Wooing ex-Nasa leaders, Uhuru deal might help Ruto in 2022 race

Deputy President William Ruto addresses his supporters at Mtito Andei, Kibwezi East, Makueni County. [DPPS]

Like a gambler determined to make a kill, Deputy President William Ruto has cast his cards wide, evaluating the odds, avoiding the dangers and keeping the aces for a clean finish.

His strategy to remain a front runner to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta must be intact with every passing day in the remaining 10 months to the elections. And he also has to ward off the political assault from Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) principals.