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On Gachagua succession, Kiunjuri brings bread and butter for Ruto

Laikipia West MP Mwangi Kiunjuri. [File,Standard]

A monkey destined to die finds all trees slippery. Such is the likely fate of embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who is staring at impeachment from office.

Prospects of his office running vacant have set the stage for scouting of potential heirs to the throne. The true test of President William Ruto's success and his prospects of getting a second term lies at the choice for Gachagua's replacement.

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