The battle to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta as the Mt Kenya region political leader or kingpin is on.

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As president Kenyatta serves his final term in office, there are politicians eyeing to walk into his political shoes as Mt Kenya's political leader.

Here are five politicians likely to succeed president Kenyatta as Mt Kenya’s political kingpin.

1. William Kabogo 

The former Kiambu governor has remained active despite losing re-election in the August 8, 2017 general election.

Kabogo is vocal especially on matters 2022 succession politics, fight against graft and the country’s unity.

The former Kiambu governor’s political experience is likely to see him become the next Mt Kenya political leader after president Uhuru Kenyatta.

2. Kimani Ichung’wa 

The youthful Kikuyu MP is among vocal Mt Kenya politicians.

A close ally of Deputy President (DP) William Ruto, Ichung’wa chairs the Parliamentary Budget Committee.

The Kikuyu lawmaker enjoys massive support and political influence in Mt Kenya and is associated to the 'Tanga Tanga' movement.

3. Ngunjiri Wambugu

The Nyeri Town MP is a close ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

He is associated to the 'Kitaeleweka' movement and has been vocal on the 2022 succession politics.

Wambugu is among Mt Kenya politicians who suggest that President Kenyatta should not retire after his term in 2022 because he is still young to quit politics.

The Nyeri town MP has also been quoted saying that it will not be automatic for Mt Kenya region to support Deputy President William Ruto’s presidential bid.

Wambugu’s influence, rising popularity and political networks make him among those likely to succeed Uhuru as Mt Kenya political leader.

4. David Murathe 

He is among veteran Mt Kenya politicians.

Murathe caused a storm in the ruling Jubilee Party when he said that Mt Kenya will not support DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid.

The former Jubilee Vice chairperson has vowed to fight Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid in Supreme Court.

Murathe’s experience could see him succeed President Kenyatta as Mt Kenya’s political leader.

5. Anne Waiguru

The Kirinyaga governor’s political star is steadily rising.

The first-term governor has established herself among the vocal Mt Kenya politicians.

With her political influence rising daily, Waiguru could easily succeed President Kenyatta as Mt Kenya’s political kingpin.

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