Besides religious networks, DP has secular folks known as opinion shapers and elders in every neighborhood in Kenya. Ruto's deep state is just that powerful. That is how hustler Kawanjiku went from 10% to defeating a popular candidate in Kiambaa who had 70% approval. Uhuru spent millions buying that popular candidate to humiliate DP and UDA; however, Ruto's network took action and delivered a devastating blow.