With the 2022 general elections drawing near, politicians, especially those eyeing the presidency, are putting together their arsenal, in readiness for the mega battle.
In such cases, the arsenal includes their backyards, which most want to remain solidly behind them before they scout on how to intrude into other regions for additional support.
But the political scene is currently marred in confusion, with some regions being divided over possible aspirants, others lacking kingpins and others having numerous fighting kingpins.
This leaves out Luo Nyanza as the only notable and steady region ahead of the 2022 polls, and the only region likely to speak in one voice when the time ultimately comes.
Second most popular with regards to voting as a block, after Mt Kenya, Nyanza remains unshaken as her mate's dance to the tune of internal divisions and outside intrusions.
While President Uhuru Kenyatta appears to be having it hard keeping Mt Kenya together, owing to interference from Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga, the Nyanza kingpin, doesn't even need to visit Nyanza, as he remains completely in charge, apparently.
Also, unlike in Ruto's Rift Valley where there seems to be some tussle between Ruto, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi and former Bomet governor Isaac Rutto, the case is different in Nyanza.
In Ukambani, the fight is between Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua, both of whom have declared interest in the presidency in 2022.
This leaves Nyanza as the only big political block that can brag to have the ability to pour its vote in one basket in the same period.
Also, while other regions have shown readiness to welcome outsiders, including Mt Kenya, Ukambani and Rift Valley, Luo Nyanza has not allowed itself to be dragged into such.
Raila has been embraced by the likes of Joshua Kuttuny (Cherangany), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga) and Alfred Mutua (Machakos). But none of the notable politicians in his bedrock has done the same to outsiders.
This points at a unique region that has rejected outsider interference, opting to stand its ground, awaiting reorganization of alliances in 2022.
On matters rebellion, which has been openly playing out in all the remaining vote-rich regions, Nyanza politicians, who can sway the vote, have observed discipline and loyalty.
While the likes of Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira) and Cleopa Malala (Kakamega) are rebelling in Mt Kenya and Western Kenya, Nyanza politicians have locked themselves in their hut.
At the Coast, where governors Hassan Joho (Mombasa) and Amason Kingi (Kilifi) are considered the decision-makers, there exist the likes of Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa, who appear to have a different opinion.
Initially, there were thoughts that Nyanza has 'seen the light' and will be emulating her mates after the election of Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) candidate David Ochieng, who beat ODM in Raila's Siaya bedrock.
However, the lawmaker appears to have decided to troop back home after securing victory. Consequently, he has not been heard at any point contradicting area politicians.
This is despite the fact that he was initially accused of having the blessings of Ruto in the by-election where he defeated ODM's, John Karan.
Finally, the Luo Nyanza uniqueness is openly demonstrated by Ruto's decision to avoid the region as he crisscrosses the nation, indirectly seeking support for his 2022 presidential bid.
While he has to some extent managed to conquer many opposition bedrocks, including Western Kenya, he seems to have given up on Luo Nyanza and doesn't chase after its vote.
Therefore, Luo Nyanza remains the only steady political block among her mates, ahead of 2022.
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