20/12/2023
The Precarious William Samoei Ruto Administration's Tightrope: A
Call for Accountability and Redemption.
Watching the interaction between His Excellency William Samoei Ruto and Kenya's media houses over the weekend left me mesmerized. I couldn't help but be impressed by our president's political wizardry, charm, eloquence, and charisma, regardless of one's personal feelings toward him.
Love him or hate him, there's no denying that our president possesses unmatched intellect, confidence, and oratory skills. It's worth noting that he rose from the ranks, outmaneuvering political royalty to establish himself as the president of the Republic of Kenya.
He is the proverbial Prebetien who made himself King. Any reasonable stateman should and must honor and respect him. Long live Your Excellency, may your soul prosper, and beloved Kenya as your star shines higher and brighter.
However, my admiration took a sharp turn when one of his influential Cabinet Secretaries, a day later sparked a diplomatic row with a neighboring friendly state; a role model Nation for all sensible African statesmen.
I could not help but agree with one of Kenya's enduring statesman, and a titan of Kenyan democracy. When he justifiably remarked, "Statecraft and diplomacy require a more sophisticated etiquette beyond expensive watches, suits, and walking sticks."
Regrettably, power, money, and influence don't guarantee sophistication (atopic for another day).
Returning to the president's media interaction, I found myself questioning how an administration that came to power guided by The Bible could veer so far off course in such a short time.
The slogans "Sio uchawi, ni maombi (It is not witchcraft but prayers); they have the system, and the godfather, but we have God The Father" still fresh in my mind.,
But the administration's actions tell a different story. The government, initially empowered by the masses with the Bible in hand, seemingly discarded the guise and is busy manifesting its true persona, of grand theft, mega corruption, and insensitivity to the struggling masses.
An administration that is shamelessly utilizing parliament to run rough-shod on the very people who brought it to power.
An administration that is in bed, in an unholy matrimony with the church that should and must be calling it to order.
It's perplexing how any rational Kenyan can reconcile supporting individuals who once condemned an administration they were part and parcel of for overtaxing the masses. But is busy asphyxiating the masses with an unbearable load of taxes.
How can the "Bwana Asifiwe" (Praise The Lord) Administration be involved in massive corruption scandals?
Mr. President, how do you justify extravagant expenditures while proclaiming a global recession?
From a sustainable leadership and management perspective; however one slices this, it's evident that the administration is treading on extremely thin ice.
What with the goodwill of the masses dissipating rapidly, and furiously due to over-taxation, corruption, pride, nepotism, and impunity?
This Achilles heel, if left unaddressed, will lead to the unceremonious and tragic end of this government, with history passing harsh judgment against it.
While I believe in the president's determination and razor-sharp focus to "transform Kenya for the common good of all," the actions of his administration signal doom rather than progress.
It's crucial he decisively removes all individuals involved in corrupt practices and replace them with true leaders of the people, statesmen who are not only called but anointed to deliver Kenya from the abyss of abject squalor, mediocrity, and imminent doom.
Statemen like Njoroge Wanjigi and others, Inspired and Divinely equipped to turn around our beleaguered nation's sorry state in a record-breaking time before the soon Advent of The King of kings.
Ignoring this warning; rather prophecy, may lead to dire consequences, as the writing is on the wall concerning the current regime.
Author Bio: Njoroge Wanjigi is a distinguished corporate and motivational speaker, a skills training and development facilitator, and an expert in leadership and sustainability management. He is an ordained SDA Chaplain with expertise in Biblical Exposition and the Author of "The Bible at a Glance" an expository literary work. For inquiries, feel free to contact him at [email protected] or reach him directly at +254777784879 or +254702784879.
