Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has reignited the debate about 2022 succession politics, which has seen Central Kenya struggle with identity.
With the impending retirement of President Uhuru Kenyatta, the region has experienced high octane politics, with Jubilee party suffering the fate.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday met the disgruntled Mt Kenya leaders, a move that aimed at quelling political temperatures.
Waiguru, a former fierce critic of ODM leader Raila Odinga, says the opposition chief should be the best bet for partnership with Mt Kenya.
“It is true that an alliance with Raila would be good for Kenya as it would bring into the political fold a substantial part of Kenya much of which has felt excluded from the national leadership,” she stated.
She added: “Such an alliance must of course include leaders of other Kenyan regions so that the 2022 leadership reflects the true face of Kenya.”
Waiguru said, some political leaders from central Kenya have been hesitant to fully embrace Raila despite the handshake.
“Many would hope for an unequivocal nod from the President so that they determine their political direction,” she said, although noting it’s still too early to talk about 2022 political alliances.
During the Sagana State Lodge meeting on Friday, Uhuru denied claims that he's using the handshake to help Raila become president.
Waiguru is one of the proponents of the handshake politics and campaigned with Raila during the Kibra by-election which saw Imran Okoth winning.
Raila has remained mum about his 2022 moves, only insisting that he's assisting President Uhuru Kenyatta to leave a good legacy.