Who is your role model
At a time when the nation is sin sick, awash with scenes of ethnic murders, instances of injustice and a plethora of other problems emanating from a disputed General poll, many Kenyans have lost hope. And while the hope that we had has just turned out to be an illusion, it is sad to note that the country is so polarized form every side that there is no independent person or institution once can turn to for solace or consolation.
The preachers, the men of God who ought to have offered us spiritual nourishment and a sense of direction at this critical stage have failed miserably in this aspect. No one can trust them for they are no longer neutral in any matter. They have left their flock in a state of spiritual abstraction. The senior citizens of this nation, who the youth would look up to at this time for strength and guidance, are busy seeking power, either at the local coffee factory or at the national front. In a nutshell, they no longer hold enough sense. Their reasoning has been blurred by a dearth in vision mired in hypocrisy and selfishness.Who then do we turn to? I do not think the politicians can give our hearts solace. It is sad that Kenya has so many members of parliament who are young but whose have failed to advance the course of the youth of this country either due to the feelings of power or out of their otherwise young age being overshadowed by old ideas.
What about the local musicians? Can Nonini, Redsan, Valerie, Prezzo and others inspire any young Kenyan? What about Amani? Is her name not Peace? Where is she at this crucial time? Do we hold so much mistrust with our institutions that we cannot place a tinge of trust on individuals there in? Who is this celeb that can be mentioned in the same breath as Bono or even George Clooney who have shown they can use their status in society to speak openly about social injustices in the world.
Where are the sports men and sport women of the country? I thought that Kenya is famed for her endowment in athletes who rule the world in middle and long distance running. Pray tell me, where is Catherine Ndereba, Paul Tergat, Moses Tanui, Margreat Okayo, Susan Chepkemei among others. They have been able to overcome many distances in pursuit of their victories and we have cheered them on and on. But why are they quiet at this time when Kenya needs some one to identify with? Where are Steve Tikolo, Oscar Osir, Otto Kwach, Margreat Indakhala, Dorcsas Ndasaba, Denis Oliech, Gloria Masese, Zack Aura, and Inderjeet Matharu among others? Who are they subrogating the succinct role of unifying Kenyans to?
I have no doubt that there is no one in Kenya who can match to Bono. There is no Kenyan who can match up to Mahatma Gandhi, he who would make a mistake and go ahead to admit his shortcomings but at the same time seeking for advice since he knew as a human being, he was open to infallibility. In Kenya, no one can match the heroics of Nelson Mandela; he who said that he likes to be criticized for criticism prevents one from being a demi-god
Is there a Jesse Jackson in our country? One who would rally his people to charge his wrongs not to his head which was limited in its finitude but to his heart which was awash with love. Does Kenya have a role model? Where are the women of this country who Kenyans can turn to for sense of direction? Are they also buckling in the same way other Kenyans are? I have lost strength. I need someone to lift me up. I need a Kenyan who can do this. I do not think Helen Tombo, the immediate former chair Kenya youth and community education Programme can do it since she has remained so silent yet the youth whose plight she has always fought for are killing one another.
Eric Wainana can do it. He has shown he can remain neutral even when circumstances would otherwise compel him to take sides. The nation is feeling the soothing and patriotic effect of his music at time of crisis. He, just maybe, is the Kenyan many have not thought about who can make us drive us forward. He is my role model.
The preachers, the men of God who ought to have offered us spiritual nourishment and a sense of direction at this critical stage have failed miserably in this aspect. No one can trust them for they are no longer neutral in any matter. They have left their flock in a state of spiritual abstraction. The senior citizens of this nation, who the youth would look up to at this time for strength and guidance, are busy seeking power, either at the local coffee factory or at the national front. In a nutshell, they no longer hold enough sense. Their reasoning has been blurred by a dearth in vision mired in hypocrisy and selfishness.Who then do we turn to? I do not think the politicians can give our hearts solace. It is sad that Kenya has so many members of parliament who are young but whose have failed to advance the course of the youth of this country either due to the feelings of power or out of their otherwise young age being overshadowed by old ideas.
What about the local musicians? Can Nonini, Redsan, Valerie, Prezzo and others inspire any young Kenyan? What about Amani? Is her name not Peace? Where is she at this crucial time? Do we hold so much mistrust with our institutions that we cannot place a tinge of trust on individuals there in? Who is this celeb that can be mentioned in the same breath as Bono or even George Clooney who have shown they can use their status in society to speak openly about social injustices in the world.
Where are the sports men and sport women of the country? I thought that Kenya is famed for her endowment in athletes who rule the world in middle and long distance running. Pray tell me, where is Catherine Ndereba, Paul Tergat, Moses Tanui, Margreat Okayo, Susan Chepkemei among others. They have been able to overcome many distances in pursuit of their victories and we have cheered them on and on. But why are they quiet at this time when Kenya needs some one to identify with? Where are Steve Tikolo, Oscar Osir, Otto Kwach, Margreat Indakhala, Dorcsas Ndasaba, Denis Oliech, Gloria Masese, Zack Aura, and Inderjeet Matharu among others? Who are they subrogating the succinct role of unifying Kenyans to?
I have no doubt that there is no one in Kenya who can match to Bono. There is no Kenyan who can match up to Mahatma Gandhi, he who would make a mistake and go ahead to admit his shortcomings but at the same time seeking for advice since he knew as a human being, he was open to infallibility. In Kenya, no one can match the heroics of Nelson Mandela; he who said that he likes to be criticized for criticism prevents one from being a demi-god
Is there a Jesse Jackson in our country? One who would rally his people to charge his wrongs not to his head which was limited in its finitude but to his heart which was awash with love. Does Kenya have a role model? Where are the women of this country who Kenyans can turn to for sense of direction? Are they also buckling in the same way other Kenyans are? I have lost strength. I need someone to lift me up. I need a Kenyan who can do this. I do not think Helen Tombo, the immediate former chair Kenya youth and community education Programme can do it since she has remained so silent yet the youth whose plight she has always fought for are killing one another.
Eric Wainana can do it. He has shown he can remain neutral even when circumstances would otherwise compel him to take sides. The nation is feeling the soothing and patriotic effect of his music at time of crisis. He, just maybe, is the Kenyan many have not thought about who can make us drive us forward. He is my role model.
