With four years remaining to the next general election, new political realignments are slowly beginning to emerge even as heavyweights ready themselves for what is promising to be a tough political battle especially in President Uhuru Kenyatta succession race.
Amid all the political activities, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who has declared his intention to try a shot at the Presidency, is playing his cards to his chest-something that has left his rivals in the dark.
Joho's biggest challenge in his State House journey may be political vehicle to use to springboard his ambitions.
Over the last few months, close allies of the ODM leader Raila Odinga have insisted that the former Prime Minister remains the party's preferred presidential candidate come 2022. If so, where does this leave Joho?
Interestingly, the utterances have not bothered the Mombasa Governor who has remained Raila's loyal follower. So, what next for Joho?
Does Joho have a secret political deal with Raila? If so, what nature of a deal is it?
Last month, during an interview with Mombasa-based Pilipili FM, Joho maintained that he will be in the presidential race even as he exuded confidence that Raila will back his bid.
Whatever happens, Joho's closely guarded political game plan may get his opponents flat-footed.