Governor seat hopefuls in Rift Valley banking on clans, parties to succeed

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (center) flanked by his deputy Dr Eric Korir (left), Nakuru County Assembly Speaker Joel Kairu with a section of Nakuru County Assembly MCAs and other leaders addressing the press at Nyayo Gardens on June 4, 2021 after the Senate approved a report by the senate committee on devolution and intergovernmental relations that proposed the municipality be conferred with the City charter. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

As the clock ticks toward the 2022 General Election, the list of people eyeing the seat of governor in various counties continues to grow by the day.

Voters in Narok, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Turkana and Samburu counties will be going to the ballot to replace their governors who are serving their final terms.