It is said that the only means to make peace is to use the sword. But here in Kenya, the only way to achieve political milestones is to engage in public confrontations with the rivals.
Raila Odinga is on record for spearheading massive street protests across the country for matters pertaining his political ambitions, a fact that has greatly dealt a blow to the country's economy.
Just two weeks ago, the opposition and its supporters were involved in heated confrontations with the police. The rowdy youth reported to hail from Kibera slums took the chance to engage in looting and vandalizing property along the streets.
Businessmen closed their premises as buyers reverted back to their residential areas for fear of their safety. Hoteliers in the city recorded reduced profits as cooked foodstuffs remained unconsumed.
Hawkers along the streets fled for their safety. Police lobbed tear gas against opposition supporters who hurled stones towards the security officers and finally the situation escalated to be a game of hide and seek.
People sustained lifelong injuries as others perished as witnessed in Kisumu.
With all these in mind, what has the country's economy benefitted from the demos? If anything the demos should be abandoned for the better cause of improving our economy.