Raila should provide evidence of politicisation of military

NASA flagbearer Raila Odinga

It is never a smart thing to politicise security forces. Yet that is what we appear to be doing ahead of the August 8 elections. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is on record accusing the Jubilee administration of deploying security forces to strategic parts of the country in a bid to sway the outcome in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s favour. I know we have become immune to such charges, but this is not a trivial claim. If we are to remain a democracy we must ensure the security forces stay politically neutral, and only loyal to the republic.

To make this happen, all political leaders need to be careful with their actions and public statements. Raila’s claims must be backed with hard evidence and a formal complaint to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is not enough to raise the alarm. Kenyans are adults, and can deal with facts. Share the information so that people of good will can decide for themselves.