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Party-hopping and Kenyan MPs

Granted, the choice to associate with whichever party one chooses is a democratic right. Yet it is easy to see where the proponents of the clause; President Kenyatta and CORD leader Raila, are coming from.PHOTO: COURTESY

Reports that MPs have ganged up to force through an amendment on party-hopping in the Elections Laws (Amendment) Bill 2016 is ominous.

Granted, the choice to associate with whichever party one chooses is a democratic right. Yet it is easy to see where the proponents of the clause; President Kenyatta and CORD leader Raila, are coming from.

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