William Ruto is the small man’s hero, he is a story of rags to riches. He is a story of success against all odds, his is the captivating story of a man with an ordinary birth but rose to extraordinary heights. Ruto is a testimony that every man has a fighting chance, regardless of how ignoble their birth was. Ruto’s story sounds like the Cinderella story, It’s the Romantic story of a young man from the village, who went to school amidst the struggles and against all odds made something for himself, and lived happily ever after… The real story is however rather different. I would like you to imagine Jacob fighting an angel for his blessings… maybe it was Isaac or even Abraham (don’t read the bible much), but that’s besides the point, my story is about Ruto.
Ruto is arguably the most strategic politician Kenya has ever seen, You see, Ruto is a mathematician but a bit more charismatic than a Professor. Ruto is a fast learner who ceases every opportunity with energetic haste, he is a fighter. In 1992 he joined the Y2K movement and he seized the opportunity to make connections that led him to start a political career rather young. His humility and loyalty earned him favour with Moi and he made it to Cabinet, but that was back then when he was less dramatic, I was just giving you a background, and that is that.
Ruto’s story sounds like the Cinderella story, It’s the Romantic story of a young man from the village, who went to school amidst the struggles and against all odds made something for himself, and lived happily ever after… The real story is however rather different. I would like you to imagine Jacob fighting an angel for his blessings… maybe it was Isaac or even Abraham (don’t read the bible much), but that’s besides the point, my story is about Ruto.
Ruto became a Phenomenon in 2005, when he alongside Odinga, Mudavadi, Balala, Kalonzo and Uhuru opposed the proposed constitution. He wasn’t the star player then but he was learning. Eventually this alliance culminated in ODM, a euphorically popular party that starred Odinga, at this point Ruto was just in the Pentagon, just a loyal lieutenant, but he was learning. He was learning Charisma from the best, he was learning to consolidate the community behind himself. He was now rising to displace reknown figures like Biwwot and Moi. Then came the 2007 drama…. To be continued….
3 comments:
I think Ruto is selfish and given chance he can lead this country to the dogs,Their alliance is only to fight an individual rather than fighting to improve the lives of the Kenyans. And which constitution says that Kenyan presidents must come from Rift Valley or Central? Its sad that people who have been close to power should always dream of becoming presidents of this country,what do they eat or want do they want to protect that we don't know?
I think Ruto is selfish and given chance he can lead this country to the dogs,Their alliance is only to fight an individual rather than fighting to improve the lives of the Kenyans. And which constitution says that Kenyan presidents must come from Rift Valley or Central? Its sad that people who have been close to power should always dream of becoming presidents of this country,what do they eat or want do they want to protect that we don't know?
I think Ruto lacks the quality of being subtle, especially with his emotions. He is especially very bitter about the hague and Raila not protecting him. He is a bit used to the ethnic politics and combative nature of Pre multiparty politics. Anyway, pliz stick around to see the next part of this post. Thanks a lot
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