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| Photo: DP William Ruto (William Ruto/Facebook). |
Of clouds, meteorologists will tell you that the presence of nimbus manifests heavy rains in the offing while stratocumulus sends a bad signal, no rains. The same applies to political pundits and their theories. Through in depth analysis and formulations, they will tell who will win and who will receive a drubbing beating. Many are the times such prophecies have come to pass.
In long not a time, William Ruto and other hopefuls will throw their hats into a presidential ring for a combat. Ruto is among the bigwigs with highest winning odds and this he is busily working to make happen.
Since no man stands alone, the second in command needs to recruit a number of seasoned, apt and influential strikers in his camp. Hitherto, Tanga Tanga lieutenants have done commendable a job but its time for him to add more stones to his sling.
In his next signing, Ruto should court first time, former and outgoing county governors. Truth be told, this group will verily increase his odds exponentially.
Regionalism has for decades been a primary ingredient of Kenya's presidential elections. Now you tell me, what will happen should William successfully convince a fully army of governors countrywide? These county bosses command huge following from their respective counties and this to Ruto is a catalyst.
Since politics is the art of possible, Ruto should keep the famous Kiswahili maxim; Mkono mtupu hulambwi to his bosom. Should his shot hit the set target, he should return hand by appreciating his fulcrums through ministerial and managerial allotments.
Also from this pack, the Hustler's clerk may find a worthy running mate. Alfred Mutua, Hassan Joho, William Kabogo, Wycliffe Oparanya, Anne Waiguru, Mike Sonko are some among the many county bosses who can deputize Ruto.