Worry more about who will be in opposition, not State House

Between electing the fifth President of the Republic of Kenya and electing a good Opposition in the August poll, we are better off concentrating on who becomes the Opposition Chief.

We know the job description of a President. Moreover, it is very easy to predict what a Ruto or a Raila presidency will look like. One can easily predict the Cabinet line-up for both leading presidential candidates. Other than a surprise name or two popping up, a Raila Presidency will award the senior positions to the parties supporting him rather than individuals.

A Ruto presidency will reward more individuals than parties. While a Raila presidency will be more collegial, a Ruto presidency will be characterised by a strong centre of power to which and from which everyone must conform.