- The leader of the majority in the national assembly Kimani Ichung'wah has announced plans to run for the position of deputy president in 2032
- He added that he aims to become the deputy president if the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula succeeds William Ruto
- He promised to be a leader who prioritizes the interests of the entire country, not just the Mount Kenya region
Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah has revealed his next political ambition for the 2032 General Election.
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What is the political motive of Ichung'wah?
Speaking at the funeral of Elder Peter Nasong'o Nabwera in Lugari constituency, Kakamega county, Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah announced plans to be Moses Wetang'ula's running mate in 2032.
Ichung'wah suggested that Wetang'ula would be a strong candidate to succeed the President William Ruto after completing his term of 10 years.
“During the period that the honorable speaker served in the National Assembly, the only person who seemed better than him was the late president, Mwai Kibaki,” Ichung'wah said.
He asked Wetang'ula to consider him as a running mate when he runs for the presidency.
Ichung'wah gave an assurance that he will serve the country properly, stressing that he will focus on the whole nation instead of focusing only on Mt Kenya region, and assured that he will not be dismissed from office.
Did Ichung'wah oppose the extension of the term of office of the president?
In a separate incident, Ichung'wah rejected a Nandi senator's proposal Samson Cherargei of extending the term of the presidency to seven years, and mentioned it as “who died when he arrived.”
In a post on X on Wednesday, October 23, Ichung'wah took a firm stand on the controversy that sparked outrage.
Cherargei's proposal sparked outrage across the country, with many Kenyans seeing it as a threat to democratic principles and a move to concentrate power.
Citizens and leaders together have expressed their opinions stressing that the current five-year limit promotes responsibility and innovation in leadership.
Cherargei's bill, presented in the Senate, proposed changing Article 136 of the Constitution to extend the president's term beyond the current five-year limit.
However, in November, the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights rejected the bill aimed at extending the term of elected officials.
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