In June 28, 1914, a Serbian named Gavrilo Princip pulled the trigger killing Austria-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand with his wife Sophie, the aftermath of that single shot saw millions of civilians and military losing their lives, disruption of world peace and devastation of economy.
Worthy a note is that before that eventful ordeal, there existed tension throughout Europe. Balkon region of South East of Europe was a centre of conflict and when opportunity presented itself, that was expected happened.
The country's electoral body will be the busiest body in few months time as it races against time to conduct, tally and announce poll results. Political temperatures have started piling ahead of the much anticipated elections in Kenyan history.
Austrian government blamed Serbian regime for the assassination and before teaching them a lesson, Austria consulted with Germany leader Kaiser Wilhein II. Serbia was a close ally of Russia and it was probable that Russian government would have trooped in to back Serbia should Austria strike. With Germany assurance, Austria declared war on Serbia and as Kenyan millennials say; Kalinuka.
Uhuru Kenyatta's ten-year reign is currently hanging on stilts and in eighteen months time, it will crumble. Tension has started brewing as various presidential hopefuls start readying their battalions for the battle.
Immediately Austria striked, realignments rapidly took shape. Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania and Serbia formed a bloc dubbed Allied powers. On the other edge, Germany, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire rallied behind Austria Hungary.
"Wa kukufa walikufa na wakujeruhiwa walijeruhiwa" as the two camps exchanged fire. After years of battling, allied powers were victors courtesy' of their better strategic positions. They had efficient and well equipped arsenals and this saw the central power bloc bowing.
Hitherto, there are two antagonistic camps in the country; Anti-Ruto and pro-Ruto fronts. The former is made up of Kenya's political operatives among them is the veteran "general" Raila Odinga, president Uhuru Kenyatta among other power brokers. Their mission is to ensure that the disputed region of 'Balkan' does not go to Ruto's side come 2022.
If Samoei sure wants to carry the day in 2022, he should avoid strategic blunders the central powers did century ago. Instead he should adopt Allied powers' casuistic moves among them; Forming an army of efficient and reliable lieutenants, feed his soldiers well, be apt in decisions and moves and above all, form an alliance with bigwigs who are endowed; financially, with experience and similar ideologies as his.
Ruto's political vehicle has a number of joy-riders whose influence is almost nonexistent. Ndindi Nyoro, Moses Kuria, Alice Wahome, Aisha Jumwa, Boni Khalwale, Johnstone Muthama, Oscar Sudi, Kithiki Kindure are all political lightweights. You tell me, how many votes will the aforenamed leaders bring to Ruto's camp singlehandedly?
Now compare with the number of votes Musalia Mudavadi, Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga, Hassan Joho, Kalonzo Musyoka can singularly bring to the very basket. In this, the man from Sugoi should chose his allies pragmatically or lest...
Germany's strength lied on their naval superiority and once their enemies learnt of this, they laid a naval blockade which deprived the central powers of replenishments. By cutting your enemy's strongest pole, victory is guaranteed.
Ruto's adversaries have hitherto failed to unmask where William's main pole is erected and this can be explained by several 'coup' attempts he has managed to withstand since UhuRaila combination took form. For his safety and future victory, Ruto should guard his strongest pole with all his life, do you remember what costed Samson a big dime?
Nothing pleases like leading and fighting with a contented army. As their commander, Ruto should always ensure that his lieutenants are well provided for both psychologically, physically and even financially. With this gratification, his soldiers are sure bond to stage one of the greatest charged battle in history of mankind.