Just like Japan, let's be intentional, forge united front to drive change

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Kenya last week to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Kenya. [PCS]

In 2021, Japan's Prime Minister, 72-year-old Yoshihide Suga resigned after a coronavirus surge that his government failed to control. By doing so, he continued a long Japanese tradition of leaders taking full responsibility for their failures.

In November 2022, Japan's Justice Minister, Yasuhiro Hanashi resigned because he referred to some of his duties as tedious. One month earlier in October, Economic Revitalization Minister Daishiro Yamagiwa also resigned due to his ties with the Unification Church, which many consider to be a cult. These resignations exemplify Japan's commitment to three major principles that Kenya can do well to embrace and customize.