August 8 , 2017 is special in Kenya. The electorate who are ordinary citizens are voting to select members of parliament , Congress or Senate , and president of the land. In addition to other political offices.
Many are not sure if repeat of violent electoral process could occur again. With thousands of lives and properties destroyed by supporters of main two presidential opponents.
Elections in a Democratic process must be rational , fair and free. They must be such as to reflect the will of the people and in the supreme interest of all good and sane peoples of the nation.
Greed , dishonesty and love of wealth via stealing from public purse are at the root of most political and election confusion , assissinations and turmoil.
Most politicians are corrupt morally and do not care about coming into office to serve the peoples , improve lives and effect changes that will inure to benefit of the citizenry.
The seekers of votes are tempted to make fake promises and assurances for gaining confidence which translates into votes against their competitors. Votes buying and rigging of electoral process to one or the other are great temptations. And these dirty , immoral and selfish activities have been a source election upheavals.
After elections expectations are sky high and the voters are often disappointed. When it becomes clear they have beem misused , deceived and taken for granted. In the distribution and share of national cake through gainful employment. And provision of social amenities , good and affordable health care and educational opportunities.
The sadness of the peoples turn into riots , criminal and political violence. To register disapproval of conduct of corrupt political elites and top public officers.
Capitalism is not democratic. Under Capitalism there cannot be peace and harmony.
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