Political analyst Prof Herman Manyora now says that Deputy President William Ruto should be very concerned about President Uhuru Kenyatta's silence.
Since his return from China where he attended the China Road and Belt forum, Uhuru has remained silent, a move Manyora says could erupt into something else in the coming days.
Speaking on Saturday, Manyora termed this a political tact that could crush the DP as the President could be planning to make a major declaration ahead of the 2022 general polls.
He based this on the fact that it comes amid a growing bromance between Uhuru and opposition boss Raila Odinga who also accompanied him to China. Raila has, however, not been as silent.
"Ruto should be concerned because the silence could mean that Uhuru is planning a major move because moves made in silence and darkness are very dangerous," said Manyora.
He was speaking on his Take It or Leave It YouTube channel, where he observed that being all alone in China for almost a week, Ruto should be very afraid of Raila and Uhuru's plans.
He noted that Ruto is obviously in the dark on what they discussed, at a time when they have been seen close and in agreement on most issues, including the looming referendum bid.
"Uhuru and Raila were all alone in China, Ruto must be concerned, especially for a man who feels politically targeted," he added.
Ruto and Raila are likely to battle it out for the presidential seat in 2022, with Uhuru appearing to have ditched his initial plan to back the DP as his successor.