Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has faced backlash after calling on Kenyans to register to vote, emphasizing the crucial role of civic participation in shaping the nation’s future.
In a tweet posted on Sunday, July 7, Senator Ole Kina highlighted the importance of voter registration, urging citizens to take an active role in the democratic process.
"If you want to be a leader in Kenya or want to decide who your next President is going to be, REGISTER TO VOTE," Olekina wrote.
Ledama’s message comes at a very critical juncture when Kenya prepares to wait for future polls. It is also crucial to involve all the voters and ensure they are exercising their democratic right by voting.
Such an appeal together with an indication of how one can make this change by registering as a voter indicates just how crucial it is in the process of active citizenship. In that way, Ole Kina seeks to ensure that the Kenyan people, especially those who cannot be counted on the politician’s fingers, are involved in the process and their opinions considered as some significant decisions that shape the lives of Kenyans are being made.
Individuals in Kenya promptly reacted to the tweet on the social interface enhancing its popularity through several likes, shares as well as comments.
Many people are indeed in sync with the senator, and this is a key point in democracy: an informed and participating citizenry.
Muhsin Hussein Ali: "Mambo ya Kura mtuwachie this time, nyi fanyeni tu kazi juu 2027 itakua Kivumbi."
Alfred Mathu: "I feel like this is an unspoken rule right now. You'll find Gen Z in line by sunrise ready to vote."
Robinson M: "Vote for politicians not leaders has always been the problem. Unfortunately in Kenya we have not seen leaders yet, leaders build nations with TRAM, good roads, better health care and entrepreneurs are richest. Hizi zingine nyimbo kwa nzi."
Evans Kirui: "We will remember you sponsored the sinister conflict of interest bill. We will remember the clauses that you requested to be eliminated to weaken the EACC!"
DadsSon: "Why did you table a motion to pass a bill on COI of your families working with the state for tenders?"