DP Ruto has finally named Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate

Deputy President William Ruto has finally named Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua as his choice for the running mate position. Gachagua beat Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki to the position after a myriad of considerations after a robust discussion at Ruto’s Karen residence.

Ruto stated that Gachagua scored highly in every parameter that was used to reach a suitable candidate to aid him in captaining the Kenya Kwanza ship.

While addressing a presser at his official Karen residence, the presidential hopeful stated that the top brass of the Kenya Kwanza Coalition was holed up in a meeting that lasted 17 hours as they sought to beat the May 16 deadline set by the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Ruto was expected to name his deputy on Saturday, May 14, 2022, but the announcement was postponed after an alleged standoff between two rival camps.

The camp had earlier shortlisted six politicians for the running mate slot but later narrowed it down to Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua and Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki.

Ruto thanked Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kandara MP Alice Wahome and National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi for shelving their ambitions in favour of the tough-talking Mathira MP.