A crow perishing with thirst saw a pitcher, and hoping to find water, flew to it with delight. When he reached it, he discovered to his grief that it contained so little water that he could not possibly get at it.
He tried everything he could think of to reach the water, but all his efforts were in vain. At last he collected as many stones as he could carry and dropped them one by one with his beak into the pitcher, until he brought the water within his reach and thus saved his life.
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In Kenya today, continuity is becoming a necessity and hence the birth of what is the largest political movement in the recent history of this nation.
In the next week, there will be a couple of significant national delegate conferences of various political parties that will shape the destiny of our nation.
Jubilee and ODM are planning their NDCs this coming week, with the Azimio joint NDC on Saturday.
Narc Kenya and Narc held their NDCs to push through their political agenda for the August 9 election.
Political players will have to read between the lines for some moves that could define the outcome of the coalition.
There are various questions that now occupy the minds of many political pundits. Who will be Raila Odinga’s running mate? Will the Jubilee NDC be chaired by the President? Will Oka finally agree to join the coalition? Any other surprises on Saturday?
The last time Kenya saw a coalition this size was in 2002 when the National Rainbow Coalition was formed. At the time, Kanu and President Daniel Moi had endorsed Uhuru Kenyatta as the candidate for the December 27, 2002, General Election.
The opposition had learnt from the mistakes of the previous two elections where Moi easily won because they were divided. The birth of Narc gave the country a rebirth it badly needed and set the country on a new political path.
What we are seeing today is similar. Azimio la Umoja is a rebirth of Narc. This time, though, it is not about replacing the current government but securing continuity.
We all know that Deputy President William Ruto has been a frontrunner in the presidential race. He started his campaigns early even though they continue to get deflated by the growth of Azimio la Umoja.
While a few years back Ruto appeared to be the most obvious successor to President Uhuru Kenyatta, this is no longer the case.
Azimio is more than just power. It is about ensuring that President Uhuru Kenyatta's development agenda continues with the same momentum.
It is about the continuity of Uhuru's unity agenda to ensure that Kenyans move into the future as one. We all know that without lasting unity, the country cannot achieve the necessary development.
By throwing his weight behind Azimio la Umoja, the President is showing the country that he is focused on ensuring that he leaves behind a lasting legacy. He is showing us all that he remains committed to the promises he made before he was elected and while still in office.
Kenya needs continuity and this is what Azimio la Umoja brings to the table. This is why you find all the governor's in Ukambani have somehow abandoned Kalonzo Musyoka even while still urging him to join Azimio la Umoja.
Even aspirants who have worked closely with Uhuru are also seeking to join this particular movement. There are many reasons for it but the most obvious is that Kenyans want to see a government that represents all and is focused on delivering for all.
By the end of this week, the country will see the clear political direction that it will be taking. It will see why the call to unite people by Uhuru has been necessary for the continuity of growth and development.
