Doubt it no more, triggers of political violence are known

If we are not careful, the past creeps up and creates our future. Last week, we buried 17 GSU officers and 3 young boys. Violent extremism claimed the 20 lives. It also robbed the families and constituents of Churo Amaiya MCA Thomas Minito, Loyamorok MCA Kibet Cheretei, Tiaty parliamentary aspirant Pepee Kitambaa and several citizens.

Intense competition and preoccupation with the capacity of the electoral commission to manage our August elections almost hid their tragic deaths from the public view. Yet, their passing is a wake-up call that the 2008 electoral narrative of justice or peace offers us little clarity for a new way of handling the upcoming elections.