Democracy and accountability don't mean much for our political leaders

From left: President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during CHAN 2024 finals at Kasarani Stadium, on August 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

In light of recent political developments, there is need to expunge the words 'democracy' and 'accountability' from our political lexicon.

There has been a paucity of both, which have become mere slogans and less of the practical philosophies that they are supposed to be. And that's because the country’s top leadership has become both the judge, jury and executioner. Citizens are unwilling spectators in the theatre of the absurd where their wishes count for nothing and often, are subject to executive fiat.