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How coalition horse-trading could leave Mt Kenya without a deputy president

From Left: Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM Leader Raila Odinga show solidarity after Raila was unveiled as the coalition flag bearer during the Azimio Coalition Rally held at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi on March 12, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The fast-changing political landscape and newly-crafted coalition agreements are forcing bigwigs jostling to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta to reconsider the running mate position being a preserve of Mt Kenya region.

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