This archive report was first published on 19 November 2019.
November 19, 2019, marked a significant moment in Kenya's political landscape as whispers of Kalonzo Musyoka's potential presidency in 2022 began to circulate.
According to sources close to the country's power brokers, Kalonzo's appointment to the South Sudan mission was a strategic move to keep him in public service and groom him for future responsibilities.
By keeping a low profile and avoiding involvement in the Kibra election campaigns, Kalonzo is believed to have played it safe and avoided confrontation with his NASA co-principals, Raila Odinga and Musalia Mudavadi.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga are said to trust Kalonzo Musyoka to take over the country in 2022, citing his ability to unite the nation and lack of baggage from the past.
Unlike Musalia Mudavadi, who is believed to be reaching out to DP William Ruto's camp, Kalonzo has managed to keep a safe distance from the DP's camp.
As the country's power brokers continue to whisper about Kalonzo's potential presidency, one thing is clear: his appointment to the South Sudan mission was a calculated move to raise his public profile and prepare him for future responsibilities.
