Yes, Kenyans should be vigilant so that nation’s hard-earned democracy doesn’t go to the dogs

Moi Educational Center pupil drops in the box his vote as schools returning officers look on when they went into elections to elect their 2021 leaders. On August 10, 2021. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

On Wednesday, the world marks the International Day for Democracy, an important event to take stock of the state of democracy. This year’s event is significant owing to the global pandemic and its threat to democracy.

The pandemic has curtailed freedom of association, one of the basic tenets of democracy. People cannot gather freely owing to Covid-19 safety measures.