The grapevine has it that President William Ruto is likely to prop up Raila Odinga's candidacy for the African Union Commission's chairmanship when incumbent Chairman, Moussa Faki's term ends.
Tucking Raila away for four years would be a godsend for Dr Ruto to whom Raila has been a gadfly. It would pave the way for a relaxed 2027 campaign season for Ruto.