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Being second in command need not be precarious, be in service

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [DPCS]

Being a deputy president in Kenya is nerve-racking and precarious especially if one appears rather active.

We have had only 5 presidents, but 12 vice or deputy presidents, the longest serving being Daniel arap Moi, who served for 11 years, 229 days and the second longest serving Mwai Kibaki for 9 years, 162 days a few more days than current President William Ruto who served for 9 years, 157 days.

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