It is said that a politician looks at the next election
while a statesman looks at the next generation.
It is apparent that with less than a year before the next
general election, some leaders have already commenced their political
alignments and realignments.
As of now, the Jubilee coalition has officially re-branded
itself as Jubilee Party. This new party is an amalgamation of more than 10
parties.
The CORD fraternity has not been left behind - they also
want to register a political party in preparation for the 2017 elections.
At a glance, it seems that our politicians are more
concerned with the next elections than the problems debilitating the common
man.
These political marriages of convenience happen every time
an election draws near and, thereafter, they lose relevance. In other words,
they are used as vehicles to carry politicians to their political destinations.
This means that political parties are created merely to earn
politicians Government postings hence the lackluster performance thereafter.
While there is nothing inherently wrong with forming a
political party, the truth is that the current innumerable parties in Kenya
have failed to emasculate Wanjiku from myriad problems.
The cost of living has risen astronomically while job
opportunities continue to shrink. The rest is history.
Needless to say, our political leaders characteristically
demonstrate reckless abandon when it comes to the aspirations of their voters.
Once in power, they are no longer conscience-stricken and
can turn a deaf ear and blind eye to the suffering of the common mwananchi to
whom they owe their positions.
As the next elections draw near, it is the responsibility of
Wanjiku to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Otherwise, the plethora of promises from politicians may
make a good breakfast but a very bitter supper.
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