Kenya: The Tree of Peace Needs the Rain of Ethnic Harmony

opinion

Nairobi — IF THERE'S ONE LESSON I LEARNT during my days in detention, it was that when hopes fail, it is safer to err on the side of caution than euphoric optimism. Then when wishes don't happen, I don't suffer heart failure.

Today, lots of people are celebrating peace and I, like them, want peace but I want to be cautious. Peace is not born a full-grown tree with ripe fruits for us to eat right away. Peace is a seed we plant, water and nurture until it is fully grown.

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