Lower the political rhetoric as crises confront citizenry

A section of Nyeri residents staged demonstrations during the public participation in an impeachment plan against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Yesterday, Kenyans witnessed heated debate and even violence during public participation in the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

The energy and strong opinions in the process against the second most powerful office in the republic, demonstrate a politically aware populace. Time will tell whether the opinions and actions are healthy for our nascent democracy.