This year has not been
that bleak as the last blog might have painted. There were several good
occurrences worth giving a mention especially as the dusk draws nearer.
First, let’s offer the
two top principals a hearty hand-clap. Clap clap! The two:
President Kibaki and his Prime Minister Raila Odinga. You know, a whole year
has gone without any of them spewing a single serious tantrum. The PM-the more
vulnerable of the two has miraculously been so sober and humble-a scenario that
should surprise even his closest friends. How he has managed this, only God
knows. Psychologists may underscore his leadership growth and maturity. Apart
from the small matter of CONSULTATION which threatened to -rear
tantrum’s ugly head in January, things have holistically been good as far as
cordial relationship between the two heads is concerned.
The old-man’s magic
was revealed. And with a herbal cup his profile rose significantly. Every
young, teen, adult, sick, healthy, rich, pauper, civilian or government official
were (are) on the way to get a quick herbal dose from one Ambilikile Mwasapile,
70, a retired Tanzanian pastor who claimed to heal all sorts of diseases with a
concoction made from among others a local indigenous herb. The sensation swept
through the country in a blink of an eye and many were reported heading to the
pastor’s home in Loliondo-a village in northern Tanzania.
May 1. History read: Osama
Bin Laden dead. The world-at least a huge part of the globe rejoiceth at
the news of the sought after terrorist’s demise. US President Barack Obama
announced on national television that a special force, named Navy SEALs, had
killed the runaway villain in some hideout not so far from Pakistan capital
Islamabad. That death and subsequent burial at the sea rid the world of a lead
terrorist commanding a worldwide terrorism network-Al Qaeda. Other than members
of this group or sympathisers, it was a joyful moment for all who love peace
and people’s co-existence.
July 9. History read a
different thing altogether. A new nation was born. A new people received a new
identity. Sudan gave birth and Africa received the infant. The baby, Republic
of South Sudan, was welcomed with pomp and colour in the fledgling
town of Juba-the new nation’s capital. After years of war South Sudanese got
what they had fought for-self governance under first leader President
Salva Kiir. The Kenya media in perfect show of their lead face of
character were all over in the new country trying to outdo one another. A
thoughtful Kenyan said the media behaved as if the new country was Kenya’s 48th
county.
This month, July,
captured Kenyans’ generosity in a way never seen in the recent past. With a
rampaging hunger threatening to consume their fellow citizens in the northern
parts, Kenyans of goodwill led by the corporate society-media, banks,
telecommunication companies and others-joined hands with the mwananchi in
contributing towards food purchase for the fast emaciating hunger-struck
northerners. The drive, Kenyans for Kenya, is reported to have collected
over Ksh677 million and remains one of the top moments for the country.
The clock clocked
1:41.01 end of August 2011. And you know what? David Rudisha was
again adorned with the world’s 800 metres WR (world record) not some
nondescript Kiwi shoes seemingly ‘forced’ to advertise, luckily . A week
earlier he had buried Wilson Kipketer’s long lasting record of 1:41.11. The
Kenyan and his countrymen/women were basking in glory. That glory shone further
at the Deagu World Championships when Kenyan’s, inspired by Vivian
Cheruiyot’s double victory, produced a good show. WRs were not home
and rested yet as one Patrick Makau broke the world men’s
marathon record during the Berlin race held later that month. He brought back
the record held by Ethiopia’s great Haile Gebrselassie. He beat the tape
at 2:03.38, twenty one seconds better than the former’s.
You may want to add
more...like President Kibaki's political re-ignition, Kenya
currency waking up after long slumber etc..
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