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It's a pity Kenyans are full of negative energy

President Uhuru Kenyatta during a virtual campaign meeting with permanent representatives of various countries to the United Nations hosted by Kenya ahead of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) elections. [File, Standard]

In the wake of Kenya’s win at the UNSC, social media was flooded with questions as to whether the victory would help address Wanjiku’s bread and butter issues. The negativity was palpable and many of my friends tried, in vain, to explain how it would benefit the nation. I will not dedicate time to explain the obvious, but instead I will focus on dealing with the black hearts we must have to ask such questions when everyone else is celebrating.

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