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#JukumuLetu, An Initiative to get Kenyans to read the constitution



It was a busy Saturday afternoon for Nakuru residents this past weekend when #JukumuLetu initiative was launched.
Good music from the Sarabi band led by one talented vocalist, Nelson Mandela Akello, was really what you could say refreshing while others were simply making noise and that is the real truth.
JukumuLetu Launch in Makueni/PHOTO/CHARITY NZOMO

Wait, there was this artist from Makueni, he was not all swaggy but he was the real deal and he brought the house down, ok he brought Nyayo Gardens down. The way he played that guitar was fabulous and for once I danced to ukambani music thinking that Carlos Santana was the guitarist.
Residents were informed on how it was important for them to get to know what their constitution says since ignorance is bliss for those in power. If they sleep on the job you cannot hold them accountable without being knowledgeable.
Various issues affecting the county were showcased through puppets for example the recent fighting among MCA’s who were against Madam Speaker, Susan Kihika simply because she is a lady. People got to learn that leadership is not about gender.
Then of course there were these amazing dancers. Sky dancers from Nakuru Player’s theatre, their expressive dance really sent messages, of course we laughed our socks off but truth is we were being educated about our responsibility.
The downside is that the event was supposed to start at 10 am but it started around 3 pm. We were told that there were issues to do with power so a generator was brought. Then the rain came and we had to go home.
For starters, it wasn’t bad but next time, let time be observed and let people be informed. We requested that they go to campuses and empower the youth with information because that would be taking care of Kenya’s future.
Also it wouldn’t be bad if they could apply what in communication is referred to as communication for development. Before bringing in artists ensure they have an idea of what the people of that area prefer or what their culture is. As much as the dancers did well, there was too much of gyration of hips by a certain lady and many older men and women were not comfortable with it. In terms of music, Mandela’s vocals left us in awe and he had a message.

All in all let us read the constitution before we open our mouths and start shouting or go into the streets demonstrating Haki Yetu. Knowledge is power and if your leader knows that you know, you can be damn sure that the line, they will toe. It is #JukumuLetu so read the constitution.
Well if you missed out, here is what went down.
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