Once Deputy President William Ruto’s name is struck off the Jubilee register, it would mean he cannot hold any position in the outfit. However, that will not affect his position as Deputy President in the President Uhuru Kenyatta administration. However, Ruto’s removal as deputy party leader and subsequent de-registration as party member would be a warning shot; and can signal the start of his removal as deputy president. Losing the party post can be cited as grounds for his removal. Removing him as deputy party leader has two effects: first, he will not look at himself as the de facto presidential candidate; the exclusivity of him running under the party’s flag goes.

Source: The Star October 06, 2020 02:03 UTC