The 2022 succession politics continues to rage on as politicians across the political divide lobby for top seats.Several vocal politicians across the political divide have declared their interests in contesting for various positions in the much anticipated 2022 polls.In Ukambani for instance, several politicians are believed to be lobbying for gubernatorial and senatorial seats ahead of the next polls. Here are some of the vocal Kamba politicians who are likely to contest and be elected governors in 2022:1. Mutula Kilonzo JuniorThe Makueni Senator is serving his second term in office and is among the most vocal Kamba politicians.
There is rife speculation that the youthful politician could bid to succeed Governor Kivutha Kibwana who is serving his last term.
Kilonzo Junior's supporters and allies are said to be piling pressure on him to contest for the gubernatorial seat.The vocal senator has, however, not hinted on whether he will contest for the top seat or not.2. Gideon Mulyungi
The Mwingi Central MP is serving his first term in office.
Mulyungi has been nicknamed ‘Tsunami’ by his supporters.
He has declared his intention of unseating Governor Charity Ngilu in 2022.
The Wiper MP has severally criticized Ngilu, accusing her of discriminating the Kitui residents.A critic of Governor Ngilu, Mulyungi says he is the right person to spearhead the interests of Kitui locals.3. Wavinya NdetiThe former Kathiani MP has unsuccessfully contested the Machakos gubernatorial seat twice.She lost the seat in 2013 and 2017 general elections but says she has not lost hope.Ndeti who recently lost a case at the Supreme Court says she will remain politically active and continue fighting for the rights of Machakos residents.The Wiper politician is likely to contest for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in 2022 as Governor Alfred Mutua serves his second and last term in office.Several Machakos politicians have been asking Ndeti to reconcile with Mutua for possible endorsement in 2022.4. Daniel Maanzo
The Makueni Town MP is serving his second term in office.
The vocal Wiper politician is among politicians likely to bid for the Makueni gubernatorial seat in 2022.The MP has, however, not hinted on whether he will contest for the top seat or not.5. Vincent Musau The Mwala legislator is a close ally of Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.There are speculations that the MP is among Mutua’s possible successors in 2022.
Musau has, however, not hinted on whether he will vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in 2022 or not.
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