President Uhuru Kenyatta with his Deputy William Ruto. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
After the swearing in of President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, his deputy William Ruto is expected to take over the mantle during the 2022 presidential race.
Ahead of the 2022 race, a governance expert has come out to explain two things that will make Ruto Head of State come 2022.
According to Prof Maurice Amutabi, a history and governance expert, Ruto's vast wealth, streetwise dexterity and oratorical power will lead him to State House.
“He is self-made, a rank outsider in Kenya’s dynastic politics. He calculates his moves and is quick to pull back when he sees an obstacle.
"He thrives in public exchanges and knows how to work the crowd, if with a bit of propaganda here and there,” Prof Amutabi, the vice-chancellor of Lukenya University, says.
According to the Jubilee deal, after President Uhuru Kenyatta completes his 10-year term, he will in retunr support Ruto's bid for State House.