Ruto this way, Raila that way, and Uhuru’s foot on each side

President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William and Raila Odinga during a past function. [File, Standard]

ANALYSIS: This being the first piece in 2019, ‘Happy New Year’ salutation is in order. There are as many predictable as there are unpredictable issues in the year we just ushered in with carousal, tearing of goat ribs, chicken drumsticks and insistent prayers.

The stubborn common denominator is the overt, fervent start of Uhuru succession tussle. That is the theme which will guide and define our politics till 2022 showdown. Whether all or a few of us will reach there is a matter better known to God.