Jamhuri celebrationsWhen President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed an expectant nation on Saturday, Kenya crossed the 1,500 mark for Covid-19 related deaths. Yet, for more than half a century, Kenyans have diligently and willingly submitted their taxes to the State. In his Jamhuri Day speech last year, President Kenyatta alluded to the sacrifices made by the founding fathers of the nation. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenyatta’s government has thought it wise to prioritise the Building Bridges Initiative over the harsh realities of many Kenyans. Although another Kenyatta is president, it is not yet uhuru for those pledging their allegiance to the flag of this nation.

Source: Daily Nation December 13, 2020 21:01 UTC