ODM Nominates Junet Mohamed For Interior CS Role If Kindiki Becomes Deputy President

Summary

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has put forward National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed as their choice for Interior Cabinet Secretary.
This move comes amid speculation that the current Interior CS, Kithure Kindiki, might be appointed as Deputy President.
Ultimately, the decision will rest with President William Ruto.

Context of the Nomination

ODM has suggested Junet Mohamed as Interior CS in the event Kithure Kindiki, the current Interior CS, becomes Deputy President. During a panel on K24, Nyaribari Masaba MP Daniel Manduku confirmed that ODM would support Mohamed for this key position.

Manduku’s Statement: “Yes, we have fronted a name, Junet Mohamed. We have just fronted the name, but it is up to the president to decide.”

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Why This Move Matters

ODM is actively lobbying for greater representation in the government after supporting President Ruto’s policies.
Junet Mohamed’s potential nomination is part of a larger strategy by ODM to strengthen its presence in Ruto’s administration.

Possible Resignation of Kindiki

Manduku suggested that Kithure Kindiki might have already submitted a private resignation letter to President Ruto in preparation for his new role. The MP noted that resignations can be kept confidential.

Manduku’s Claim: “The position is vacant, resignation is a private affair, he probably wrote a resignation to the president. The resignation doesn’t have to be made public.”

Background on Kindiki’s New Role

Date of Approval: October 18, 2024
Vote Outcome: The National Assembly voted overwhelmingly to confirm Kindiki as Deputy President, with 236 MPs supporting the motion.

Speaker Moses Wetangula announced the results: “The vote on Professor Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy of the Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya is as follows: abstentions are nil, no is nil, and ayes are 236.”

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ODM’s Growing Presence in Ruto’s Cabinet

If Junet Mohamed is selected as Interior CS, he would join four other ODM members in the Cabinet:

Hassan Joho: Mining
Opiyo Wandayi: Energy
John Mbadi: Treasury
Wycliffe Oparanya: Cooperatives and MSMEs Development

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Conclusion

ODM’s nomination of Junet Mohamed shows their increasing influence and alignment with President Ruto’s administration. However, the final decision lies with the President, making this an unfolding story in Kenya’s political landscape.

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