SCRUTINY

 Matters to deal with faith still rises mixed opinions and great array of diverse views. Holding onto our beliefs as taught in our childhood days seem to shape the very construct and standpoint each individual holds. Devoted believers of either Christianity,Muslim, Hinduism, Buddhism or atheists have in them a preconceived notion that what they believe in as the upright and rightful choice hence dimming and confining to this ,making it total absurd in attempting to consider the truth which lies in other sets of faith.

Taking into account the teachings of the Holy book that each christian should love their counterparts as they ought for the same,poses the question 'who is a true believer?What are their distinguished acts?How Godly is their conduct?Well,the weight of this matter totally lies within your court. Should we seek to question and judge this weak human race or let it rest at the hands of our supreme? I Find it amusing when one chooses to underestimate the perception of others,I mean , isn't it a free world? Are people not entitled to their opinions? Well,time will tell..

Complexities of our nature has indeed impose a great deal of challenges on this. Urges, primary instincts, weaknesses and fragility of being has undermined the possibility of a "perfect "believer. Attornment of sins and seeking to be redeemed after each slight misconduct, not only does it paint us as shameless, self centered and confused individuals,but also it exposes and give room for critics to question the sole existence of our superior. He is merciful,yes,but does that give leeway to intentionally mess up bearing in mind that He died for our sins and that at His throne we shall find abundance of His grace to sustain us whenever we need it? Enlighten me.

Who's to be hold accountable for the mass murder or demise of those desperate believers of "Shakahola" in Kenya?Should we point our fingers at the leader of the cult or are we to blame the deluded ,myopic set of vulnerable christians who blindly choose to dig their own graves in hopes to meet  "Mwanakondoo"as allegedly reported? How many of this instances happen globally? Are those incidents subjected to the rule of law or are they beyond human understanding?The irony of this is that despite the solid evidence presented before us all ,some will still choose to taste the waters, blindfolded by their own motives for a quick fix..what a nuisance!

None is complete. For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.. Giving reference to one of Paul's letters ,as a general way to understand our nature and embrace our flaws that constitute our true being. Religion therefore shouldn't be a tool or grounds on which one stands to be criticized or rebuked for it conflicts with the very same fact that human race is in a continuous battle with its own basics. A valid reason to doubt the competency of all believers but not a threshold to scrutinize and conclude as a fraction of the whole entity.

Surprisingly the society at large has constructed it's concepts on the same. Standing in the limelight as a beacon to portray what is expected of a true believer narrows down our evaluation on what is just. Upholding a distinguished reputation while false painting an outward image to evade justification keeps me on toes with who is just. Faith is a fundamental necessity yes,but actions bear the most significance. Unless convinced otherwise,I pledge my loyalty to weigh deeds and not swayed by utterances. For what essence is believing without upholding the foundations of it?

UNFOLDING THE FUTURE.

 Even though we might differ in opinions about this, a number of us will at large agree that the competency of the present government is indeed questionable. As evident as it is, the continued ‘hiking of prices as a result of lowered subsidies, increase in taxation which is being attributed as a goal to better the economics’ stability which has been wavering for a long time.

As a matter of fact, the unpredictable hyper-inflation might somehow be linked to the continued unstable global market. Statistics suggest that a large percentage of African nations rely on Europe as a trade ally. With the ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict, a great deal of the global economy has been plunged into unbearable crisis. Kenya relies on Russian federation for the importation of wheat, fertilizers, iron, steel, and paper products which account for 80% of total imports to Kenya from Eastern Europe. The newly imposed sanctions on Russia by the US, has inturn disrupted these trade linkages and supply chains leading to shortages in the market and exponential increase in prices of such commodities.

On the other end the ‘common Mwananchi’ has therefore been forced to face these ongoing global imposters. The sudden rise in price of basic assets has ultimately disrupted the smooth running daily living of most lowlifes. These abrupt shifts has led to an intense increase in crime rates as a great part of the nation is experiencing burglary thefts, shoplifting and unending cattle rustling .CS Kindiki has allegedly addressed the matter as a national security issue and promised that the ongoing trends will soon be laid to rest. Will it be so?

The whole idea and doubts which Kenyans have been implying on the ruling of the current head of state might be a false validation of the reputation the president holds. Change takes time and does feel awkward, as hard as it is, it’sour sole duty to embrace these challenges infinitely as a nation, in order to navigate through the ongoing financial and economic difficulties, as we pave path to a better tomorrow.

These hardships should not act or be in a position to insulate and create room for the continuing global detrimental state to keep weakening the nations’stagnating economic progress. I suppose that this is a crucial and lifetime opportunity for the exploration of ever existing natural resources e.g. oil reserves in Northern Kenya. Years of delayed investments has left these reserves untapped. Attracting more investors along with competing new technology, will be a game changer and life saver to our drowning economic stand. This will create job opportunities and increase in per capita income;stability in fuel prices will be attained and many oil related levies will be repealed, thus allowing the government to direct its’ spending’s towards impactful public expenditure. Who’s to be hold accountable to the success of this and other bunch of lying potential schemes? You name them.

Without a conscious and well objective force, the nations’ direction will be unchecked and we are completely liable to meander in the mush of a lifetime crisis. Instead of consistently shifting, drifting, and adapting to events, our co-heads should safeguard every sector by all means possible. It may not completely unfold in a snap but with time, it will be crystal clear that the nation won’t be stagnating in a zone of economic degradation.

COLLINS MUMO

4th JUNE 2023.