Again your theory major flaw remain - Gema elite and people trust deficit on Raila. Everything else your write then become flawed. Right now GEMA are running away from Raila and divorcing BBI from him. Now tell me when GEMA elite with Ruto's GEMA hustlers hot on their heels turn around and force GEMA to love Raila.
So for the sake of engaging in sane debate - Ruto, Raila, GEMA elite candidate - and the flower girls.
Once you accept such basis concept - we can debate the rest.
As for UDA in western - it didn't win - but it didn't flop. It like Kibra. But you won't know these things. Ruto is now permanent feature of Kibra because he will be there in general election.
Kabuchai is Weta home literally (split from Sirisia which he represented) - just like Raila's Kibra - and Ruto is giving them headache.
Ford-K just retained their seat.
If you were at zero - and score 30% - how is that a FLOP ?
Well Ruto 40% is imaginary at least for now. The dismal performance in entire western hemisphere is very bad sign. Of course there is going to be coalitions lead by Ruto and Raila - the big question is who has better strategy to cobble winning lineup. BBI is very potent plan - cause it much better than any MOUs - it in fact has rained hard on Ruto hustler rallying cry as everyone know they need to show some value to get a slot. That why they are all singing BBI including Kingi.
You see BBI is blank checkbook: Kingi and Johos and Mutuas want to be CS. Even Weta Senior CS does it. BLANK CHECKBOOK- from MCA to kingpins - noone can say no. Can you objectively explain away Ruto watermelon strategy? - if not fear of BBI popularity. You been clinging to court order for same reason- leading No is suicidal.
BBI-2022 combo - Gema or Kamba or anyone don't need to vote for Raila but their own man or interest. Even NEP can't let go of 35% and ward fund. Ruto got nothing to offer without hustler momentum.
Raila has no game. I hear he abandon coast tour after lukewarm reception. The game everyone is waiting is in GEMA - and Uhuru wing. That you're convinced that GEMA will back Raila is insanity.
Ruto is out being his own man and growing his network - because COALITION are done in last Q of 2022. NOT NOW.
Now is the time to consolidate your votes and gather as much as you can - so when and if it comes to coalition - then it easy.
Ruto will aim to get as near 50% if not exceed before he does a coalition.
Now tell me you have camp of 7-8 people. And you have Ruto with 40% (let go for the minimum). Ruto just need to get 10% kind of guy and he nicks it. 7-8 guys even with BBI will not be enough to share the loot. Some of them like Weta will have to go for Speaker or something that innocuous.
So while you're happy that your guys are playing in their home turf and defending it...Ruto is on the assault...because hometurf is secured.