The 2022 Machakos gubernatorial contest is one of the interesting ones that many are eagerly waiting to see.
It is anticipated that the contest will feature county political heavyweights.
Here are a few things that you need to know about the race to succeed Governor Alfred Mutua;
Political alliances will be formed against the strongest party
Machakos is among the counties in Ukambani region that’s believed to be a Wiper party stronghold. Despite losing to Maendeleo Chap Chap party in 2017 elections, many still believe it dominates the county. For other parties to win the seat against them, they will have to form political alliances.
Wiper and Maendeleo Chap Chap parties will renew their county political enmity
The 2022 Machakos gubernatorial contest will likely be a two-horse race. Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Dr Alfred Mutua of Maendeleo Chap Chap will be meeting again in the ballot as they lead up their party for county top seat.
Kalonzo’s party will be eyeing to take over the seat from Mutua’s Maendeleo Chap Chap party after losing it in 2017. This means that the race will be tough for both parties as they have a good number of supporters in the county and this will rekindle their political enmity on the ground.
The winner will win the race with a slim margin
The race for Machakos county top seat will be a battle of titans. This is due to the fact that it will feature different political giants from the county who have a good number of people in the ground who understands the county politics well. This means that the winner will also carry the day with a slim margin.
Among the politicians who are said to be eying the seat are former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti, former Machakos Deputy Governor Benard Kiala, Mwala MP Vincent Musau, and his Mavoko counterpart Patrick Makau.