Nairobi, Sept. 18 -- Top presidential hopefuls in the 2022 General Election are facing an uphill task convincing the vote-rich Mt Kenya to back their bids as politicians make huge demands in return for their support.
Apart from the running mate position, which different politicians say is the bare minimum and is not negotiable, proposals for guaranteed minimum return prices for tea and coffee, a favourable tax regime to cushion small businesses from collapse and funds for traders are also emerging at the top of the region's wish list.
Leaders are also staking a serious claim to key government positions, including those of Cabinet and principal secretaries, as well as ambassadorial posts.
Deputy President William Ruto, ODM boss Raila Odin...