Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is among the politicians who have declared their presidential bids ahead of the 2022 polls.
The former Vice President has been severally quoted stating that his bid for the presidency is unstoppable.
Kalonzo has maintained that he is not ready to sacrifice his presidential bid to anyone.
The Wiper leader is said to be strategizing on how to win in 2022 with claims that he intends to re-brand his party ahead of the next elections.
As Kalonzo plans on how to win in 2022, a section of politicians from his own Ukambani backyard claim that he is not serious in his push to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Some of the politicians argue that Kalonzo is not aggressive and does not have appetite for the presidency.
According to political analyst Peter Ngure, Kalonzo has a lot of work to do if he is serious in his bid to succeed President Kenyatta.
The analyst says the Ukambani political kingpin needs top Kamba politicians' support to increase his chances for victory in 2022.
Here are 4 Kamba politicians Kalonzo must keep to his side as he lobbies for support ahead of 2022 polls:
1. Johnson Muthama
He is the former Machakos senator. Muthama is among the most vocal Kamba politicians and has a huge following in the region.
Political analysts describe the former senator as a political mobilizer who can help Kalonzo ascend to power.
Pundits argue that Muthama is resourceful and could in a way help finance Kalonzo’s campaigns.
Muthama is among the Kamba politicians who have questioned Kalonzo’s seriousness in contesting for presidency in 2022.
The former senator questioned Kalonzo’s recent "mtu wa mkono" (errand boy) remark.
2. Kivutha Kibwana
He is the Makueni governor serving his last term in office.
Kibwana is among veteran and experienced Kamba politicians.
Political analysts say Kalonzo needs Kibwana’s political advice and support to win in 2022.
3. Charity Ngilu
She is the Kitui governor serving her first term in office.
Ngilu is among the most vocal and veteran female Kamba politicians.
The NARC governor has the backing of women and political analysts say Kalonzo needs her to sale his presidential agenda ahead of 2022.
Ngilu was among top politicians who ganged up under NARC to end retired President Daniel Arap Moi’s 24-year rule in the famous 2022 general election.
4. Mutula Kilonzo Junior
He is the Makueni senator serving his second term in office.
Kilonzo Junior is among the most vocal and youthful Kamba politicians.
Political pundits argue that Kalonzo needs the senator to sale his agenda to the youthful population ahead of 2022 polls.
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