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To say that Kenyans have been in a better mood than usual in the past fortnight might have everything to do with the continuing heroics of Harambee Stars, our national men’s football team, at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). And it isn’t just the team’s performance, incredible as it has been; it’s long-held feelings around our promise and potential as a nation.
In truth, CHAN has offered us a dose of relief from the daily drudgery of zero-sum politics, leadership by bluster and government by blunder in tough economic times. The fear is this relief is temporary, and we may soon be back to mistreating soccer the way we mistreat agriculture — all fast deals and quick fixes; no sustainable solutions. Let’s watch this space closely.
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