Deputy President William Ruto is among top politicians eyeing the presidential seat in the much awaited 2022 general election.
The Deputy President is not taking any chances in his push to be president and is Keen on getting support from all the regions in the country.
As he prepares for 2022, Ruto is facing a rebellion from a section of politicians Cherangany Joshua Kutuny.
DP Ruto is also facing rivalry from Baringo Senator Gideon Moi who is also said to be eyeing the 2022 presidential seat.
The latest blow to DP Ruto's influence in Rift Valley is the move by billionaire politician Zedekiah Bundotich alias Buzeki to abandon him.
However, DP Ruto's biggest headache for DP Ruto in Rift Valley is former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto.
The Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader is a veteran and a strategist who cannot be ignored.
The former Governor is said to be vigorously revamping his CCM party ahead of 2022 and this should send shivers to DP Ruto camp.
With his political experience in South Rift and his ability to attract politicians, the former governor will play a big role in how Rift Valley votes in 2022.
Isaac Ruto is likely to build a formidable political force that will be the bargaining power for Rift Valley.
For DP Ruto to be safe and assured of Rift Valley votes, he should seek partnership with the former Bomet governor as early as possible.
It will be a blow for the Deputy President should Isaac Ruto partner with Gideon Moi or even the opposition.
It will be interesting to watch how Rift Valley politics unfolds ahead of the 2022 general election.
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