By SCHEAFFER OKOREMore by this AuthorThe feeling of loving your country and being proud of it is what the Cambridge dictionary defines as patriotism. Which means, patriotism as an ideal only extends as far as the country is concerned and not necessarily the government, as most people assume. Patriotism has for a long time been confused with sycophancy, which is defined as excessive obedience or behaviour towards someone important in order to gain an advantage. AdvertisementPEOPLE POWERSycophancy is targeted towards specific people of importance, more often those who run the country, while patriotism is purely about the country. CRITICISE BAD LEADERSHIPAdditionally, this very power is the essence of what makes patriotism a right accorded to every Kenyan and that should be practised in public.

Source: Daily Nation December 01, 2019 02:03 UTC