Rigathi Gachagua’s Remarks On State Jobs Contradicts Article 27: Here Are 10 Reasons Why The Man Is Wrong

By Steve Biko Wafula / Published March 14, 2023 | 12:36 pm

KEY POINTS

Government jobs should be awarded based on merit, competence, and qualification, and not based on political affiliation or support. This is because the purpose of the government is to serve the citizens and advance the country's interests, not to reward political loyalty.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The practice of rewarding political loyalty with government jobs undermines the public's confidence in the government's ability to provide fair and impartial services. This can lead to a loss of trust in the government and a decline in civic participation and engagement.

It is not right nor fair for the Kenyan Government to assert that government jobs are only for those who supported them during the elections.

The statement reeks of cronyism, nepotism, and favoritism and undermines the democratic principles upon which the country is built. Below are ten detailed reasons explaining why this assertion is wrong and unjustified.

Firstly, government jobs should be awarded based on merit, competence, and qualification, and not based on political affiliation or support. This is because the purpose of the government is to serve the citizens and advance the country’s interests, and not to reward political loyalty. A competent and qualified individual, regardless of political affiliation, is better suited to perform a government job than a less qualified person who supported the ruling party.

Secondly, the Kenyan Constitution provides equal employment opportunities to all citizens without discrimination. Article 27 of the Constitution states that “Every person is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law.” Therefore, denying employment opportunities to individuals based on political affiliation is a violation of their constitutional rights.

Thirdly, political patronage leads to the appointment of unqualified and incompetent individuals to key positions in government. Such appointments compromise the effectiveness and efficiency of government operations and services, leading to a decline in the quality of services offered to the public.

Fourthly, the practice of rewarding political loyalty with government jobs promotes corruption, as individuals seek to curry favor with politicians to secure employment opportunities. This creates an environment where individuals use their connections to gain access to public resources and employment opportunities, undermining the principles of transparency and accountability.

Fifthly, the practice of awarding government jobs to supporters of the ruling party undermines democracy by limiting opposition voices in government. In a democracy, the government should reflect the diversity of opinion and representation of the people, and this cannot happen when only members of the ruling party are appointed to government positions.

Sixthly, the practice of rewarding political loyalty with government jobs creates a sense of entitlement among political supporters, leading to political violence and unrest when their party loses power. This is because supporters feel that their loyalty should be rewarded, and failure to do so may lead to resentment and anger towards the ruling party.

Seventhly, the practice of awarding government jobs to supporters of the ruling party can lead to discrimination against other ethnic and social groups who may not support the ruling party. This is because political affiliations are often based on ethnic and social groupings, and denying opportunities to members of other groups creates a sense of exclusion and marginalization.

Eighthly, the practice of awarding government jobs to supporters of the ruling party promotes a culture of mediocrity, where loyalty to the party is valued more than competence and qualification. This creates a situation where individuals with the requisite skills and qualifications are overlooked in favor of political loyalists, leading to a decline in the quality of government services.

Ninthly, the practice of rewarding political loyalty with government jobs undermines the public’s confidence in the government’s ability to provide fair and impartial services. This can lead to a loss of trust in the government and a decline in civic participation and engagement.

Finally, the practice of awarding government jobs to supporters of the ruling party perpetuates a cycle of poverty and inequality. This is because individuals who do not support the ruling party are denied employment opportunities, denying them the chance to improve their economic situation and contribute to the country’s development.

In conclusion, the assertion by the Kenyan Government that government jobs are only for those who supported them during the elections is not right or fair. Such a practice undermines democracy, violates constitutional rights, promotes corruption, and perpetuates poverty and inequality. The government should instead focus on appointing competent and qualified individuals to key positions in government, regardless of their political affiliations.

About Steve Biko Wafula

Steve Biko is the CEO OF Soko Directory and the founder of Hidalgo Group of Companies. Steve is currently developing his career in law, finance, entrepreneurship and digital consultancy; and has been implementing consultancy assignments for client organizations comprising of trainings besides capacity building in entrepreneurial matters.He can be reached on: +254 20 510 1124 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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