If Ruto survives that means the war on corruption is lost.
competent in what?, what has he run competently other than stealing like a madman on a mission.
Nobody runs the country by him or herself anyway and the reason for incompetence and corruption, is tribalism and politics of patronage of which Ruto is a master. If you depend on tribalism and patronage like Ouruto had to then you surround yourself with corrupt and incompetent tribemates and sychants. Personal attention to details or being anal like Ruto does not make one a good CEO. The reason why Kibaki or Jomo were considered good administrators is because they picked competent people, provided them with a vision and gave them room to do their job. Moi was an anal micro manager and his administration was chaotic. I see Ruto being the same, a micromanager who hires incompetent sycophants and will be is up their ass like a diaper all day long.
Raila on the other hand may be disorganized in the way he handles his personal affairs but he is very clear on what his overarching message is and will be able to provide his underlings with a clear message/mission of where he want them to take the country.
ANYWAY, I do not see Ruto surviving this war on corruption because it is tailor made for him. Many people are asking that if he has amassed so much wealth within such a short time then how much more will he steal when he becomes president.
Also, hee would be a-not-too-benevolent dictator, because he is cruel, mean and he holds grudges. Today at the burial of Muturi's mother, he made a sarcastic humor about that kurandaranda comment that Ouru made and that shows you that he is not like Moi under Kenyatta who had a thick skin and the patience of Job. You could see the statement hurt him and he hit back today too soon. That is not good.
Ruto will survive it and win. He's smart and adaptive. At least that's my hope cause Ruto is corrupt but competent. Raila, Joho, Gideon, Kaloozer and the rest are corrupt and incompetent. The hue and cry is just the usual panic and ad hominem against the frontrunner.