The 2022 succession political debate continues to take shape as top politicians across the divide eye for seats in the much anticipated general election.
Mt Kenya region is the focus of the succession politics as President Uhuru Kenyatta serves his final term in office.
The Mt Kenya region is expected to support Deputy President (DP) William Ruto’s 2022 bid as per the alleged agreement he had with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
However, a section of Mt Kenya politicians has come out to state clearly that it will not be automatic for the region to support Ruto's 2022 presidential ambition.
As the debate on whether Mt Kenya will support Ruto’s presidency goes on, here is a look at top female politicians who are likely to be presidential running mates in 2022.
1. Anne Waiguru
The Kirinyaga Governor has become a force to reckon with in Mt Kenya politics.
A close ally of President Kenyatta and his deputy, Waiguru’s chances of becoming a presidential running mate are high.
There has been speculation that DP Ruto could consider picking Waiguru as his running mate should Mt Kenya agree to support him.
2. Martha Karua
The former Gichugu MP’s chances of being a presidential running mate in 2022 are also high.
Karua unsuccessfully contested the Kirinyaga governor seat in the August 8, 2017, general election.
The former presidential candidate and cabinet minister says she will not quit politics anytime.
Karua however categorically stated that she will not support DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid.
3. Catherine Waruguru
The Laikipia woman representative's political influence is also steadily rising.
A close ally of DP Ruto, Waruguru could find herself as a presidential running mate in the 2022 general election.
There are claims that the vocal MP is strategizing to contest the Laikipia Governor seat in 2022 general election.
4.Purity Ngirici
The Kirinyaga Woman representative’s political influence is also rising as 2022 succession politics takes shape.
A close rival of Governor Anne Waiguru, Ngirici has openly staged ‘cold’ war with the governor over development issues.
Ngirici is also said to be strategizing to unseat Waiguru in 2022 general election.
It is a matter of wait and see as the much anticipated 2022 general election promises to be hot especially in Mt Kenya region.
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