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Why democracy is not suitable for Kenya

The whole political setting of this country leaves so little to be admired and the analyses that can be given would show we are far from enjoying politics that is geared towards improving the welfare of the community. Devolution ought to have given a big chance especially to counties that have been neglected by every other single regime that came to power and am talking about the Northern Frontier Districts which for now over half a century is being termed as a 'marginalized community'. 

Isiolo County had had a share of shoddy governance and the story of embezzlements of funds has been the talk of the town and heading to the end of Doyo's reign the residents of Isiolo have little to show and the fruits of devolution are yet to benefit the common 'mwananchi'(citizen).

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