For a man who boasts having time on his side – “two years to mount a political strategy” – former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua carries some sense of urgency, almost desperation.

He wants to get things done. And fast. He says he is freer and sleeps better since he was impeached last October. Despite what he may say, the former DP appears ensnared by a plan to punish President William Ruto for “orchestrating his impeachment”, as he would say during a Monday evening interview on KTN.

His verdict on Dr Ruto’s re-election chances is simple: “You are going home unless (former Prime Minister) Raila Odinga holds your hand, and even if he does, I don’t think he will help you.”