Deputy President William Ruto has been under pressure to pick his 2022 running mate as early as now.
A section of leaders from the Tharaka Nithi region have since urged him to pick one of their own proposing area Senator Kithure Kindiki.
Though a good move and a chance for a person from a less known part of the nation to get closer to the seat of power, the move would be totally disadvantageous to Ruto.
Should he give in, Ruto will have messed himself up, considering the political nature in the nation where people largely vote on tribal lines.
Consequently, though assured of the Tharaka vote and maybe the neighbouring Meru, Embu and Mbeere communities' backing, the move will push away others.
As a result, the few numbers from the region would not enough to bring him anywhere close to the seat.
Ruto who is already struggling to get votes from the remaining regions, only being assured of his Rift Valley bedrock's support currently, will have as well pushed away from the central Kenya vote which he really needs.
Kithure does not enjoy national recognition as of now and is unlikely to influence any national attraction to Ruto's side.
Though he equally needs the Tharaka region close to him as he races for the top post, he will need a stronger running mate.
Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi or his predecessor Kalonzo Musyoka would be better in this context.
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