Appoint Governors of Kenya’s major cities

The political heat around the Nairobi governorship demonstrates its significance in the country and even beyond our borders.

Given the role that the city plays in the country, as demonstrated by the recent strings of international meetings and dignitary visits, the city needs a sober-minded and committed forerunner.

Kenyan politicians have often proved to be unreliable, as most of them at one point or another have indulged in social, political or constitutional transgressions.

I am, therefore, of the opinion that the Constitution should be amended so that the leaders of Kenya's three cities - Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu - are appointed rather than elected.

Democracy, as good as it is, may not be the best process of getting the country's leaders to face themselves and the outside world.

Governor applicants should then be subjected to a thorough vetting processes and public input should also be sought to some extent.

This will ensure competent and upright people with good track records get into office. In addition, appointed officers will hold office for a specified period, and will not lose focus due to election campaigns as is the case with the current regime.

A number of leaders are being distracted by the heckling of their political rivals and focusing on countering them instead of serving the electorate.

Therefore, to ensure that our Kenyan cities are in safe hands, appointments are the way to go.