Kiambu County is the second largest region by voter population after Nairobi. With 1.27 million registered voters, it has the ability to sway the presidential election in either direction. As a county that has 12 constituencies each represented by an MP in the National Assembly, it also receives one of the highest revenue allocations from the national government – KSh11.7bn ($98.9m) annually.
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Kenya 2022: Is Kenyatta losing his grip to Ruto in home turf of Kiambu County?
In depth
This article is part of the dossier: Kenya 2022: Who will win the great race?
By Son Gatitu
Posted on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 11:22, updated on Thursday, 28 July 2022 10:35

Kenya’s general election has been billed as a contest between political dynasties versus self-made politicians. Kiambu County, which is part of the larger Mt. Kenya region, has traditionally been a vote bank for President Uhuru Kenyatta. But with Deputy President William Ruto gaining in strength, will this election mark the end of Kenyatta influence on Kiambu politics?
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