A friend in need is a bloody bother

I NEVER thought that Kenyans would be engaged in political card shuffling as has been publicly acknowledged an witnessed in the past three weeks.

Our 'meticulous' politicians have shed 'snake hood' to reveal their deeply engraved personalities within their dark melanin skins. As far as am concerned, hell is so cold for these characters.

President Mwai Kibaki, lets analyse this chap. Lets imagine that he won the elections, this might be difficult for most but just imagine he won, bear with the theory. Your positivism will be of great assistance to understanding our president.

Signs about Kibaki's political card shuffling must have been discovered by former President Moi in the 80's when he sacked this him as the VP. I don't know what ministry he took over then but I vividly remember he quit in 1991 as the Health Minister during the eve of Christmas to form the Democratic Party - DP.

At the peak of multi-party democracy in Kenya in 1992, Kenya had the best chance of electing Stanley Matiba as its third president. Well, Emilio knows better.

Forget about 1997, opposition had no chance of ousting Moi. We had 'masaa ya Ngilu', Wamalwa, Raila, Kibaki etc. It was a free for all challenge, a come one come all fiesta.

God blessed Kenya with a united front in 2002. People voted Uhuru Kenyatta out of scene hoping to permanently write a political obituary about him. Kibaki was elected the third president. We all saw it, the ceremony, to say the least, fabulous. Attendance, world shocker!

What about 2007? The swearing in ceremony fell short of winning the Guiness Record Award or perhaps the Grammys. Kibaki was sworn in with a judiciary that the government so wishes that ODM should file a petition to. How comic. Lets give Kibaki a break. He's our president, 'mpende msipende' yeye ni kinara wa Kenya. Kama hujui, this is a very powerful position.

Here comes Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, the 'born again' character. Kalonzo and Kivuitu are buddies. However, this two chaps usurped power to themselves using their 'charm' and playing 'diplomatic defence' and experience.

What is so disturbing is that the community(ies) Kivuitu and Kalonzo represent are exquisitely satisfied. Where is Kenya heading?

Kalonzo Musyoka, what happened to this Mr. Handsome (debatable) chap. He says he accepted the VP's post as a symbol of unity. In Parliament, he disputed why ODM members showed their vote to Khaniri. It prompted Anyang' Nyong' to ask him to categorically state when he supports a flawed process. Kalonzo, I am eagerly waiting for a response on this. Kalonzo Musyoka needs to be reminded that in 2012, Kenyans will be more wiser. Lets watch how his presidential fantasy shapes up for 2012.

Peace Team

Of course, the president has appointed a government's peace team ahead of Kofi Annan's visit next Tuesday. This team led by Kalonzo Musyoka is embraced by protagonists. The presence of Martha Karua and Mutula Kilonzo nullifies any goodwill, this is besides the process being led by Kalonzo Musyoka.

Perhaps I am a pessimist.

ODM 'Peace' Rallies

I suppose ODM has proved its point. Most towns have in fact stopped conducting business during normal hours. In Nairobi, few shops in the CBD are operational.

I have a sensible feeling that the ODM Pentagon leaders seem to enjoy every bit of the fracas. They take refuge in secure five star hotels where meals are served to their satisfaction while taking off in Range Rover Sports vehicles when being pursued by the police. Give Kenyans a break. Take to your heels from Uhuru Park to the Hilton Hotel. Now, that's what I call a real riot. Najib Balala, be serious. Some of us have been accredited five-star medal demonstrators.

Kenyans, make these leaders participate actively.

The politicians should stop being a bother.