Government's shiny things and the things that actually matter

Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni at the official launch of Kisumu-Malaba SGR at Kibos, Kisumu County. [PCS]

The ongoing conversation on 'shiny things' has reminded me of a story a friend once told me that caused a rift in her marriage.

A few years ago, her husband travelled to Mombasa for work training. During one of their many calls, he hinted at a surprise he had for her when he got back home. She did not think much of it. They were in the middle of building their family home and between bills and keeping the children in school, there was little room for anything grand. At best, she imagined he would return with a dera or maybe a leso, and she was perfectly fine with that.