The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially designated Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy party leader.

Kindiki was designated during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party on Monday.

 

“The national executive committee notes: That by virtue of the resolution of the National Assembly and the vote of the Senate and by operation of Articles 75 (3) and145 (7) of the Constitution of Kenya as read together with Article 8.2.19 of the UDA Party Constitution, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua is unable to perform the duties of the office of Deputy Party Leader and subsequently ceases to hold office as Deputy Party leader.

 

“The National Executive Committee Now Resolves: To designate H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH as the Deputy Party Leader of the United Democratic Alliance Party effective immediately,” said Cecily Mbarire the party’s National Chairperson.

 

Kindiki on his part vowed to help President William Ruto realise his aspirations and those of the UDA party for the people of Kenya.

 

He emphasizes the importance of having a united country.

“I will do the job I have been given by the party to help the President achieve the agenda of the party and all members,” he said.

“It gives me pleasure today, as I give thanks to the party and the Almighty God for the privilege to assist this party in serving as the deputy party leader. The last few weeks have been momentous as we went through the constitutional and judicial processes that have led to the change of guard.”

 

The ceremony was held at the party headquarters.

It followed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who also ceased to be the deputy party leader.