Political analyst Dennis Anyonka now says that the Mt Kenya region might not willingly keep its initial promise to back Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.
During the 2013 and 2017 elections, Central Kenya leaders led by President Uhuru Kenyatta promised to rally the region behind the DP as a 'thank you' token for his support.
Speaking on Radio Maisha, Bunge la Wananchi, the commentator noted that the same might not be automatic because of many reasons, among them Uhuru's looming retirement.
He noted that with Uhuru retirement which might result in confusion and divisions where the aspiring kingpin will have their own direction.
"It won't be automatic for him to get all the votes because Central nikama watachanganyikiwa kidogo ni nani watakayemfuata (they will be confused on the route to take)," he said.
Anyonka added that Uhuru might also have it hard battling a section of area influential leaders who are opposed to his idea in backing Ruto especially after losing the 2017 elections under the Jubilee tickets.
"Pia wapo wale ambao wanaona ndiye aliyewaharibia mwaka wa 2017 na huenda wakajaribu kumzuia. (There also exists some politicians who consider him the cause for their defeat in 2017 and will also be out to frustrate him in return)," he added.
However, Ruto has since made it clear that he is not expecting an automatic backing and will go in pursuit of the votes when the time comes.