Senate Majority Leader @Aaroncheruiyot slams the agents of entitlement who insist on white shame that resources must be skewed in their favour. The equity and equity trajectory spearheaded by President Ruto that no Kenyan or no part of Kenya should be discriminated against ought to be supported by all patriots of goodwill. The noises you hear are from those afraid their fat cheese is being moved. Kenya ni yetu sote. Every nook and cranny of Kenya must feel development.
To Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah @KIMANIICHUNGWAH
I have watched this clip over and over again, and I am afraid to tell you that you have missed the nature of the current protest.
The fact that young, smart, educated Kenyans, armed with iPhones, expensive sneakers, designer jeans, and leather jackets, have well-kept dread and are willing to come out to picket and face off with police should worry any politician in Kenya. Be very afraid Mheshimiwa. It means they are ready to step out of their comfort zones.
Hon. Ichungwa, you should be busy burning the midnight oil on how to handle these young, agitated youth.
These are not your ordinary youth, Mheshimiwa.
✅️1. These individuals have dismantled the tribal barriers that had previously separated them. When they speak, their intelligence and sophistication are evident. They are not as stupid and ignorant as previously assumed. You cannot tell them by their accent or how they speak.
✅️2. These individuals possess no political affiliation; their freedom is akin to that of a bird. They are everywhere, from Meru to Kisumu, from Eldoret to Mombasa, from Kwale to Kiambu, from Garissa to Kisii, and the list goes on. Did I hear you say it's only NBI? Then you need to update yourself.
✅️3. These individuals don't require any mobilization fees, which is why, as you just mentioned, they collaborate to use Uber. There is nothing wrong with taking an Uber; if anything, the Uber driver would most likely be their tribe, Gen Z.
✅️4. These guys don't need handouts; as you state, they joined together to enjoy a decent meal after their protest. This would certainly piss off any politician. Most likely, Gen Z would be serving them.
✅️5. These guys have amazing good will from Kenyans. When you see a Somali restaurant providing them with free food water, Jamia mosque providing a safe haven for their tear-gassed comrades, it's important to remember that these are not normal times. When was the last time you saw a hijabi-clad lady in sneakers facing off with a cop?
✅️7. These guys look out for each other; did you see the many young Gen Z doctors and lawyers who came out to help their own? Did you see young photojournalists and cameramen protecting their fellow Gen Z protesters from police who are trying to use force .
✅️8. These individuals don't light up tires to obstruct roads, they don't smash windows to steal from shops, and they don't destroy cars by burning them. These guys are too sophisticated for that.
✅️9. These guys are gainfully employed, and some run their own hustles.
✅️10. These guys are leveraging technology; they are ahead of everyone else. These guys turned their mobile phones into walkie-talkies for ease of coordination. These guys are even ready for the internet shutdown, as they have equipped themselves with Starlink.
Hon. Ichungwa, we are in uncharted waters; you should be burning midnight oil to explore how to reach out to this youth. Well to reach out is also easier said than done , It's a challenge because it's hard to figure out who is their leader and who is a follower.
People have long accused these young Kenyans from middle-class families of neglecting matters of national concern. Now that the finance bill has brought them to the forefront, it is crucial to engage them, as they are well-prepared for the long haul.
I hope you noticed even Baba is shocked, or rather, pleasantly surprised.
Mheshimiwa, let this serve as a thought-provoking topic for the weekend, as these individuals are the true shareholders, and they aspire to reclaim their nation.
As always, I choose to remain an optimist.
I wish you good luck Mheshimiwa
Apartment blocks left right centre in Nairobi & Mombasa then I came across this video about Nigerians who build mansions that can compete with Santa Barbara or Monte Carlo mansions but guess what , they are empty .
Kenya is a net importer of virtually everything so is Nigeria. Suppose these investors put in their money in light industries producing FMCG.
Who is going to put up in this myriad of apartments when the unemployment record is shooting through the roof?
You build such a mansion but due to serious unemployment in the locality you will know no peace. They unemployed will come for their share at night.
When I say light industries I mean basics like Gilette products , toothpaste since we no longer produce any but TZ now have their own Whitedent, Nivea products +++
Goverment should seriously incentivise investors to go that direction.
Imagine toothpaste used by every home and each individual. East Africa alone we are looking at no less than 400 Million even if only a quarter were to buy it means less and less forex outflow.
I think as Africans we have a serious problem, yes we must develop our rural homes but surely do you need a 12 bedroom villa in the heart of your gichagi?
These are guys who are very successful in North America or Europe but when it comes to investing to lift the community they opt for opulence and show off.
Folks we have a problem , rest assured you will have no peace in that rural home when your neighborhood live on less than a $$ a day .
Can you imagine if they invested in factory to add value to coconuts we would stop importing coconuts milk from Indonesia and Malaysia .
Cashewnuts value addition will uplift an entire village and you can then build your villa since the community is also getting lifted.
Back to you Kenya if you stole public funds which is very common at least grow the wealth and stop packing it in cement and mortar and lying to the Kenyans in the diaspora how they can set up successful Airbnbs bla bla bla and your off plan purchase nonsense.
Africans, I dare say Africans not even Africa we have a problem ......iko shida.
As always I choose to remain an optimist
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@HonKathambi Pole sana hon for the loss of your beloved husband.May God grant you and your family together with people of Njoro gratitude during this difficult time.