Senator must respect the presidency

In any functioning democracy, the presidency is the most visible symbol of national unity and stability. And so from the onset we must strongly state that every Kenyan, irrespective of status in society, has a duty to hold the office of the president in awe. Needless to state, the office is much bigger than the occupant and the people and interests around him/her. In fairly advanced democracies, the highest office in the land commands undiluted respect from every citizen, even those who may fiercely oppose the holder. That is as it should be.

Kenya should be no different even as we nurture democracy and competitive politics. The office should promote the spirit of nationhood and pull Kenyans together to confront whatever challenges they face. Indeed, soon after the presidential elections winner has been declared, the presidency should move with speed to rally the electorate together; in word and in deed, the office has the responsibility of reminding all Kenyans that each one of them would be a beneficiary of decisions and actions emanating from that office.