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Time has come for patriots to shine for their dispirited country

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The current hardships will not break Kenyans. [iStockphoto]

Truth be told, the prevailing ambience of political bickering coupled with a really difficult economic environment is causing Kenyan citizens considerable anxiety and despondency.

You realise that things are going south when, during a photo-op at the office, dejected colleagues - previously bubbly and enthusiastic - manage only tired, long faces when urged by the cameraman to appear their most photogenic.

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