If DP Ruto adopts former President Mwai Kibaki prudent political scheme and resign one year to the 2022 general election, then, that could be third-quarter of 2021.
Former President Mwai Kibaki resigned from Moi’s government in Christmas day 1991 in order have ample time to prepare for 1992 general election given the magnitude it entails.
Now, the biggest hint yet that Deputy President William Ruto may drop his ambitions to use the ruling Jubilee Party as his vehicle, surfaced on Tuesday, December 28, 2020. That was after a political outfit allied to him gave notice of re-branding.
Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu, in a special gazette notice on that date, indicated that Party for Reforms and Development [PDR] wanted to be renamed United Democratic Alliance with word “Alliance” signifying Ruto will form coalitions with regional perceived kingpins allies if in case amendments Bill carries the day.
Lastly, another hint was during the homecoming party for Msambweni MP Feisal Bader on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Speaking in the event, the DP said that the hustler movement train had already left the station and was unstoppable.
But, politicians at times are unpredictable, for they seems foes today, tomorrow are allies. For this can happen if finds it untenable in Jubilee Party. For if tenable, no need to resign but wait for nomination day where he will have high chance to prevail through.