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Obama’s withdrawal from Syria action makes him a wimp

By PETER WANYONYI

The apple never falls far from the tree. Just like Kenyan men make promises and then never act on them, President Barack Obama is following the script of his blood — like any other Kenyan politician — very faithfully. He is shillyshallying and pussy-footing on Syria, when what is required is not prevaricating, but resolve and action.

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