The Third Force in Kenya

I am pondering that Kalenjins are the third force in Kenya. . It is my observations that whenever there is a major power struggle between the dominating tribes of Kenya Luo, Kikuyu and Luhyia the Kalenjin community is able to fully capitalize on the divisions between the three communities and take power.
Moi became the president after he found support among the moderates in KADU and then crossed over to support Kenyatta when he was faced by opposition from Jaramogi. Moi was able to stay under the radar as kikuyu mafia plotted against each other in the succession wars of the 1970’s. Moi used his VP position to seek for support against the ruthless Kikuyu cabals in Kenyatta government and also sought not to offend Jaramogi supporters. Kenyan voters saw Moi as a moderate compared to the hardliners in Luo and Kikuyu camp. As we know Njonjo out maneuvered every power baron and installed Moi as the president after Kenyatta death. Little did Njonjo know that Moi was a Political heavyweight who will destroy him in the process. Moi continued to play this card and we saw him reelected for two terms.
Currently the RV (Kalenjin) has given Raila quest for power the muscle it has been lacking for the last 16 years that he has sought the high office while in opposition. It won’t be surprising that in the Grand Coalition when the dust settles and the “peace’ treaty outlives its usefulness the Kalenjins will consolidate their position and may emerge the winner of the Kibaki succession battles that will soon break out.