Top campaign issues that will decide the William Ruto, Raila Odinga contest

Traders convert their car boots to sell fruits, vegetables, groceries, eggs and other fresh farm products along Northern Bypass in Nairobi, June 4, 2020.  [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The 2022 General Election is upon us. The official campaign period has started and thousands of Kenyans are seeking various elective positions.

The numbers running show a huge increase from a few cycles back, an indicator of aspiration to serve the public, and an appetite for political power and perks.

It is a great relief that, unlike in past elections when “tyranny of tribal numbers” mattered most to win, there is an increased focus on policy matters in the discourse presaging the forthcoming polls.