Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has joined the growing list of politicians who want to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.
On Saturday, the Kanu chairman said he has been endorsed by the Kalenjin to run for the top seat.
The son of former President Daniel arap Moi spoke at a fundraiser for former Kabarnet mayor John Kiprono at his home in Baringo Central on Saturday. he said he did not see a chance of anybody preventing him from going for the top seat.
“I have approached my supporters in the Nandi, Baringo and Kericho counties and they gave me the blessings to go for the seat after the President’s term ends,” he was quoted by the Star.
“I was born in Kalenjin. My father and mother both are Tugen so and I don’t see the likelihood of anyone blocking my dreams of becoming President,” he added
Moi could face off with DP Ruto for the Kalenjin vote, with the DP being considered to control most of the Kalenjin votes.