Even for an experienced and powerful politician, facing Najib Balala in a political contest is no walk in the park.
And as the Tourism Cabinet Secretary remains mum on his political future, his would-be rivals have been left guessing on exactly what the former Mvita MP is planning.
Balala, who has never held any political position since 2013, nonetheless remains a key political figure not just in Coast and Mombasa County, but Kenya in general.
And with the next election just three years away, the former lawmaker's any political move will be keenly monitored.
With over 15 years in the game, Balala is not your ordinary politician. And anybody planning to battle him in a political contest should be prepared for a bruising battle.
Balala's next political move remains a top guarded secret. Is it a strategy? Is he planning to take his would-be rivals in 2022 by surprise? If so, may his strategy backfire?
Whatever the case, the continued silence of the CS continues to leave Mombasa in a dull political move.
And for those planning to vie against him in the next election, they should follow the former MP's political moves keenly lest they will be caught off-guard.
Any political announcement by the former lawmaker will no doubt excite the County, paving way for a bitter political contest come the next general election. But for now, everyone holds their breathe.