{
  "id": 2950198,
  "title": "Mudavadi: DP position is not vacant, Kindiki is doing a good job",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/mudavadi-dp-position-is-not-vacant-kindiki-is-doing-a-good-job",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T05:29:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/mudavadi-dp-position-is-not-vacant-kindiki-is-doing-a-good-job"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's position, stating that the office is currently occupied and Kindiki is fulfilling his duties well. Mudavadi made these remarks during a televised interview on August 23, 2026, amid speculation about who might become President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election. According to Mudavadi, the decision on Ruto's running mate remains the President's sole prerogative under the Constitution. He emphasized that Ruto would have the final authority in making any changes to the ticket. Mudavadi clarified that as far as he is concerned, the position is not vacant, and Kindiki is doing a good job, working for the President and the country. Kindiki has consistently maintained that the Deputy President position is already occupied, and he remains focused on his constitutional duties. Mudavadi's comments come as various leaders allied to the broad-based government continue to lobby for the Deputy President position in anticipation of the 2027 election. While Mudavadi defended Kindiki's position, he also acknowledged that politicians expressing ambitions for the deputy president slot should be allowed to express their intentions. Mudavadi emphasized that ultimately, the decision on who becomes the President's running mate rests with the President himself and the voters. The Deputy President position has become a focal point of political negotiation within the broad-based government, with leaders from different regions and parties expressing interest in securing the slot.",
  "summary": "Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s position, saying the office is occupied and that Kindiki is performing his duties well despite growing interest from leaders in the broad-based government. Mudavadi made the remarks during a televised interview on Sunday night, August 23, 2026, amid renewed debate over who could become […]",
  "key_points": [
    "DP position is currently occupied by Kithure Kindiki",
    "Musalia Mudavadi defends Kindiki's performance",
    "Presidential running mate decision rests with William Ruto"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mudavadi's defence of Kindiki's position signals that the current Deputy President is unlikely to be replaced before the 2027 election, at least not on the basis of external pressure.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}