As 2022 politics continue to take shape in the country, Uasin Gishu has not been left behind as politicians speculated to be eying the gubernatorial seat in the county are already on the roads in their bids to convince the residents that they are the best to replace Governor Jackson Mandago.
Mandago who first clinched the seat in 2013 will not be defending his position as the constitution dictates that a governor shall not serve for more than two terms.
Deputy President William Ruto who hails from Uasin Gishu county is on a mission to succeed President Kenyatta and will be battling it out with other candidates in 2022 presidential elections.
Mandago being a close confidant to Ruto and one of the strong opinion makers in politics from the Rift Valley region will definitely play an active role in William Ruto’s 2022 presidential campaigns.
In Kenyan politics, those who play major roles in victories are usually rewarded with state jobs and party's top positions.
If Deputy President William Ruto will win the upcoming presidential race, then Jackson Mandago will not retire from politics and will be part of William Ruto’s government.
Ruto will automatically reward the current vocal Governor with a state job and most probably he will either be a cabinet secretary or an ambassador.