In this Jubilee’s second term, Mr Ruto has intensified his diplomatic mission that insiders say is part of a broader strategy to enhance his international image ahead of the 2022 elections. By WANJOHI GITHAEMore by this AuthorDeputy President (DP) William Ruto has now turned to foreign travels and establishing key backings in influential foreign capitals as efforts to forestall his State House bid by State machinery intensifies. This week, he travelled to United Kingdom and gave a lecture at Chatham House in what aides say is part of a wider strategy to woo foreign influential think tanks to his side. Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged that Mr Ruto’s foreign visits have increased in Jubilees second term but attributed it to the “unique circumstances” of the first term. In the last six months alone, publicly available information indicates Mr Ruto has so far held 13 high-profile meetings.

Source: Daily Nation February 10, 2019 07:52 UTC