Since the 2013 elections, it was clear that Deputy President William Ruto will be the next president after Uhuru Kenyatta, at least according to Jubilee plan.
The plan did not change in 2017 elections, but after the famous handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, things look to have changed.
Initially, Ruto looked very relaxed of the speculations that he may not be supported by the vote-rich central region.
However, since the recent statement made by Jubilee vice-chairman David Murathe, who comes from central Kenya, publicly indicating that they have no political "debt" to pay, Ruto has shown signs of concern with the possibility of this being true.
In addition, a recent statement made by Kikuyu council of elders chairman Wachira Kiago stating that they had no agreement with their Kalenjin counterparts, seems to underline further the notion that Ruto might not get the much-needed support.
In just less than two weeks since Murathe made the claims, Ruto has held several high profile meeting with political leaders from Western Kenya and parts of the Rift Valley.
He started by meeting political leaders from Busia and Bungoma Counties, before meeting those from Bomet and Vihiga Counties in a span of less than a week.
In both the meetings, which were held at his Sugoi home in Uasin Gishu, the delegates promised to give him their support.
However, Ruto played down the so-called "looming betrayal" stating that he is not expecting anything on a silver platter.
Few days before these meetings, Ruto was in Kakamega County attending the bullfighting ceremony, all these involving regions where Jubilee did not get the majority of support.
One will argue the timing of these recent delegate meetings and the region where these delegates come from coupled by his recent visit to western Kenya indicates that Ruto has actually sensed something "fishy" and is, therefore, planning for life in case the betrayal becomes a reality.