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| President, his deputy and Opposition leader during BBI launch. {Photo: Lavin Adhiambo} |
President Uhuru and his
deputy William Ruto ran on a campaign manifested on uniting the country. Their
first term in office was typified by a Romeo and Juliet moment of uniform black
trousers and white shirts, donned with bleeding red ties – the brand of their
dying quest for a united nation. In his second term, the president opted for a
practical and professional approach towards a cohesive nation, shunning the
bombast pomposity of matching attire and shifting to finding lasting solutions
that was believed would provide the binding glue for molding a united and
prosperous Kenya.
deputy William Ruto ran on a campaign manifested on uniting the country. Their
first term in office was typified by a Romeo and Juliet moment of uniform black
trousers and white shirts, donned with bleeding red ties – the brand of their
dying quest for a united nation. In his second term, the president opted for a
practical and professional approach towards a cohesive nation, shunning the
bombast pomposity of matching attire and shifting to finding lasting solutions
that was believed would provide the binding glue for molding a united and
prosperous Kenya.
In a breaking news
shocker, President and his political nemesis come ally Raila Odinga signed a
ceasefire memorandum popularly known as the handshake. They outlined a ten
point agenda that formed the basis of the Building Bridges Initiative to a new
Kenya. Optimism and hope was seen in the faces of Kenyans as peace and
stability was restored by the reduced political tensions in the country. The
BBI was viewed by all and sundry, as the new chapter that would permanently
shatter the doors of a nation that goes to war every election year and usher in
a cohesive nation.
shocker, President and his political nemesis come ally Raila Odinga signed a
ceasefire memorandum popularly known as the handshake. They outlined a ten
point agenda that formed the basis of the Building Bridges Initiative to a new
Kenya. Optimism and hope was seen in the faces of Kenyans as peace and
stability was restored by the reduced political tensions in the country. The
BBI was viewed by all and sundry, as the new chapter that would permanently
shatter the doors of a nation that goes to war every election year and usher in
a cohesive nation.
Raila Odinga and the
opposition have always pushed for electoral reforms in this country, claiming
that it is a biased and untrustworthy electoral commission that has always sent
Kenyans to hit against each other every election period. Evidential analysis
shows that post poll chaos are attributed to rigged elections and land wrangles
that climax during election periods. Kenyans were hopeful that the Haji-led BBI
team would fully address the real world problems facing Kenyans.
opposition have always pushed for electoral reforms in this country, claiming
that it is a biased and untrustworthy electoral commission that has always sent
Kenyans to hit against each other every election period. Evidential analysis
shows that post poll chaos are attributed to rigged elections and land wrangles
that climax during election periods. Kenyans were hopeful that the Haji-led BBI
team would fully address the real world problems facing Kenyans.
National recognition of
the importance of social cohesion comes against a background of rising
sentiments buoyed by alarming evidence of unequal distribution of resources and
other inequalities which have led to declining trusts in government,
independent bodies, (notably the IEBC), causing social discontent which results
to public wrath, destruction of property with the electoral period being the
climax for the masses to pour out their anger. This has become a periodic trend
and an unwritten historical event every five years. The president and his
deputy had looked keen to have this laid over based on their 2013 and 2017
manifestos.
the importance of social cohesion comes against a background of rising
sentiments buoyed by alarming evidence of unequal distribution of resources and
other inequalities which have led to declining trusts in government,
independent bodies, (notably the IEBC), causing social discontent which results
to public wrath, destruction of property with the electoral period being the
climax for the masses to pour out their anger. This has become a periodic trend
and an unwritten historical event every five years. The president and his
deputy had looked keen to have this laid over based on their 2013 and 2017
manifestos.
The road to national
cohesion, as graveled by the head of state, involved joint involvement of
stakeholders in government, political parties, the clergy, business community
and the civil society to build a tenacious nation of collective action. The
Building Bridges Initiative to a new Kenyan nation was the foundation formal
initiative towards the president’s solicitation for unity. The BBI taskforce
performed public hearings and engaged members of the public in each and every
county on the broad issues of ethnic antagonism, lack of national ethos,
divisive elections among others. It was everyone’s expectation that these would be addressed and eventually
resolved in order to set up an optimum breeding environment for the realization
of the big 4 agenda and the third medium term plan of the vision 2030.
cohesion, as graveled by the head of state, involved joint involvement of
stakeholders in government, political parties, the clergy, business community
and the civil society to build a tenacious nation of collective action. The
Building Bridges Initiative to a new Kenyan nation was the foundation formal
initiative towards the president’s solicitation for unity. The BBI taskforce
performed public hearings and engaged members of the public in each and every
county on the broad issues of ethnic antagonism, lack of national ethos,
divisive elections among others. It was everyone’s expectation that these would be addressed and eventually
resolved in order to set up an optimum breeding environment for the realization
of the big 4 agenda and the third medium term plan of the vision 2030.
For a legacy of a united
Kenya to come true, the issue of disputed elections that climax conflict and
social instability would have been be
interrogated at large. At this moment when the world is at the cusp of the
forth industrial revolution, the BBI would recommend the integration of
disruptive technologies in election management. What about the use of
block-chain technology to offer real time vote results as a measure to improve
on vote integrity and reduce poll disputes? This way, bitter poll losers would
have no other way to go to the streets and incite the masses but to concede
defeat real time. The ministry of lands, which has been smeared with conflicts
usually climaxed during election periods, should also be forced to implement a
block-chain based land registry to track and trace all land transactions to
avert related conflicts. Unfortunately,
a dynasty led team believes that the only way towards a conflict free Kenya is
to create positions for poll losers and further overwhelm the poor with heavy
taxation to fund the new offices.
Kenya to come true, the issue of disputed elections that climax conflict and
social instability would have been be
interrogated at large. At this moment when the world is at the cusp of the
forth industrial revolution, the BBI would recommend the integration of
disruptive technologies in election management. What about the use of
block-chain technology to offer real time vote results as a measure to improve
on vote integrity and reduce poll disputes? This way, bitter poll losers would
have no other way to go to the streets and incite the masses but to concede
defeat real time. The ministry of lands, which has been smeared with conflicts
usually climaxed during election periods, should also be forced to implement a
block-chain based land registry to track and trace all land transactions to
avert related conflicts. Unfortunately,
a dynasty led team believes that the only way towards a conflict free Kenya is
to create positions for poll losers and further overwhelm the poor with heavy
taxation to fund the new offices.
The over 10 billion
shillings wasted on the BBI report would be used to finance the Big 4 agenda,
which is the second spice towards a peaceful nation. The fostering of the
social cohesion agenda in Kenya, through full implementation of the NCIC act
and the TJRC report would act as a sustainable and effective means for poverty
eradication by providing a favourable environment for the implementation of the
impressive Uhuruto’s quadrilateral agenda. The mounting evidence of rising
income equality which leads to rising inequality in education, health, life
expectancy and other social areas are adequately addressed by making the big 4 agenda a reality
shillings wasted on the BBI report would be used to finance the Big 4 agenda,
which is the second spice towards a peaceful nation. The fostering of the
social cohesion agenda in Kenya, through full implementation of the NCIC act
and the TJRC report would act as a sustainable and effective means for poverty
eradication by providing a favourable environment for the implementation of the
impressive Uhuruto’s quadrilateral agenda. The mounting evidence of rising
income equality which leads to rising inequality in education, health, life
expectancy and other social areas are adequately addressed by making the big 4 agenda a reality
The BBI team would
recommend the fastracking of construction 500,000 housing units under the
affordable housing program across the country. The scheme will kill the
stigmatized social markers which have caused social conflicts between members
of different social class. This itself will enhance inclusivity, more civic
participation and create opportunities for upward mobility in society.
Regretfully, the corrupt Wako led team believes that a 7 year tax holiday for
youths in business will bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Oh no,
this is just another conduit to evade taxation and make the haves filthy richer
forever and ever. With a tax holiday, Raila and Uhuru and their firms will
forever be under youth, enjoying a tax holiday until Jesus returns.
recommend the fastracking of construction 500,000 housing units under the
affordable housing program across the country. The scheme will kill the
stigmatized social markers which have caused social conflicts between members
of different social class. This itself will enhance inclusivity, more civic
participation and create opportunities for upward mobility in society.
Regretfully, the corrupt Wako led team believes that a 7 year tax holiday for
youths in business will bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Oh no,
this is just another conduit to evade taxation and make the haves filthy richer
forever and ever. With a tax holiday, Raila and Uhuru and their firms will
forever be under youth, enjoying a tax holiday until Jesus returns.
The mishandling of the
deputy president William Ruto and his allies during the unveiling of the BBI
report at Bomas, further exposes the ill motive by the dynasties to use the
report to further rule this nation with an iron fist and turn it into a dynasty
monarchy. In the words of John Trapp, ‘Unity without verity is no better than
conspiracy’. The handshake has raised eyebrows of neglect of other players,
especially those inclined to the DP or the hustler nation.
deputy president William Ruto and his allies during the unveiling of the BBI
report at Bomas, further exposes the ill motive by the dynasties to use the
report to further rule this nation with an iron fist and turn it into a dynasty
monarchy. In the words of John Trapp, ‘Unity without verity is no better than
conspiracy’. The handshake has raised eyebrows of neglect of other players,
especially those inclined to the DP or the hustler nation.
The president has failed
to use the post-handshake peaceful moments to implement his 4 legacy agenda
which would have left the country more cohesive. Kenya stands united when Nyeri
and Isiolo both enjoy the universal health coverage. Kenya is peaceful when the
SGR is enjoyed in Kisumu and Kajiado. Kenya is better off when Galana
irrigation scheme is feeding the residents of Turkana.
to use the post-handshake peaceful moments to implement his 4 legacy agenda
which would have left the country more cohesive. Kenya stands united when Nyeri
and Isiolo both enjoy the universal health coverage. Kenya is peaceful when the
SGR is enjoyed in Kisumu and Kajiado. Kenya is better off when Galana
irrigation scheme is feeding the residents of Turkana.
Food security, better healthcare for all, a stronger manufacturing industry that will employ youths and the
big 4 agenda is what Kenya urgently needs than creation of a post of prime
minister to accommodate bitter poll losers.
big 4 agenda is what Kenya urgently needs than creation of a post of prime
minister to accommodate bitter poll losers.
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