Kenyans should rise up against all forms of segregation

Eric Wanjohi

NAIROBI: Kenyans of goodwill should come together to strongly condemn the divisive political undertones creating an atmosphere of hostility and uncertainty in the country. The nation has over the years made progressive strides towards development and uplifting the living conditions. The rich atmosphere of sustained peace and national unity should never be underestimated or taken for granted. The enactment of the 2010 Constitution instilled confidence among the majority and reinvigorated the hope of transforming Kenya into a highly developed and productive nation that upholds the Supreme Law as the cornerstone of peace, unity, justice and rule of law. It was envisioned that human rights violations would be relegated to the past.

The 2007/08 post-election violence was truly a sad moment in our country’s history. Inhumane atrocities were committed, businesses and properties looted, people displaced and the nation left in turmoil, all in support of politicians who ended up reconciling and working together.