Amid impeachment proceedings of Kenyan deputy president, legislator proposes constitutional change from elected to appointed position

Senator Ali Roba of Mandera says he intends to initiate an amendment to the constitution to abolish the requirement of a presidential or gubernatorial running mate. Roba, who served as Mandera governor for two terms, implied that electing a president or a governor alongside their deputies gives the latter a sense of grandeur, which hinders performance through insubordination. The lawmaker wants the deputy president and deputy governor posts be appointive. He said he would propose that the president or a governor appoint their deputies after being sworn into office. "I will propose amendments to the constitution and relevant acts to eliminate the requirement for running mates in gubernatorial and presidential elections. Instead, elected governors and the president would appoint their deputies after the election. This change aims to reduce instances of insubordination by ensuring a more cohesive working relationship between leaders and their deputies," he said.
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