Baringo Senator Gideon Moi is considered one of the competitors to watch in the 2022 presidential elections, should he vie.
Also likely to be in the race is Deputy President William Ruto who is expected to contest on the Jubilee Party ticket.
The two are expected to give the nation one of its fiercest battles ever, considering the fact that Ruto will be enjoying the backing of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Mt Kenya community, in addition to the political base he has created in the Rift Valley and other regions throughout his tenure as Deputy President.
Moi, on the other hand, will be riding on his father Daniel Moi's name, considering that the name alone has retained him in power despite vying on the KANU ticket, an outfit that has been weakened by the arrival of Jubilee.
Daniel Moi, despite aging, is not to be overlooked as he is said to be President Uhuru Kenyatta's political mentor. He also sealed his presidency for 24 years, skills he is likely to share with his son as he seeks the throne.
What is likely to make Moi have an upper hand is his soft-spoken character and a more polite approach to issues.
Unlike Ruto who is known for habitually hurling attacks at other leaders, especially those who seem to oppose his policies, Moi is the soft type, making him an easy sell to majority of Kenyans, including those from the opposition, majority of whom would rather not vote than vote Ruto.
Ruto is also not completely guaranteed of the Rift Valley vote, as almost a quarter of the region remains partially allied to the opposition with the remaining portion being a swing zone.
Turkana county, for instance, despite being in the province, is an opposition zone, with others like Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Narok and Kajiado being battle zones that can be clinched by the highest bidder who is, in this case, likely to be the ''innocent'' Gideon Moi.
Moi is also safe from political risks as he does not have to worry about a potential betrayal unlike Ruto who is hoping that the Central region does not change its mind and support another person for the top post.
With the opposition also likely to front a candidate, or several considering its current wrangles, Moi would be in a better place convincing them to back him as opposed to Ruto who has been attacking them throughout his tenure at the helm of the government making him a hard-sell in the opposition quarters.
Ruto has also had previous graft accusations including the maize scandal of 2009, allegations that could come back to haunt him.
Putting all these together, it is quite evident that what awaits us is a tough battle and what remains to be seen is the outcome upon its completion.