Post-Raila Nyanza: Is Kalonzo a natural heir or political tourist?

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses locals in Sultan Hamud and Emali in Makueni county. [Photo, Standard]

As the political shocks from the demise of ODM leader Raila Odinga continue to rock Nyanza more than two months after he was laid to rest, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the fray of those battling to inherit Raila’s political base.

Kalonzo has stepped up his efforts to crack the stubborn support base and has visited the region three times since Raila passed on, but questions abound whether his efforts will bear fruit as political temperatures continue to rise.