I am no expert, just a conscious citizen. Here are my thoughts on some political issues.
A young Dutch man challenged a group of us with a couple of questions, after listening to a debate on extra-judicial killings in Kenya. The questions he asked, which needed answering but got little owing to lack of time, were these: What do we, as Kenyans, consider just? Should morality influence our sense of justice? This…
by Yule Mbois Mndialala A young Dutch man challenged a group of us with a couple of questions, after listening to a debate on extra-judicial killings and justice in Kenya. The questions he asked, which needed answering but got little owing to lack of time, were these: What do we, as Kenyans, consider just? Should…
Look beyond corruption. What do you see? Why does corruption exist? Are all people who partake in corruption really evil? Let’s take a look at the stereotypical small-scale corruption scenario. Say I am a policeman and I take a bribe – why? I am not paid enough, and, well, everyone does it. Say I am…
3rd Place winner of My Corruption-Free Africa competition Look beyond corruption. What do you see? Why does corruption exist? Are all people who partake in corruption really evil? Let’s take a look at the stereotypical small-scale corruption scenario. Say I am a policeman and I take a bribe – why? I am not paid enough,…
To be slightly more politically correct, I will refer in this post to a mystery Country X (which could be one of many oppressive countries), in comparison to my home country Kenya (which I am comfortable enough to praise and criticize openly). The citizens of Country X are, without a doubt, happier than Kenyans. They…
Democracy. What most states these days strive for. It is supposed to mean political equality of citizens and majority rule. How can this work in an individualistic culture where each is concerned with self-advancement, with a lack of regard for the greater good? And how can one even participate in an informed manner if basic…