It is a gripping description of how leaders behave in their race for power, leaning on political parties as a crutch, eventually yielding success. True to the writer’s known poetic prowess, the detailing of the history of political parties is rhythmic and lyrical. Strategy to challengeIt is far easier to get there by hitching a ride on a Political Vehicle – which is what we call a ‘Political Party’,” the writer states in introduction to the first chapter. Political Parties After Political Parties explains how Kenya attained a multi-party system and democracy in Chapter Five, revealing the role of religion in politics in the country, and vividly describing the conversations and push for reforms that unfolded in the early 1990s. “Following Kenneth Matiba’s resignation from the Cabinet and his expulsion from the ruling Kanu party in January 1989, the ex-minister had developed a strategy to challenge Kanu’s monopoly on political power.

Source: Standard Digital July 11, 2021 05:48 UTC