Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya is the latest entrant into the 2022 State House Race. The Council of Governors Chair joins his Machakos Counterpart Alfred Mutua and Hassan Joho of Mombasa.
Oparanya, the Deputy Party Leader of ODM, says that he has already asked Raila not to vie in 2022 so that he can support him.
He also says he is planning to speak to DP William Ruto, the man who is the book-markers favorite to succeed Uhuru.
“I have talked to President Uhuru Kenyatta and asked for his support but he asked me talk to Raila. I am taking to him and even Deputy President William Ruto because I am not closing the door on anyone,” he said.
The second time governor is hoping that his impressive development record will be enough to propel him to State House.
During his seven years as the CEO of Kakamega County, Oparanya has managed to built an ultra modern sh. 10 billion Referral Hospital.
He has also upgraded Bukhungu Stadium to CAF standards and Kakamega town may acquire city status soon, thanks to his infrastructure development.
On a personal level, he sits in many boardrooms.
“I have been elected to chair the Lake Region Economic Bloc. President Uhuru made me co-chair of the sugar task force and lately I was elected CoG chairman. This means my track record is clear and nothing will stop me becoming the fifth president of Kenya,” he said.
Will this be enough to make him President?
Oparanya still has a long way to go even at home since his two Luhya brothers; Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula are also interested in the presidency.