Kenya’s Corrupt Government: A Call for a Complete System Overhaul
Kenya’s government has long been a criminal enterprise, designed to benefit a small elite while the majority of the population suffers. Since independence, the system has been rigged in favor of a few wealthy individuals in government, the judiciary, legislature, and various state commissions. This deeply rooted corruption has led to widespread poverty, poor education, failing healthcare, and dilapidated infrastructure. It’s clear that Kenya’s political system is broken. It’s time to overhaul the system entirely and install new governance.
The Deep Roots of Corruption in Kenya’s Political System
The government of Kenya has been stealing from its people through a corrupt system designed to enrich the few at the expense of the many. This system has perpetuated inequality for decades, with government officials, politicians, and powerful elites pocketing public resources meant to improve the lives of everyday Kenyans. From the presidency to parliament and state agencies, those in power have exploited the nation’s wealth. The results? Widespread poverty, substandard healthcare, failing schools, and crumbling infrastructure.
Kenya’s political leaders enjoy lavish lifestyles, while the majority of the population struggles to survive. As the late JM Kariuki aptly predicted before his death, “Kenya will be a country of a few millionaires, with the majority of Kenyans being beggars in their own country.” Unfortunately, his statement is no longer just a warning but a painful reality.
The Poverty Crisis: How Many Kenyans Live Below the Poverty Line?
With a population of over 55 million, Kenya is home to a large number of people living in extreme poverty. According to the World Bank, over 40% of Kenyans live below the poverty line, earning less than $1.90 per day. These individuals struggle to access basic needs such as clean water, healthcare, and education. On the other hand, the political elites live in opulence, enjoying salaries that are far higher than what ordinary Kenyans earn. This stark contrast illustrates the deep-rooted inequality in the country and underscores the need for change.
Kenya’s Rich Elites: A Government Built for the Few
Politicians, government officials, and other elites in Kenya earn exorbitant salaries that most ordinary citizens could never dream of. Members of parliament, cabinet ministers, and other high-ranking officials enjoy benefits such as luxurious homes, expensive cars, and foreign education for their children, all paid for by the taxes of hardworking Kenyans. Meanwhile, the average citizen struggles to make ends meet.
Kenyan MPs, for example, earn far more than the country’s doctors, nurses, teachers, and engineers. Their wealth is directly tied to their position in government. This systemic corruption is a clear indication that the system was never designed to serve the people, but to serve the interests of the powerful few.
The System’s Failure: Education, Healthcare, and Infrastructure in Crisis
Kenya’s education system is in shambles. Despite the government promising reforms, schools remain overcrowded, underfunded, and lacking basic resources. According to UNESCO, Kenya spends just 5.5% of its GDP on education—far below the recommended 6%. As a result, students are left with poor educational opportunities, while the children of the elites are educated in private schools and abroad.
Healthcare is equally dire. Public hospitals are overcrowded, underfunded, and lacking essential equipment. In fact, many Kenyans who can afford it choose to seek treatment at private hospitals or even abroad, leaving the majority without access to decent healthcare.
Infrastructure, too, is in a state of disrepair. Roads are impassable, and essential services like clean water and reliable electricity are limited. The government’s inability to address these issues, while continuing to pocket resources meant for development, has left millions of Kenyans living in dire conditions.
The Revolving Cycle of Elections: Why Nothing Changes
Every five years, Kenyans go to the polls, hoping that a new government will bring about change. Yet, nothing ever changes. The same corrupt individuals continue to control the system, and the same problems persist. This cycle of voting and empty promises has become a broken record. The truth is, elections in Kenya are just a formality—an illusion of democracy. They offer no real change, as the same political elites continue to exploit the system for their benefit.
The Solution: Completely Delete the System, Not Just the Government
The only way to bring about true change in Kenya is through a complete deletion of the political system. No more elections. No more promises. What Kenya needs is a revolution—one that dismantles the corrupt system that has plagued the country since independence. This revolution is not just about removing a few bad politicians; it’s about tearing down the entire corrupt structure and rebuilding it from the ground up.
The solution is not to vote for new politicians; it’s to demand that the entire system be restructured. We need a government that is accountable to the people, one that uses public resources to improve the lives of everyday Kenyans. This requires a new political framework—one that prioritizes education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social justice over personal gain.
The Call for Change: Revolution, Not Elections
Kenya can no longer afford to operate within the confines of a corrupt system. It’s time for the people to rise up and demand real change. We must come together, not under the banner of political parties, but under the banner of justice and fairness. This revolution must come from the people. We need to stop depending on politicians to change our country. It’s time to take control and dismantle the old, broken system.
This revolution doesn’t need to be violent. But it must be bold. The time for empty promises and false hope is over. If we continue to follow the same path, nothing will change. The future of Kenya is in your hands.
Conclusion: It’s Time to Completely Delete Kenya’s Political System
Kenya has a real opportunity to create a new system, one that truly serves its people. But this will only happen if we, the people, demand it. The old system of governance must be completely deleted. It’s time to erase Kenya’s current political framework and install a new one that works for the people, not the corrupt elites.
Join the movement for a new Kenya. Demand a political system that works for you, not for the powerful few. The time for change is now.
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