The Western Kenya vote

My Facebook friend Erick Matsanza puts the luhya well in perspective when he discusses about the Mudavadi move and how the supporters of ODM and Mudavadis should behave. Read his thoughts here. "The Western Kenya vote is very democratic and westerners have always voted for their preferred candidates and in different parties, Instead of MM and Rao supporters clashing, they should turn to issues and ask what do they have to offer in comparison to the other. That calls for MM and Rao releasing their manifestos as early as this so that Kenyans can engage them. Denying Kenyans what you stand for will only but leave they resorting to physical confrontation. MM and Rao, kindly do Kenyans justice by giving us your manifestos so that we can engage you. Do not create room for cheap political rivalry. Westerners must refuse to be divided by the politicians with self seeking interests. When MM moved to UDFP it was his democratic right. Self seekers should not polarize the politics of western Kenya with hate and malice. Westerners should not allow other politicians to use them so that they can fight each other in a show down. Lets wait for the coming elections day and protest through the ballot. That is the only fair way to this nation. Luhyas have always been tolerant and democratic. Lets uphold this spirit. As Kenyans we have to define who becomes the president, we vet them then do what is right at the ballot day. Who is your president of choice and why do you think s/he is befitting to lead Kenyans?"