Garissa Township MP Aden Duale is no doubt among vocal and experienced politicians in the North Eastern region.
The Leader of Majority in the National Assembly is never shy of speaking his mind when it comes to politics.
Loved and hated in equal measure, Duale has been described as the 'engine' in Jubilee Party and government.
The vocal legislator enjoys a cordial political relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto.
A former close ally of opposition leader Raila Odinga, Duale has refused to be trapped in the ongoing 2022 succession debate.
The Garissa MP has instead chosen to remain silent as political bigwigs in Jubilee Party lobby for political slots in the much-anticipated 2022 politics.
Duale's silence has even raised suspicion among his supporters on what he could be planning ahead of the 2022 polls.
As 2022 elections draw closer, here is a look at Duale's plan and his political options.
According to political analyst Peter Ngure, Duale is an important factor in the 2022 polls.
A close ally of DP Ruto, Duale is likely to lead his 2022 presidential campaigns.
The analyst further says Duale has many options on the political seat he could contest in 2022.
"He (Duale) has many options including contesting the Garissa Governor seat, Senate seat or even retaining his parliamentary seat," Ngure said on Thursday.
According to the analyst, Duale can easily win if he opts to vie for the Garissa governor or senate seat owing to his popularity.
Last year, Duale revealed that a section of residents is piling pressure on him to contest the gubernatorial seat in 2022.
There has been claims of supremacy battles between Duale and Garissa Governor Ali Korane.
The two leaders have, however, rubbished the claims, insisting they are working together on development.
Duale has been calling on elected leaders to shun 2022 debate and focus their energy on development.
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