Politicians from counties where sitting governors are not seeking re-election are realigning themselves ahead of expected tough battle in 2022.
Now at 75 and with no intentions to remain in limelight, Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama is one of those witnessing epic succession battle at his backyard.
Already, former Kitutu Masaba MPs Walter Nyambati and Mwancha Okioma have expressed interest in the race. The two finished second and third respectively in 2017.
Borabu MP Ben Momanyi, viewed as Nyagarama's favorite, has also been traversing the country ahead of the showdown, and is expected to contest in his Wiper party.
On Sunday, after months of anxiety, ODM treasurer Timothy Bosire announced his intentions to test waters in 2022, exuding confidence that he will triumph over his competitors.
"We are progressing well. I am reaching out to friends from across the county and they will help me get to every village. I am ready to serve our people," said the former Kitutu Masaba MP.
"We want to give our people good options. We have to cure the incompetence our county has been subjected to. That's why I am keen to do the job."
For years, despite both sharing a party, Bosire has been critical of Governor John Nyagarama's leadership, often accusing him of mismanagement of resources.
Mr Hillary Abuya, a political analyst, says while the succession race will be tough, only Bosire and Ben Momanyi will emerge on top of the contest.
"It will be tough but at the end, it will narrow down to Bosire and Ben Momanyi. The two are quite popular across the county and you can't rule them out," he says.