A fight has erupted in President Uhuru Kenyatta's Mt Kenya backyard among bigwigs positioning themselves to succeed him as the region's political kingpin after 2022. When Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives raided her homes two weeks ago, Waiguru termed the move a "charade" aimed at hurting her chances in Mt Kenya succession. The Health CS has built a massive public profile through his Covid-19 briefings and is said to be keen on building his Mt Kenya influence. However, in an interview with the Star, Kagwe dismissed reports he is angling to become the next Mt Kenya kingpin. We are firmly behind our leader President Uhuru Kenyatta and you have seen the development he has initiated,” the Kieni MP said.

Source: The Star August 28, 2020 02:15 UTC