Is the Kenyan electoral process a winner takes all? No. There's a high premium attached to competitive politics. A strong Opposition will make the government of the elected President to be more accountable. But the country's laws could force the main election losers to take the high road to political oblivion. Cue in the politics of reincarnation.
Following their election defeat, there is genuine concern that the former Prime Minister and former Vice President could be destined for political obscurity, despite the coalition they lead, very much constituting the Official Opposition.
But is that good or bad for Kenya?
Below is a sample of the opinions going round on the social media ground.
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LIFE AFTER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEFEAT
After a historic General Election, Kenyans now officially have a 4th President in office. But what should be the political fate of the former Prime Minister and Vice President, who lost the presidential race? Needless to say, opinion is sharply divided.
Storified by ALBERT GACHIRI · Fri, Apr 12 2013 01:53:03
Even Mark Too had to step down as a nominated MP for Uhuru to be nominated in 2001.Before that, in 1997,the son of Jomo had been overwhelmingly rejected by voters in Gatundu.So what's the problem of one stepping down for Raila and Kalonzo to be nominated?Sen Bonface Kungu
NTV now claim that Raila and Kalonzo are bribing MPs to step for them down. Media house stooping too low.Robert Alai
If some leaders resign to make way for RAO or Kalonzo. I hope the electorate spits them out.I'm with Solo 7
Other Kenyan Mothers have given birth to Sons who can serve this country. #Raila and #Kalonzo shd just fade away.isaac tuei
Raila is a nucleus that attracts many people around him. He better joins parliamnt just for strategic purposes...We have no other voice other than him. What are your feelings on this matter?Kavirondo Leadership Forum
@iAlen @KumekuchaPhil. I support having Raila and Kalonzo to parliament. They must shape democracy, where statusquo is caressing impunityBotha SouthMugirango
The Return of Raila and Kalonzo to parliament I think it a good thing for democracy and Keeping govt in check. However it is detrimental to the emergency of New, young and vibrant leaders like Ababu to show leadership that can keep tab with the other guys in govt. Anyway it just my opinion.CcBogonko BosireAntony OyugiCarren Kiki KimkungPhil EtalePope Phillip KoechKemboi Phil KipsMoses Wambui
the sad thing is someones political career will be destroyed to give room for rao and kalonzonicholas kariuki
Raila en Kalonzo respect ur status en stay at home for da nxt 5yrsSylvester Makusa
KISUMU TOWN West MP Olago Aluoch says plans underway to have #Kalonzo Musyoka rejoin parliament; #Raila’s fate still unclear.DailyNation Politics
Getting into power at whatever cost. Raila and Kalonzo, shame on the both of you. And you talk of impunity. eish!!!!Mercy Kamau
@ntvkenya .....we dont need them #raila and #kalonzoLuis patrick
KALONZO AND RAILA go home being nominated back to parliament as an mp is embarrassingAllan Munene
MPs plotting #Raila, #Kalonzo House return bit.ly/YgVry9NTV Kenya
Raila and Kalonzo r too desperate.Eti wanataka kurudi bunge na senate..That is a political suicide.I advised kalonzo not to take any instruction whether oral or written lakini hasikii.Bonface Vp Muthuri
oburu should step down for his brother Raila..lets wait and see the 'gentlemaness'Stephen yiembe
it startd as raila 4 president...i now hear-ata mp si mbaya.Ndegwer Wer JN
The peoples president #Raila #Odinga in #Kisumu cityfelix kilonzo
#Cord plots to have #Kalonzo in #Parliament bit.ly/14gCOT6THE PEOPLE
Hehe, the photo on the cover of today's nation of the former staff of the Prime Ministers....they all look so sad. Geez, life continues. Meanwhile, headlines "CORD PLOTS ROLES FOR RAILA AND KALONZO" ok, seriously, no really? there is no such a thing as retirement from politics? as in for real.......is it a must?Cylia K.R
James Orengo and Johnstone Muthama are very much willing to step down from their senatorial positions for Raila and Kalonzo respectively, if asked to do so.Millie Ondeche Mckenzie
Raila and Kalonzo need not to be in parliament for them to work for Kenyans unless there is selfishness and love for power in them.kelly ojiambo
@Power_Breakfast Kosa kubwa sana kuwarudisha bungeni Raila na Musyoka wananchi hawana imani nao ndo maana wameshindwa uchaguzi..zahara shemangale
Raila: This is not the end for mentvkenya
Am stepping down as a lab tech for Kalonzo or Raila,wataweza kufanya stool culture na kuprocess post mortem tissues......!?Chris Makokha
#LMFAO #RailaMark
