The current political bickering is dangerous for Kenya. The country seems to be recklessly courting disaster and possible political, economic and humanitarian crisis.
It is heartbreaking to watch a misguided political class shouting tribal epithets in rallies, oblivious of the negative impact their statements will have.
However, it is more sad when their supporters cheer them on as they make tribalistic and war-like statements.
The foundation of our nation was built on blood shed by gallant men and women who sacrificed their lives for peace and liberty of Kenyans.
Kenyans must resist acts of retrogression which can lead this nation to sink into violence and anarchy.
As the country gears for the next General Election, a clear mood of political and social uncertainty pervades. The increasingly political bickering and the persistent conflict of constitutional institutions is throwing the nation into uncertainty.
The ongoing political antagonism between the Jubilee and CORD coalitions is not healthy for the country.
Equally, the regional conflicts in counties being fuelled under the banners of regional, clan supremacy and related feelings of marginalisation of certain communities’ interests can only precipitate a time bomb if not arrested.
The country seems geared toward courting a worse political route reminiscent of the 2007-2008 violence.
The Kenyan people should bravely come out and, in their small way, make Kenya great by refusing to dance to war cries emanating from the political class.
It will be an act of naivety for Kenyans to surrender their fate to some misguided political characters threatening to sink the country into anarchy.
The middle class and other interest groups must rise up and offer objective solutions to the crisis the county is undergoing.
The crisis facing the Supreme Court, the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and other national institutions should be addressed with objectivity and astuteness. Unless this is done, the country risks falling into a a constitutional crisis and no credible elections can be held in such a scenario.
It is time to involve all stakeholders to debate the future of Kenya. Kenyans must sit and reason together as they audit the gains, contents and wants of the Kenya Constitution 2010 with a view to fixing real political shortfalls to avoid political dark cloud.
The media, too, is instrumental for preservation of the country. The political narratives that does not inspire Kenyans should be downplayed and denied prominence.
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It is unfortunate that some despicable political statements find space in the national media. The electronic media should deliberately play patriotic songs of yesteryears to drown political war dances currently being echoed by politicians.
Interest groups, religious and professional lobbies should objectively seek national cohesion. They must resist temptations of playing sycophancy to political divisions and patronage.
Regrettably, if the ongoing political trend of bickering is not arrested, the nation’s political future is bleak.
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