Wake-Up Call to Kenyans: Remember the Roots of a Falling Brother, and Hold Leaders Accountable

Fellow Kenyans, today more than ever, we must wake up to the realities that face us as a nation. We must understand the importance of standing together, recognizing that the failure of one of our own is a reflection of the failure of the entire society. In a community where brothers and sisters fall and no one comes to their aid, the fabric that holds us together begins to tear apart. When we abandon the vulnerable, when we allow corruption and betrayal to erode our social structures, we fail not just as individuals, but as a nation.

A falling brother is not just a person struggling; it is a symbol of the weakness in our system, the failure of our society to care for its own. When a member of our community falls into despair, poverty, or hopelessness, we must remember that the root of their fall lies within us all. Their failure is a mirror reflecting the cracks in our values, in our governance, in our responsibilities. As the African proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and similarly, it takes a nation to rescue a fallen brother or sister. Rescue is not just an act of kindness, it is a celebration of society—a reminder that we still uphold the principles of Ubuntu, where your pain is my pain, your joy is my joy.

Yet, in recent times, we have allowed blackmail, manipulation, and betrayal to cloud our judgment. We have allowed political narratives and selfish interests to lead us into hating and destroying our own people. Let us not be deceived into killing each other for political or personal gains. Let us not allow anyone to convince us that it is acceptable to watch our brothers fall when we have the power to uplift them. As a people, we must reject blackmail and refuse to be used as tools for the destruction of our communities.

When you stand by and watch the destruction of your fellow Kenyans, you are complicit in the tearing down of the nation. We must not sell our souls for temporary gains. We must not allow political or tribal divisions to blind us to the fact that, in the end, we are all Kenyans, sharing the same hopes and dreams for a better future. This is our wake-up call. We must reclaim the spirit of unity, compassion, and accountability.

A Call to Our Elected Representatives

To our elected leaders, this message is for you. The positions you hold are not gifts handed to you, but responsibilities entrusted to you by the people of Kenya. You are our servants, not our masters. Your duty is to serve the Kenyan people with integrity, diligence, and transparency. When you fail to do your job, you not only betray the trust of your constituents, but you also diminish the dignity of the office you hold. The title of "Honorable" is not merely a formality—it is a reflection of the honor you must uphold in serving your people.

But today, many of you have allowed yourselves to be distracted by personal gains, enticements, and political maneuvers. You have forgotten the reason you were elected. You were chosen to serve, to uplift the people, to strengthen our institutions. Yet, by allowing yourselves to be blackmailed, manipulated, or bribed, you demean not only yourselves but the sacred offices that you occupy. You insult the very people who believed in you, who trusted you to be their voice.

Kenya cannot afford to be led by self-serving individuals who prioritize their own comfort over the well-being of the nation. Your actions have consequences. When you fail to represent your people, when you allow greed and power to take precedence, you contribute to the growing disillusionment among Kenyans. The people are losing trust in their leaders, and in the very institutions that are meant to safeguard their rights and interests.

A Crisis of Trust

The Kenyan electorate has grown weary. Many have lost trust in the very offices that are supposed to work for their good. They no longer see government institutions as pillars of justice, fairness, or accountability. This erosion of trust is a dangerous path, and it must be addressed urgently. For when the people no longer believe in their leaders or institutions, the social contract is broken, and chaos follows.

The time has come for us to demand more from our leaders. We must hold them accountable for their actions, for their failures, and for their neglect. The people of Kenya deserve better. We deserve leaders who are driven by a passion to serve, not a hunger for power. We deserve institutions that work, not ones that crumble under the weight of corruption and inefficiency.

To the leaders who have forgotten their purpose, remember that you were chosen by the people to protect their interests. You were elected to ensure that the systems work for the people, not for a select few. It is time to wake up and fulfill the promises you made to the electorate. The time for excuses is over.

The Need to Reconstitute the IEBC

One critical institution that needs urgent attention is the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). For far too long, the integrity of our elections has been questioned. A fair and just electoral process is the cornerstone of democracy, and it is through the ballot that the people express their will. If the IEBC is not trusted, if the electoral process is seen as flawed, the very foundation of our democracy is at risk.

We must demand a reconstitution of the IEBC to ensure that it functions independently, transparently, and fairly. The issues that plague our electoral system must be solved at the ballot box once and for all. This is not just about politics—it is about securing the future of our democracy. We cannot afford to have another election marred by controversy, violence, or distrust. We must fix the system now, for the sake of future generations.

A United Kenya

Let us not forget that Kenya is our home. We must work together to protect it, to nurture it, and to ensure that it thrives. This means holding our leaders accountable, standing up for the vulnerable, and rejecting any form of blackmail or manipulation. It means rescuing our fallen brothers and sisters and celebrating their recovery as a victory for all of us.

Let us rise up as one people, united in purpose, determined to build a better Kenya. A Kenya where no one is left behind, where leaders serve the people with integrity, and where the will of the people is respected at the ballot box. This is our wake-up call. The time to act is now.