When Anne Waiguru succumbed to opposition pressure and resigned as Devolution Cabinet Secretary in 2015 over NYS scandal, her critics swiftly decided to write her off. To many, her better days were over and that that marked the end of her. But they were wrong. Today, she is at the centre of politics deals in the country. Is she the most powerful female politician in the country today? 

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While trying her hand in politics for the very first time, the former powerful CS took Kirinyaga politics by storm when she declared her interest for the gubernatorial seat during the 2017 general election.

The name which she had made for herself at the Devolution Ministry was enough to springboard her political ambitions. But again, she was to face off with the "Iron Lady" of Kenyan politics, Martha Karua.

Waiguru who was riding on Jubilee Party wave that was sweeping across the Mount Kenya easily thrashed Karua to become one of the only three female Governors in the country and since then, Waiguru has never looked back. 

After the March 2018 handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM party leader Raila Odinga, another handshake Raila-Waiguru handshake followed. Remember, at the height of Waiguru's troubles at the Devolution Ministry, it was the former Premier who pressured her to resign over her alleged role in the NYS scandal.

Since 2017, Waiguru has emerged as Raila's key political confidante from Central. The two hold regular meetings. And during the former's wedding, the ODM leader was among the many guests who graced the occasion.

Back in Central Kenya, Waiguru has so many political enemies. Perhaps this can attest to her growing influence in political circles.

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is one of her fiercest critics. But the Governor remains undeterred. She has simply developed a thick skin knowing very well that politics is not for the faint-hearted.

Amid claims that the soft-spoken County Chief is not keen to defend her seat come the next election, is she eyeing something bigger? Well, time will tell. But for now, Waiguru continues is simply on the roll.