The vocal Gatundu South MP is another politician who the DP has been engaging in talks with the plan of picking him as his Deputy President.
A reliable source in Jubilee Party told Kenyans.co.ke that the brewing partnership with Ruto is likely what has driven Kuria in announcing his candidature.
"It is nothing out of the ordinary, other leaders have done it in the past. You front as two separate candidates only to marshal your forces together as the election nears," our contact informed.
Although Kuria poses both as a critic and an ally to the DP, the duo has met in secret meetings in Nairobi. Ruto reportedly flew to Ruto's Sugoi home in early March to deliberate on the possibility of a joint ticket.
5. Peter Kenneth
The former Gatanga MP is the fifth person that Ruto is considering to share the presidency with come 2022.
Kenneth is reportedly being considered as "tried and tested" given that he has run for the highest seat in the land, albeit unsuccessfully.
Multiple sources privy to the discussion noted that although Kenneth did not garner enough votes in the past, Ruto is considering him due to his performance record during his tenure as MP where he was ranked the best in CDF management.
"Kenneth also has an appeal among the youth and can also sell across the region and his Mt Kenya backyard as well," a leader from the Rift Valley indicated.
The insider also revealed that Peter Kenneth’s rants against the DP are just sideshows to distract everyone and give time to consolidate teams and potential partners.
It’s also giving him time and a chance to get back into the political arena and grow familiarity with the Kenyan citizenry.
As to who Ruto settles for as his DP come 2022, only time will tell with certainty.
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work of fiction. Although many of the places referenced in the article are real, the events are entirely fictional to fit the occasion... April Fools Day. Have a great one folks.
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