As we mark Mashujaa Day, the day of the heroes and heroines of this country, excavating the invincible summer in our hearts is an imperative of our time. The mounting disillusionment is palpable while the elected leaders are trapped in an unending self-seeking journey that knows no end. They can conveniently take one position in the day and quickly abandon it by sunset and get away with it. Michaela in her book, ‘It’s our turn to eat’ narrates how the individuals around President Mwai Kibaki felt that Anglo Leasing was a means to build a political war chest for Kibaki and retain the power within the community. We must come together as Kenyans and forge an ecumenism that will see us rekindle the soul of the nation.

Source: Standard Digital October 23, 2023 21:36 UTC