With the resumption of continuous voter registration on 29 September, seven by-elections set for 27 November, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on. As Kaggia hits the stage later next week, it allows us to ask the very topical question: What would Kenya be, if our leaders were not corrupt?

Legendary stories found fresh expression recently with the Shujaa Stories ballet. Choreographed by the Dance Centre Kenya, some of the...