To end violence inject hope in veins of youth

Sadly, these social halls have been neglected over the years and they are no longer the breeding grounds of talents and wells of hope that they were some years back.

Even the studious types like myself had access to public libraries which did not charge a cent to access the novels that fired our imaginations and kept us so busy we forgot we were as broke as church mice. Today, one has to pay Sh20 per day to use a public library. This means that a young man or woman from a poor family will not benefit from these libraries yet they need the knowledge to advance themselves in life.

Needless to say, our country must find a way to inject hope and optimism into the veins of its youth. It must explore ways to expand opportunities for them to express themselves creatively and make money from their skills and talents. The setting aside of Sh210 million to promote football in constituencies is a good start. But it is only a first step. And its success will be measured by whether the money reaches the pockets of the youths.

If you ask me, there is nothing genetically wrong with the young people in Kenya. The only syndrome that they are suffering from is kosapesiosis, which can be cured by keeping them busy as they make a little money on the side.

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Where would Kenya be without amnesty?

Dear Mwananchi,

It is me; your Mheshimiwa.

I have a confession to make.

I have heard it said that you are now considering forgiving the people who succumbed to temptation and helped themselves to a little money from the public purse.

To tell the truth, there is no leader who ever wants to do that. And how this happens I honestly do not know.

Growing old

But I realise that I am now growing old and would want to enjoy my retirement in peace when I eventually leave my parliamentary seat to a future leader.

So I just wanted to request you not to continue searching for the Sh50 million which was lost from the Ministry of National Advancement a few years ago.

As your Mheshimiwa, it had occurred to me that I ought to live in a beautiful house so that I could instil a sense of national pride in my country.