A hard-edged political commentary says Kenya’s presidency has too often been treated as a community trophy rather than a national office. It argues that this mindset has encouraged ordinary people to fight one another while elites benefit from state power.
The piece singles out former President Daniel arap Moi, saying he held power for 24 years and ruled with near-absolute authority. It claims his community benefited heavily from that era, while ordinary citizens saw little improvement in their lives.
Baringo is described in the commentary as a county marked by poverty, famine, banditry, weak infrastructure, scarce water, and poor access to health services. The writer says the area’s conditions reflect long-running neglect rather than development.
The article also attacks the decline of the Kenya Cooperative Creameries, saying the milk processor was destroyed under Moi’s watch and that farmers lost a source of livelihood. It further alleges that only Moi’s immediate family gained lasting wealth from his time in office.
Among the claims repeated in the commentary are jokes that Moi had an ATM at home and owned Moi’s Bridge. The writer uses those examples to mock the concentration of privilege around political power.
Turning to 2022, the piece says Kalenjins should not be expected to rally behind Deputy President William Ruto simply because he comes from their community. It argues that tribal loyalty does not guarantee public benefit and says only a true statesman can improve people’s lives.
The commentary closes with a blunt rejection of ethnic politics and a warning against confusing community identity with real access to government. Its central message is that voters should judge leaders by impact, not tribe.
