I'm glad Ruto has never played tribal politics and has come to the field with national hands. However, Ruto has a strong commitment to enduring loyalty. If ODM supports him countrywide, in 2032 he will be endorsing and ENDORSING/FUNDING and campaigning for ODM Luo/Luhyia-linked groups. If GEMA votes for him again, he is likely to support his favorite candidate, Kimani Ichung'wah, in 2032. Stable Politicians always return favors. If politics become tribal, most people discount that Kalenjins are the third largest tribe (Almost second with true united numbers), but if you add their cousins, Maa, Samburu, and Somali, and small tribes, plus 80% of Bukusu and coastal votes that come with Amason Kingi, Joho, and Mvurya, he can easily match the combined GEMA, that is, if Kindiki doesn't eat GEMA votes in Meru, Tharaka, and beyond.
Folks don't want to go the tribal route because Ruto will win very easily. The powerful anti-Gema sentiment in politics has the potential to isolate GEMA for more than 20 years. If I were an investor currently considering political investments, I would confidently invest 300K in Ruto because it is likely to yield significant returns in the coming days to weeks. There are 5-10 parameters you look when making investments. In politics, those parameters are IEBC, MONEY, FAITH GROUPS, COURTS, INCUMBENCY, and WORK ACCOMPLISHED/MANIFESTO FULFILLMENT. In all those parameters, I believe Ruto will be completely in control, particularly by the end of 2026-2027 when he is expected to have 95% of his manifesto. Stadiums, over 400 markets, ICT hubs, the SHA project, affordable housing, etc., will all be visible for millions to see. With other parameters in place, political jujitsu and the promise to deliver the presidency to those supporting after 2032 is big!