Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua has been appointed as United Democratic Alliance (UDA) deputy party leader.
This was in a meeting held on 11th November 2024 by UDA National Executive Committee (NEC) where it came to a conclusion that Gachagua should be replaced as the party’s deputy leader.
UDA chaiperson, Cecily Mbarire and Secretary General Hassan Omar said that they had arrived at a conclusion whereby the succesful impeachment of Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua last month blocked him from performing his duties as the Deputy party leader.

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The also gave the new Deputy party leader assurance that his unmatched skills would help take the party forward.
I want to assure you of my unwavering party to the ideals that our party stands for. I will work with all the organs established under our party constitution for the good and better performance of our party.
The Deputy President said in his speech as he took over the seat as the Deputy party leader.
The unity of Kenya is not a threat to the segments that constitute Kenya.
The principal assistant of the President added.
The former Deputy party leader, Rigathi Gachagua was impeached by the National assembly and finally kicked out of the office by the senate after he was found guilty of 5 grounds out of 11 grounds.

