Why Moi Is The Greatest Stumbling Block To A New Generation Taking Over Kenyan Politics

One of the greatest threats to a successful attempt by the post independence generation to take over political power in Kenya is in the person of retired former president, Daniel Arap Moi.

The man who has been ,ade to look like a hero by the blundering Kibaki administration, has seen his influence grow in leaps and bounds in recent times.

All indications are that he is going to be a major influence in the critical political events of the coming months. The set-up in Kanu is a mixture of experience and youth but don't be fooled, the real power is in the hands of the wazees. Wazees like Moi.

What is badly required in Kenya is a clean break with the generation that is chiefly responsible for many of our current problems. Sadly the argument that Moi and company will be putting forward is that even as the youth take over, they will need the guidance of the older and more experienced. And the sad thing is that Moi will increasingly get the ear of many Kenyan voters who now remember his dark days as "better days" in comparison to the current situation.