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Be prepared for a Raila Presidency

In my opinion, NASA will form the next government. Jubilee supporters will give you many reasons as to why Uhuruto will retain government. They will echo what William said on Tv, or what Itumbi posted on facebook. But is that real, or just an illusion ? Will SGR, roads, free maternity and such other said achievements outdo failures of this current regime? 

When we anticipate to treat voters as was in the early times of independence, we lose. Remember, there is a big enough population of educated or at least informed voters in this information era. Going by the stand taken against imposition of leaders by the so-called kingpins, it sends a clear message that times have changed. Suddenly, the call for a six piece suit has been gulped as parties seek audience with astute populace. This is year 2017 folks. 

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