It is time to rethink our system of government

Deputy President William Ruto, Opposition chief Raila Odinga, County MP Rosa Buyu and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong'o during the presidential tour of Kisumu County. [DPPS]

I have never felt more proud as a Kenyan than on the day I watched as Uhuru Kenyatta took the oath of office as the fourth President of the Republic in April 2013. Even though I was a Wiper candidate (a member of the CORD coalition) and therefore campaigned for Mr Kenyatta’s bitter rival Raila Odinga, I was in awe of the symbolism of the ceremony. This was democracy at its best.

Actually, I waved as his motorcade led by outriders glided past the highway from Kasarani. I counted as 26 powerful motorcycles whizzed by me on that day.