Politicians must not spark anarchy with their hate-filled tongues

EACC and police officers during a raid at the home of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Milimani, Kitale, on May 20, 2025. [Osinde Obare, Standard]

Kenya is facing real danger of slipping into civil war if political rhetoric is not checked. Recent political activities point to a grim and bleak future. The words of our leaders, their semantic choices, and the multiple interpretations of their statements tend to foment chaos and unrest. Lest we forget, the mayhem that befell Kenya in 2007/2008 left thousands dead, and many more displaced and homeless. I must reiterate the need for peace, especially amidst political upheavals.

There is an evil brewing in our beloved Kenya, and we seem oblivious to the gathering storm. The clouds are darkening, the thunder roars, and threatens to envelop us in a whirlwind-yet we pretend all is well.