The politics of Uasin Gishu cannot be fully analysed without the name Kipkorir Arap Menjo.
The authoritative spokesperson of farmers fro this region has been authoritative in matters agriculture. He has been so vocal in pushing the government to urgently remunerate maize farmers in an appropriate way.
Menjo is, however, opposed to Deputy President William Ruto's presidency. In the last general elections, Menjo was among Uasin Gishu leaders who supported opposition chief Raila Odinga.
Besides, Menjo is fond of holding small gatherings within Eldoret town to analyze current affairs and keep the government in check.
It is without any doubt that he has never agreed with DP Ruto on a number of issues including the push for a referendum, the fight against graft, remuneration of maize farmers among others.
With the Ruto-Raila feud escalating day in day out, Menjo’s political characteristics are definitely a thorn in the flesh for the DP's camp.
His staunch support and loyalty to Raila scare Ruto's allies who are afraid that he could marshal numbers to go against Ruto in 2022.
In addition, maize politics in the region playa a huge role during the campaigning season and as things are currently his charisma could hurt Ruto in 2022 given that maize farmers in the region are suffering.