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.