Political parties are publicly funded, and must do some basic minimum things, before entering into election coalitions- this is encouraging laziness and monologue in our search for elected leaders. Our political system, for over the years the main cause of tensions and poverty in Kenya is still intact. The current registrar of political parties is too weak to help the country realise the much-needed reforms. Many of political parties remain dormant between elections only to resurface during elections or when clamoring for funds under the political parties Act. While in SA and Tanzania, the individuals selected through their party process might be problematic, at least they have a structured and documented process.

Source: The Star February 22, 2021 11:15 UTC