What rise of independents means for Kenya’s politics

Changamwe Parliamentary aspirant Peterson Mitau (middle) has joined a long list of aspirants who will be vying for the seat as partyless candidates. [Photo: Kelvin Karani/Standard]

The surge in the number of independent candidates in the August 8 poll has raised the spectre of challenges for the next government.

This spectre looms darker should partyless politicians form the majority in the next Parliament or county assemblies.