Some of the names expected on the ballot carry painful histories that cannot be ignored. Lives were lost, public wealth was stolen, and justice was denied. Voting should not be an act of forgetfulness.
Ruto’s history is tied to serious corruption claims. From the Weston Hotel land grab to the Arror and Kimwarer dam scandal, his name appears in cases involving public loss and land disputes.
Worse, memories of the Kiambaa Church attack still haunt the country. Families watched their loved ones, even children, burn during the chaos of post-election violence.
Now in power, he has let demonstrations turn into battlefields. Rising taxes and excessive police force have made protest a death sentence for some. Leadership should not feel like punishment.
Raila once carried the hopes of millions. People saw him as a symbol of resistance and reform. That changed when he chose to cooperate with the current administration, even after young Kenyans were shot and tear-gassed while demanding accountability and economic justice.
His silence after walking into State House felt like abandonment to many who marched, bled, and buried their friends.
During his time as Interior Cabinet Secretary, fear ruled many communities. Young men disappeared and were found in rivers, forests, and morgues across the country.
The Miguna Miguna deportation saga showed how little respect he had for court orders. His name later surfaced in the controversial Ruaraka land payout worth billions. That period was marked by intimidation, impunity, and state arrogance.
When Gen Z protests erupted in June 2024, many expected protection from the Interior Ministry. Instead, families mourned sons and daughters shot in the streets.
Kindiki issued statements but took no visible action to hold anyone accountable. His silence in the face of bloodshed spoke loudly about where his loyalty stood.
At a time when abductions and police shootings were rising, Murkomen chose confrontation over compassion.
On live TV, he dismissed the concerns of young people and supported harsh crackdowns. His words gave cover to brutality instead of calming the country.
Kenya has suffered too much to reward leaders linked to violence, graft or betrayal. Voting them back into office would signal acceptance of pain as normal. No community heals by recycling the same people who broke its trust.
Kalonzo Musyoka and George Natembeya are not perfect, but they do not carry the same history of bloodshed or mega scandals.
People want leaders who listen, not those who silence. They want calm, not chaos. They want justice, not fear.
Kenya cannot keep electing leaders with violent histories and then pray for peace. It cannot hand power to people accused of theft and expect fairness. The future will reflect the choices made at the ballot.
In 2027, vote with memory, not emotion. Vote with conscience, not fear. Peace is not declared — it is chosen.
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