TODONYANG';THE ENEMY KNOWS NO TALKS BUT BLOWS

               Todonyang' could be the famous remote outpost of Turkana County. The place is always in the news for several reasons. One, the area is home to Lake Turkana delta that is agriculturally rich. Secondly, the delta is believed to harbor substantial fish population. Thirdly, the place offers a window to Ethiopia's remotest lands.

                 Unfortunately, all these goodies remain a myth rather than a reality. Insecurity and foreign incursions by alleged Merille warriors has turned this promising outpost into a crying baby. It has transformed its people into beggars. Again, it has transformed some opportunists into rich chaps. Yes, those who cry louder than the bereaved. They rejoice in the suffering of others.

                 But above all, this Todonyang' story has led to the emergence of boardroom warriors. This is a squad that hides behind computer screens splashing trash and complaining about insecurity but offer nothing but BIG COMPLAINTS. They always appear whenever an attack has been reported to have occurred in this "cursed" territory and disappear into thin air when the hullabaloo dies. They have good ideas but are fragmented. 

                 But still there is that group that fights with the people. They sleep where they sleep and eat what they eat. The main player in this category is the church. They have come up with plans to empower the masses but are impeded by scarce resources. They have the will but lack the stamina to push the locomotive of change and progress.

                 Finally, the suffering masses have developed a way of fighting their enemies. They have risen to the task of defending themselves. They fight first before calling the always reluctant state machinery for reinforcement.

                 With that in mind; I have some doses to administer to this ailing child called Todonyang'. Dose one; arm the masses with latest weapons. Collect and burn those world war II rifles that can't even kill a rat.

                 Dose two; "facebook warriors" should be ready to get off their gadgets and get to the ground. Governments world-wide are used to complaints and shouts. Engage other ways to "catch the eye of GoK."

                 And to the leaders; get out of your comfort zones and let your roles be seen. We are used to press conferences and ministerial statements. The man and woman in Todonyang' have no time following your press conferences.

                You don't fight an enemy by talks, talks and talks. You fight an enemy by inflicting pain on him. Enemies regain their conscience when they are injured. Give them a heavy blow and you will see them scatter and Todonyang' will regain its glory and life!