Kenya's Leadership Shocker: Kindiki Takes Deputy President Role in Mid-Term Power Shift!

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It was a momentous moment for Kenyan politics: Professor Kithure Kindiki took the oath of office, earlier today at KICC Nairobi, and became the Deputy President of the country, going down in history as one of the few officials to assume such a high office before the end of an electoral term. Far from the usual five-year election cycle, this presents a new dawn in Kenya's political landscape, testing the stability of governance structures in the country. The swearing-in of Kindiki is significant, not only because transitions at the executive level at mid-term periods are rare but also for what it represents: adaptability in governance amidst an evolving political climate.  Conventionally, a deputy president should serve a full term with the president except in circumstances beyond their control. This appointment in the middle of the cycle has, however, driven the point home that leadership changes can occur through constitutional processes and not necessarily through electoral cycle
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WORLD CUP 2022.

The long awaited 2022 world cup is finally here🎉🎊, happening right in Qatar.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played from Sunday 20th November to 18th December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, being played for the first time in the Arab world.


Below are full details on the teams, groups, and stadiums of the tournament.
Group A
Qatar Team 
Ecuador Team 
Senegal Team 
The Netherlands Team 
Group B
England Team
IR Iran Team 
USA Team 
Wales Team 
Group C
Argentina Team 
Saudi Arabia Team 
Mexico Team 
Poland Team
Group D
France Team 
Australia Team 
Denmark Team 
Tunisia Team
Group E
Spain Team 
Costa Rica Team 
Germany Team 
Japan Team 
Group F
Belgium Team 
Canada Team 
Morocco Team 
Croatia Team 
Group G
Brazil Team 
Serbia Team 
Switzerland Team 
Cameroon Team
Group H
Portugal Team
Ghana Team 
Uruguay Team 
Korea Republic Team 


Qatar and Ecuador will set the ball rolling, as the first match in group A, on Sunday 20th November, 2022 at exactly 7p.m (EAT)
32 teams will be competing across the 64 matches in the FIFA's world cup 22 edition competition.
The 64 matches will take place across eight venues:
  1. Al Bayt Stadium
  2. Stadium 974
  3. Khalifa International Stadium
  4. Al Thumama Stadium
  5. Al Janoub Stadium
  6. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
  7. Lusail Stadium
  8. Education City Stadium
In the last FIFA world cup, which happened in 2018, France was able to bag the world cup, beating Croatia 4-2.
As football fanatics would say, the television remote should remain in Arsenal (on top of the table🤣) during the whole world cup season.
 



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  1. KirimiNovember 19, 2022 at 10:34 AM

    This country is unique most stidiums are temporary like Stadium 974 is built with 974 containers and will be dismantled after the world cup

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  2. Kevin the IdealistNovember 19, 2022 at 11:17 AM

    This is good content..be blessed abundantly

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    1. NkathaNovember 19, 2022 at 11:48 AM

      Amen.. blessings to you too🙏🏼
      Thank you!

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  3. Dr. Josephine KirimiNovember 19, 2022 at 12:37 PM

    More informed now as I prepare my popcorns to watch this.... Thanks for the information Nkatha.... Awesome

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  4. Linsey 🥰November 19, 2022 at 8:38 PM

    Is it too early to start picking my winning team?😂😂..This is very up to date! 🥰

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    1. NkathaNovember 19, 2022 at 11:45 PM

      😅ik you're going with the team that will win at the end😅
      Thank you 😊

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  5. PMAKNovember 19, 2022 at 10:15 PM

    Very informative.Never had interest on soccer but through the read atleast got an idea of what's happening fir the next 28days😊.

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  6. Winnie MuriithiNovember 20, 2022 at 11:36 PM

    This is a very informative article Nkatha. Keep it up👏 I am already glued to the screen. #WorldCup2022Mood activated😁 Next stop, England Versus Iran.

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