William Ruto’s relative silence on Dr. Fred Matiang’i in his day-to-day campaigns is not accidental. In Kenyan politics, who you attack often matters more than what you say, and several strategic reasons explain this approach. 1. Attacking Matiang’i would elevate him Dr. Matiang’i is not yet a declared presidential candidate, but he already enjoys a reputation as a results-driven technocrat. If President Ruto were to attack him directly, it would: Legitimize Matiang’i as a serious national chall