Why Mount Kenya might lose out on Uhuru’s succession line-up

Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo

The political line up from Mount Kenya is proving to be a headache to the council of elders as they are divided on who will succeed Uhuru.

Already there are two camps that has emerged and they aren’t into agreement on who between Kabogo and peter Kenneth should carry the mantle.

A source has hinted that Kikuyu national Chairman Wachira Kiago is working around the clock to ensure that the right candidate will bbe announced ahead of 2022 for proper marketing.

He further states that Wachira who has interest of the community at heart is planning to bring the elders from Kiama Kiama together and deliberate on the way forward.

“The division within the Council is rife and the council is considering whether to front former Kiambu governor William Kabogo and peter Kenneth.

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Already the majority of Kenyans think that Kabogo is the right candidate to succeed Uhuru due to his braveness and financial muscle.

“Kabogo might carry the day due to his braveness and financial muscle,Peter Kenneth is somehow complicated and not flexible,”analysts state.

Murang’a Senator Irungu Kangata observed that just like former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Daniel Moi, whose influence came to an end with their exit from power, the same will happen in Mt Kenya. His views were backed by Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua.

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“It is difficult to groom someone when the President is still in office and active politically. But as he exits, new formations will rise,” Mr Gachagua said.

“In 2002, the region rejected Mr. Kenyatta for Mr Kibaki, and from nowhere Mr. Kenyatta succeeded Mr Kibaki in 2013. There is no cause for alarm, we will still get a leader when time and circumstances demand,” he added.

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Chuka IgambaNgomb’e MP Patrick Munene said they are watching keenly how the contest will unfold.

“Central has produced all Mt Kenya leaders since independence. We are watching keenly how they go about it this time. We cannot be talking about betrayal at the national level and yet we are betraying each other at the regional level. We will not take it lying down,” he said.

Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo recently joined a growing list of leaders from Mt Kenya who are cautioning  President Kenyatta against reneging on his promise to support Deputy President William Ruto in 2022.

Kabogo said were if it were not for Ruto, Uhuru could not have won in the 2013 and 2017 elections.

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