Msitumiwe Kama Tissue! 5 Things Kenyans Can Learn From Party Nominations

Piece by: Caren Nyota
Lifestyle

With four months remaining before the next general election, Kenyans seem to be ready and come August 7, they will make history.

They are not going to repeat the same mistakes they have done over the past elections. We have seen many or rather current politicians representing their people in various positions sent packing in the ongoing party nominations and it's without a doubt that they are ready to clean the mess.

Well, Kenyans seem to have finally understood the meaning of devolution and apart from that, here are the six things Kenyans can learn from party nominations.

  1. Politics is a difficult game

"There is this concept of politics as a dirty game. It's a difficult game, but it doesn't have to be dirty. I think this is what we need to bring to politics. I think politics around the world has very often been captured by big interests - 'lobbies' they call them in the States" - George Papandreou.

Politics is not for the faint-hearted.

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2. Money is not everything

Many big names have fallen and this is a clear indication that people are no longer interested in being bought for a few coins to vote in these corrupt politicians. Kenyans are sober now and are not ready to make the same mistakes again. We have seen the likes of Buzeki, Kabogo and Esther Murugi floored in the party nominations.

3. Social media popularity doesn't mean popularity on the ground

Never be carried away with such! Kenyans will support you on social media, campaign for you but when it comes to voting, they don't turn the social media love into votes. Dear politicians, do not be lied to by social media numbers! What you should know is that social media people are just noisemakers. Pang'ang'a mingi na hakuna kitu.

4. Chama ina wenyewe

Whether you are the most vocal, popular on social media and Mr. moneybags just know that chama ina wenyewe. When it comes to an election, those who are loyal to the party will trounce you.

5. Remember Ayeiya!

The late comedian left Kenyans with this powerful message;