President Uhuru Kenyatta could once again make a U-turn and dishonour his March 9, 2018 truce with opposition leader Raila Odinga, political analyst Ambrose Weda has said.
The two have been very close since the handshake and though the content of the deal remains scanty, a section of Raila's allies have linked it to the 2022 elections.
However, Weda argues it is too early to think that Raila has managed to create a rift between Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto.
The analyst warned that Raila could with time be subjected to the same, adding that he must be very careful if he is banking on Uhuru's support in the 2022 presidential race.
"Raila and his team should not think that their closeness with Uhuru will automatically make him President. The same way he seems to have ousted Ruto is the same way another person might with time win Uhuru's support before 2022," said Weda.
Weda was speaking on KBC English Service's The Big Conversation show on Wednesday morning.
However, the political commentator observed that Ruto will still be the man to beat whatever the outcome between the Raila and Uhuru truce will be.
He observed that the DP has some of the much-needed qualities to win the race.
"Ruto is young, has the money, is generous with the money and Kenyans need the money. This makes him the most appealing to Kenyans as compared to any other candidate. He should not be overlooked," said Weda.
But both Uhuru and Raila have said that their union is solely aimed at bettering the nation by enhancing national cohesion and has nothing to do with 2022 elections.