Raila Odinga was a true champion of democracy. A child of independence, he endured decades of struggle and sacrifice for the broader cause of freedom and self-governance in Kenya. Time and again, I personally saw him put the interests of his country ahead of his own ambitions. Like few other leaders anywhere, he was willing to choose the path of peaceful reconciliation without compromising his core values. Through his life, Raila Odinga set an example not just for Kenyans, but across Africa and around the world. I know he will be missed. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and to the people of Kenya.
Dear God,
Thank You for the precious gift of life. Thank You for Your mercy and steadfast love that never fails us.
Almighty God, this morning we praise You for Your goodness and faithfulness that carry us through every season. All the beautiful names belong to You - our Comforter, our Protector, our Healer, our Provider.
This morning, we ask for Your guidance, blessing, and protection throughout this weekend. Go before us, make all crooked paths straight, and surround us with Your peace.
We declare that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. We declare favor over our work, provision over our homes, and joy over our hearts. May Your presence lead every step we take, and may we reflect Your love to everyone we meet.
In Jesusโ name, we pray
In my second year, My actuarial mathematics lecturer Mr. Mumo Kitati taught me a concept called Time Value of Money. Itโs the reason we calculate things like Net Present Value (NPV) because Sh150 today isnโt the same as Sh150 in 1965.
So when Mutahi Ngunyi compares prices across decades without adjusting for inflation, currency strength, cost of living, or global coffee prices, heโs not doing analysis heโs doing political theater.
If political scientists want to wade into economic comparisons, the least they can do is run the numbers properly.