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Kenyans are hypocrites, let’s face it

Kenya, my beloved country- I will start with what woke me up today. Despite the fact that our athletes were treated unfairly, they made are making us proud in the continuing Rio Olympics. We are doing well- maybe four more gold before the Olympic ends. Our athletes are making us proud yet we are not appreciating them as they deserve.
For instance, Ezekiel Kemboi is the best middle distance runner of all time according to me, for 15 years, he has been a hero- he has won everything, he started before Stephen Cherono who is the current world record holder. Does anyone still remember that Qatari? He vanished- the last time I checked, he was arrested by Kenyan authorities- he should be somewhere thanking God for 2010 constitution.

Kemboi always shaves for a particular reason- the latest was clear, "I have been here for so long, I am old now." Kenyans were quick to criticize him on social media- 34 years is not a joke. That was his best. 
 The president and his deputy have been going around the country launching the rural electrification programs. Most of the beneficiaries pleased, for the first time in 50 years, the country is getting more connected with electricity- it is one of the current government's promises.

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