This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
As the country gears up for the festive season, a controversy surrounding King Kaka's song Wajinga Nyinyi has brought to the fore the deep-seated frustrations of Kenya's youth. The song, which has been met with both praise and criticism, has sparked a heated debate among politicians, with some calling for the rapper's head.
However, beneath the surface of this controversy lies a more profound issue - the rot of corruption and ineptitude that has taken hold of Kenya's leadership. The recent actions of governors, who are protesting their being barred from office, are a stark reminder of this problem.
Three governors - Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal, Ferdinand Waititu, and Mike Sonko - have been charged with corruption and are currently facing trial. Despite this, they continue to protest their being barred from office, claiming that they are being unfairly targeted. However, the facts speak for themselves - these governors have been accused of misappropriating millions of shillings from the county coffers, and it is only right that they are held accountable.
Their outrage is a symptom of a deeper problem in Kenya's leadership, where corruption and ineptitude have become the norm. It is a problem that has been allowed to fester for far too long, and it is only by addressing it head-on that we can hope to build a better future for our country.
As the author notes, 'the people responsible for this state of affairs are members of my generation. We have thoughtlessly robbed young people of their future.' It is time for us to take responsibility for our actions and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.
