# Irungu Kang’ata Reveals Why He Will Reject Deputy President Position If Nominated By Opposition

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- Published: 2026-11-05T06:37:41+00:00
- Author: Ibrahim Mohammed

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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata is known to be a person of his own principals.
He is well remembered when he wrote a letter to former president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Governor Irungu Kang’ata has firmly ruled out taking up the running mate slot under
the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), asserting that political discourse ought
to focus on transformative policy agendas rather than the pursuit of high-ranking
elective seats.

Addressing ongoing speculation regarding his potential nomination as Deputy President
alongside party principal Rigathi Gachagua, Kang’ata clarified his reluctance to
occupy the second-in-command office.

In his view, securing positions should remain secondary to constructing a clear 
national platform that outlines genuine solutions for Kenya’s future.

Rather than seeking executive titles, he expressed a preference for contributing
strategic ideas to help move the country forward. 

The governor emphasized his desire to pitch his policy proposals directly to key
leadership figures across the expanding opposition coalition.

He noted an intention to share his developmental roadmap with Gachagua alongside
other prominent leaders within the broader alignment, including Wiper party leader
Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

By positioning himself as a ideological contributor rather than a contestant for
national executive office, Kang’ata seeks to shape the political bloc’s underlying
agenda. 

Reaffirming his immediate priorities, Kang’ata stated that his primary commitment
remains executing his gubernatorial mandate in Murang’a County.

He signaled that delivering tangible development results to his local constituents
takes precedence over national line-up bargaining ahead of upcoming elections. 

His public stance introduces a policy-first narrative within the opposition’s emerging
power structure.

By stepping back from running mate ambitions while maintaining active engagement
with figures like Gachagua, Kalonzo, and Sifuna, Kang’ata highlights a distinct 
strategic role focused on policy development and regional governance. 

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