Our propensity to clap speaks of an abused people who will apologise for those who abuse them. It is not clear what the thinking is about them as they are advised to return to school. If the floods are considered a national disaster, their management does not reflect that thinking. For, a national disaster is equal to a country at war. A national disaster team under disciplined uniformed command is the right outfit to clear and rebuild roads and bridges.

Source: Daily Nation May 10, 2024 20:34 UTC