Central Kenya leaders are already preparing for the region’s future after 2022, on the assumption President Uhuru Kenyatta will be re-elected next year. Three political blocs have emerged, comprising Central Kenya Kikuyu, Rift Valley Kikuyu under the banner Aberdare West, and Mt Kenya East, comprising the Meru, Tharaka, Mbeere and Embu. Yesterday, Uhuru, through State House Director of Public Communication Munyori Buku, insisted that Deputy President William Ruto will be the Jubilee Party’s automatic flagbearer, come 2022, with the full backing of Central Kenya. Each of the three groups appears to have identifi ed an individual or individuals that it will revolve around after Uhuru, a Also read: There are hidden risks in the Uhuru-Ruto covenantAt ‘Limuru 1’ in 2011, Uhuru was endorsed as the Gema leader while at ‘Limuru 2’ in 2012 he was endorsed for president.

Source: The Star June 29, 2016 04:35 UTC