It is a day to “Christmas,” it does not matter to me. Ideally it should not! It is just a normal day to me. It’s not that complicated but that’s a story for another day. Though, it is one of the valuable days, because it is among the two weeks which I have dedicated solely to reflect about my life… It is end year, right? I need to plan for next year, you know, reflecting is essential. Just as expressed in “the Monk who sold his Ferrari” Have you read the book?? I actually have a thing for the Buddhists/Monks or to be specific Dalai Lama… The way they handle themselves both spiritually, mentally, socially… it is just adorable. Just like I adore how people meditate during Yoga… Wait a second? Is meditation and reflection one or the same thing, or are they related? Anyway, I am doing both. My friend, Berlin, taught me on the importance of meditating and reflecting more so about your relationship with God. It is essential.
This year to me, has been both to the two extremes, I thank God for them. Because I was blessed abundantly, and I also learnt valuable lessons from my misfortunes. Enough about B.N.
Currently, in almost the entire world, it is a festive season. As it is a custom to many, there will be numerous celebration. What will befall us after the merriment will depends on what choice we make during this season. And when it all ends, the reality may bite a little painfully- what have you achieved this year?! The year might have started with lots of expectations and enthuse, maybe it was that year which you looked forward to. But here we are again, another end of the year!
End year and New Year are closely linked, funny aha! Not really, I mean they are just seconds apart. So what’s the difference? I think it’s just acquired mentality, which is important though, for individual growth and society’s development. The society has learnt to use this two different yet similar days to its advantage.
The End year is the time when the society reflects upon whatever it has done or experience throughout the year. Achievements which led to growth and development of the society will be considered as good moral builder for the future. With the down falls and setbacks experienced during the years serving as the best learning point for a better future for the society.
So what are the setbacks that our society have faced? Tribalism- not a surprise- has risen to a higher notch, politics playing a major role in its escalation. The democracy in Kenya and African countries is fixed or dictated democracy, where communities based on their ethnicity relations feel it is their solely right to be the ruling party of government. This has led to radical hatred between tribes in Kenya. Majorly Agikuyu, Luo’s’ and Kalenjin’s.
Unemployment rate has increased- not a story anymore-. The number of youths getting out on the streets with posters written boldly ‘SEAKING FOR A JOB. I HAVE BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE FINANCE OPTION AND CPA UPTO LEVEL K” has become the only way for some people to seek for employment. Back then in both primary, high school and even in the universities and colleges, people would study with an assurance or let me say a strong hope of getting job after… Business that should provide job opportunities to Kenyans have also collapsed or are almost collapsing due to poor business environment. We are left in a situation where we do not see the importance of the efforts we did put in our education. For the ones who are skilled and wants to start a business, they lack capital to support them in doing that, so what is left is a business idea that might never be implemented.
Education- is proving not to be the key to success anymore-. There has been a remarkable failure in our education system. There has been high increase of failed students in this year and last year KCSE examinations. This is not something to smile about. It is a reflection of what our education system is. Our universities are producing non-qualified graduates, they do not have the skills that mark what is expressed in their transcript and certificate. Then you wonder what they were doing for the 4-6 years in campus.
Unity and cohesion- has reduced because everyone is accusing or suspecting each other of foul play. This is due to the economic disparities and favors from the government. If the region which you come from receives more favors and resources from the government it brings tension. The coastal region wants or wanted to secede from Kenya because they feel like they have been sidelined in terms of development like other regions for instance central Kenya, where there has been an outstanding growth and support by the government.
Our Savior devolution has proved to be a nightmare “dubbed corruption brought closer to you” it has become a money minting business to those working there. It is an avenue for corruption and nepotism in the country.
Killings by police. Police have been noted to killing innocent civilians and beating innocent people in their homes. They have been seen harassing women in public and even shooting at innocent children. This is the same police whose mandate is to protect people and their properties from harms way. Contrarily to what they are doing. This has made relationship between civilians and police to soar. Kenyan police is ranked worst internationally this year.
We have also had significant achievements. There is a notable reduction of terrorism in Kenya compared to the previous years. The number of terrorist attack has reduced, this is a positive gesture that the government and other actors involved have been doing an awesome work on this.
We also have an SGR train, this has remarkably boost transportation of people from one region to another. The means is cheap compared to other alternatives and it is also takes a short time, meaning you have a lot of time saved to doing other important duties.
Tourism has improved, despite the political tension hotels recoded positive booking. Judging from the previous years, during election years, the number of tourist normally reduce due to the tension brought by the political moods. This means that the tourist sector played an important role of ensuring that they assured tourist of their safety and hence they had no need to fear.
So as we mark the end of yet another year and beginning of another one, it’s important for the society to evaluate itself. Thrive to make the good experiences and acts better and work towards eliminating bad vices out of our society. Through this therefore, our societies can then be capable of developing itself to the better.
Says B.N
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I love this piece,you always get me thinking Nyangi… So much to reflect on about this year. And so much room for improvement ,Thank you!
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Thank you so much. I am glad I have such a great impact.
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