The Nation (Nairobi)
26 April 2008
For decades, Kerio Valley and the adjoining areas have been rocked by intermittent ethnic violence but they have never produced an internal refugee. Yet Eldoret, Kericho, Kuresoi, Molo, Nakuru and the surrounding areas produced hundreds of thousands of displaced people after less than six weeks of post-election violence.
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This article represents forward thinking in my opinion. I am Kenyan by birth and am always saddened by the amount of violence Kenyans can endure or emit.
I strongly think all Kenyans should bear arms.This will level the playing field and provide a sense of security which the government fails to afford citizens.Guns or no guns,there is violence around the world.If everybody in a given area was armed,would be attackers will think twice before invading.That could save lives and property.
I magine how many rapes,night attacks by thugs and police,etc can be thwarted.The kenyan government is an enabler of insecurity by restricting gun ownership in the face of unbriddled violence. My family's farm was attacked and burned for no reason.Had they had guns,they could have repelled the thugs.
Imagine,a police officer or anybody could not easly attack you if they think you are armed,even here in the US.Carrying a concealed weapon or an exposed one is a life saving act that every human being should be able to enjoy.Just get the guns legally registered and collect taxes and fees.
I don't think I need to quote statistics to make my case.Every Kenyan knows what is going on or not.We are regressing and losing lifes daily!
To support this writer,I come armed with general life experience,a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice,a Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management and an MBA in progress.