Kenyans must get rid of excess representation

NAIROBI: That we are overrepresented, nay misrepresented, in elective and appointive political seats is not in question. The question is when and how do we correct this anomaly?

Many proposals on public reassessments over this issue through a plebiscite have been put forward. It is obvious our 'expert' imaginations on 'inclusion' got stretched in the new constitutional design. A quick monitoring will concretely show mismatch of representatives and interests. In the National Assembly, there is a nominated male octogenarian who is neither a minority nor youth. Brazen cronyism is at play in counties, where few constituent sectors know those purportedly nominated for them. Nothing stands out more than the special seats which are just a reward system for loyalties.