How toxic politics undermines our country's progress

As we get ready for another General Election, we are exposed to the acres of newsprint on nothing but the magic or the dreaded date of August 8. I sometimes watch TV, often against my better judgment only to hear yet another nonsensical political attacks. I ask; after what Kenya has been through, why are we fixated on politics based on such division and hatred? We seem bent on self-sabotage, allowing the ridiculous rhetoric to become fodder for western media who thrive on portraying Africa around the narrative of famine, corruption and conflict.

Speaking as an entrepreneur, we have all witnessed the near paralysis of business during this election period with investors opting to stay away until the outcome is clear. Many local residents, who would otherwise be here, have left, and those that are here are hanging on tightly to their wallets not wanting to buy anything but the bare necessities.