Referendum at the corner

Referendum is now at the corner, many Kenyans are still not fully decided whether it is Yes or No. Though the opinion polls show one group is leading and each group is claiming confidence of wining. This time round, I believe it is not as certain as the last referendum of Orange and Banana. I think its mainly because many Christian leaders are against the constitution. It is not because of the political class that is in the No. side that makes this referendum tricky. In fact the politicians in the No. side can just make their side flop terribly because of their past record.

This time round the campaigns are not as interesting as the past one, I believe it is because most politicians who make campaigns lively are not in the opposition side. There are also rumors of threats from those living in strongholds of those opposed to the Proposed Constitution; this has caused many Kenyans, whose tribes are believed to support the document vacating the regions to their homes or to other safer areas. Many are scared of a repeat of what happened after 2007 elections, when many were affected in the same region. This is very wrong; no one chose to be what they are and should not be victimized because they are of a certain tribe.

The Government is doing all they can to make sure peace prevails, all SIM Cards are to be registered (today is the deadline, many of us wait till last minute and will ask for extension) so that they can apprehend those sending threats and stop crime. Security agents have also been deployed in the affected areas. The Government cannot be everywhere, so it is up to us Kenyans and especially our political leaders to preach peace and stop being primitive. Despite the differences and the uncertainties we face in the coming referendum, we hope to get the best for Kenya and pray for peace during and after.

YES to a New Constitution but NO to lies and violence

Kenyans have waited for too long for a New Constitution, to accept any plans for delay and plans to block it. The bomb blast at the NO campaigns at Uhuru Park on 13th June was very unfortunate and sad that lives were lost. This was an act of cowardice, from a group that thinks they could confuse Kenyan’s, to think it was from those who support the constitution.

Gone are the days when Kenyans would be fooled by such barbaric acts, “tumechanuka” (we are enlightened). There is no way a constitution can be perfect to accommodate everyone’s lifestyle. It is a Government document and not a Spiritual document. Let our lifestyle be guided by our Spiritual beliefs but the Country be governed by a Government Document.

When confronted by His followers about paying taxes, Jesus answered, “Give to Ceasar that which belongs to Ceasar and to God what is for God (Matthew 21:22). Therefore I feel we should give the government what fits it because it is a document for a society with diverse beliefs.

At last World Cup in Africa

For a change we can now get to watch a different kind of football from the usual English league. Many are eagerly waiting to watch the opening ceremony in South Africa live and on screens this afternoon.

I have not been keen on football especially with the craze of English league that has become a lifestyle of many Kenyan’s especially men. However I can now watch World Cup and hope the cup remains in Africa for the first time.

The rains brought hope

After the heavy down pour in Kenya in the past months, we now have hope for abundant food. At least we have started feeling the change in food prices especially for Maize our staple food. From 100 shillings for a 2kg packet of maize meal now we can buy it from the supermarkets at 68 shillings. The prices will get even lower as more people harvest.

From lessons learnt in the last drought, I believe the Government has taken enough measures to store the grains to save Kenyans from starvation in future.