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A lot has been said about one, Hon. Isaac Ruto, current Bomet Governor, and Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader. The former Council of Governors chairman has been the biggest thorn in the flesh for jubilee party, for the simple reason of appearing to wreck a perceived already consolidated voter base/stronghold (Rift Valley). Rift Valley region, voted almost to the last man for the Uhuruto duo during the 2013 general elections, that saw jubilee win the elections. This being the deputy president Hon. William Ruto's backyard and jubilee's stronghold, it is understandable why Isaac Ruto has been a headache to Dp Ruto who has the task of ensuring that he delivers the Rift Valley voting bloc. Dp Ruto has been traversing the South Rift section of the Rift Valley region, popularizing Jubilee Party while ensuring that Isaac Ruto's CCM does not gain ground in the region. This is a more of Goliath - David battle, Dp Ruto is a political heavyweight, with government machinery,...

After the Friday, April 21st, 2017 Jubilee Party Primaries, the following scenarios will likely take place If Sonko beats Peter Kenneth for the Nairobi Governor ticket, Peter Kenneth, need not worry because he is a "Sure Bet" for a powerful cabinet slot that will give him visibility and devoid of controversies (I am thinking Devolution Ministry) if Jubilee party wins presidential elections. Strategy? Statehouse 2022 if the powers that be favors his candidature. On the other hand, if Peter Kenneth wins the primaries, Sonko may have little chances or none at all for nomination or appointment to Jubilee's cabinet secretary team, this is  because of his recent altercation with some powerful forces within the party who seemed to be against his gubernatorial ambitions (You remember the supposed denial of the certificate of good conduct? And the explosive interview with Hussein Mohammed on Citizen TV, where he rubbed shoulders with top party officials, whom he accused...