Haidhuru

I was going to post a humorous post summing up the past year but I find little to laugh about in the first days of 2008. It is sad beyond belief that over 200 people have died at the hands of their fellow Kenyans. These are 200 people too many! Six people would have been half a dozen too many!

I find it heartbreaking that fire and pangas and stones instead of the ballot box could be the arbiters of who serves the wananchi. I am heart sick that my folks and friends, and fellow Kenyans cannot leave the house without fear. A country that, when all has been said and done, has been relatively good to us.

I’m hopeful that Kibaki and Raila will do the right thing. That they remember that that democracy, like justice- not only has to be done, but it also has to be seen to be done. I am praying that they remember that violence is not a pet that you can unleash to do your bidding. You sow the wind, you reap a whirlwind. I am crossing my fingers our leaders, putative or otherwise, look at history current affairs and know that there is no glory, no legacy, and no victory in leadership that is built on the bloodshed of innocents.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of the people who have been affected by the violence. May peace prevail soon.