Why must wananchi be marionettes? The master puppeteer is obliged to put on an encore performance for his own benefit. The first performance did not have the desired effect. I suppose it has always been like this: the rich and powerful using the poorest of the poor to obtain even more power and more riches.
The problem with mass demonstrations in Kenya is that they are never peaceful. Ethno-fascists and criminals use the chaos for their own nefarious purposes. Protests have proved to be destructive.
The smell of smoke is still in the air and hundreds of thousands are homeless. What will more of the same accomplish?
The electoral process may have been corrupted, but at least there was a process. In my opinion, improving the existing systems is the best way forward. More smoke, destruction, maiming, homelessness and death, what can they possibly accomplish? Are the poor going to leave the slums? Are the unemployed going to find a job? Are the sick going to be treated? Kids educated?
Cut the stings, people of Kenya.
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