Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has been in the political scene for a long time and is expected to retire from the game soon.
Though the governor is yet to address the retirement issue, political alignments have already started being formed in readiness to succeed him.
Many analysts have put Senator Fred Outa as the number contender for the Kisumu governorship should Nyong'o hang his political boots.
However, I strongly believe that former Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga will have the best chance of clinching the seat if the governor retires.
She served as a Deputy Governor in the past regime and is currently the head of Special programs in the county. These roles have given her experience that will come in handy during the 2022 contest.
The fact that she is opposition leader Raila Odinga's sister also gives her political mileage and endears her to the former Prime Minister's loyal supporters.
It is, however, important to note that the former Deputy Governor's success will depend on how she plays her cards from now up to 2022.
If she aligns herself with the right people and conducts proper grassroot campaigns she will definitely kick out Nyong'o in 2022.
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