Friday, July 27, 2007

Kenya overdue for a revolution

Ombuya Okong'o on why Kenyans need a revolution.

have always wondered why citizens of some countries get angry anough to take up arms and rise against their governments. We all love peace after all. Today I found the answer.
Once again, Kenyan legislators are considering raising their fortunes by rewarding themselves with billions of shillings at the end of their term. Yes, ladies and gentlemen - the same MPs who rank among the highest-paid lawmakers in the world, while an overwhelming majority of their constituents lives under Sh.50 a day - want millions more.

Read more here.