Kenya: MPs Approve Nomination of Kithure Kindiki as Next DP

The National Assembly on Friday approved President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Kithure Kindiki as the country’s next Deputy President following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment.

The decision was announced after 236 members of parliament voted in favour of the motion with none opposing. The lawmakers were forced to vote twice after a slight technical hitch during the first round of electronic voting.

The move followed Speaker Moses Wetangula’s announcement, notifying the lawmakers of…