Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is no doubt among the most vocal and veteran politicians in Ukambani and the country at large.
Kalonzo has a wealth of experience when it comes to matters politics and has served in the country’s top political positions.
The former Vice President is among the top politicians who are eyeing the presidential seat in 2022.
He is committed to taking over from President Uhuru Kenyatta who is serving his last term in office.
Kalonzo has been severally quoted stating that it is his time to ascend to the presidency.
As Kalonzo puts in place strategies on how to ascend to power in 2022, political analyst Peter Ngure highlights three crucial things that could hand the former Vice President power in the next polls.
Here are three things that could help Kalonzo win in 2022:
1. Experience
Kalonzo is among the most experienced politicians in the country.
He has a wealth of experience having served as a Vice President and Minister for Foreign Affairs in the previous regimes.
Kalonzo also served as Environment Minister as he doubled as Kitui North MP.
The Ukambani political kingpin has been feted locally and internationally for his leadership.
It is on his experience that political pundits argue that he could be the right person to take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.
2. Integrity
Kalonzo is among the few politicians whose integrity has never been questioned.
Kalonzo’s name has not featured in graft scandals and his allies have branded him as the cleanest politician in the country.
The Wiper leader has several times said his integrity cannot be questioned.
Kalonzo’s allies say he will slay the corruption dragon if he takes leadership from President Kenyatta in 2022.
The former Vice President says that fighting graft will be his number one agenda should he win in 2022.
He has declared support for President Uhuru Kenyatta in the fight against graft and impunity in the country.
3. Foreign and diplomacy relations
A lawyer by profession, Kalonzo has vast experience in matters foreign relations and diplomacy.
The Wiper party leader is a known mediator.
Kalonzo’s foreign relations could be a plus for him as he seeks to succeed President Kenyatta.
He is known to have a soft approach on issues touching on peace and conflict management.
The Wiper leader is likely to bank on his knowledge of diplomacy to woe votes in 2022.
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