Of Tribal Politics, Electability and Moral Untouchables

Dear contibutor,

The issues you have raised are the perils of political cohabitation  (even in
the blessed marriage); and those are issues I continue to struggle  with: The
HOUSE of Ramogi and Aloo Nyar Nam may not have the numbers to  elect its own to the presidency. And that is true for every other House in  the country. On the other hand, we do not want to play the game of mere  spoilers. We want a voice at the table; and we know that in a union with  like-minded Kenyans, collectively we can elect a winner. The Question then is,  "Do we have a choice as to the people we want to associate with?" This is a  tough question in politics in general, and more so in tribal politics. So when  our Warriors appear to be dancing with what you may consider "moral  untouchables," political number-crunchers will tell you to go easy. "Moral  electability" is not the same as "Political electability:" the former belongs to  the world of the spirits; the latter eats Ugali like you and I. I believe that  our capable Warriors, and their very capable Council of  Elders and Wisemen, do understant this perilous dynamic.
 
 
My brother, I do empathize with you; and surely mourn over these matters  the
way you do. Continue with your good work.
 
Joseph Ramogi Alila
Author: SUNST ON POLIGAMY (Tragedy:Cultural Practices and  Disease Epidemic) ISBN # 1-4241-6684-5
Blog: www._ramogialilablog aT yahoo Dot co dOt uk_