Why Anne Waiguru is William Ruto’s best bet for deputy

Deputy President William Ruto when he received Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru to UDA at his Karen residence, Nairobi County. [DPPS]

It is not too early to start thinking about separating the wheat from the chaff in the choice for running mate for UDA’s presumptive nominee for President, Dr William Ruto. And in my take, in many essential respects, Governor Anne Mumbi Kamotho presents a compelling choice.

She is a political rock star — a woman of many firsts with a remarkable track record. She is the first female governor of Kirinyaga County, elected on first attempt, and one of the only three women governors. She is the senior most elected woman leader in UDA.