Kenya needs visionary leaders to move from rhetoric to practice

Members of the public follow court proceedings following the arrest of Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga, Speaker Teddy Mwambire, Victor Katana and Patrick Chiro in July 2023. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Kenyans are cautious optimists about the world unfolding before them in 2024. As they say, "Tough times never last, but tough, innovative people do and can even become great."

The nation's past history of 60 years of Independence demonstrates well how the country remained strong, one nation, one people and united rainbows.