Kenyans were for long suffocated under Kanu single-party rule until the constitutional review to reintroduce multipartism in 1992.
The repeal of Section 2A opened the political space and leaders had alternatives when they differed with the powerful Kanu supremos.
In a functional democracy, the Majority should have their way but the Minority must equally have their say.
Any administration that uses underhand tactics to kill the opposition is definitely not confident of its leadership and wants to reduce oversight.
On the other hand, politicians elected under a certain party but soon defect in the name of seeking development for their constituents need to to do what is just — resign and seek a fresh mandate.
Our democracy will only grow when the government of the day does not turn into a poacher to weaken the opposition.
Upon assuming office, the Kenya Kwanza administration pledged it would ensure there is a strong opposition in place so that it is put on check.
Has this been the case? No.
The ruling coalition has been busy poaching left, right and centre a matter that weakens democracy and leads to bad governance.
It is India's Prime Minister who said: The power to question is the basis to all human progress."
Let the opposition play its role of questioning the government.
