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Political parties imposing candidates on the electorate

The electorate demonstrating their voting right in Kenya. [Courtesy]

According to our Constitution, all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution.

However, if you ask me, this should read: All sovereign power belongs to the political parties of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with their will.

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