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LOUD WHEN HUNGRY, SILENT WHEN FED – SALASYA AND THE POLITICS OF CONVENIENCE

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By EoK Editorial: Mumias East MP Peter Salasya’s recent political missteps, reckless rhetoric, and shifting alliances paint a familiar picture in Kenyan politics, one where leaders cry foul when they feel sidelined but grow silent when their personal interests are secured. His removal from the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Regional Integration triggered an outburst louder than his advocacy for the pressing economic struggles facing his constituents. His response, laced with accusations against Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, exposed what many have come to expect from career politicians: self-preservation over service. Prioritizing Personal Interests Over Public Welfare Salasya’s reaction to his committee ouster was swift and bitter. Rather than focus on the plight of the ordinary mwananchi suffering under high taxation and economic downturns, he turned his energy toward lamenting his lost seat, one that benefits him personally more than it does the people of Mu...

WHY VIOLENCE? MUDAVADI CALLS FOR POLITICAL TOLERANCE AHEAD OF THE 2022 POLLS.

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  How good is a Politically violent nation? Is there any benefit to use violence in showing opposition to some aspirants ? Who suffers most when the violence happens?  It is high time for Kenyans to register the fact that violence breeds nothing but negatives not so much to the intended party rather the ordinary Kenyan who might be or the innocents who might not be part and parcel of the violent team.  When a country is politicaly violent and citizens are on and off engaging police in running battles, it is of no advantage to the country rather disadvantage. A country will likely scare away investments especially in the violent areas hence a loose to the economic growth. Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has not and is not ready to see his country burn up in flames just because of political intolerance. The Kenya's top economist and presidential hopeful has been condemning violent scenes in the country calling for a free campaign activity with all the ...