James Orengo’s visit to Opoda Farm to receive Kalonzo Musyoka is more than a mere political courtesy, it’s a calculated move in Kenya’s evolving succession chessboard. You don’t need to be a political scientist to discern the pattern. The intellectual wing of ODM is steadily gravitating toward Kalonzo, signaling a quiet but deliberate realignment. Behind the scenes, this bears all the hallmarks of Uhuru Kenyatta’s strategic orchestration. It's an attempt by Baba Ngina to consolidate influence and recalibrate the balance of power ahead of 2027.