It is time for our politicians to start leading by example

President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto and Former Prime minister Raila Odinga leave the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi after the official launch of the Building Bridges to a United Kenya Taskforce Report on October 26, 2020.[Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenyan political leaders are famous for making declarations that are meant to endear them to their followers. It is common to hear them declare their commitment to the rule of law and other ethical and moral issues that guide the behaviour of leaders in private and public. Unfortunately, many of the leaders do not walk their talk and such declarations remain mere words.