Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua and President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past function (Photo/capitalfm.co.ke)
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has said that his win has set the pace for the 2022 presidential race.
According to Mutua, he stands a better chance of ascending to power once President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves office. Mutua floored Former Kathaini MP Wavinya Ndeti to retain the governorship seat amidst tight competition.
"The victory today is just the beginning. We have started the journey to State House in 2022,” he said, as quoted by Star.
He added:"The presidency will come to Machakos immediately Uhuru Kenyatta is done with his second term.” The outspoken county boss also said that he was impressed by the decision of the electorate re-electing him, adding that poor governance has no place in the leadership of this nation anymore.
"Machakos residents have demonstrated that they are tired with politics of sycophancy, ethnicity, and propaganda." Mutua had to fight hard to retain his post after he parted ways with Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka.
The governor has been accusing Kalonzo of fighting him politically since he took over office. Mutua formed Maendeleo Chap Chap Movement after leaving Wiper.
The governor is looking forward to contesting for the nation’s top seat in 2022.