Political analyst Herman Manyora has cautioned Deputy President William Ruo against banking on his humble background to clinch the presidency in the 2022 general polls.
Speaking on Radio Jambo on Monday, Manyora noted that Ruto's self-branded 'hustler' tag will be of no use to him in the approaching race, basing on the tribal Kenyan politics, observing that it will be hard to make the new demographic serve his interest.
He advised the DP to instead concentrate on better preparations, including mobilizing as much support from both leaders and citizens as possible.
''Kenyans are known to vote on tribal lines and the same is likely to repeat itself come 2022. The Deputy President should not, therefore, expect the youth and the other citizens falling under the title to vote him as they are likely to revert to their usual voting patterns when the time comes,'' said Manyora.
Ruto's candidature has since been thrown into uncertainty with regards to the growing referendum push that might sabotage his ambition.
The constitutional amendment backers are calling for the expansion of the executive to give room for the introduction of a powerful Prime Minister and a ceremonial President, complicating the situation for the DP who is keen to take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
He has since opposed the bid.