Over the past few weeks, I have read many analyses of the current political drama swirling around the Deputy President, Dr William Ruto, which emphasise that there is really nothing new about all this. Indeed, right from Independence in 1963, there has been a fixed pattern for such dramas which invariably play out in four acts. As follows:First, a prominent political figure works to help an even more prominent political figure to ascend to the presidency. For Dr William Ruto, the first three acts have long played out and the fourth act is already well underway. Various elected leaders invariably referred to as “key Ruto allies” have been losing their positions in senatorial and parliamentary committees in quick succession.

Source: The Star June 18, 2020 00:56 UTC