Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) co-principal Raila Odinga is at crossroads on whether to contest for the presidency in the 2017 polls or back someone else for the position.
He has on a dozen occasions been asked to step down and let other Cord leaders try their luck in the forthcoming polls.
Conclusively, he has been asked to either support Cord co-principals Moses Wetangula or Kalonzo Musyoka.
However, this proposal has been complicated by the entry of Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi into the political ring.
Most political analysts say a team led by Musalia Mudavadi and Kalonzo Musyoka would cause sleepless nights to the Jubilee alliance and they may actually unseat President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017.
The man has been asked to support other presidential aspirants in 2017 and perhaps reconsider his bid in 2022.
However, it should be clear that if Raila does not make it to the ballot in 2017, then 2022 will not come easier.
Presidential aspirants of 2022 are not a walk-over as may be perceived.
The Deputy President, William Ruto, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero and Meru Governor Peter Munya have all declared their interest in vying for the presidency in during that year.
Mr Odinga should also not forget that Mr Joho and Mr Kidero are under his party and have stood by him for far too long and will require his blessings come 2022.
This only means that if Raila tries to vie in 2022, he will not get the same support in some regions like the Coast and Nairobi.
This implies that he will fail to make the cut in 2022.
The former prime minister tried his presidential bid in 1992, 2007 and 2013 and it would only be wise to let others try their luck in 2017 and years to come.
He should advise those allied to his ODM party and give directions where necessary.
His political father figure role will come in handy now and he should not be guided by the insurmountable desire to be the president of Kenya.