Nairobi, April 14 -- As Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka angles himself as the possible heir to opposition chief Raila Odinga in the 2027 presidential election, his prime target appears to be Mt Kenya.

It is the deceptive mountain that Mr Odinga has been attempting to scale, the most spirited one being the 2022 presidential poll when he increased his tally in a contest dominated by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate and eventual winner William Ruto.

Mr Musyoka is passionate about the voter-rich region and has even formed a think-tank comprising politicians, media experts and the business community in a bid to scale the mountain.

The former Vice President has also been holding closed-door meetings with some area leaders, inclu...