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There is nothing memorable about politicians’ fiery and toxic speeches

Chairman of National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Rev, Dr Samuel Kobia, address the members of the media. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

It is only February and the language on the campaign trail has already gotten salty. The bar has been lowered. Ideas are out and abuse is in. It is a stale version of high school mchongoano. If this is the trend, one wonders how far the language will have deteriorated by July.

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