Why would we want sleepy old geezers leading us?

Are we, the electorate, not to blame for burdening the elderly with responsibilities beyond their comprehension and capability?

14 August 2022 - 00:02

As Africa nervously watches how Kenya traverses the post-poll period — given the country’s bloody history — the participation of 77-year-old Raila Odinga casts a dark shadow over the country’s future...

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