Deputy President William Ruto at a past event. Political analyst Professor Herman Manyora says that DP Ruto’s political career is in shambles after Uhuru’s re-election endorsement by Kanu. Photo/ksnmedia.com
Political analyst Professor Herman Manyora has claimed that Deputy President William Ruto has no political experience to wrestle for political dominance with veterans in the Rift Valley.
The analyst claims that DP Ruto is a ‘boy’ when it comes to Rift Valley politics.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, the analyst said that DP Ruto’s political ego has made him rub shoulders with other politicians who view him as a ‘boy’.
The analyst claimed that the likes of Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto are not happy with Deputy President’s style of politics.
“The DP should change his political style if he wants to associate with Rift Valley political veterans and remain relevant,” he said during the interview.
The analyst added that DP Ruto’s political star hangs in the balance if the rebellion being witnessed in Rift Valley against him persists.
The DP is said to be having frosty relationship with a section of Rift Valley leaders among them Kanu chairman Gideon Moi, Nick Salat and Bomet governor Isaac Ruto among others.
The perceived rebellion according to analysts poses a threat to DP’s political career.
Governor Rutto has on several occasions hit out at the DP accusing him of disrespecting Rift Valley politicians who are not willing to join Jubilee Party.
Gideon Moi has also hit out at the DP over what he terms as lack of respect.
On Thursday, Moi’s Kanu party declared support for President Kenyatta’s re-election.
The party said that it will support with Jubilee on condition that DP Ruto is not involved in their interactions directly.
Claims are already emerging that DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid could be in shambles and that Gideon Moi might succeed Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022 if he wins re-election in 2017.