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UDA supporters during a rally in Emurua Dikirr. [File, Standard]
One of the greatest mistakes Kenyans make during political transitions is assuming that everyone who opposes the government automatically becomes a reformer. History has taught us otherwise. Many politicians simply learn to speak the language that resonates with public frustration, win public sympathy, and then return to their factory settings once power or personal interests are secured.
That is why I struggle when some people tell us that the current alternative political team is automatically better. Better by what measure? Is it because they are opposing President William Ruto? Is removing Ruto the only qualification required for leadership in Kenya?
How can we suddenly celebrate politicians whose records contradict the values they now claim to champion? How do we applaud leaders who defended exclusion when they were in power but have now discovered the virtues of inclusivity after losing influence? How do we praise individuals who were silent when institutions were weakened but now present themselves as defenders of democracy?
