STOP PROPAGANDA

PROPAGANDA DIVIDING KENYANS

Eric Sindabi

It was Hitler the famous former Germany Nazi Party leader who once said that: “propaganda has to be popular and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach”, Hitler, one of the most lethal dictators and racist the world ever experienced was a propagandist and believed in it as an ultimate weapon in achieving his political goals.

The results of his well cultivated falsehoods (another name of propaganda) through public rallies, the press, books and media saw his Nazi party mobilize support of the masses for it to fulfill its policies and for Hitler to execute power in Germany and the greater Eastern Europe region. He saw Germany through the World War II, the massacre of millions of Jews and many other evils. His propaganda was basically intended to convince the masses that their Arian race was supreme over other races in the world and that they should never entertain other people should they desire to build an ever lasting and developed empire. That he was the one to lead Germany into doing so.

A close analysis to the current political events in the country ahead of the next general elections reveals high stakes in propaganda that is aimed at influencing the outcome of the general elections particularly so the presidential results. This propaganda is being propagated by a section of the political elite by taking advantage of the varying political awareness, cultural, tribal and socio-economic backgrounds of Kenyans.

Unfortunately the national commission on peace, cohesion and reconciliation seem not to be noticing this, while I believe danger lacks behind the propaganda. The ultimate goal of the propagandists however is to confuse Kenyans not to choose able and visionary leaders with national interests ,but to sneak in power leaders with questionable political backgrounds who will protect selfish interests.

Indeed it is illogical when some politicians try to politicize issues of national importance while taking advantage of tribalism and lack of adequate political awareness among many Kenyans so as to settle political goals. Unfortunately matters like constitutional reforms, judicial reforms, fight against corruption and impunity, diplomacy, national security and economic plans are being politicized.

They are going around the country spreading lies and dividing Kenyans as they seek to tilt the much needed total change Kenyans want. It is unfortunate that these politicians and their allies are using public platforms like parliament and the media to spread lies. Kenyans must be on the look out not to be swayed by these crafty politicians who fear change.

REFORMS A MUST

WE NEED TOTAL AND TRUE REFORMS

By Eric Sindabi

The Kenya National Dialogue and reconciliation Forum that was concluded on Tuesday concurred that for us to build a more stable Kenya much needs to be done in the fight against corruption, impunity and tribalism through reforms. The meeting noted that we have not done really enough to secure stability through constitutional, judiciary, police and land reforms among others .In particular the forum noted that all has not been put in place to secure peaceful elections come next year, in order to avoid a repeat of the shameful 2007/08 post poll violence that rocked the country.

The meeting on a high note however noted that tribal alliances in the name of political parties a head of the next general elections should be avoided as it goes against the spirit of national cohesion and reconciliation. We must note that tribalism is propagated by corrupt and power hungry politicians and their sympasizers.These brand of people are dividing Kenyans on tribal and cultural and regional lines while confusing voters as not to identify able and visionary leaders with national interests. Unless we choose good leaders our country shall continue suffering economically and socially.Poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation lack of proper infrustructure, diseases, and insecurity will continue haunting us.

We must heed to the advice of our friends led by Dr.Kofi Annan who brokered peace when our country was bleeding. We need to demand total and true reforms from our leaders for the benefit of us all but not a few powerful people.