There is a New Political Party in Town
I’m not one for political commentary. It’s the second time now that I say that. I think that means that I can call myself a novice political commentator…but I digress. Kenyan politics has for a long time been a thorn in my backside, a painful one at that. I listen to some of our politicians speak and cringe at some of their utterances. I watch bewildered as news article after news article is released telling us how we have lost hundreds of millions of tax payer money to corruption in the hands of our elected leaders. I watch as someone chosen to make our laws says that a section of the society is worse than dogs.
Ever since I could vote, I have seen political parties formed with incredible manifestos promising Kenyans unity and then get in power and do everything that would divide us. I have seen young men and women go on the campaign trail promising to eradicate corruption only to be elected and become the very perpetrators of this thing they were meant to get rid of.
All this is bound to make one give up. To make one think, “what is the point in all this?” To make one decide that politics will always remain the same. Promises, elections, complacency. But what does that then do? It keeps the status quo. It makes the situations for Kenyans even worse. It changes nothing!
Well, there is a new Political Party in town. One whose vision is a country that faithfully affirms and religiously implements the constitutional values and principles of governance in the Constitution. One that seeks to provide and promote equitable economic development and good governance at all levels. One whose guiding principles include respect for human rights and freedoms.
Now, it is entirely possible that I may be caught in the promise loop mentioned earlier, but I am simply done with the old. Most people say, “better the devil you know.” I say that that devil has hurt me and mine a few too many times. I am going to be a part of creating the change I need to see in my country.
Every Kenyan above 18 with an urge to make a difference in their country, join the Equity and Equality Party.
CLICK HERE to read the party’s Constitution
CLICK HERE to fill in the membership form
