We need to institutionalise celebrating these great Kenyans who keep our flag flying high, even when our profile is wanting. The Constitution creates a framework for fiscal and resource equity, and, in devolving power, seeks to enhance the self-government. How you know our Constitution is progressive is that it is more popular with the citizens than with those who exercise power. The much-celebrated American constitution was for many years applied in a way that subjugated minorities and women. So yes, we have squandered many opportunities to get further ahead, and have left too many Kenyans in daily despair, but there are still many reasons to jivunia kuwa Mkenya.

Source: Standard Digital December 15, 2023 22:26 UTC