To win 2017 elections, there are certain essential changes Raila must adopt. First he needs a consistent and reliable media team that is capable, at the very least of going neck and neck with Jubilees propaganda machinery, and then overtaking it and showing it dust, In 2012/13, Raila remained vulnerable to Jubilees propaganda on the ICC and accusation of corruption on the former Prime Ministers office. By the time Kenyans went to vote, a sizeable number of them wrongfully believed Raila played a role in taking Uhuru and Ruto to the Hague. Recent revelation show this was a compaign gimmick. This level of vulnerability is unsustainable for another run in 2017. Secondly, Raila must get rid of the current CORD/ ODM leadership and replace it with moderate, innovative young leaders capable of making the party appealing to its young constituency. The CORD campaign team in 2013 was too dogmatic and became liabilities whenever Raila needed top build new alliances. It ia time the Emperor sliced them off for the good of his vision. Thirdly, Raila must expand the current CORD familly to build a bigger national movement represetative of most voices outside government. This includes keeping Kalonzo, Wetangula, people like Mudavadi,Martha Karua and Peter Kenneth. While this will be difficult, a new political strategy intended to achieve this sole purpose ahead of 2017 can yield positive fruits. A united opposition under Raila will be a formidable force against a Jubilee side facing public unrest and imminent collapse due to internal wrangles and the usual wear and tear caused by being actually in office for one election cycle. Fourth, with every goof that Jubilee makes, Raila must use his multimedia team across all platforms- print, broadcast and social to come forward with better alternatives to the CORD Manifesto of 2013. He must sharpen his image and role as leader of the opposition and not waver on key national interest issues. The CORD leaders objectives should be distinct. He must be his own centre of powerand must resist the temptation to work closely with Uhuru in a manner likely to complicate his role as leader of opposition. Fifth, Raila must mobilize his support base to register in mass as voters. And after registering, they must be encouraged to come out and vote. With another poor voter turnout, the 2017 dream will remain still born. Finaly, Raila must develop a non -interventionist approach on Uhurutos affairs and, by extention, allow Jubilee to cannibalize itself.Based on adverse revelation within Jubilee in its eight months in power,I believe we will be witnessing some deep infighting between Uhuru and Rutos allies that could eventually lead to the disintegration of the ruling coalition. Like Narc in 2007 and ODM in 2013, Jubilee could fight itself lame and crumble, Providing Raila with a perfect chance to mount a final, serious at becoming president. If you have more strategies you are free to add but not insults please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:16:05 +0000