Nairobi, July 19 -- I have spent this past week reflecting on the state of project Kenya. One might wonder why that should be a concern of this column. The reality is that as citizens of this country, all our engagements are about how to make the place we live in a better one, and the state of the society affects our lives directly. It is, therefore, important that all of us stop being bystanders and engage in shaping the direction of our country.
Speaking to a few friends, Kenya is at an inflexion point. We have an election coming up in just over a year. However, our state of preparedness is extremely wanting. The Selection Panel on IEBC is in the middle of interviews for four commissioners to fill vacant positions at the electoral body. ...