Will Central Kenya support Ruto in 2022 after Uhuru exit?

President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and his deputy William Ruto at a past event. [File,Standard]

Nothing could have portrayed Kenyans’ collective anger better than the reaction to the government’s decision to impose taxes on, among others, fuel products, mobile phone and bank transactions. The social media postings by Jubilee supporters were quite telling. Many regretted waking up early on August 8 and October 26 to vote for President Uhuru Kenyatta, and vowed to punish the party in the 2022 elections.

While he was the primary target of the supporters-turned-foes for pushing through amendments to the Finance Bill 2018, the main loser – if they stay true to their vows - will be Deputy President William Ruto, who hopes to succeed Uhuru.