The entry of ex-Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale to Dr William Ruto's camp has caused rifts within Tangatanga brigade, three years to 2022 polls.
Dr Khalwale recently decamped from Ford Kenya, arguing that only Deputy President William Ruto can put a spirited and formidable 2022 presidential bid.
And his presence has already caused jitters within Tangatanga, reports Sunday Nation, with politicians who have been in the camp long before him now plotting to switch loyalty.
A politician who is closely associated with Dr Ruto has already visited Raila Odinga's Capitol Hill offices twice, seeking attention with the former PM.
The disgruntled politician from Western Kenya, adds the Nation, wants to join Mr Odinga's camp due to his differences with Dr Khalwale.
Already, former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has come out and hit at Khalwale, another indication that more people could be out of Ruto's camp.
“Khalwale is an activist and a comedian that I do not wish to talk about,” Mr Echesa told the Sunday Nation, barely hiding his contempt for the “bullfighter” from Ikolomani.
Another MP from the region added: “He thinks he can come late and become the main man. We fought so hard against the political tide that was heavily in favour of Raila and delivered some votes to the government side and won seats. We won’t take it.”
But Khalwale has accused Echesa of being immature, adding that he is suffering from psychological related issues.
“Political power, like Cannabis sativa (bhang), is addictive, and when suddenly withdrawn can have severe withdrawal effects. The abrupt firing of former CS Rashid Echesa is the only reason for his so-called ditching of the DP. Classic attention-seeking behaviour!” Dr Khalwale wrote.