Photo credit: File | NationNon-antagonisticLong working relationship with the President, the non-antagonistic character with allies across the political divide and solid support in Parliament also played a pivotal role in President Ruto settling on Prof Kindiki as his principal assistant. Having disappointed MPs in the run-up to the 2022 elections and having settled on Mr Gachagua despite lawmakers voting on Prof Kindiki, President Ruto was keen not to get in the same trouble this time round. President William Ruto and Interior CS Kithure Kindiki. President William Ruto (right), Interior CS Kithure Kindiki at St Joseph's Chuka Catholic Church on November 25. Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said the President was simply acting on the choice of MPs who had endorsed Prof Kindiki.

Source: Daily Nation October 19, 2024 03:03 UTC