TURKANA LEADERSHIP NEEDS TO RETHINK

I know to be a leader in places like Turkana isn't an easy task. It's challenging and calls for brains. I also believe that to be crowned a representative of the masses in this part of the planet explains a lot. That one is up-to-task, courageous, wise and focused.

But wait. I have a feeling that the current crop of leaders in Turkana has a problem. This is evidenced by the recent siege of Lorokon sub-location. Absence of a clear voice to condemn this criminal act is a clear indication that the sons and daughters of Turkana County should be ready to stand on their own. 

I'm no propagandist. But let truth be said. My leaders don't fit the bill to talk for the hoi polloi in this forgotten world. They must be reminded of their sworn duty.  We must ask hard questions. People must think. Solutions must be provided. And these are some thoughts...

The Lorokon - Kainuk- Loyapat - Nakwamoru- Juluk - Kapelbok - Kaptir - Lomelo - Lokori killings aren't pushed by thirst for cattle. It's a manifestation of an expansionist campaign by our enemies of development. They are in the process of effecting this. And Lorokon siege was just but the first sign of this satanic scheme. So what? They must be stopped. They must be shown where they belong, period!

Secondly, we must stop crying to the national government even for those things we can do. And this is it. The Turkana County Government MUST construct the Kaptir - Nakwamoru bridge.  The blocking of Lorokon gate should open our eyes. We must have alternatives. And this bridge is the alternative.

Thirdly, it's time we stop lying to the people. We are not one! Don't expect support from Nairobi. Nairobi's support is destined for 'real Kenyans'. And people of Turkana County don't fall in this category. They must fend for themselves. They must protect themselves.

And lastly, arming locals with World War I rifles is a mockery of the real problem on the ground. Those long, old, wooden, bullet-thirsty Mack-4 rifles are defective. They must be replaced by modern rifles and be provided with bullets. MAY PEACE AND LOVE REIGN IN KENYA!