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Protesters barricade the Nairobi-Namanga highway in Kitengela town, Kajiado county, during demonstrations against fuel prices. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]
In 2010, we embraced the new Constitution with hope. We believed it would spark reform and transform Kenya’s social, political and economic life. That chance still lives. But it demands more than paper. We must use the Constitution daily to build a better Kenya by changing how we live, act and lead.
Every mistake we make, big or small, decays society. Kenya’s success is built on a values-driven citizenry. What we think, we become. Gautama Buddha taught that a corrupt mind makes us corrupt. An evil mind leads us to evil. It takes will power to walk away from tribalism, corruption, and bribery.
Our value to society is forged when good habits displace bad ones. Kenya’s future rests on the thoughts, habits and character of every citizen; from mama mboga to CEO. Sow hatred, tribalism or greed, and we shall harvest them.
