Why Kenya is an Unsettled Society
Kenya is standing on the precipice of revolution, its youthful energy bubbling like a volcano ready to erupt. As a nation, we are tired of watching the wheels of injustice grind us down. The status quo—corruption, tribalism, inequality—has overstayed its welcome. Change is not just a dream; it is a burning necessity, and like a force of nature, it cannot be stopped. Nothing in the universe comes from nothing. Kenya’s present turmoil is not random but the inevitable consequence of historical injustices. Kenya’s history of exploitation began with colonialism, where the imperialists expropriated land, resources, and labor from the indigenous population. The colonial state served as a tool for capital accumulation by foreign powers, creating a small elite class while dispossessing the majority. Colonialism introduced a brutal capitalist system that disrupted indigenous economies and governance structures. The imposition of the hut tax, forced labor, and the creation of ...