OPINION: Fear Over Power:How Political Intimidation Is Silencing People In Orungo County

 November 17, 2025   |    45 views

By Our Reporter|Ngariam Focus

In a world where intimidation has quietly become the order of the day, the weight of greed has settled heavily on the hearts of many. Political power once a mandate of service has slowly transformed into a tool of personal survival, guarded fiercely, even at the expense of the very people it was meant to uplift.

Across communities, a troubling pattern continues to unfold: citizens who support a rival camp often find themselves targeted, harassed, or threatened simply because their choice challenges someone’s grip on authority. When a leader becomes more afraid of losing power than committed to earning it, the struggle for democracy turns dangerously personal.

What once was a healthy competition of ideas is now poisoned by fear. Families whisper their political opinions behind closed doors. Youth who dare to speak openly are branded as enemies. Women, who are often the backbone of political mobilisation, are warned to keep their voices low. This culture of intimidation does not only silence individuals, but it suffocates an entire community’s right to choose.

Yet beneath this atmosphere of fear, resilience still grows. Many citizens refuse to bow to threats. They continue to stand by their beliefs, reminding leaders that authority is borrowed from the people, not seized through fear. Their courage is a quiet protest, a reminder that no amount of intimidation can completely extinguish the human desire for dignity.

At the heart of the matter lies a question that demands honest reflection: What kind of leadership thrives on fear? True leaders win loyalty through service, not coercion. They compete with ideas, not threats. They protect their people, even those who oppose them. The misuse of political power not only erodes public trust but also weakens the moral fabric that holds communities together.

If this dangerous trend continues, the cost will be far greater than the loss of an election it will be the loss of harmony, unity, and the democratic spirit that communities have worked so hard to build. Intimidation may win battles, but it never wins hearts. And without hearts, no leader can truly claim to lead.