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Why should we bother with political parties that don’t last?

Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Prof Kivutha Kibwana, Governor of Makueni County and Martha Karua, Narc Kenya Party leader at a meeting in Kirinyaga County. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

Political parties are important forums for democratic elections. They serve as an avenue for peoples’ participation and integration. They promote national cohesion and unity. They are the basis on which candidates engage and mobilise citizens for elections.

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