Insights from kayole: Stories of shock, faith and hope: 3

This is the final series of 'insights from kayole' it will be more reflective compared to the narrative nature of the first two. When i think of where we have come to find our selves as country in general and communities in specific i cant stop but ask myself when did the rain start beating us. When did we become so cruel that we cannot take care of our children. When did we become so inhumane that we can abandon our children on the road side without emotions. When did our values change that we became so selfish and greedy that we cannot take care for our destitute with dignity.

The situation is alarming that for a city council that is collecting billions of shilling in land rates, licence fee and parking fee among others as sources of income cannot support its own institutions like Kayole children's home. People like Davie who given their lives into the service of children are pushed to the wall and are forced to choose between the homes provisions such as food and other necessities over their salaries.

Recently  we adopted the new constitution, which is a major step towards achieving more positives as a country. But the citizenry must be vigilant otherwise this constitution will turn into a white elephant . The gains we have made can dissipate and the gains we expect especially in accountability and participatory planning may soon be out of sight. I therefore urge each of us to take responsibility, build the Kenya you want to see and live in. You may ask the damage is already done but i will tell you a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Its funny how we want others to change but not us,  Do your part and  i do mine and be the change you want to see. We feel insecure in town because of the street families yet we as people of Kenya we are championing irresponsible sexual behavior, our families are no longer a moral inspiration, the media displays sex as cool and the society has disowned its young ones. I believe each one of us is unique in his/her own way, lets our diversity be our strength and stand on the shoulders of our  forefathers who selflessly defended this beautiful land of Kenya we now takee for granted.

As a country let us be honest with ourselves, lets restore our values, and contribute to sustainable future for us and posterity.

Wandai

the author: the sexist society we have become.