Watching Rutos short speech today in Gusii stadium he says “My friend the formwer Prime Minister has talked about Reggae which is fine. But I hope it brings everyone onboard”
Has the jamaa seen the light and wants in on Reggae?
An interesting possibility. He can easily shelve his ambitions for another 5 or 10 years as he is in his 50s.
But the problem is how Gideon will fit into all this as accepting Ruto will mean discarding Gideon.
Kenyatta seems to acknowledge Ruto at this time in his speech (watch for like 30 secs) when he acknowledges “William’s” overtures (when he says “As william has just said”):
As much as there are no permanent enemies in politics, Ruto does not strike me as the type to give in or forgive and forget. I don’t believe he’s been brought into the fold (handshake) and I’m sure UhuRaila don’t buy it either. Interesting times ahead.
Shida ni diehards kama @spear, who feel they have an axe to grind with Mr. President. They think mtukufu Rais owes them , and are out there waiting for an opportunity to frustrate Him.
Iam also wondering if he sincerely wants in. But lets face it, he has been pushed to the wall and his allies vanquished. If I were him, I would forget the presidency this time round and if possible join BBI and secure some position in the next gava to remain relevant while hoping to clinch the presidency maybe 2027 or 2032. Ruto is a pragmatic man and he isnt suicidal.
Shindwe wewe. Ruto should not back down. Tutaslide opposition if he loses. He has a lot of grass root support. Bet he cannot believe how son of Ngina turned on him…next is that Jakuon. Alale na jicho moja open. Uhuru, Murathe, Kibicho can pull the rug from under his feet anytime my dear.
