What does Cerelac Coalition mean in Kenya?

Question

What do people mean when they talk of cerelac coalition in Kenya?

Answer 1

Cerelac Coalition in Kenya is a derogatory term used to mean a coalition of political parties composed for politicians who have to be spoon fed like infants. Politicians who depend on other politicians to survive.

The original meaning of the term Cerelac is food meant for infants (6+ months).

Answer 2

An alliance comprising of individuals or parties that rely on other politicians endorsement to excel politically.

It may also denote politicians who hail from rich families who have been raised on richman food(CERELAC is a cereal food meant for children especially preffered by the rich or can be afforded by the rich)