Political heavyweights staring at life in the cold after August duel

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko and Governor Evans Kidero. (Photo: Courtesy)

The prospect of career-shattering election loss is stalking dozens of prominent politicians, retired senior civil servants and high riding private sector executives who have lined up to compete in the August 8 General Election.

Across the country, an uncertain future beckons for many aspirants, who range from washed out politicians seeking a come-back, incumbents eyeing bigger and lucrative seats and former civil servants craving the power associated with political seats.