As the country's political bigwigs embark on their respective journeys ahead of the 2022 poll, whoever will craft a good strategy will carry the day.
Deputy President William Ruto is touted as the leading contender to succeed his boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta. But it will not be an easy task considering the nature of the country's politics which is ethnic-based.
On Saturday, The Standard reported that DP Ruto may be keen to lure his former political-ally-turned-foe, NASA leader Raila Odinga to support his presidential ambition.
The newspaper claimed that the DP who is maintaining uncharacteristic political silence has instructed his lieutenants to avoid direct confrontations with the former Prime Minister's party as part of the ploy to avoid antagonizing his support base.
Is this the tactic to prepare smooth path for his state house journey? Will this plan by DP Ruto work or fail?
There are no permanent enemies in politics. Odinga himself might consider making a fifth stab at Presidency. His political foot soldiers have asked him to consider running again especially with the future of NASA hanging on balance.
Reports had indicated that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his ANC counterpart Musalia Mudavadi are keen on forging a new alliance as they embark on a a new political trajectory. Should the new political arrangement see the light of the day, then Odinga will be left with many options.
Further, despite earlier on stating that Ruto might require his support to win presidency, Raila may remain noncommittal to support him. And to avoid being seen as a traitor, he may decide to back Kalonzo, the man who has sacrificed his presidential ambitions twice to support him.
Well, the 2022 political mind game has just started and it might come with many surprises.