The hard lessons we can draw from shambolic party primaries

The discovery of the bullet riddled car belonging to the Kabete constituency aspirant Charles Chege populary known as 'Chege Fresh' adds to fears of mischief as the August 8 elections draw near.

Coming after Tiaty Constituency parliamentary seat aspirant Pepe Kitambaa and Loyamorock Ward MCA Kibet Cheretei were gunned down in cold blood by yet to be known gunmen, there is cause for worry. Because of the privilege and the exalted position those in politics occupy, political competition has grown fierce over time. And therefore, the stakes couldn't be higher in party primaries that took off last week. Sadly, the shambolic nature of the nominations brought out the worst of political parties and those who run them. Most or all of them, lack structures and personnel to run.