Let's recall and actualise freedom fighters' dreams

Freedom fighter Brigadier John Kiboko during the burial of Mukami Kimathi, the widow of Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi at Njabini ,Nyandarua county on May 13, 2023. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard]

Today Kenya turns 60. The journey has been great but with the usual ups and downs. Attaining self-rule on June 1 was a dream of the country's fathers and with it was born a vision of a country where tribe and cultural diversity were bonding factors; the spirit of harambee, of coming together for a common purpose, pervaded all corners.

It was in the interest of every citizen that prosperity was a shared goal and the fruit of joint labour. Looking back, we have made great strides as a nation. However, we seem to have lost the glue that held us together when we wrested control of our destiny from the colonialists.