TALK OF THE DAY: Political heat in the country rises as August 8 polls draw near

There is need for our political campaigns to be moderated and run judiciously.

Political aspirants can take this to the bank- the camp that will not be able to articulate the citizens' aspirations will lose in the polls. It is clear that Kenyans are not ready for a bungled electoral process. Every politician should have the common mwananchi's interest at heart and remember that elections are a one-day exercise, whereas our country is here with us forever.

All political zealots must prioritise the common man's interests rather than their self-interest.

-Dickens Mc'Awino, Maseno.

The battle for supremacy seems to be gaining momentum daily. Time has come for all Kenyans to join hands and preach peace, love and unity.

The preamble to our Constitution stipulates with impeccable clarity that we, the people of Kenya, are proud of our ethics, cultural and religious diversity, and are determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation.

Unfortunately, this has not been the case. The deaths reported in Bungoma from political violence should be a warning sign that we are not heading in the right direction.

-Joseph G.Muthama, Thika

 

Let us stop ethnic profiling. All the political barons from different tribes have the same greed for power. Greed for power is not a preserve of any tribe, race or country.

Only a small group of the Kikuyu make up the wealthiest individuals in Kenya. In 2007, the poor in the slums were given the impression that with an Opposition win, they would be free to take over property belonging to the Kikuyu. What a way to create loathing and jealousy!

I dare say, Kikuyus would easily vote for any candidate who promises them an environment where they can work and trade without fear.

-Ken Kariuki