Former vice President and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's exit from the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy will mark Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga' s political requiem mass.
Kalonzo has played a pivotal role in the rise of the former Prime Minister and letting him go will be one of the greatest mistakes in Raila's political career.
When Raila parted ways with the Deputy President William Ruto following the disputed last general elections, finding a leader who will fit in his shoes perfectly was not easy.
This will not be different when Kalonzo packs his belongings and walks out of the coalition. Things will be even tougher if he walks out with Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula.
Although there are possibilities that Amani National Coalition leader Musalia Mudavadi will work with Baba, it will not be easy to convince Mama Mboga in Kajiado that Cord has a national outlook when Raila' s running mate hails from the backyard.
Anyone who has seen Kalonzo run away from tear gas canisters during anti-IEBC campaign just to pave way for Raila to walk to state house will withdraw his support if they part ways.
As much as Ukambani alone cannot make a president, the regions vote can end or mark another phase in Raila's political career. If Raila wants to keep the fire burning he has to stick with Kalonzo.