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Why heckling politicians has become so fashionable

By Ibrahim Ndamwe

It is curious that no one ever saw it fit to heckle former President Daniel Moi. In fact, apart from Martha Karua walking out on him, everyone knew that it was extremely foolhardy to directly express their displeasure at the old warrior, unless, of course, one was penning anonymous leaflets from a hideout in Afghanistan.

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