Let’s address our challenges but not for greedy self gain

Eventually, Kenya witnessed a dignified celebration of a national day, this week. I do not know whether to put it to the weighty military dose in the event. Or is it just a new spirit in Government? Military activities come with precision and discipline. They have no time for puerile sideshows. Nor do they brook sundry political baloney. Hence, Kenyans saw Uhuru Kenyatta turned out in his twin roles of President and Commander-in-Chief. He did not disappoint. Nyayo Stadium was alive with civility. Focus and decorum was its name.

Occasions are noted for both style and substance. What is said and done is just as important as the manner in which it is done. You can’t fault the style of this year’s Jamhuri fete. Accordingly we have an astute opportunity to focus on the substance, without the burden of diversionary antics. The interlopers who have previously spoken on such occasions have usually watered down the import of a national event. They have made it look like a hostile partisan affair. It is noteworthy that even Deputy President William Ruto refrained from the confounding lectures that he has tended to give, even when the boss is present. Rule of thumb, say very little when the boss is there. It is his show and not yours. Ruto, however, attempted to drag in a measure of levity with comments on the Commander-in-Chief’s regalia. You don’t do that. This is a sacrosanct moment. The DP will want to remember this.