THE STANDARD By
Steve Mkawale |
January 31st 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi coronation as Kalenjin elder. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard]
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi’s journey to the presidency is slowly picking up pace, as he embarks on crafting political alliances.
Gideon is consolidating his political support not only in his Rift Valley backyard but also across the country, setting in motion his bid for the presidency next year.
In the Rift Valley, Talai elders last week made him the Kalenjin kingpin in what is seen as way to neutralise Deputy President William Ruto’s influence in the region.
And in other parts of the country, he has been reaching out to key political players, revamping the independence party, Kanu, and taking a leading role in the ongoing constitutional amendment agenda.
THE STANDARD By
Kennedy Gachuhi |
January 1st 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Matatus at a Terminus in Nakuru. [File, Standard]
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui s decision in March to kick out matatu operators from the town could return to haunt him in 2022 when he will be seeking re-election, political analysts say.
At the time, the governor said he was taking measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the congested town, which has few exit routes, thus forcing motorists to endure painful traffic snarl-ups.
His decision is almost similar to that taken by his predecessor, Kinuthia Mbugua, who faced off with hawkers in his battle to clear the streets.