Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga will have a litmus test at Gusii region, with anticipated exit of two sitting governors.
Governor John Nyagarama and James Ongwae are serving their final terms and it's much unlikely that they will play any significant role in future.
Next year, ODM is set to hold grassroots poll, which will be a mock for 2022 elections. Already, the party's NGC has allowed NEB ri start early preparations.
ODM grassroot polls especially in Nyanza is a matter of do or die, making them all important for Mr Odinga, who is yet to declare interest in 2022.
A group of ODM legislators led by Okong'o Mogeni, Sam Ongeri and Janet Ong'era, are rallying behind Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i.
On the contrary, another team of insiders led by former Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy Bosire, who is the national treasure, are not keen with the position taken by their colleagues.
The two camps could end up fighting for major positions in 2020, making it difficult for the party to pick up in the region that has traditionally supported Odinga.
A fortnight ago, ODM chairman John Mbadi hinted a possibility of the party working with Matiang'i, a move that could even shape the race better.
Nyamira branch Chairman Richard Kaka and his Kisii counterpart Sam Omwando, have already questioned Pro-Matiang'i team members who are allied to ODM.
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