Deputy President William Ruto will be the greatest beneficiary in the ongoing evictions of settlers occupying thousands of acres in the Maasai Mau water complex, says Ambrose Weda.
And while his allies have been condemning the exercise, Weda says the DP is reaping in terms of political sympathy which might boost his 2022 presidential bid.
Speaking on Wednesday, Weda noted that the move is being seen as an offensive on him and his tribesmen, which might see the community rally behind him against their 'assaulters'.
At the same time, he added, other regions allied to the DP might vote for him out of pity, on grounds that he is being fought, which could easily hand him the presidency.
"Ruto is in the government but seems catapulted out but he will be the greatest beneficiary of the evictions," he said on KBC English Service's The Big Conversation show.
Weda said the operation which has since began will further affect the already ailing political relationship between Ruto's allies and President Uhuru Kenyatta.
According to the commentator, Uhuru's silence on the issue brings him out as a villain, which added to Ruto's ongoing humiliations, will make him more of a political enemy.
"Those in the government will severely hate Uhuru thinking that he is very bad. But he enjoys the support of the Maasai who feel that he has given them a good minister," he added.