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On a week that the Senate will be expected to determine the fate of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the stakes on who will replace him keep soaring, should he be impeached.

As Gachagua puts on a spirited fight to save his political career, reports point to intense lobbying from various regions each hoping to have their own become the second in command.

Since the impeachment debate commenced, President William Ruto has been silent on the issue and should his deputy be removed from office, it is in his discretion who he will pick as his best bet, a delicate balancing act.

However, several names for various senior politicians continue playing out as possible replacements, with the latest to come into play being Embu Governor, Cecily Mbarire who is also the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Chairperson.

Reports indicate that Mbarire’s could be a surprise bet, despite her name cropping up very late on the list of possible replacements.

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