I never admired him unconditionally—he was responsible for much of the turbulence in our politics—but neither can his legacy be erased. He challenged the status quo in Kenya. He pushed for reforms and forced changes that have, in places, made the country better.
He also broke some of the misguided norms younger generations were adopting to access power. In doing so, his presence may have been a stabilizing force during moments of protest or upheaval.
His passing (if confirmed) will leave a vacuum in our political landscape, one whose effects we will feel for years. But let us not only mourn what was lost: let us also celebrate the good he did, acknowledge the lessons he leaves behind, and aspire that future leadership builds on the promise, not the mistakes, of his era.
May he rest in peace—and may future Kenyans find better ways to both lead and dissent.
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