DP William Ruto with Parliament Majority Leader Aden Duale. Ruto is expected to run for the presidency in 2022. (the-star.co.ke)
Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has a critical role to play in the 2022 succession politics. The Leader of Majority in the National Assembly has been among the most vocal leaders defending the Jubilee government and he will have an impact on the on the 2022 political tilt.
Duale is the current spokesperson for the marginalized pastoral communities. His word will sway a number of votes from the arid and semi-arid region.
He has already started demanding that his community be considered after President Uhuru Kenyatta retires. This will change how Ruto plans his cards to factor in dominant tribes.
“We must ensure that a pastoralist gets to State House after President Uhuru Kenyatta and you (PPG members) know what I’m talking about,” he said.
Duale has also started being softer on the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The outspoken legislature even suggested that Raila might endorse Willaim Ruto as a reward for the historical 2007 support. If his change of tone might change political alignments that will directly affect DP Ruto.
“The only community that made Raila a PM was the Kalenjin. That is why you should not be surprised to see Raila endorse Ruto for the presidency in 2022,” Duale said.