Raila, capitalizing on the socio-economic challenges, initiated protests (maandamano) that ultimately contributed to heightened underdevelopment, while simultaneously placing the blame on Dr. Ruto. In response to Raila's exploitation of the rising discontent in the Mountain region, Ruto took on a significant political 'grand' tour of the area, with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as his guide. Both Ruto and Gachagua began their endeavor on an unfavorable note during the inauguration day, prompting doubts about their clarity of purpose and direction. It leaves the people of the Mountain, who overwhelmingly voted for Ruto, in socio-political wilderness, looking for a leader to give them hope. He is like those Mount Kenya Foundation bosses who in 2022 dressed Raila and Ida as Mountain monarchs and expected the public to follow.

Source: Standard Digital August 15, 2023 07:00 UTC