[Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]Kenya, at a critical stage of its democratic progression, faces political stagnation - a state of affairs that could slow its progress and leave its citizens grappling with unfulfilled promises of a centralist regime. Between 2024 and 2028, Kenya risks falling into a lull of political stagnation. Finally, the concept of “negative peace” — a societal state characterised by an absence of conflict but also an absence of positive, structural change — may inadvertently foster political stagnation. In political stagnation, those in government become intolerant of critique. Only through such concerted efforts can the threat of political stagnation be dispelled.

Source: Standard Digital January 03, 2024 18:31 UTC