As NASA leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto flex their muscles over the control of the Coast region ahead of the 2022, the former Prime Minster has found himself on the receiving end with key political lieutenants now shifting their allegiance to the DP.

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However, for Raila who is a master political operator, he is still left with a strong team that can counter Ruto's charm offensive.

Likoni MP Mishi Mboko does not need introduction in Mombasa. Her name speaks for itself having been in the political game for some time now. Her commitment to ODM party is not in doubt. For Raila to continue counting Coast region in his future political arithmetic, the vocal MP should be a key cog of his political math.

With Malindi lawmaker Aisha Jumwa giving all indicators yet that her move out of ODM is a matter of time, Mboko is the woman to watch now in Coast region now.

Then there is Mombasa Women Representative Aisha Hussein who is Mboko's political protege. 

The soft-spoken MP is another true foot soldier that Raila should rely on going forward.