Let's review national psyche to reclaim true spirit of Harambee

A man in a mask with the colours of the Kenyan flag during a demonstration against lawmakers' salary demands outside the parliament buildings in May 2013. [Reuters]

Many countries have a uniting motto. The motto of the United Kingdom is "God and my right," the United States is "In God we Trust," while the French motto is "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite," Uganda's is "For God and My Country," while Tanzania's and South Africa's are "freedom and unity" and "diverse people unite" respectively.

Interestingly, the citizens somehow gravitate toward their national motto. Our motto "Harambee" meaning pulling together or signifying a spirit of cooperation, is found in our Coat of Arms.