Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has a never-say-die fighting spirit and his march to State House now appears unstoppable.
Some observers say he is calculating and realistic, and seems to be reinventing himself as the real alternative for Kenyan politics come 2022.
Besides his impressive development record in Machakos, and given his networks in the country, Dr Mutua, whose grasp of issues with the dexterity of a hands-on leader is unmatched, is seen as a perfect compromise candidate in the 2022 presidential race.
He continues to attract a lot of interest in his actions and dealings, with each and every step he makes being watched closely by political foes, allies and Kenyans at large.
The Machakos county chief has also mounted a relentless anti-corruption crusade that has not gone down well with his detractors, who feel that he is targeting top politicians in President Kenyatta's administration. He has however intimated that he is open to building alliances with like-minded communities.
In the last two years, Mutua has met Baringo Senator Gideon Moi and ODM leader Raila Odinga, something that has caused ripples in the local political scene.
A self-made politician, he formed Maendeleo Chap Chap party as his 2017 political vehicle and put up a spirited fight against Wiper party in a region that had an almost fanatical support for Kalonzo Musyoka.
His strong belief in his own values and principles is what led to his decision to form and head his own political party, and this has worked to his great delight and satisfaction.
Mandeleo Chap Chap Party, registered only three months to the 2017 elections, later won four seats in the National Assembly, with only one coming from Ukambani.
The party also boasts over 40 Members of County Assembly from all over the country. This was a first for a nascent party, signaling bigger things to come.
Dr Mutua’s march to the House on the Hill in Nairobi is driven by his passion for justice and the rule of law. He truly believes he has what it takes to rise to the helm.
The ongoing formation of Jubilee coalitions and the issue of dynasties have left Kenyans thinking beyond what they perceive as the norm. They need certainty in their future and seek a leader who can offer this.
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