When President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto won the presidency in 2013, it was a surprise to many and first-of-a-kind win in Kenya and beyond. 

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Both had arguably been able to overcome insurmountable challenges to win the top two political seats in the country. 

Those who elected 'UhuRuto' had high hopes, expectations and believe that the two 'digital' politicians, despite facing crimes against humanity at the ICC then, were the only contenders who could turn things around. 

Flash forward to four years down the line, not many of these supporters can talk in the same tone they were talking in when they woke to elect the duo on March 4, 013. 

So, the question is, where did the rain start beating the two to an extent that come 2017, Uhuru may not be going back to 'the house on the hill' and Ruto to Harambee Avenue courtesy of voters and more so their supporters? 

1. Unfulfilled promises. As the Swahilis would put it 'ahadi ni deni'. There is nowhere that this noble saying works and applies better than in politics. Simply don't promise what you cannot deliver because it will cost you dearly. UhuRuto have a raft of unfulfilled promises from stadiums, job creation, laptops to name but a few. There is no hope that much of these will be met before next year.

2. Corruption. If there is one thing UhuRuto will live to sing they 'wish they knew' if they are sent home through the ballot in 2017, it is the run-away corruption in government. From Eurobond, NYS scandal, Ruto's jet, land grabbing to Youth Fund cash, millions of Kenyan taxpayers' money continue to 'fly' with the wind with the two doing very little to at least bring the criminals involved to book. 

3. Poor leadership. The reason why the constitution gives more powers to the President and his Deputy more than any other politician in the country, is so that they can provide leadership. A good leader is only known when there is a crisis because he/she is able to rise beyond that crisis and provide a satisfactory solution. For instance, the current IEBC stand-off is a good opportunity for the two to prove themselves that they are good leaders. Unfortunately this doesn't look forthcoming at least for now. 

4. Assuming their strongholds. Many of UhuRuto's supporters feel abandoned and betrayed due to what they say is UhuRuto assuming that votes from their supporters are guaranteed. However, supporters say the two may find out the bitter opposite after next year's elections.