Time has come for patriots to shine for their dispirited country

The current hardships will not break Kenyans. [iStockphoto]

Truth be told, the prevailing ambience of political bickering coupled with a really difficult economic environment is causing Kenyan citizens considerable anxiety and despondency.

You realise that things are going south when, during a photo-op at the office, dejected colleagues - previously bubbly and enthusiastic - manage only tired, long faces when urged by the cameraman to appear their most photogenic.