Leadership key to delivery of national strategic goals

Laikipia West Senator GG Kariuki is congratulated by Retired Major Billow Khalid after they were both awarded a PHD during their graduation at the university of Nairobi graduation square in Nairobi on 04/12/2015. [Willis Awandu/Standard]

One time in 1960, some African students in London School of Economics approached their professor and asked him, “Prof this is the year of Africa. This year some 17 nations are getting their independence. What are we getting? Kingdoms or republics?”

He responded, “You are getting republics, if you can learn and grow it. If you can keep it united and honour it. A nation endures not by accident but by the genius, spirit and design of its educated professionals, elites such as you here. Managing effectively a nation is more technical than a nuclear power plant. Prepare well. Huge responsibilities await you in Africa.”