This archive report was first published on 7 November 2021.
As the 2022 General Election draws near, several bigwigs from the Mwai Kibaki and Daniel Moi regimes are making a comeback in politics.
According to Nation.Africa, which published this article on November 7, 2021, these politicians have been in the cold for more than two election cycles but are now positioning themselves for various elective seats.
Among those aiming to try their luck next year are regional kingpins like Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Deputy President William Ruto, Amani National Congress (ANC) chief Musalia Mudavadi, and Wiper Party's Kalonzo Musyoka.
Former Cabinet Ministers Hellen Sambili, Amukowa Anangwe, Dalmas Otieno, Kipruto arap Kirwa, and Paul Otuoma are also in the mix.
Prof Anangwe has declared interest in the Kakamega governor seat, while former Funyula MP and Sports Cabinet Minister Paul Otuoma is eyeing the Busia governor's seat.
Former assistant ministers Alfred Khang'ati, Bifwoli Wakoli, and former MP Manyala Keya have also been busy reactivating their campaign networks.
Mr Wakoli was the MP for Bumula, while Mr Khang'ati and Mr Keya represented Kanduyi and Lurambi constituencies respectively.
Former National Assembly Speaker and Emuhaya MP Kenneth Marende is also said to be eyeing a political seat.
Former Cabinet Minister and Wiper Party chairman Chirau Ali Mwakwere wants to succeed Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya.
Mr Mwakwere contested the gubernatorial seat in 2017 and lost, garnering 29,741 votes against Mr Mvurya's 119,680.
Others in the running include former East African Community Minister and President Moi man Musa Sirma, long-serving former Internal Security PS Zakayo Cheruiyot, and Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala.
Mr Balala took a break from politics after coming second to Hassan Omar in the Mombasa Senate seat race in 2013.
Former assistant minister Danson Mungatana wants to be Tana River county boss, while in Mt Kenya, former Justice Minister and Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua is being touted as a presidential running mate.
Ms Karua, however, says she will be in the race for Kirinyaga governor for the second time, having lost to Ms Anne Waiguru in 2017.
Mr Otieno hopes to succeed Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, who is serving his second and last term.
Prof Hellen Sambili, a Cabinet Minister in the Kibaki government, wants to unseat Mogotio MP Daniel Tuitoek.
Prof Sambili was also a trusted ally of President Moi.
Others in the Mogotio parliamentary race are Reuben Kiborek, Mr William Kipkorir, Mr Tom Kiptanui, and Baringo County Chief Officer Hilary Sonkoyo.
Mr Kipkorir is an advocate, while Mr Kiptanui is a son of former Mogotio MP Edward Kiptanui.
Mr Sirma has been close to Baringo Senator and Kanu chairman Gideon Moi but decamped to the UDA early this year.
Mr Sirma has declared interest in the Eldama Ravine parliamentary seat, saying, 'I will contest the Eldama Ravine parliamentary seat in 2022. The people of Eldama Ravine have convinced me to use a UDA ticket.'
