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Avoid use of English words in writing by erroneous association

The declaration “I am not boarding” is synonymous with Mr Miguna Miguna in Kenya today. The story of Miguna is a long one, and despite some desperate individuals hiding behind legalese that serves their immediate concerns to frustrate the good fellow, nothing will change the fact that he is a Kenyan. Insistence by whoever feels inclined to deny Miguna his ‘Kenyan-ness’ simply because he holds a Canadian passport is dishonesty; the deceit behind which ‘they’ hide to avoid facing the truth.

So, when some bright sparks in government decided that Miguna the foreigner was to be deported aboard a Dubai bound plane, he was of the contrary opinion and swore he would not board that plane voluntarily. Of course, he dared the government to kill him first before leaving for Dubai, and the 'government' almost obliged him. By doping him (a claim by Miguna), the 'government' half killed him, for he went to sleep and woke up in Dubai dazed. That’s how tough government can be.

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