Ruto wades into a storm as Jubilee leaders flex muscle

Deputy President William Ruto (centre), Mount Kenya University chairman Simon Gicharu (left) and Githunguri MP Gabriel Kago at the burial of Dr Gicharu’s mother in Gathiruini, Kiambu County, January 13. [DPPS]

After a decade running the shows on the political scene – including sealing two victories for President Uhuru Kenyatta – Deputy President William Ruto now navigates iin uncharted waters.

Mr Ruto, a shrewd politician, remains the kingmaker in Jubilee Party’s victories that denied his former boss, NASA leader Raila Odinga the presidency in two elections. But he now finds himself in an awkward position.