Former National Assembly Speaker Farah Maalim has called for honesty and independence among Kenyan leaders.
In a tweet on Saturday, Maalim who recently lost a petition challenging the Garissa MP Aden Duale's re-election also observed that the leaders should cease being ''superior'' politicians' mouthpieces and own their words.
He urged them to have a stand and maintain it unless they have hidden motives apart from serving the electorate.
''True legitimacy in politics is derived from saying what everybody else is thinking but afraid to say. From Julius Caesar to date most politicians are reduced to court poets for powerful men and women. Kenya needs straight talking honest and most of all independent politicians,'' the former Lagdera lawmaker said.
He expressed the need for the country and the region at large to have steadfast leaders, who are willing to give their all towards ensuring that the people are fully served and satisfied.
The Wiper Party deputy boss pointed out that he is one of such leaders, and is fully out to ensure that the public is well represented.
''I had rather sink to the bottom of the sea with my faith and principles around my neck than conveniently float in with a tide electoral and resource kleptocracy. The African horn needs selfless and courageous leaders to soldier on and save it from a free fall to the bottom. Proven worth,'' he said in a separate tweet.
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