After making a remarkable political comeback with a convincing win in the Kisii Senatorial race in 2017, Senator Sam Ongeri made his history by becoming the oldest member of the 'Upper House'.
And now at 80 years, the veteran politician who has been in the game for over 30 years now is not just about to slow down and seemingly, he might break his own record, come the next general election if he decides to vie again.
In 2022, the former Cabinet Minister will be 84 years old.
Will he still be politically strong enough to mount a serious campaign against the youthful aspirants in the region? Time will tell.
On the floor of the Senate, Prof. Ongeri commands respect, and whenever he stands to speak, his colleagues closely pay attention.
His eloquence and decades-long experience is his biggest political weapon.
Will the electorate still vote for him based on his ability to execute his oversight role his age notwithstanding? Or will they go for fresh blood and allow the county's educated son to hang his political boots finally?
Whatever happens, Prof. Ongeri remains a towering figure in Kisii politics.
At the same time, he may break his own record of being the oldest senator in Kenya.
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