Not all politicians are cut from the fabric of leaders

Politicians like to operate in chaotic jungles where they can take advantage of the chaos to advance their personal interests. [iStockphoto]

Whenever you bring up the issue of academic qualifications for political office holders in Kenya, or Chapter Six of the Constitution; or any other qualifications other than a national identity card, politicians and political aspirants, activists and enthusiasts come out, guns blazing.

Anyone can be a political office holder if given the right tools and environment, but not everyone can be a leader. Leaders operate with a code and like standardised environments. Politicians like to operate in chaotic jungles where they can take advantage of the chaos to advance their personal interests.