Now that Barack Obama has come and gone, like seasoned journalist Kwendo Opanga, I can breathe again. I can go back to the city, reclaim my space and step into areas that for a few days became exclusive United States of America territory.
Now that Obama has come and gone, I hope the Kenyans who leave everything to sirikali, will have been inspired by his local speeches and instead of crying out, "sirikali saidia" all the time, become responsible citizens and wherever possible, take action to better their lot. Obama did not tell us anything new, but maybe hearing it all over again from a foreigner and the most powerful one at that, might just make a slight difference.
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