The 2022 political succession debates continue to gain momentum across the political divide.
Politicians are strategizing themselves in hunt for support for various political seats in anticipation of the 2022 elections.
In Ukambani, the 2022 succession politics is also on as several politicians seek endorsements for top seats.
The 2022 polls promises to be one of the most competitive elections in the country’s history.
Political pundits argue that the number of young people seeking seats in the 2022 polls will be high.
Here are top five youthful Kamba politicians to watch ahead of the 2022 general election:
1. Mutula Kilonzo Junior
He is the Makueni senator serving his second term.
The vocal senator was elected in 2013 after the death of his late father Mutula Kilonzo.
The Makueni senator has been vocal on national and county issues facing Kenyans.
There are claims that he could contest for the Makueni gubernatorial seat in 2022 since the current Governor Kivutha Kibwana is serving his last term.
2. Linnet Mbula
She is the Makueni nominated MCA, nominated in 2017 on a Wiper ticket.
The vocal MCA has created a name for herself owing to her aggressiveness on national matters.
She has huge following in Makueni and Kitui counties.
3. Daniel Maanzo
He is the Makueni MP serving his second term on Wiper ticket.
The trained lawyer has been part of NASA’s legal team.
Maanzo’s grasp of law has seen him earn the trust of Makueni and Ukambani people.
There are claims that he could bid for the Makueni gubernatorial seat in 2022.
4. Charles Nguna
He is the Mwingi Central MP elected in last year’s polls on Wiper party ticket.
Nguna’s influence is steadily rising across Kitui and Ukambani region.
5. Engineer Vincent Musyoka
He is the Mwala MP serving second term. In the run to last year’s general election, Musyoka ditched his Chama Cha Uzalendo (CCU) party and joined Mutua’s Maendeleo Chap Chap.
He was re-elected on Mutua’s party in last year’s general election.