Political analyst Barrack Muluka has weighed-in on the ongoing debate about the purported widening rift between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.
This comes barely a week after Uhuru vowed to make a shocking declaration regarding the 2022 presidential race, despite having earlier promised to endorse Ruto as his successor.
But according to Muluka, Uhuru has sufficient grounds to break his promise, basing on his opinion as a person, and judging by his observation of Ruto throughout their union.
Speaking on Milele FM’s ‘Kivumbi’ on Monday morning, Muluka said that Uhuru’s recent remarks and his reluctance to speak on Ruto’s candidature are proof that he does not view him as the best leader for the nation.
‘’Rais huenda ameangalia akaona Ruto hatoshi kumridhi, kwa hivyo, Ruto asishangae akiwachwa nje (Ruto seems to not have Uhuru’s desired leadership qualities and should, therefore, be ready for anything),’’ he said.
The opposition’s Amani National Congress (ANC) Secretary General further based his doubt in Ruto’s presidency on the nation’s history.
Judging by the recurrent failure of Deputy Presidents to ascend to the top seat, he noted that Ruto would have it very hard setting a new record.
‘’Katika historia yetu tumeona manaibu wa Rais wakibaki nje, huenda akawa mmoja wao (he might join the long list of Deputy Presidents who ended up outside),’’ he added.