In debate - Ruto can chew Raila live live - your old dude even at his prime - was functioning at half Ruto mental capacity.
Raila was beaten blue by Uhuru - in a debate - Sembuze Ruto.
Ruto is just doing what a front runner does - decided what to engage in or not.
He is not desperate for coverage or bonga points.
If he has done well for 5yrs with deep state - and all that
Two months is not a problem.
In fact if on that night - Ruto goes live with Kenya hustlers to debate him - it will have more viewrship that regae debate btw Wajockay and Raila
He knows a political tsunami is coming.
He may boycott the elections
The writing is on the wall
Tinga + Deep State = Invincible!