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Why Kimani Ichung’wa fits the bill to deputise William Ruto in 2022

The choice of Kikuyu Member of Parliament, Kimani Ichung’wa by the deputy president to represent him in the running mates debate that was never held speaks volumes of the kind of person William Ruto would prefer as running mate.

Just like the deputy president, Kimani Ichung’wa has been vocal in defending the Jubilee government even when critics are hot and fiery. This brings out the attribute of a loyalist to a system in both of them. The deputy president would love to have a strong loyalist on his side who would undertake to defend his administration as he quietly focuses on delivering his manifesto. He would love to operate like the current president.

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