20% of Kenyans want CS Kindiki to replace DP Gachagua if impeached - Poll

A majority of Kenyans, at 60%, do not know who they would want to replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should he be impeached.

An Infotrak research shows that 20% of Kenyans polled prefer Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki to replace DP Gachagua, should he be removed from office next week, when the Senate sits to hear his impeachment motion.

Of the 1,000 respondents interviewed, 5% supported Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi to take over the job.

Both Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro tied at 4%, while former Prime Minister Raila Odinga got 2% support.

The report however indicates that 73% of Kenyans are not happy with the way the trajectory the country is on under President William Ruto’s administration.

Johvine Wanyingo, Research Manager, Infotrak, said: “Most of them (Kenyans) listed expertise and experience as the reasons why they chose their candidates, with Kindiki leading in this area.”

A programme drawn by the Senate Clerk shows that DP Gachagua will on Thursday, October 17th, have four hours from 9am-1pm to present his evidence against the impeachment grounds, and another session in the afternoon for cross-examination.

During the period, Gachagua’s lawyers will also have a chance to call witnesses to the stand, who he believes will help to save his job. His legal team says they have several witnesses lined up but did not disclose their names.

After his presentation, Senators will have a chance to question and seek clarifications from the DP, before ushering in his team to give their last submissions for an hour.

The National Assembly team will also have a similar period to give their closing remarks. The voting session is expected to kick off at around 7:30pm.