According
to Kenya's
history,as a people, we have made tremendous gains in our political history since
independence over 40 years ago. The founders of our nation gallantly fought for
the independence of this great land from over six decades of colonial rule that
was oppressive, exploitative and discriminatory.
Unfortunately, our
country assumed the character of post-colonial authoritarian rule. This gave
rise to deeply rooted structures that continue to be used to intimidate the
citizens. Kenyans continue to fight for their political freedom, and the
landmark change of government in December 2002 was expected to mark the
beginning of a new era, a second liberation and a turning point in the history
of our Republic. This has not come to pass as there is a task ahead.
We
must
appreciate
the
achievements
made
by the
Kibaki,
Raila
and
Kalonzo
adminstration
in the present
government
however
much
more
can
be done.
We have
witnessed
lives
changed.
We should
not
encourage
the
leadership
of hate
and
insults
as it
is always
good
to take
praise
when
it fits.
Divisiveness
shou;d
not
be the
order
of the
day,
pitying
one
tribe
agaist
the
other
is to
come
to an
end.
Most
members
of paliament
have
however
not
utilized
the
resources
put
in their
docket
to manage.
This
has
led
to the
mismanagement
of Community
development
funds.
Some
of them
colluded
with
the
civic
leadership
in rewarding
their
close
allies
to run
projects
without
even
listening
to the
voice
of the
people.
This
country
needs
local
governance
that
is selfless
so as
to achieve
our
nations
development
goals.
The
far
we have
come,
we must now as
a people
refocus on the enormous work that awaits us in the area of
governance and leadership and choose a new direction. We can change the way
we are
lead
through
the
power
of our
vote.
Keep
Peace
for
a Stable
community.
Luhya!
Kikuyu!
Luo!
Kisii!
Kalenjin!
Maasai!
Pokot!
Teso!
Christian!
Muslim!
Hindu!
We are
all
one.
Brothers
and
Sisters
of the
same
nation
Fighting
Poverty There are so
many poor persons
in the rural areas
in Kenya. Most poor dwellers
of Marakusi are
peasant farmers, yet still cannot afford to make ends meet.
Erick Matsanza would
like to work with
the dwellers of
Marakusi Ward to
initiate activities
that would change
their lives starting
with the youths
and women who are
unemployed or not angaged in income generating activities and establish programs
which will engage school leavers so as to reduce the number of persons who join
the "boda boda" business
in Lugari but first
in Marakusi Ward.
