Baringo Senator Gideon Moi is the best running mate for Wiper Party Stephen Kalonzo as he seeks to ascend to power in 2022.
Gideon, the son of the retired president Daniel Moi, enjoys massive support in the Rift Valley. This combination will definitely give Deputy William Ruto a run for his money. Gideon and Ruto have been fighting for political supremacy in the Rift region. It is very unlikely for the senator to back the second in command in the race to take over State House.
The family of Moi and Kenyatta still enjoys a cordial relationship. The Former head of State supported Uhuru to succeed him in 2022, though he lost to retired President Mwai Kibaki. Moi is likely to reach out to Kenyatta’s to back his son’s side if they part ways with Ruto.
Gideon would have created a path to ascend to power if he stands with Kalonzo in 2022 and wait for his turn in 2027. The fight to stop DP Ruto from ascending to power is likely to benefit Kalonzo when that time comes.
Moi is wealthy. It takes money to rule. Both the Presidential candidate and his Deputy need to pool resources with other leaders in an alliance to beat their competitors. Moi will have a lot to offer Kalonzo, who is determined to succeed President Kenyatta.
The journey to the State House for Kalonzo and Moi will be unstoppable if they manage to bring other leaders on board. Some of the leaders the two can reach out are Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo, and his counterpart Isaac Ruto of Chama Cha Mashinani. Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula and ANC Leader Musalia Mudavadi will also be greater contributors to Kalonzo’s journey to State House.
In conclusion, Moi has what it takes to be Kalonzo’s running mate. The senator enjoys massive support in the Rift Valley. His ticket with Kalonzo will bring the Kalenjin vote on board. The Kambas and Kalenjins have numbers to produce the next President with the support of other groups. Moi’s father, the former President, is also likely to influence the outcome of the election. The lawmaker is also wealthy. His financial muscles make him better placed to be Kalonzo’s running mate.
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