Politics is a game of cards and numbers,there is never absolute loyalty as politicians switch sides and form new alliances that can best assure them victory.
As we set our eyes on the 2022 presidential race, here are a set of combinations that can outshine Deputy President William Ruto's presidential ambition:
1. Raila Odinga and Gideon Moi
Combining the huge following of opposition leader Raila Odinga and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi's support base is a sure bet to State House and Ruto can do nothing to stop them.
2. Musalia Mudavadi and Ferdinand Waititu Babayao
A political marriage between ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and the most loved Central Kenya Governor Ferdinand Waititu Babayao will form a big shot at the presidency.
The Western Kenya votes will be consolidated with the Central votes and just as former president Mwai Kibaki and the late Kijana Wamalwa did in 2002, such union can outsmart DP Ruto's bid.
3. Gideon Moi and Musalia Mudavadi
If the royal Baringo senator can merge his enormous rift valley vote with the huge Western following of Musalia Mudavadi, that can be a deal that will send cold shivers down Ruto's spine and they can dance all the way to state house.
4. Raila Odinga and Hassan Joho
This two ODM die-hards can decide to do it in-house and will stand good chances to beat Ruto.
No doubt Raila still enjoys a large following both in Nyanza, Western and countrywide, when combined with the coastal Kingpin, that becomes a beautifully partnership headed to the house on the hill.