DP question: Kindiki's loud voice in mini poll leaves Ruto agonising
One of the emerging issues is the task that awaits President Ruto as he mulls picking a running mate for the next elections, whether he would maintain the incumbent or look the broad-based way...
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Recent by-elections have become a significant political indicator for Kenya, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's prominent role sparking debate and potentially causing concern for President William Ruto.
- The by-elections, concluded last month, are seen as a critical gauge of the country's political direction.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emerged with a "loud voice" in the mini-polls.
- The outcome and Kindiki's visibility are suggested to be leaving President William Ruto "agonising."
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Opposition Criticizes Ruto's Safaricom Sale Amidst Shifting Political Alliances - December 2025
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have criticized President William Ruto for allegedly authorizing the sale of government shares in Safaricom without public input. In another challenge to the president's camp, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is reportedly distancing himself from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), marking a potential political shift in Western Kenya. This development suggests a brewing political battle and enmity that could redefine regional allegiances. Furthermore, recent by-elections have become a significant political indicator, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's prominent role sparking debate and potentially causing concern for President William Ruto.
