Functional electoral justice system key to national stability

The political climate has been heating up lately as campaigns intensify in readiness for the August 8 General Election. Both sides have dug in, one moment trading accusations, the next rushing to court to seek recourse on certain matters. Unguarded statements by some leaders threaten the very peaceful co-existence Kenyans desire during this electioneering period.

In some places, bad blood exists between party and independent candidates who chose that route following dissatisfaction with the way party nominations were conducted in April.