The recent appointment of Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i as the 'head' of the cabinet has elicited sharp reactions from Deputy President William Ruto's camp.
Most critics view the move as a way of undercutting Ruto's power, hence reducing his influence as the country continues, quite prematurely, to discuss 2022 politics.
It is not the first time moves have been made to undermine DP's state house ambitions.
First, the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga was seen as a ploy to stop Ruto from ascending to the presidency.
Subsequently, a corruption purge in the government commenced, which saw Ruto's lieutenants charged with various economic crimes.
Then former Jubilee party vice-chairman David Murathe unleashed vitriol on the suitability of Ruto to vie in 2022, saying that he should retire with President Uhuru.
Indeed, the writings have been on the wall for DP Ruto to read: he won't be supported by the president in his presidential bid.
The president has distanced himself from 2022 politics.
Despite assertions from DP Ruto that he does not need anyone's endorsement, it would do him good if he received an endorsement from the president.
DP Ruto's supporters are anxiously waiting to see how the president will react, despite covert moves that seem to undermine the leader they yearn to take over state house when Uhuru's term comes to an end.
In the meantime, DP Ruto and his camp should proceed with cautious optimism. However, the writing seems to be clear: Ruto's march to state house will be his own sheer effort against post-colonial aristocratic families.
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