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July 29, 2026
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Poisoned chalice: Why deputy presidents struggle to survive

Political analysts maintain that the second-in-command position is a jinxed position where the holders should never feel comfortable...
✨ Key Highlights
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is reportedly facing significant challenges to his position, despite his roles as Principal Assistant to President William Ruto and Deputy Party leader of UDA.
- A key challenge to his throne is allegedly being discussed in coalition talks.
- He may have been stripped of the Intergovernmental Coordination docket, now reportedly handled by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
- The article suggests Kindiki's political future appears uncertain.
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