Word has it that Nairobi Senator Mike Mbuvi Sonko has been advised to vie for governorship in Mombasa.

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This is a big surprise to residents of this county who should question the reasons behind such a proposal.

Is it because there is no leader good enough from Mombasa to fill this position or is there malice being brewed?

What made those behind this sensitive move fail to name a Jubilee candidate from Mombasa?

Here is why they chose to settle on this political arithmetic or gamble.

The main target is weakening Cord and the incumbent, Hassan Joho, has to be hit hard for this to be achieved.

If Joho losses, Cord is smashed. However, it appears like the sons and daughters of Mombasa have not matured politically to face the loyal Cord ambassador.

The architects of this strategy see the Nairobi darling as the only match to the Mombasa's political king.

Sonko has a financial might that will enable him brush shoulders with Joho without getting weary. He has the ability and willingness to dish out handouts that can send chilly shivers down anyone's spine.

Imagine him in Mombasa with a crowd of youths helping people under "Sonko Okoa Mombasa" initiative.

Ask Nairobians and you will know how he can marshal the youths.

Another factor for the proposal is to reduce internal wrangles in Jubilee Party. The recent disagreements about who should vie for Nairobi's top seat almost ruined Jubilee.

The pressure forced DP William Ruto to distance himself from the Wamalwa talk.

If Sonko leaves Nairobi, Eugene Wamalwa will have a comfortable sail with minimal resistance as he seeks to lure Western votes.