I have some bad news for our resident RV Pundit and Robina; That is going to be the next president of Kenya. Watch these next 2 years prior to his end of term at UNCTAD.
As for people repackaging themselves back to the roots where they came from; Mukhisa is equally the son of a peasant (bukusu) and so he doesn't have to parade his peasant credentials.
He has his flaws like every human being but one of those flaws is not "thieving". He served government very well who so far would pass as one of our best Trade & Industry Ministers and walked away free of taint of corruption or theft of public resources. Gema likes him and whispers are that Uhuru is very much comfortable that this is the guy. Watch Uhuru's body language; he is slowly cutting ties with Ulliam... interests now are around who will preserve and grow the wealth without killing the golden goose at the same time. That is the only permanent denominator in the play for power..... interests.
Mukhisa has international credentials and very vital contacts that will keep Kenya engaged with the major global players. He doesn't suffer fools easily and yes he is an arrogant fellow; but he is a brilliant mind. He also can play politics very well; he will have just about 2 years after the end of his UNCTAD mission to organise his stab for the top seat - enough time to be ready.
He has worked with Raila before and as we all know he worked very well with Uhuru in the government of national unity and they are united that Kenya needs some steady hands post Uhuru; not any more antagonism and politics of exclusion. Even though they had some icy partying of ways at some point, Raila will "tosha" him and Uhuru will not rock the boat so as not to openly upset Ulliam.
That is going to be our next PORK or prime minister or whatever the intended constitution review will create as the ultimate top-dog.