What is your ideal state for presidential campaigns in Kenya? Since independence their is no single time when Kenya managed to run an election and campaign that is not aligned to different tribes.
The formation of political unions in the country during campaign periods is usually achieved by leaders from a particular tribe ganging together. Then the conviction is based on “huyu ni mtu wetu, mpeni kura zenu”(This is one of us let us vote for him)
That has been the tune tell me any other tune you know apart from that?
This has caused divisions in the country for the longest time ever. Look at the 2007 post election violence that claimed more than 1000 innocent lives and hundred displaced? The reason is still the same, fighting to defend their tribe.
President Uhuru Kenyatta speaking during the burial of Kalonzo’s father, Peter Kalonzo has clearly stated that the campaign should be an open forum. Every leader with the ambition should be free to campaign without borders.
President Uhuru Kenyatta: Aliye na haja ya kura ana uhuru wa kutembea pande zote za Kenya na aitafute kwa njia ya amani kwa sababu sera zake ndizo zitamuuza…na hiyo ndiyo siasa tunazozitaka pic.twitter.com/CY8fsHV6tE
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) November 9, 2018
The President has also urged the Kenyans to be conscious and pick the leaders depending on the strength of their memorandum.
The President has also woe those who depend on tribal mercy to gain political seats. Through the handshake the President has raised it has helped build bridges in the country.
President Uhuru Kenyatta: Hatuwezi kusema kuwa hakuna maendeleo Ukambani kwa sababu Ngilu ni wa chama kingine…we are all Kenyans and we are going to serve our people!
We must work together in order to deliver…and we must deliver as one! pic.twitter.com/X4Jn9AVwq8
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) November 9, 2018
The President has also reiterated the importance of unity in the nation as it can help in achieving the development agenda. Political division divides the country and starves the counties off the development plan.
He has also insisted on respect among the leaders and support the government in achieving the big four agenda will steer the lifestyles of people to greater levels.
DO YOU BELIEVE KENYANS WILL VOTE IN 2022 NOT BASING ON TRIBAL LINES?