HON. W S RUTO HAD A FIELD DAY WITH KOLO GUYS LAST WEEK

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Last week was yet another golden juncture for William Ruto- Member of Parliament for Eldoret North to demonstrate his superiority in the game he has learned to enjoy. He came on air with stalwarts who have campaigned on both internet and in the field. Aspirants who have tasted and seen that internet politics do not necessarily translate into a bumper harvest of votes in Kenya. I counted 3 renown aspirants last night led by “my friend” Manoah Korir, Araap Sang David of Cheptil - Kilagan and Chesimet Erick of Tindiret. The environment was conducive for Ruto after a brief introduction by… I think Birech and a word of encouragement from a man in Dominica Republic. This is a guy who prompted Ruto to call him “tupchonon mi Dominika republik. He touched the right nerve by appreciating Ruto for ending potential dynasties in Kalenjiinland. Men, it was real fireworks but Hon. Ruto came prepared and for a sizeable duel.
A man in Texas who understands the importance of sewing machine, right measurements for a suit and a roll of material required for a wedding attire forewarned Kolo in general not to be “dry” in the presence of a seasoned politician. He put it plain for them that Somoei was coming in with sufficient material and will stitch them fitting trousers. I was amazed over his prediction because Ruto indeed measured into the occasion while using material from Manoah and company. I guess each panelist went home with a brand new trouser. What I may not comprehend is the number of those who went back with bell-bottom, sagging trousers or fitting suit. What I know though is that Ruto made use of kwaneet’s material to cut himself a fitting image of a statesman. He maximized every opportunity and demonstrated his readiness for 2012.
All the questions fielded got amazing answers. At some point Ruto sensed that Manoah whose role was to pose questions was out to pin him down and was up to no good. Manoah tried hard to conceal politician in him by being cool but circumstances earned him a friend in Ruto (My friend, if that is not fundamental, tell me……urged Ruto).
Overall, Kwaneetab Kolo asked legitimate questions and I like the way questions were shared among the panelist. Kwaneet were not ready with follow up questions thus allowing Ruto to convince them all the way with his flowing answer to the merriment of his staunch supporters and painful sorrow to his detractors. I expected alittle bit of a tussle on the constitutional issues but Kwaneet again either let him prevail over them or kwaneet were caught unaware. Moreover, Kwaneet let Ruto have more time to express his point of view thus exercising full authority over the situation and relegating Kwaneet to the receiving end.
Finally, I thought Ruto was more open and accommodative. He kept it real and showed a good measure of respect to Kalenjiin and the entire nation of Kenyan. He won more hearts to himself by divulging what he has been doing behind the scene.

BY Bureti Netebes