On 11/12/08, Amos Kibara wrote:

Wanabidii,

I consider myself one ot the Kenyan Think Tanks, and I feel that so long as you can read this you are qualified to be a think tank too. We are the priviledged minority that has been exposed to the technology that can change our country forever. We are the people that can set examples of patriotism and stewardship. We are the people equipped to deal with ignorance that tells our fellow Kenyans that doing piracy is being smart so long as you are not caught. We are the elites that will educate others that throwing rubbish out of the window is not just unacceptable but also the most awkward way of disposing what we do not want.

Our country is ailing because nobody has stood to be accountable. The politicians want to manage wealth they do not contribute. They want the CDF money that they do not contribute taxes to. Our teachers are so busy they do not have time to teach their students that violence is not justice in disguise but a destructive weapon. Our people believe they got to give bribe to get the services delivered. Keeping simple rules like queing and not boarding a full matatu will take us too far ahead of the millions.

Bottomline: In Kenya we are short of ideas and we need people who can think for the millions who cant think bacause of ignorance and lack of exposure. What do we do about corruption, IDPs, ignorance, joblessness etc,etc- The government form comissions, can’t we form a commission of our own whereby we can deal with each vice exhaustibly through this forum.

If all the professionals who work in Nairobi followed this simple rules and teach them to the upcountry folks when they go for Christmas, Kenya will be a better place to live.

Sincerely,

Amos Gakobo Kibara

The just shall live by faith

Montgomery Alabama, USA

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Talking of MPs’ salary, last year just before the elections there was an org getting aspirants to sign an agreement that they will lower their salaries when they are elected. What happened? Did they get the aspirants to sign, and if they did what did they do with the signatures

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:11:24 +0300 [11/12/2008 05:11:24 PM CST]
From: Maurice Baraza
Subject: Re: Does Kenya Need Me & You