Mt Kenya is a rich vote region in Kenya, with more than 8 million registered voters.
The region has not agreed on a strong political figure to take over as the region's supremo.
The mountain has been restless over its future as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s term comes to an end in 10 months time.
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Several meetings have been held in the region to forge Mt Kenya unity.
Chama Cha Kazi leader Moses Kuria, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua and the TSP leader Mwangi Kiunjuri came up with Mt Kenya Unity Caucus to spearhead unity of the region.
Other political leaders, including former Kiambu County Governor and Tujibebe Wakenya Party leader William Kabogo, have since joined the caucus.
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| Martha Karua, Moses Kuria and Mwangi Kiunjuri |
According to these leaders, the forum for Mt Kenya region is not about individual but uniting the mountain for it to speak with one voice.
Tangatanga is a breakaway wing of the Jubilee Party supporting the Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid. The remaining faction is the Kieleweke team, which is loyal to President Kenyatta.
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| Deputy President Dr William Ruto during a political rally in Githurai, 2021 |
The Kieleweke camp is split on who to support in the next general election; with some proposing the former opposition leader Hon. Raila Odinga while some think that would be a political suicide in their backyards.
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| The former opposition and ODM party leader Raila Odinga during a political rally in Githurai |
Here is a list of current elected leaders in the Mt Kenya counties of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a and Kiambu.
1. Nyandarua County:
Governor Francis Kimemia,
Senator Githiomi,
Women Rep. Faith Gitau
Kinangop Constituency : Hon Kwenya
Kipipiri Constituency: Hon Amos Kimunya
Ol Kalou Constituency: Hon Kiaraho
Ol Jorok Constituency: Hon Muchira Mwangi
Ndaragwa Constituency: Hon Jeremiah Kioni
2. Laikipia County:
Governor Ndiritu Muriithi,
Senator John Kinyua,
Women Rep. Catherine Waruguru
Laikipia East Constituency: Hon Hon Amin Deddy
Laikipia West Constituency: Hon Patrick Mariru
Laikipia North Constituency: Sarah Lekorere
3. Nyeri County:
Governor Mutahi Kahiga,
Women Rep. Rahab Mukami,
Senator Ephraim Maina
Tetu Constituency: Hon James Guchuhi Mwangi
Kieni Constituency: Hon Kanini Kega
Mathira Constituency: Hon Rigathi Gachagua
Othaya Constituency: Hon Mary Wambui
Mukurweini Constituency: Hon Githiaka Kiai
Nyeri Town Constituency: Hon Ngunjiri Wambugu
4. Kirinyaga County:
Governor Anne Waiguru,
Women Rep. Purity Ngirici,
Senator Charles Kibiru
Mwea Constituency: Hon Josphat Wachira
Gichugu Constituency: Hon Githinji Gichimu
Ndia Constituency: Hon George Kariuki
Kirinyaga Central Constituency: Hon John Wambugu
5. Murang'a County:
Governor Mwangi Wa Iria,
Senator Irungu Kang'ata,
Women Rep. Sabina Chege
Kangema Constituency: Hon Muturi Kigano
Kiharu Constituency: Hon Ndindi Nyoro
Mathioya Constituency: Hon Kihara Kimari
Kigumo Constituency: Hon Ruth Mwaniki
Kandara Constituency: Hon Alice Wahome
Maragwa Constituency: Hon Mary Wamaua
Gatanga Constituency: Hon Joseph Nduati
6. Kiambu County:
Governor James Nyoro,
Senator Kimani Wamatangi,
Women Rep. Gathoni wa Muchomba
Gatundu North Constituency: Hon Annie Wanjiku
Gatundu South Constituency: Hon Moses Kuria
Githunguri Constituency: Hon Kago Mukuha
Juja Constituency: Hon George Koimburi
Kabete Constituency: Hon Wamacukuru
Kiambaa Constituency: John Njuguna
Kiambu Constituency: Hon Jude Njomo
Kikuyu Constituency: Hon Kimani Ichung'wah
Thika Town Constituency: Hon Patrick Wainaina
Ruiru Constituency: Hon Simon Ng'ang'a
Limuru Constituency: Hon Peter Mwathi
Lari Constituency: Hon Mwangi Mburu
Other counties in Mt Kenya include Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nakuru and a section of Nairobi City.
Majority of these leaders were elected on a Jubilee Party ticket but they've since joined United Democratic Alliance party [unofficially], which was formerly the coalition partner with the Jubilee Party.
Currently, there are two governors, for Murang'a and Embu serving in their second term. The rest will be seeking re-election. The question is, who among them will survive the political storm on 9 August, 2022 polls?
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