Why the race for Mt Kenya kingpin will be tough and complex

President Uhuru Kenyatta makes his remarks during a meeting with over 7000 leaders from Mt Kenya at Sagana State Lodge, Nyeri County to discuss the region's development as well as other pertinent national agenda including the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) - [Courtesy].

The race to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta in Mt Kenya region has been further complicated by last weekend’s entry of Senate Speaker Justin Muturi and photo hints of former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo mingling with the president.

Muturi’s coronation at the Njuri Ncheke shrine in Meru appeared to have stirred mixed reactions with some local leaders coming out to reject the move.