Uhuru statement (kumeza mate sio kula nyama) read in wrong context

One would be mistaken to imagine that Kenyans have discovered a new pastime known as meat eating.

After the President visited a nyama choma outlet in Kenyatta Market, people have been streaming to the kiosk; the butcher is smiling all the way to the bank.

The meat comment has added a political angle to the way Kenyans interpret issues. For those leaning towards the Jubilee side, it means they are comfortable with the status quo. Anybody critical of the Government is deemed to be on the salivating side.

The best way the opposition can make political capital is to parade their brigades of supporters eating fruits. From a healthy point of view, fruits offer a longer life span compared to meat.

Make the meat debate a policy issue so that everybody gets a piece of meat and a slice of fruit. That way, we can have a healthy nation.