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Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. [File, Standard]

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's goose might be cooked, but therein lies the silver lining. Nothing ranged against him is novel. History documents the indignity those who have held the second highest office in the land have endured.

Three of them, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and William Ruto later rose to the apex of the country's leadership. Moi was sensitive to the needs of his people and often acceded to them. He never hesitated to rescind a decision that became unpopular.

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