Kenyans must remember role an active civil society played in pushing for reforms

NAIROBI: Pheroze Nowrojee, one of Kenya’s most prolific lawyers and human rights advocate who has always been at the forefront in the democratic struggle, never forgets to remind us that “we have come a long way in this struggle.” Though we cannot afford to sit on our laurels, let us not deny ourselves the joy of celebrating the victories we have had. But in doing that, the warnings of Amilcar Cabral are apt; let us tell no lies nor claim any easy victories.

In that regard let me express my gratitude to Njehu Gatabaki, the long serving editor of Finance magazine and vociferous critic of the Kanu regime. After my article last week on “the role played by the left in the democratic struggle in Kenya,” Njehu reminded me that I forgot to mention many other Kenyans in the left who made tremendous contributions to the struggle in the context of their time.