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It Was Never About Power Games
Kenya’s independence was not meant to create new political bosses. It was about improving lives, not about claiming power for the sake of it. The focus was always clear: fight ignorance, fight poverty, fight disease. Three main enemies, not each other. Somewhere along the way, we lost sight of that purpose.
The War on Ignorance Was the First Step
When the government rolled out schools, classrooms filled with eager children—barefoot, but determined. Education wasn’t about grades; it was about survival. Without literacy, you couldn’t apply for jobs, and without knowing your rights, you couldn’t demand them.
Education Without Direction Doesn’t Fix Much
Kenya has an abundance of graduates, but the connection between education and employment is broken. The reality is that schools teach theory, but life demands action. We have enough certificates, but not enough opportunities. How do we bridge that gap? It’s up to us. Ideas turn into change when smart people speak up—and then act.
Poverty Was the Second Enemy—and It Still Laughs Loud
Despite years of effort, poverty remains widespread. People still go to bed hungry, and the youth continue to chase jobs that don’t exist. In a world full of digital currency, poverty wears a new face, but it’s the same issue. The system hasn’t changed. It’s still real, and it’s time we address it properly.
Land, Jobs, Dignity: Why the Poor Stay Angry
People don’t want handouts; they want opportunities. They want work, ownership, and dignity. But when land is grabbed, jobs become illusions, and dignity is sold off, frustration boils over. When will we listen? Fixing poverty could be the key to fixing much of what ails this country.
Health Was the Third Front—and Still the Weakest Link
Kenya’s health system remains an afterthought. Clinics lack essential medicines, hospitals demand bribes, and ambulances arrive too late. People aren’t afraid of illness—they’re afraid of the cost of seeking help.
People Dying from Things We Can Treat? Unacceptable
Diseases like typhoid, malaria, and complications during childbirth still take lives—not because the treatments don’t exist, but because access to health care is treated like a luxury. If you’re wealthy, you receive treatment. If not, you pray. This isn’t how a nation rises.
We Were Told to Fight the Big Three, Not Each Other
The real enemies were ignorance, poverty, and disease. Not tribe. It was never about tribal differences; it was about bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. But today, political battles are increasingly defined by tribal lines. That was never the plan. It’s time for that to change.
Culture is Fine, But Tribe Shouldn’t Be Weaponized
Embracing one’s culture and identity is fine, but when tribe becomes a weapon, it blocks progress. No one asks about your tribe when you need a blood transfusion, when your crops fail, or when your child needs an education. Tribe shouldn’t matter on election day.
How Group Chats Can Become Group Action
WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal are great, but if all they’re used for is memes and gossip, they’re wasted. Use these platforms for real change. Start small—your neighborhood, your church, your youth group. Discuss, vote, act. Change doesn’t need money; it needs determination.
Talk is the Weapon. Ideas are the Ammo.
Big ideas don’t come from silence. They come from honest, raw conversations. Identify a problem? Speak up about it. Share it. Let someone smarter improve it, then someone braver implement it. Change begins with words.
Don’t Wait for a Hero—Start With Five Friends
Movements don’t start in big arenas; they start in small spaces—in living rooms, at kiosks, and over lunch breaks. With just five people, you can brainstorm, plan, and build. Don’t wait for a hero—be the change you seek.
Wantamnotam Is the Place to Begin
You’re already reading this. You’ve got the bandwidth to do more. Join www.wantamnotam.com– a platform without insults or tribal divisions. It’s about action. You post your ideas, others respond, and together we build. This isn’t a theory; it’s work.
Abuse and Hate Online Are Just Noise—Cut Through It
People get brave behind screens, but most wouldn’t say it to your face. Ignore the noise. Don’t engage with hate. Instead, use your words to organize, not destroy. Wantamnotam won’t allow hate—come clean or don’t come at all.
You’re Kenyan. That Means You’re Already Involved
There’s no neutral ground. Every action you take—or don’t take—matters. Silence breeds stagnation, while action drives change. If you’re tired of the way things are, stop waiting for someone else to do something. Start a group. Share your ideas. Read what others have to say. Kenya needs your voice.
Join Wantamnotam today. Let’s rebuild the real Kenya—together.
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