The political echoes that simply will not fade away

James Gichuru, Paul Ngei and Njenga Karume who were close Jomo Kenyatta confidants had teamed up with the fiery Dickson Kihika Kimani. [File, Standard]

It is that season again. A period of cobbling alliances by strange bedfellows and tinkering with the Constitution to organise politics in readiness for Uhuru Kenyatta’s succession.

There is some sense of urgency as proponents and opponents use political and legal avenues to advance their courses.