Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is keen to ride on Raila Odinga's popularity in Gusii region ahead of 2022 polls, it has emerged.
Despite their sharp differences in political ideologies, the two have been seen warming to each other with the latest being a private wedding to Khalid Jamah, a son to former Garissa Governor Nadhif Jama.
And an aide privy to Matiang'i's maneuvers says he's keen to work with Raila in 2022 polls.
"The handshake restored their relationship and the two are working well. He is keen to work with Raila.
"Although he's yet to settle on which county to run for gubernatorial seat, the fact that Raila is popular in both Kisii and Nyamira makes him a good choice to partner with," said the source.
In August, Matiang'i hosted Raila in Henry Obwocha's funeral and referred to him as 'statesman'.
While Matiang'i was born and bread in Nyamira, his parents however hail from Kisii County further complicating his situation.
Both Governors James Ongwae (Kisii) and John Nyagarama (Nyamira) will be retiring in 2022 further making the race open.
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