Moses Kuria’s action reflects the habits of the political class

The latest outbursts from Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria have, deservedly, raised a lot of hue and cry. Kenyans of all stripes called out Mr Kuria for his extremist views and clear incitement of the public to violence.

This was commendable. But it was also misinformed. You see, the clamour against Kuria’s utterances gave the impression that he is a lone bad apple in a group of otherwise civil politicians. This is not true. The truth of the matter is that Kuria is a mainstream politician. He was elected unopposed. He represents the home constituency of the President. He is as mainstream as it goes. Kuria is just the ugly reminder of the kind of people we love to choose to be our leaders.