Political analyst Ambrose Weda has said that Deputy President William Ruto is a man under siege and whose presidential bid for 2022 is hanging on the balance.
Speaking on Wednesday, Weda who doubles up as an advocate of the High Court said that Ruto could gravely suffer from his inability to keep clean and avoid graft allegations.
He said that Kenyans and fellow politicians are growing suspicious of his source of income, judging by the millions he donated in fundraisers.
"Ruto's main problem that is bringing him out as a villain is the fact that he is facing serious corruption allegations. He is also very generous, worsening the suspicion," he said.
Weda was speaking on The Big Conversation show on KBC English Service.
He added that Ruto must also also get a way of taming his allies who are being very disadvantageous to his bid courtesy of their attacks and insults at his rivals.
According to the former Sony Sugar Board Chairman, such attacks will most likely push away leaders who might throw their weight behind him, including their supporters.
"Most of his allies are also making very negative remarks against other leaders," he added.
The politicking in Ruto's camp has continued despite his appeal to politicians to calm down and concentrate on service delivery while awaiting the approaching election period.