Photo: DP William Ruto promoting an hustler (DailyBulletins).
Though am not a religious acumen, am undoubtedly counted among the billions of Christians worldwide who knows the kind of life Jesus of Nazareth lived here on earth. At the beginning of his ministry, he did battle many waves but all along his following increased exponentially and as of today, he has billions of followers.
William Ruto would have verily termed you an illusionist would you have told him in late 80's that one day he will be among the country's most followed and talked about political bigwigs. His name and stature has grown over the years and presently, his ministry has millions of followers with the number expected to rise once the official campaign period begins.
What ingenious a thing has the man from Sugoi done to command such a cult-like following? One may wonder. The easiest known way to win hearts is by mixing with the commoners freely.
Jesus did mingle with sinners, poor men, the afflicted and despised members of the society and this did see his populace growing. William has projected himself as a down to earth man and this has given his followers a reason to regard him as their own.
Samoei has dined with the underlings, paid them homage and many are the times he has shared his little with them. Unlike other haves who shuns the lowly, class has not alienated Ruto from his people and the massive following is that he has been awarded with.
The strongest man is he who stands alone quipped Dr Stockman. William is the most haunted political operative in the country courtesy of his political dreams. He has managed to elope his adversaries' traps and this has seen his name cutting across all political divides with every Kenyan striving to see who this man is who have given the 'System' a migraine.
Ruto's grass to grace tale imbues inspirations. Whoever dares to think big and work hard ultimately achieves that his/her heart wanted and this is the greatest lesson from Samoei's life. Though he sprouted from a sickly seed, William has worked hard and hitherto, he is rated amongst the world's wealthiest people. He is predictably a role model to many who look up to him.