15/03/2022
KANU supremo, the current reigning Moi, will not be seeking to reclaim Beringo Senatorial seat. This is according to Grapevine 411. The move to step aside from the unforgiving lynching ground avers his reliance on pragmatism and reality, which should be emulated by some known octogenarians, especially his counterpart from Siaya. Gideon Moi knows that trying to defend the coveted seat would provide his opponents with an opportunity to make minced meat out of him then gift it to angry bandits at no attached premium.
Politically, Gideon is buoyed by his fathers name- an inheritance he dearly holds. Remove Moi from line up of his names and you're left with a shell that can't inspire anything- a dream whose vision is shuttered when it dawns. Senior Moi was a political powerhouse, a genius carved from ruthless idealism. And his rule will remain a legacy not easily erased. When it comes to that Political genius DNA from the master, The great professor of politics didn't pass it down to the offspring. Man Gidi therefore & always comes out as a naive and novice pugilist who in most cases punches above his weight.
Mzalendo Trust conducted a survey of the senate last year. Gideon Moi was listed among the 3 worst performing senators. Others were Kajiado Senator Phillip Mpaayei and Victor Prengei. Bowing out of the race was therefore the only option he was left with. When it comes to countable deeds and every MP is scored accordingly, while pointing at Moi folks like Oscar Sudi would proudly step forward, interject and loudly say, "Niliwaambia hawa watu wa kizungu mingi hawana maendeleo kwa ground".
On the brighter side, leaders like Gideon Moi make rightful use of information, preempting resource wastage in campaign processes. And just like it also informed others, coupled with his poor performance in the house, crunched data told Gideon that he stands no chance of beating anyone aligned to UDA in Beringo. The ground and political plates have shifted out of his favour and if
