Magic wand? No, BBI is but a poisoned chalice

In yet another episode of political theatre, the handshake has delivered the BBI report to purportedly heal ethnic divisions wrought by the 2017 elections. The report relies on anecdotal and emotive partial narratives to make its arguments and is, in fact, a political statement of the world as the political principals see it.

There is no political responsibility for the alleged 2017 electoral fraud and ensuing violence, ethic political mobilisation, violation of election laws by political parties, interference with electoral processes, the murder of Chris Msando and the political aftermath – the attacks on the Supreme Court and undermining of judicial independence as a whole. Peace comes at the price of truth.