The political war between Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga in the battle for the Coast region is promising to spice up the 2022 political contest. 

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With the DP showing an insatiable appetite to swing the region that has loyally voted for Raila since 2007, their rivalry will only get bitter as 2022 inches closer. 

Thanks to his aggressive campaigns, Ruto has lured key Raila allies into backing his State House bid, leaving Raila with a mountain to climb in a bid to reverse the DP's gain. 

With Kwale becoming the epicenter of the rebellion, Raila's future lies in the hands of Nominated Senator Agnes Zani. 

There is no doubt that Dr. Zani is one of the biggest political voices in the county and her presence could help neutralize the water down the Ruto tidal wave that is slowly starting to sweep across the region. 

Since joining politics in 2013, the former University of Nairobi Lecturer has proved that she is no pushover in the country's political arena.  

And when she was given an opportunity to steady the ODM Party, which during its hard times, she performed exceptionally well. 

She may not have won any elective seat, but Dr. Zani is a woman to watch. And with Raila-Ruto political rivalry running deeper, the Oxford University-trained sociologist could emerge as the former Premier's savior.