Friday, February 13,
2026 - Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Geoffrey Ruku, has dismissed
remarks by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga suggesting that the Orange Democratic
Movement (ODM) is eyeing the Deputy President’s seat ahead of the 2027 General
Elections.
Speaking on Thursday, February 12th, Ruku
defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, insisting that the position is not
up for negotiation.
“Prof. Kithure Kindiki is the current Deputy President of Kenya. He
will continue serving as Kenya’s Deputy President from 2027 to 2032.”
“If ODM wants the Deputy President’s seat, we are ready to give
them that position in 2032 when Kithure Kindiki becomes President.”
“But for now, the seat is not vacant,” he stated.
His remarks came a day after Oburu clarified ODM’s position,
noting that the party still considers the Deputy President’s office a key
target in their coalition pact with UDA ahead of 2027 elections.
“There was something that people misinterpreted. They claimed that
I said ODM does not want the DP seat, but that’s the position we have our eyes
on.”
“What I said is that we do not have a personal grudge or issue with
Kindiki, but that seat is a public position,” Oburu explained.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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