This is a message to my comrades in the youth forum, Kenyans for change and all affiliates in the quest for a better Kenya. 2011 is here and in the Kenyan political world, its same scenario, different day. The usual mumble jumble has started in earnest, Ocampo list, Saitoti list, MOU, who betrayed who, corruption list and all the mix of unnecessary political battles. The end result as usual is ganging up into crews with the aim of fixing the opposite crew. But at this juncture, no leadership qualities are sieved everyone against your enemy is your friend and joins your team, in the end, a whole rotten basket in Government! It has become a vicious cycle and in 2008 even proved fatal and we the youth who grew through this and are now adults with young families and hopes of a better tomorrow are simply watching from the sidelines, throwing in a few barbs and taking stances in comfort with our communities! I read sad threads everyday where an Onyango will be celebrating that Uhuru Kenyatta is in the Ocampo list while Koech will be retorting that the PM wrote the Ocampo list and the tribal shenanigan continues! Remember this are civilized people and in their youth. Ladies and gentlemen are we entranced by the existing cabal of this politico – tribal jingoist? I intend to put my mark this year on what the youth can do but am obviously aware that i can’t do it alone!

We have a duty and we ought be on the ground running from yesterday, let our people know that our destiny does not lie on Raila, Ruto, Uhuru or any of that ilk……we have done a lot in writing auspicious articles, debates and many other things which i agree have contributed to the level of awareness existing today. But time is running out, we need to ensure they have voting cards and are consciously voting for the right leadership. Start with your homes ladies and a gentleman as we spread out, it’s our time to take over our rightful place in governing this country properly. It will be sad if any group of drug barons, Hague suspects or corruption gang took over to plunder this already crawling country. Tell your people that the country is not divided into ODM and PNU groups but into reformers and anti reformers of today. It is one duty that will ensure the success and security of your young family.

And if some us make a further step and threw our hats into the ring, it is your duty to be with people who think with you in the same wavelength!

God bless Kenya.

PAUL OCHIENG K4C LEGAL SECTION.