He probably is one of the most respected and famous political leaders not only in Kenya but in Africa.
Raila Odinga or popularly known by most Kenyans as 'Baba', has always proved himself as a force to reckon with in the Kenyan politics.
Let it not be forgotten that he caused a lot of political discomfort to the retired president Daniel arap Moi regime leading to a 9-year jail term.
Baba has thrice run for presidency but his aspirations have not always been successful.
Actually, the farthest he has gone is securing himself a Prime Minister's post after the disputed 2007-08 elections.
This did not however, dim his presidential ambitions. For three times he has had his name on the presidential ballot paper but has never been successful to occupy the white house on the hill.
Despite having a huge following and stunning political say in some of the Kenyan regions including his own homeland (Nyanza),Western, Coast and part of Eastern region, they have not been able to employ him to the position Kenyan No: 1.
This is despite forging many political alliances such as in the 2007 elections where he had the famous pentagon comprising Charity Ngilu, William Ruto, Najib Balala, Musalia Mudavadi. All of these politicians have since left him for other alliances.
In 2013, he joined Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka and Ford Kenya's Moses Wetangula to form Cord where they are all co-principals.
The son of Oginga Odinga has been quoted severally crying foul after the general elections citing either rigging or voter intimidation or even state interference claims to tilt the results in the favour of his rivals.
Some leaders and citizens from the traditional rival political bloc have also been quoted saying that unless Raila changes his political tack, he risks never ever becoming Kenya's president.
This has seen even some of his former political students and mentees rebel against him and even join his rivals.
Not only have they shifted their support but also secured themselves powerful government posts.
A good example is Aden duale, the National assembly Leader of Majority and MP for Garissa Township as well as Nairobi woman rep Rachael Shebesh.
There are calls for him to retire from active politics and support one his fellow Cord principals as the official flag bearer.
The question now is; does he stand a chance in the next general election or will he stumble again? And if he falls again, what will be his next step? Actually, will he vie in the first place?