Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is a man under siege yet again after a petition to bar him from running for Presidency is filed.
According to reports, the petitioner, John Mweha Kariuki is seekeing to have a constitution clause ammended to ensure that a deputy president retires with the President after their terms.
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If the petition goes through, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be ineligible to vie for the presidency amid romours of vying in 2027 after lingering fallout with his boss, President William Ruto.
According to Mweha, the petitioner, recurrent conflicts between presidents and their deputies triggered his move, which he believes will rectify conflicts between leaders and improve the country’s governance and service delivery.
“It hurts me and every Kenyan to see the President and his deputy fighting all the time. This has often led to many Kenyans not receiving services like they should.”
This comes amid reports of growing tensions between Ruto and Gachagua, echoing the discord that previously plagued the Jubilee Party where former President Uhuru Kenyatta also disagreed with current president, William Ruto.
According to reports, Gachagua is said to have lost certain privileges within government, including the use of military choppers in his travels across and within the country.
“Barring the deputy president from running for president will open the field to a broader array of candidates, ensuring voters have a wider selection and promoting a vibrant democracy.”
According to the petitioner, barfing the DP would encourage the deputy president to focus fully on their current responsibilities, resulting in better governance and alignment with the president’s agenda.
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“It is inequitable for a Kenyan to serve as deputy president for a decade and as President for another decade. Fresh leadership and new ideas are vital for the continuous growth and development of our nation.”