Kenya has been under a democratic regime since independence. However, since promulgation of the 2010 constitution, term limits were narrowed to a basic 10 years. Effective long term development policies have since been affected. Development economists, myself included, argue that denying the population their civil and political rights is good if it promotes the economic development of a country and improves the general welfare of a population. Successful dictatorship regimes like that of Muammar Gaddafi, saw the implementation of sensible economic reforms in education and medical care, as well as increased per capita income that  went above $11,000 and was the 5th highest in Africa.

On the other hand, democratic regimes succumb to mass pressure and are unable to implement reforms without fear of reprisal. These regimes discourage economic development as they are fuelled by the insecurity of tenure of office. Politicians in democratic regimes use their first 5 years in office to reward supporters and the next in resource pillage. Whereas dictatorial regimes have been known to push for serious economic reforms, democratic governments are more often slow and indecisive. Kenya can, therefore, thrive better under a dictatorship rather than a democracy.

As a certain African saying goes; “It matters less whether the cat is black or white...as long as it catches mice, it’s a good cat”. Note: A "black cat" is thought to catch mice faster than a ‘white cat’.  "Black cat" symbolizing dictatorship.