Meru leaders to stick with Ruto for Kindiki to rise to presidency
A section of Meru leaders have committed to stick with President William Ruto and support his re-lection bid next year...
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A group of Meru leaders have pledged their support for President William Ruto's re-election bid on the condition that he names Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate.
- Leaders hope this arrangement will lead to Kindiki succeeding Ruto in 2032.
- Key figures involved include Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
- The commitment is contingent on Ruto retaining Kindiki as his running mate for the upcoming election.
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