By JULIUS MBALUTO
Kenyans in the UK are perhaps the best example of how unity in purpose should be. Although they were previously caught up in divisive elections, this time round, they are prepared and have decided to speak with one voice.
Kenyans in the UK now have a structure that keeps them united and connected. They have community groups based on where one lives. This community groups have community leaders across UK and they have the nationwide umbrella body known as KCCC (Kenyan Communities Chairpersons Council-UK)
The Chairmen or Chairlady of the local community groups are under the Chairmanship of KCCC whose current leader is Mr Lucas Kamau. When IEBC allowed Kenyans in seven countries added to the previous list namely, UK, US, Canada, Qatar, South Sudan, UAE and German) in the Diaspora to vote, IEBC kicked off mobilisation and information sharing via the KCCC structure whose leaders have become vital in mobilising Kenyans to register as voters.
As Kenyans in the UK register to vote for the very first time, they seem to have agreed to keep petty party politics out of their common goal which is to register and vote. Before you would see a clear distinction between NASA supporters and Jubilee supporters but this time round, Kenyans have come together to speak with one voice.
The newly found unity as Kenyans has the potential to transform the politics from the Diaspora. Some Kenyans from the UK will be vying for different seats via different parties for example, Julius Kaberere vying for MP in Kandara Constituency and John Kaniaru vying for MP in Njoro Constituency.
Most Kenyans in the UK made long distant journey some 2-6 hours long just to come to Kenya High Commission and register to vote. This was a huge cost to them, in time and money.
These Kenyans say, IEBC and all stakeholders must ensure that proper legislation is in place and better logistics are implemented to ensure that they can register and vote without having to travel to London.
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