Patriotism

Attended a rather interesting breakfast meeting leo where one of the key speakers was Brand Kenya C.E.O, Mary Kimonye who gave an interesting insight about Kenyan perceptions on patriotism. The fact that Kenyans are always quick to criticize anything regarding their country instead of applauding or appreciating any positive aspect that arises out of this amazing motherland! Which was soooo right considering I am one of those Kenyans guilty of this condemnation of my motherland! (Shame-yes, I know)

Which is why after that meeting I have resolved to become more patriotic and proudly market and support the positive aspects of Kenya. This will include adding more Kenyan flag oriented clothes in my closet in addition to my Kenya Rugby shirts and khangas and also buy a big flag to replace the small one hanging in my house.

In essence I will do more when I go for the world cup finals next week and rival the patriotism levels of our brothers and sisters in the rainbow nation down south.

Najivunia kuwa Mkenya not navumilia kuwa Mkenya anymore! Have a patriotic day (",)

What a World Cup

Major game renowned world over-hence the title and Africa only has one team to show, regardless of the fact that this was meant to be the continent's first time to host it. And a lousy African themed ball (in name and looks only, if I may add).

What a let down in performance!

Also what a let down in the official song-originally done by a Cameroonian group then remixed by a Columbian who trashed it by trying to add in a small part by a South African band. And a lovely song by a Somali/continent native rejected as the official song for a world cup hosted in Africa!

To add salt to injury majority of the African teams have foreign coaches(could this be reason for their abysmal performance?) who speak not a smite of the national language of the teams they coach.

My deduction of this world cup is that the only thing African about it is the venue, few African teams and the African fans.

MATATU!

Escapades on a daily basis in one include;

1. Bad breath and body odour from fellow passengers and the tout

2. Risk of getting robbed, mugged or mat-jacked by gun totting hoodlums

3. Insults among drivers, touts and passengers

3. Conning of your change from the tout

4. Fondling from perv passengers

5. Risk of your life thanks to drivers manoeuvring the jav like formula 1 racers

6. Arrest over lack of seat belt use

7. Having to bribe a cop to not get busted for lack of seat belt use

6. Getting stuck in the aisle between seats in a small jav

The list is endless and the worst part is how passengers are at most times helpless against this!

Siku njema people

Kenya

At the moment there seems to be a really dark prescence hovering over us. If its not vampire like serial killers, paedophiles and natural calamities its now bombings in peaceful public rallies.
Pray do tell what the conditions will be in 2012, its about time our lousy leaders grow a pair and start thinking about the people and not themselves. And on the part of my fellow Kenyans, embrace peace and advocate for unity and equality.