Kenya: It's Your Time to Rise Up for a New Kenya

opinion

Today, in almost every language, the pig is a symbol of sloth, greed, filth and lack of inhibitions. This symbol has been, in many occasions, brilliantly represented our political leaders. It is time we thought about new symbols that represent our national vision and be honest enough to sacrifice our own selfish ambitions to elect only those members of the society that represent a new Kenya.

For 50 years, we've been sowing poisonous fruits and expecting to harvest apples. So long as we elect leaders of questionable character, leaders with criminal records, leaders suspected of crimes, leaders who have a history of corruption, leaders who are not committed to the idea of a better Kenya - we will continue harvesting and consuming fruits that bloat our stomachs. We will remain a sick nation, rotting at its core.

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