Lets be Vigilant: know Your Constitution

The constitution will be my constant north those were the words of the new chief justice Willy Mutunga in one of the grilling sessions preceding his appointment. Four days after assuming office the respected human rights champion hosted two of reckoned artists gado the cartoonist and kelvin the sculptor, mission- to present a Wanjiku look like one meter in height fibre glass and bronze sculpture. As one commentary put it unlike the copy of the constitution that President Kibaki signed together with one of the pens he used are in key and lock in the office as wanjiku's eyes with her imposing figure is overlook the office space in freedom. It should be a celebratory moment for Kenyans as Wanjiku takes her rightful place in the senior most judicial office in the land as she represents a face identifiable with most Kenyans. Wanjiku mostly seen donning a basket this time appeared in the office of the president of supreme court with her usual patched up skirt this time her basket containing a copy  of the promulgated constitution.

As we usher in this new judicial dispensation, our optimism as well as our excitement are at unprecedented high. Our celebrations should not be without purpose but should coupled with caution against complacency. Although the CJ indicated Wanjiku's presence in his office will be a constant reminder of what justice should be about, we must never relent in holding our institutions accountable including the judiciary lest history will repeat itself.

Again as i always there is soo much to talk about other that sex and sexuality

Wandai

Author: the sexist society we have become

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.