Kalonzo, Gachagua need wisdom or miracle

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at a past function. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto has delivered another soft but hard political tackle on his critics by incorporating more 'outsiders' into his government.

Thursday's shock decision to pick his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta's allies for plum positions has sent various signals. Some observers say it's a 2027 gimmick while others see it as a strategy to foster unity.