Nakuru has for sometime now been associated with the ruling side of the political divide, backing retired President Mwai Kibaki's 2002 and 2007 presidential bids before again largely supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2013 and 2017.
However, basing on the dynamic nature of politics and changes likely to be witnessed in the coming days as realignments take center stage in preparation for the 2022 polls, things are likely to change as both the government and opposition scramble for the bigger portion of the region's rich vote basket.
The county boasts of influential and experienced leaders who will obviously play a big role in delivering majority of its votes to either of the sides, including Governor Lee Kinyanjui who is most likely to side with the ruling Jubilee Party on whose ticket he was elected on.
Also in the list is veteran politician Koigi wa Wamwere who despite becoming weak politically still commands a lot of respect, basing on his previous service as the Subukia lawmaker and his participation in the fight for second liberation.
The close ally of opposition leader Raila Odinga is expected to lead the opposing side's campaign in the county should the former Premier's bloc declare interest in replacing Kenyatta.
The county Senator Susan Kihika will also be out to transform her popularity among residents and the youth into votes for her preferred side, most likely Jubilee.
The trio will be entrusted with the responsibility of bringing home as many elective seats as possible.