The
monumental political changes being witnessed in the country has served to focus
Kenyans' attention on the existing political parties and their ideologies.
Jubilee
Party and CORD may be enjoying a lot of limelight by virtue of the fact that
the next President will certainly be produced by either of the two dominant
entities.
However,
the traction, appeal and conversations that the independence party, Kanu, is
receiving across all regions of this country are particularly spectacular,
unrivaled and instructive.
By
dissolving 12 parties to form a monolith, Jubilee was seeking to position
itself as a unifying party for all tribes. Yet the reviews it received and continues
to attract in the political circles, media and social media to be specific,
point otherwise.
On
the other hand, Kanu has not climbed the podium as yet to proclaim its
position, but the ease with which ordinary Kenyans feel about it, leaves no
doubt at all as to which one political unit genuinely wears the crown and honor
of uniting our people, irrespective of region, tribe, religion, class or age.
Though
Kanu may not be presenting a presidential candidate on the party's ticket next
year, the enthusiastic interest it is generating as the destination for
candidates for various positions is a pointer to the fact that it is a gem
waiting to be unveiled.
Kenyans
are fatigued and rightly-so by the unending culture of parties that never live
beyond a single election cycle. They, therefore, have come to the realization
that it is only Kanu, at 53 years, that can serve that purpose of permanent
residency that every family yearns for to be settled and secure.
We
wish no party ill will but the writing is on the wall. After more than a
decade, Kenyans are trooping back home in Kanu.