The idea that western is a block-vote similar to Luo Nyanza and Central is a fallacy. That they cannot support a Kikuyu vs Raila is another fallacy. They have voted in "pockets" before, and have supported Kikuyu leaders before. Perhaps they are not as tribal as we think. Wanataka kazi tu. This campaign will turn to a "pre-election" distribution of government jobs, perhaps resources and even agreeing on some elective positions such as Nairobi governor amongst the more visible and influential people in the team, so that they can effectively sell the team to their constituents. The team that manages this best will carry the day. In such a scenario, the MudHuRuto appears attractive. Maybe we need not worry too much about a struggle for the top position. Imagine 'populist' having to distribute between Ngilu, Kalonzo, Kalembe Ndile, Imanyara, Eunice etc and other poilitcal weaklings, as opposed to Mudavadi, Uhuru, Ruto, Balala, Makwere, Kiraitu Ole Kaparo and other WAZITO.
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