The bitter falling out among Nasa principals might hand Deputy President William Ruto a lifeline and possibly an easy run for the State House. Ruto has been under fire from all corners, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has declared that its time for a non-Kalenjin or non-Kikuyu president— officially knocking off Ruto from his succession game plan. Simiyu warned the Nasa principals that their infighting will cost them the presidency next year, insisting the collapse of Nasa will usher in new political formations. There is no guarantee that if they [Nasa principals] have disagreed now, they cannot make up." Political analyst Dismus Mokua said the DP is “enjoying his moment” as the Nasa war intensifies.

Source: The Star February 26, 2021 02:02 UTC