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Let's use our brains to improve national politics, relationships

Green Thinking Action Party leader Isaac Kalua.

Tumia akili! Use your brain! This phrase is commonly used in Kenya when an agitated person lashes out at their offender, urging them to use their brain.

However, it needn't be confined to angry outbursts. Today, I urge us all to use our brains, especially in politics, as a part of national development!

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