The entry of Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua in the Kirinyaga gubernatorial seat race has complicated matters for former Devolution Cabinet Secretary (CS) Anne Waiguru and the incumbent Joseph Ndathi.
According to Peter Ngure, a Kiambu-based political analyst, Karua’s bid for the Kirinyaga top seat automatically kicks out Waiguru.
Speaking to HiviSaSa.Com on Wednesday, Mr Ngure said that Karua stands a bigger chance of being elected in 2017 than Waiguru and the current governor.
The analyst argues that Karua has enough political experience something he says Waiguru does not have.
“Karua’s chances of being elected as Kirinyaga governor in 2017 area real compared to Waiguru’s,” he said on Wednesday.
Ngure observed that Karua’s exposure to previous elections is a plus for her 2017 bid.
The analyst also said that Kirinyaga locals will have confidence with Karua basing on her ability to handle issues.
“Karua is a no nonsense lady who is keen on pushing issues and that is why Kirinyaga voters will easily endorse her,” said Mr Ngure.
According to the analyst, Karua will easily win even if she vies on her Narc Kenya party and not Jubilee Party.
Ngure observed that Waiguru’s mention in the Sh791 Million National Youth Service Scandal (NYS) will be a blow for her bid and give Karua an easy run for the seat.
However, the analyst says that Karua’s refusal to work with the opposition is a setback to Cord leader Raila Odinga.
He observed that Raila was counting on Karua’s support ahead of the 2017 elections.
“It will be a blow to Raila who has been for a long time courting Karua to join his side,” he said.
On Wednesday during an interview with Citizen Digital, Karua confirmed that she will be contesting for the seat.
The Narc-Kenya leader who contested the 2013 presidential election said that she will be running on a Narc Kenya ticket.
Karua said that she will publicly declare her bid in two weeks’ time.
Waiguru, in an interview with Citizen Digital said that the entrance of Karua in the Kirinyaga race does not scare her.