THE STANDARD
POLITICS
Former Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri (right) with Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria in Laikipia West last year. [File, Standard]
With the list of presidential aspirants having taken shape a year to the General Election, a group of politicians is now angling for the coveted running mate position.
Some Cabinet secretaries, first- and second-term governors and politicians are jostling to get the eye of presidential contenders.
Already Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Kanu chairman Gideon Moi and Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi have put their best foot forward in the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta whose term ends in August next year.