Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos is among veteran politicians in the Rift Valley region.
Tolgos is also among governors who are serving their final terms in office.
As the Elgeyo Marakwet county governor serves his final term in office, he has not hinted on his next political destination after 2022.
Tolgos has also not hinted on who he would prefer as his possible successor in 2022.
However, top politicians among them Senator Kipchumba Murkomen are said to be eyeing the county's top position in 2022 election.
With the 2022 succession debate taking centre stage especially in the Rift Valley region, Governor Tolgos name is likely to feature.
Tolgos is among top Rift Valley politicians who have not made their political stand clear on who to support between Deputy President William Ruto and Senator Gideon Moi.
Ruto and Moi are eyeing the presidential seat in 2022 and are battling to control the Rift Valley votes.
Chances are high that Governor Tolgos could find himself in Deputy President William Ruto's camp owing to the fact that majority of the county politicians including Senator Murkomen are for Ruto's presidency in 2022 polls.
Governor Tolgos can also opt to retire from active politics after his 10-year service to Elgeyo Marakwet residents but this is unlikely to be an option for him.
Whatever the direction Tolgos takes, his influence will greatly play out in the succession politics in 2022 and beyond.
It is a matter of time before we know the direction the Elgeyo Marakwet county boss will be taking after his term ends in 2022.
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