Politicians plant but we water seeds of corruption, impunity

Denis Galava’s article, ‘It’s the politician, not the law on elections, that is the real ass’, in The Standard on Sunday last week was spot on.

Politicians are the culprits, and the law is absolutely fine. We must understand no matter how strong the law is, it is useless if politicians keep flouting it as we cheer them on.

However, this is not a new situation; it is part of a long trend. And unless and until politicians are stopped, the trend will continue forever.

Wananchi are also to blame. We have largely been tolerant or acquiescent to the misconduct of the politicians.

The press and civil societies have also contributed in cheering fraudulent behaviour of politicians yet we continue to complain about the consequences all the time.

We are receiving our collective reward.

Faustin Ondore, Via Email.

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Galava’s article was wonderful. One cannot be more exact. But unless Kenyans awaken to the political lie, decent life will remain a dream for us. Only us, through changed viewpoints, can change our country’s leadership.

Florence Omosa, Via Email.

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After reading Galava’s article, I was left wondering who to sympathise with.

The truth is: the leaders sowed the seed of corruption and impunity but we have watered it.

If, for instance, given a chance to give an account of how you have been fighting impunity, what would you say? We have propagated corruption directly and indirectly, yet keep condemning leaders over the same.

Many Kenyans can confess of having paid illegal fees for services such as power connections and passports processing .

Almost all Kenyan matatu users have abetted the violation of traffic rules and when accidents occur, we blame the leaders.

We must correct our wrongs collectively.

P Ragama, Via Email.