Our politicians are more concerned with the next elections than the problems debilitating the common man

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.