Political decency abandoned as leaders resort to harsh remarks and cheeky nicknames

Kenya's political discourse is acquiring an increasingly colourful vocabulary, with leaders reducing their opponents to memorable labels while trading abrasive accusations at rallies and public gatherings.But as the name-calling gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, a more serious concern is emerging on whether such politics is becoming a convenient distraction from the questions of governance, accountability and service delivery that Kenyans expect their leaders to address.