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SABA SABA: 35 YEARS OF RESISTANCE & RESILIENCE Inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall And the release of Nelson Mandela Kenyan pro-democracy protests began earnestly Against political repression That had gained currency Thro' legislation that made Kenya a de-facto one party state Providing fodder for misrule— That took the shape of media censorship, Characterized by suppression of dissent, And marked by detentions without trial. July 7 ,1990 goes into the annals of history As the day when Kenyans' resilience & resistance Found meaning in protests for political reforms With resolve ,zeal and zest Kenyans took to the streets Braving the brutal force by the police Personified through tear gas,batons & life ammunition The second liberation came at a high human cost— Fatalities were recorded, Scores were injured, Hundreds were incarcerated. When things went south with a continuous wave of protests The strongman set aside his brinkmanship And Section 2(a) of the constitution was repealed Ushering in a new era of political pluralism The journey of democracy is work in progress Subsequent administrations have made attempts By eroding the gains that came with the 2nd liberation— Encouraging inequality, Governance without accountability, Injustice in enforced disappearances, And extra-judicial killings. The downside doesn't dumpen the Kenyan spirit But serves as a catalyst for broader reforms — We have the Constitution 2010, Vibrant civil societies, Bold religious groups, And a vigilant youth movement. While Saba Saba has become our symbol of resistance Kenyans hope to make the day an enduring call for justice By staging marches,vigils and concerts But until the state stops repression, Violent demonstrations will continue to rule the streets! ©Robinson Ratemo #FreeVerse #PoetzNation #77NiNumbers #SabaSaba2025 #SabaSabaRevolutionDay

SABA SABA: 35 YEARS OF RESISTANCE & RESILIENCE Inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall And the release of Nelson Mandela Kenyan pro-democracy protests began earnestly Against political repression That had gained currency Thro' legislation that made Kenya a de-facto one party state Providing fodder for misrule— That took the shape of media censorship, Characterized by suppression of dissent, And marked by detentions without trial. July 7 ,1990 goes into the annals of history As the day when Kenyans' resilience & resistance Found meaning in protests for political reforms With resolve ,zeal and zest Kenyans took to the streets Braving the brutal force by the police Personified through tear gas,batons & life ammunition The second liberation came at a high human cost— Fatalities were recorded, Scores were injured, Hundreds were incarcerated. When things went south with a continuous wave of protests The strongman set aside his brinkmanship And Section 2(a) of the constitution was repealed Ushering in a new era of political pluralism The journey of democracy is work in progress Subsequent administrations have made attempts By eroding the gains that came with the 2nd liberation— Encouraging inequality, Governance without accountability, Injustice in enforced disappearances, And extra-judicial killings. The downside doesn't dumpen the Kenyan spirit But serves as a catalyst for broader reforms — We have the Constitution 2010, Vibrant civil societies, Bold religious groups, And a vigilant youth movement. While Saba Saba has become our symbol of resistance Kenyans hope to make the day an enduring call for justice By staging marches,vigils and concerts But until the state stops repression, Violent demonstrations will continue to rule the streets! ©Robinson Ratemo #FreeVerse #PoetzNation #77NiNumbers #SabaSaba2025 #SabaSabaRevolutionDay

THE DARK SIDE OF RELIGION Religions are a man-made attempt In explaining God's concept They have created fairy tales On God through human experiences Documented in their Holy books A substratum for hinging their beliefs That border on dogmatic doctrines But beliefs will always be beliefs In so far as they aren't facts Can we then call out adherents? With no regard for their followers! For indoctrinating their believers! Brainwashing innocent minds! Caging whoever they succeed to radicalize— Tender and old souls! © Robinson Ratemo #FreeVerse #ReligionAndPeople #PoetzNation