Kenyans have over the years continued to raise and increase barriers to entry in politics. this has had the consequence of monopolising power in the hands of a few who have huge amounts of money. much of this money is of course acquired through corruption, hence it is not a wonder then, that after a general election, politicians rush to award themelves huge salary increases, and corrupt deals to recoup whatever funds they spent during elections
If Kenyans retain this political narrative, the war on corruption will never be won. moreover and perhaps more tragically, highly qualified, honest and our best and brightest will always keep out of politics. It is then not a wonder that disease, poverty and inequality will be with us for a long, long time.
But we can change this narrative! we can decide to use the social media platform to publicise the works and agendas of the non-monied but absolutely qualified Kenyans offering themselves for elective posts. If we were to change tact on how politics is played in Kenya, we would espose those candidates who owe their success only to euphoria but have nothing much else to offer.
The upcoming elections offers us the best opportunity yet to rewrite our history. For me and mine, we shall call bluff anyone who complains of poor leadership after the general elections, yet did nothing to prop the visibility of the young and talented leaders offering their candidature.
If Kenyans retain this political narrative, the war on corruption will never be won. moreover and perhaps more tragically, highly qualified, honest and our best and brightest will always keep out of politics. It is then not a wonder that disease, poverty and inequality will be with us for a long, long time.
But we can change this narrative! we can decide to use the social media platform to publicise the works and agendas of the non-monied but absolutely qualified Kenyans offering themselves for elective posts. If we were to change tact on how politics is played in Kenya, we would espose those candidates who owe their success only to euphoria but have nothing much else to offer.
The upcoming elections offers us the best opportunity yet to rewrite our history. For me and mine, we shall call bluff anyone who complains of poor leadership after the general elections, yet did nothing to prop the visibility of the young and talented leaders offering their candidature.
