Raila’s expected forays into the Mt Kenya region, especially, did not bear much fruit. This was in spite of the effort being fronted by President Uhuru himself, with a battery of loyal MPs in tow. In this, he was also trapped in the awkwardness of promising reform while also being careful not to attack President Uhuru. Besides, President Uhuru himself acknowledged every so often, in public, that they were in a partnership. Ruto’s mobilisation of the Mt Kenya community, in particular, buried Raila’s presidential dream.

Source: Daily Nation August 22, 2022 06:54 UTC