Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to win the support of Coastal residents as he seeks to ascend to power in 2022.
However, his deputy Shakila Abdalla, also former Lamu Woman Representative, has been missing in action since she was trounced as she sought to defend her seat during the last general elections.
The absence of Abdalla from the political scene leaves Kalonzo’s influence in the region in question.
Abdalla was among the leaders who had been selling the Wiper's agenda in the region.
Together with former Mombasa Senator Omar Hassan, Abdalla was Kalonzo's strong pillar in the region.
The Kamba political kingpin will have to restructure his team at the Coast in order to win the residents' hearts.
Kalonzo has repeatedly said nothing will stop him from ascending to power.
The Coastal vote remains one of the most crucial aspects that will determine whether Kalonzo will beat Deputy President William Ruto and other candidates who have expressed their interests in the presidential position.
Kalonzo is banking on NASA leader Raila Odinga's support to win 2022 presidential election.