Raila is working on plan A and B. Ruto the same - Plan A (gov) and Plan B(opposition).
Plan B - opposition - that is why he is worried about governor battle.
Raila milks governors where he has influence.
Milk - ask for money or tenders - otherwise ODM party make life difficult for you through MCAs.
ODM is now weak - look like they will be luckly if they get 8 governors.
Nairobi is gone, Mombasa is going, that leaves them with Kisumu - as juciest.
Sonko should be careful in Mombasa - because Raila will not allow Wiper to fill - if Kalonzo wants to come back - they will tell him to drop Mombasa.
I dont think Raila want to lose Nairobi and Mombasa.
I don't think Raila is looking to milk anyone. Azimio is his new party. It an awesome deal for Raila who at 80 has little to lose.
You need to understand Raila is 77... Moi retired at 78. Karua could easily become Samia Suluhu. If Ruto cannot resign despite matharao for small chance Uhuru drops dead at 60 - you can understand why women & Gema are very excited by Karua prospects.
If Raila loses - he just retires. Ruto if he loses goes fight with Babu Owino in parliament.