The 2022 succession debate continues to gain momentum as politicians across the political divide eye for top seats in the much anticipated polls.
Several politicians have already started drumming up support and lobbying for various elective positions ahead of the next elections.
In Machakos County, the 2022 succession politics is taking shape with some top politicians eyeing certain positions.
Both the county's gubernatorial and senatorial seats are being sought by top politicians already.
As Governor Alfred Mutua serves his second and final term, there are politicians who are lobbying to succeed him.
Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama could be among Mutua's 2022 successors.
Muthama has, however, not publicly announced his intention to vie for the gubernatorial seat in 2022 General Elections.
Political pundit Peter Ngure says his name could be on the ballot in 2022.
Here is why Muthama could be Mutua's perfect successor in 2022 if he decides to contest the gubernatorial seat:
Muthama is among vocal politicians and a go getter, he is likely to use this attributes to vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in 2022.
He has been vocal on issues facing Machakos and Ukambani residents especially on unity matters.
The former Senator is among wealthiest Kamba politicians.
Muthama's influence and wealth could give him a boost if he decides to contest the gubernatorial seat.
The ex-senator is well connected politically.
He is a close ally of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Muthama could easily contest and win the Machakos gubernatorial seat if he gets Kalonzo's backing.
MPs Patrick Makau (Mavoko), Robert Mbui (Kathiani) and Vincent Munyaka (Machakos) are among the politicians likely to contest the seat in 2022.
Former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti is also likely to contest for the gubernatorial seat.
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