Ruto’s work cut out in the Rift despite winning in Kericho

Deputy President William Ruto addresses a rally at Sossiot during campaigns for the Kericho senatorial seat. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

Despite Jubilee’s big win in Kericho senatorial by-election, the ruling coalition’s camp cannot afford to celebrate for too long.

Although the victory would suggest that Deputy President William Ruto still has a firm grip on his Rift Valley stronghold, the undercurrents signalling some resistance to the status quo cannot be  ignored.