Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru says at least two leading presidential candidates have approached her to be their running mate.
In an exclusive interview with the Nation, Waiguru said she's however weighing the options and that she will make a decision after consultations.
“I have at least two offers for the deputy president position, but it is not the right time to name the parties,” she said during the interview.
The former Devolution minister said that she's keen to ensure Mt Kenya interests are factored in when the next government takes over in 2022.
“I see my role as making sure the 10 counties that make up the Mt Kenya region get their rightful place in the next government. We do not want a boardroom appointee to lead the region, but rather a person who is the choice of the people,” she said.
In 2018, Waiguru hosted Deputy President William Ruto a couple times before reducing her engagement with him. Also, she held talks with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
During the meeting with Odinga, the two agreed to bury their differences. Mt Kenya region is at the mix due to impending retirement of Uhuru. Two groups have emerged with one backing Dr Ruto while another one supporting Uhuru and Odinga's unity pack.
But in what could cause a storm in political arena, Waiguru said she supports constitutional amendments, an idea which is not supported by Ruto's team.
“The referendum should resolve the national leadership issues. We thought that the presidential system would resolve the issues of representation but this has not happened.“That is why there is need for expansion of space at the top to make people feel represented,” she said.