President William Ruto's rich bank of gratitude spread across the country Central, unmatched charisma and a monolithic tribal vote behind him is what saved him from inevitable betrayal in 2017 and 2022.
In revelations contained in Defence CS Aden Duale's book For The Record: The inside story of power politics, law-making and leadership in Kenya, Ruto was almost dropped by his bosom buddy, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017.