What do you think Matiangi knows that you dont?
Maybe he has access to NSIS briefs - that ultimately should tell him Ruto is unbeatable.
Otherwise if anybody has access to excel - and basic knowledge of tribal maths - and keen eye - you can easily tell Ruto is leading by far.
Now Matiangi and company initially thought they were ready - for prime time - but seem they are now afraid to enter political arena.
They know worse case for them - hostile Ruto wins and 2) best case scenario - is a slightly less hostile Raila win - Once Raila or Ruto is in power - they will be fired by either of them. Hiyo ni basic political knowledge.
So at this point knowing R or R will win - Matiangi if he is smart - will try to negotiate with both - for JAIL FREE CARD = nothing more - he aint getting power.
This is not about your Ruto invincibility beliefs but Matiangi. Do they know something we don't, or are they plain blind to your beliefs?