UhuRaila's unexampled handshake caused schism in Jubilee Party (JP) as two warring fonts emerged. Structurally, JP came to be after URP and TNA parties were condensed prior to 2017 elections. Its Jubilee which propelled UhuRuto to power as president and deputy president respectively.
The antagostic segments within the ruling party constitutes of Kieleweke camp which constitutes of Kenyatta II allies among them David Murathe, Raphael Tuju among other lieutenants.
Tanga Tanga camp drifts their allegiance towards William Ruto and since the fallout, Tanga Tanga members have been declared persona non grata in Jubilee by their counterparts. Political machinations have since been unleashed to wipe Ruto's camp.
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That goes round sure comes round, after years of belittlement and harassment from his rivals, Ruto has sure armed himself to the brim and he has rang the bells daring his nemesis to a duel.
After registering victory in Msambweni by-election, Ruto is said to be sponsoring candidates in Kabichai and Matungu constituencies. Also on his list of scrambling is Machakos county senatorial race and Nairobi county gubernatorial race.
His nemesis are also fronting contestants in the aforesaid races and this is expected to spark political fireworks between William's camp and his competitors. A win for Ruto will pave way for a smooth sail.
For months now, William has been flip-flopping in matters pertaining to BBI. Irungu Kang'ata's revelations that the plebiscite call is unpopular has seen the DP detaching himself from its course and instead he has concentrated his energy in laying ground for his 2022 match.
His allies have since unveiled United Democracy Alliance (UnDA) party dubbed Wheelbarrow party. Its purported that Samoei will use UnDA in 2022 race. Political showdown is looming between Kieleweke and Tanga Tanga as the former crack a whip on insubordinate members, Ruto's allies have promised to lead a massive exodus of disgruntled members from the ruling party should they be provoked with their longtime 'oppressors'.
Ruto has remained unapologetic and defiant, his latest moves are sure calls for political war, will his competitors come forth and give him one? Time will tell.