As the sun sets on their second terms in office, 22 governors are getting ready to play game-changing roles in succession politics. Whether they contest, the two governors will play a key role in unlocking Western Kenya and Coast voting blocs. Kenneth Amondi, a constitutional lawyer, said the influence of the retiring governors is immense and could be vital for presidential hopefuls. In the region, all three governors have their own parties and have been marshaling grassroots support even as they seek partners for the 2022 political race. More partiesIn Nyanza, four governors will retire in 2022 and they could play a big role in the succession races, including the MP and Senate seats.

Source: Standard Digital May 08, 2021 22:49 UTC