A fly bit the bare head of a bald man who, endeavouring to destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap. Escaping, the fly said mockingly, "You who have wished revenge, even with death, the prick of a tiny insect, see what you have done to yourself to add insult to injury?"
The bald man replied, "I can easily make peace with myself because I know there was no intention to hurt. But you, an ill-favoured insect who delights in sucking human blood, I wish that I could have killed you even if I had incurred a heavier penalty."
Teams selected by President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have been holding talks aimed at helping the country move past the 2022 general election. The talks that started at Bomas of Kenya last week are now anchored on a framework passed by Parliament.
All Kenyans are hoping that once and for all, these talks can help the country move on from the 2022 election. We all hope that the opposition will get what it wants from the talks and not make Kenyans return to the streets for maandamano (protests).
The political protests are not only uncalled for but have led to the loss of life and destruction of property. They have also been disrupting the economy as most businesses fail to operate when they happen.
Politicians in Kenya should embrace the dialogue that is happening at Bomas for many reasons. However, they must keep Kenyans at the centre of the talks.
Dialogue can help to build trust and understanding between different groups. It can help to find common ground and solutions to problems and also reduce the opportunities for violence and conflict.
Dialogue is important because it allows people to share their views and perspectives in a safe and respectful environment. It can help to build trust and understanding, which are essential for resolving conflict and promoting peace.
Dialogue can also help to find common ground and solutions to problems. When people are able to talk to each other and listen to each other, they are more likely to be able to find solutions that work for everyone.
Dialogue is also important because it can help to reduce violence and conflict. When people are able to talk to each other, they are less likely to resort to violence.
But as I have mentioned earlier, Kenyan politicians should put the public first because they are elected by the public to represent them. They should make decisions that are in the best interests of the people they represent, and they should be accountable to the public for their actions.
First, the public is the one who elects them. Politicians are supposed to be working for the people, and they should make decisions that benefit the people they represent. Second, the public is the one who pays their salaries.
Politicians are supposed to be working for the people, and they should not be taking advantage of their position to enrich themselves. Third, the public is the one who has the power to remove them from office. If politicians do not put the public first, the people can vote them out of office.
There are many ways that politicians can put the public first. They can make decisions that are in the best interest of the people, they can be transparent about their actions, and they can be accountable to the public. They must also consider the needs of the people when making decisions, and they should not make decisions that only benefit themselves or their friends.
Politicians should be transparent about their actions. This means that they should tell the public what they are doing, and they should not try to hide anything from the public.
Politicians should be accountable to the public. This means that they should be willing to answer to the public for their actions, and they should be willing to be held accountable for their mistakes.
If Kenyan politicians put the public first, it will benefit the country as a whole. The country will be more prosperous, and the people will be happier. And this is the spirit that the Bomas talks must take.
