The super combination of Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and outspoken Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya will leave Deputy President William Ruto with sleepless nights during the 2022 presidential race.
Although Kenyan politics change overnight, the joint candidature of the two governors is likely trounce Jubilee.
As most governors are struggling to defend their seats come 2017, Joho’s influence as well as development record track will give him an advantage over his competitors.
According to the Jubilee pact, Ruto will be picked to defend the presidential seat in 2022.
Oparanya is considered to be among the most powerful leaders from the Western region. This makes his combination with Joho a force to reckon with in the general elections.
Political analysts believe that Oparanya is among those who will succeed Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga.
On the other hand, Joho has been one of the most powerful politicians not only in Mombasa but also the entire nation.
He is one of those leaders who can speak in any part of the country and people listen.
In addition, he has overseen development projects in different parts of Mombasa.
If the current political situation is anything to go by, Oparanya is the one Joho should pick as a running mate in 2022.