NAIROBI, Kenya- The political winds are blowing stronger than before, and with them, a flurry of politicians are moving helter-skelter, scrambling to build momentum before the wind passes and leaves them stranded.
In recent months, politics has been reduced to endless talk with little action—intense criticism, closed-door meetings wrapped in photo ops, betrayals, backroom handshakes, propaganda, character assassinations, and all the usual antics that politicians are notorious for.
In the meantime, churches, funerals, and any other gathering spot a politician can find have become podiums for lofty promises, retaliatory statements, suspicious donations, unsolicited lectures, and a generous serving of political satire.
As expected, presidential hopefuls have begun declaring their intentions, with more set to follow. And with that, the campaign tours have officially kicked off—loud, persistent, and sometimes, chaotic.
Take Peter Salasya, for instance—his first-ever popularity tour has already hit a few bumps. As for Fred Matiang’i, well, it seems being a “son of the soil” has its privileges.
Overwhelming crowds forced venue changes to accommodate his supporters, and local legislators trailed behind him in a show of force and solidarity.
Meanwhile, Wamunyoro has become the surprise darling of political weekends. Barring the loyal Kenya Kwanza faithful and Raila Odinga’s diehards, the otherwise sleepy village now bursts to life every weekend.
From government critics eyeing the presidency, to opposition remnants from Azimio, ostracized Kenya Kwanza politicians, and aggrieved ODM loyalists, Wamunyoro has become a revolving door of political figures—and may remain so for a long while.
A coalition in the making? Perhaps. But it’s still too early to place bets. For now, Wamunyoro is quickly gaining a reputation as the gathering ground for government rejects and political defectors.
Still, Kenyans have made one thing abundantly clear—they want fresh blood in the race for State House.
Someone young, grounded in the realities of everyday Kenyans, with a track record of principled leadership.
Someone ready to steer the country away from the grip of greed and dysfunction. A person of integrity. A leader who will uphold the constitution, improve service delivery, and put citizens first.
But something feels off.
Many of those seeking the presidency already hold—or have previously held—public office. And truth be told, their performance hasn’t exactly been stellar.
Their tenures have been tainted with scandals, power abuse, and unmet promises.
Yet, they now claim they’d be better leaders than the current regime—an audacious claim, to say the least.
Even more exhausting are the narratives pushed by their backers, who insist these aspirants are the best Kenya has to offer.
It’s a tired, overused argument—one that no longer holds sway over a population that knows better. Truth is, the current crop of contenders feels all too familiar—more of the same.
The road to the presidency is undeniably treacherous, and one could argue that no sane person would willingly subject themselves to it. Still, the yearning for better leadership persists.
But the question remains—who among us is bold enough to walk the murky waters of Kenyan politics?
