Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi boasts 36 years of political experience, placing him among the senior figures in the country's political landscape.
Mudavadi recently had a political party associated with him, Amani National Congress, dissolved and subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which is associated with President William Ruto.
It will be interesting to see whether Mudavadi's decision turns out to be a political masterstroke or a blunder that could overshadow his career as he positions himself to succeed Ruto when his second term ends in 2032.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary is currently tasked with consolidating the Western Kenya vote behind Ruto for the 2027 election, as the President seeks new allies following a fallout with the Mount Kenya region after the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
