The silver lining in Mwalimu’s arrest and Cherono’s assault

The arrest of government critic Kiama wa Mutemi and the assault of Mercy Cherono in Olengurone fused with a bit of history this week. The incidents remind us how fragile justice and the rule of law is and why level-headed and decisive leadership is so important.

Kiama wa Mutemi describes himself as a political educator. Mwalimu, as he is known on his social platforms, is one of Kenya’s most prolific political commentators and critics of the Jubilee administration.