Blame these agencies for our poor electoral choices

Rivalry and mistrust between EACC and DPP gives the corrupt latitude to operate. [iStock]

A lot supports the eventual vindication of Internal Security CS Fred Matiang'i. While addressing Anglican Church clergy last month, he fretted that if Kenyans dropped their collective guard, they will facilitate criminals into powerful elective offices - as many as 40 per cent – through the August 9 election.

Indeed, it’s probable we could end up with a bandit-controlled bicameral Parliament. Verbose politicians reinforce this fear whenever they refer to each other as “thief” without fear of being subpoenaed for libel.