{
  "id": 3038050,
  "title": "Murkomen to Kindiki: Ruto will begin second term ‘together with you’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/murkomen-to-kindiki-ruto-will-begin-second-term-together-with-you",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/murkomen-to-kindiki-ruto-will-begin-second-term-together-with-you/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has asserted that President William Ruto will commence his second term in office \"together with\" Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, according to remarks made on Monday during the Kenya Prisons Service 27th Officer Cadet Passing-Out Parade. Kindiki, who represented Ruto at the event, is a key figure in ongoing discussions about a potential UDA-ODM alliance ahead of the 2027 elections, with the Deputy President position being a focal point of negotiations. Murkomen, in his address, pledged continued support for Kindiki and Ruto in completing the remaining programs within the year, ensuring that the subsequent term is marked by new initiatives to advance the promises made to the Kenyan public. The Interior CS did not disclose whether the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) had reached an agreement on the Deputy President position, leaving the matter unresolved. ODM leaders, including National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, have repeatedly indicated that the party would seek the Deputy President role as part of their coalition agreement with UDA and Kenya Kwanza, viewing it as a crucial component of the alliance. Murkomen praised Kindiki's performance during his tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, acknowledging his professional demeanor and the implications for the Office of the Deputy President, which he described as having become more dignified and respected.",
  "summary": "Kindiki’s allies and senior UDA politicians have maintained that the incumbent Deputy President should retain his position.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}