefore, if they are not the Deputy President, they will have to step aside and allow someone else to serve as the Deputy Leader of the party.
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As the Kenya Kwanza government, and recognizing what is known as a broad-based government, we acknowledge that our Deputy President is Kithure Kindiki.,” Omar asserted.
Why UDA Supported Gachagua’s Ouster
Omar went on to explain the reasons behind UDA’s support for Gachagua’s impeachment, stating that his actions had hindered President William Ruto’s ability to effectively lead the country.
He accused Gachagua of fostering division by promoting tribalism and grouping Kenyans based on “shareholder” status, which had made it difficult for Ruto to deliver on his promises.
“Tribalism on top of tribalism, putting people into groups, and speaking about shares and traps had now left the President without the opportunity and space to work,” Omar said.
The UDA secretary general stated that with Gachagua out of the picture, Ruto would now be able to lead a more inclusive government and fulfil the pledges he made during his campaign.
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“We want to give President William Ruto these three years to implement the promises he made,” he added.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
