The manner in which Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho was received in the capital city has shaken his opponents.
The crowds in Kawangware and Eastleigh are just some of the things that surprised many.
The reception he was treated to is exceptional and apart from President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, opposition leader Raila Odinga and Senator Mike Sonko; no other politician in Kenya enjoys such privileges.
This is something that should worry Jubilee and anyone who doubts Joho's popularity.
This man is establishing himself as a potential political threat to many. However, the person who should spend sleepless nights devicing ways of handling Joho is DP Ruto.
William Ruto should know that Joho might be the reason he will not be president in 2022.
The ODM deputy party leader speaks and Kenya listens. City dwellers also seem to be singing the gospel of Joho.
Other counties shake at the mention of Joho's name. Ask Kilifi residents or locals in any other region he has traversed.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga saw the potential in this man before entrusting him with the task of leading his presidential campaign.
The Mombasa governor has not disappointed as he started with a bang in Nairobi. Watch out for his next move in the remaining counties.
This is a good reason for Uhuruto to rethink how to counter the new man in the political field.