Theu wrote:I pledge never to vote/support any leader just because he/she is my tribe or clan. I pledge to vote for a leader who is not corrupt or perceived to be corrupt. I pledge to vote for a leader who is honest, selfless and visionary. I pledge to vote for the leader who meets these credentials EVEN IF he/she is not popular with my fellow Kenyans, for these is my solemn duty to my motherland.
Sounds so nice and dandy!
Problem is - no such a person is likely to be in the race.
In such a case would you consider offering yourself to run for office!
If so do you stand any REALISTIC chance of getting anywhere!
I dont mean to pour cold water on your newfound pledge, but calling your attention to pragmatism.
Another approach might be;
Of those on the ballot pax, I will vote for the fellow who comes closest to my ideals!
But do vote anyway, as failing to vote wont help advance your dream and vision on your motherland-
As they say, bad leaders get to office because many good people fail to go and vote them out.
Dunia ni msongamano..