What have you done for a better Kenya?

Today, Kenyans mark 52 years of independence with mixed feelings. There have been huge strides and huge letdowns since the British colonial masters handed the instruments of power to Kenyan leaders in 1963. Since independence, each government has had to grapple with challenges in health, food, shelter and security; the basics of life.

Beyond the pomp and colour on display in these and other celebrations to mark Jamhuri Day, we should reflect on the nation’s future. What value are we creating today for the benefit of our children and future generations? What is the nation’s pulse on social, economic and political affairs?