In the sunset of the campaign, Deputy President William Ruto appears to be resurrecting the hustlers versus dynasties narrative.
It was originally riveting and attracted youth but it scared the establishment and was considered divisive. So Ruto downplayed it to widen his base and reject the notion he was sowing division.
But it's back, at least for a cameo sundown appearance.
On Friday, both Ruto and Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga predictably predicted victory for their sides, saying the other had sensed defeat.
“After next week, Kenya will be changed. Those in societies and Saccos should start preparing for a new regime," the DP said.
"Farmers should also start preparing since they will be getting fertiliser at Sh2,500. We will also destroy cartels in the sector and look for markets for our farmers,” he added.
“Let them think that they are gods. The people will decide come Tuesday,” the Deputy President said at rallies in Nanyuki and Nyahururu in Laikipia.
Kenyans want a leader with an agenda and plan for them, he said.
Ruto was seen to rekindle the dynasties versus hustlers narrative, although he did not use those words.
The Deputy President said Kenya belongs to more than 45 million Kenyans and not two or three families.
“This is our country and we are not visitors. We are neither squatters nor refugees and these people need to get used to us because we are not going anywhere. We will remain here,” he said.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his chosen successor Raila are the sons of the first president and first vice president of independent Kenya, respectively.
Ruto and his team have in the past referred to Kenyatta and Odinga as dynasties and to their mwananchi supporters as hustlers, common man go-getters.
Ruto has frequently termed Raila the project of few people who are after their own personal interests.
“You are a puppet and a project of people who have taken Kenya hostage," he said of Raila.
"You cannot safeguard the interests of the Kenyans because people sponsoring you are self-centred and do not have Kenyans' interests at heart, " the Kenya Kwanza leader said.
He said the Azimio flagbearer was deceiving Kenyans that he will safeguard their interests but said at the end of the day, he will end up serving his masters.
“Do not fear, you will go to vote and we will win this election. Raila is on his way to retirement. We will help him find his way to Bondo because that is a favour we owe him."
He said the other side knows Kwanza will win "and that's why they are looking for chiefs and doctoring opinion polls. I appeal to chies not to be used," the DP said.
On Thursday, Raila dismissed claims the state is using chiefs to manipulate in the election in his favour. Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and others have denied it.
“We will win this election through the vote of the people of Kenya. There is no doubt the people are going to vote Azimio,” the ODM leader and former opposition leader said.
Ruto was with running mate Rigathi Gachagua, Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah and his Kiharu counterpart Ndindi Nyoro.
Wetang’ula said there were plans to interfere with the elections an deny Ruto victory. “We are ready to face Raila man to man on Tuesday," he said.
“We ask our supporters to remain vigilant and guard Ruto’s votes,” he said.
Gachagua claimed the state was engaging in voter bribery in Ruto strongholds.
The Deputy President asked the youth to vote wisely.
“Vote for people who have good plans for you. People who want you to have a job and stand on your own and feed your family,” he said.
(Edited by V. Graham)
“WATCH: The latest videos from the Star”
