A 2019 interview revealed allegations that senior Kenyan political figures, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, are actively working to obstruct Deputy President William Ruto's potential 2022 presidential campaign. The claims were made by NASA strategist David Ndii, who suggested these leaders view Ruto as a threat to their influence.
Ndii described the anti-corruption measures targeting Ruto as a coordinated effort to weaken his political standing. He drew a biblical analogy, comparing the campaign to a parable where 'Ruto and his allies are the pigs,' while acknowledging that some allegations against them may hold merit. The remarks came amid speculation about Ruto's presidential ambitions and ongoing tensions within Kenya's political landscape.
The claims, made during a 2019 interview, reference a 2012 editorial from The Kenyan DAILY POST that discussed similar concerns about political power dynamics. Ndii's comments highlight the complex interplay between factional interests and electoral strategies as Kenya approaches its next presidential cycle.
