Yes Barrack, honesty will save our souls n’ our nation Kenya

There are Commentators that I like. It is not about their style (which is excellent anyway), but about their honesty in what they write about. One, Barrack Muluka, a publisher and media consultant, contribute to ‘The Standard’ newspaper (weekend edition). This weekend, Fe. 16, his commentary touches my inner heart. As, a Follower of Christ I’m challenged, as well, by Barrack’s piece. Read on….

Kenya Election 2007, a Reflection

 My Cadanian friend sent me this reflection.

Kenya Election 2007 – III: The Cost

It is 1994. Tanzania. I stand upon the hill on which the Anglican church stands. I look around me, and let my eyes rest on the river Ngara below. The view is stunning

Oh No! Why her, why now?

Benazir Bhutto is Dead…

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been  assassinated today, Thursday 27, 2007 in the a suicide bombing that killed about 14 other peopleBhutto is said to have suffered bullet wounds in the aftermath of the bomb attack according

Wanted: Mama-Afrika Saviour!

The Tanzanian Teacher has a point. True, true, true; the historical records are in Africa’s favour – we were and still are at the receiving end. Injustices to Africa are evident. We have cried for a long time, and as the teacher observes, crying will no longer help. We should act and act now. May the leaders of contemporary Africa be the objects of reason in saving the continent. When will they stop dancing to the tunes of the West (and some of oil-thirsty Asian countries) and rethink their future? May our history be a scale opon which

Oops! Korean paper spots Kenya’s politics

Kenyan news rarely captures the attention of the Korea Herald, the only English newspaper that I access on a daily basis, safe for Sundays. The last news from Kenya printed therein was about an emotional (almost in tears) Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary General’s visit to Kibera slums. He was later quoted saying Kenya must be the poorest nation in

Kenya Politics: Will the Script change in 2007?

   There are two outstanding things in the newly-set political stage. The audience (electorate) is more informed five years later, and secondly, the young actors will be performing. Unquestionably, Kenya’s politics is shaping up in a rather exclusive course.