The recent dalliance between Cabinet Minister without portfolio Raphael Tuju and ODM leader Raila Odinga could degenerate into vicious competition in the Orange party, Richard Bosire has warned.
On Monday, Tuju accompanied Mr Odinga to Lake Victoria, a sign that the rivalry between the duo could have been cured following the handshake that brought Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta together.
Raila said on Twitter: "On a site visit to the Kisumu Pier where work on removal of the water hyacinth and rejuvenation of the Lake Victoria ecosystem is underway."
In January, Mr Tuju also attended the 25th anniversary of Raila Odinga's father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga at Siaya, marking the end of a decade long feud that saw them walking different paths.
For Bosire, the relationship could turn urgly in 2022 Siaya gubernatorial elections where Mr Tuju is expected to face Senator James Orengo.
"Both Orengo and Tuju are keen to replace Governor Amoth Rasanga. When that time comes, Orengo could insist that he has stood with Raila through thick and thin. He may be furious that Odinga wants to subject him to unnecessary competition. Tuju's presence could test the relationship between the two," he said.
Former Jubilee Vice Chair David Murathe said at a funeral in Rarieda that Mr Orengo should consider running for president and leave Siaya gubernatorial race for Tuju.
The Senate Minority Leader has been a close associate of Mr Odinga and is credited for major victory in Supreme Court that saw President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory nullified in 2017.
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