Hey guys!
Hope you're all okay. I have been basking in the sun down in Mombasa- still am for another two weeks. I took time out to publish my thoughts on the issue of unequal development.
As I watched the Prime time news, I couldn't help but notice how unequally developed my country is. However, this is common in almost all countries. Why? Why do some parts of the nation be treated superior to the other? Is it somehow linked to current politics? Is everything linked to politics?
Taking Kenya as a case study, we notice that Nairobi is the most developed city in the country. Incidentally, that is where the President's Office is; along with the elite crème de la crème of society. This requires it to be beefed up to the society's desires.
At the President's home (destination withheld), it is claimed to boast one of the best road networks in the country, yet the whole nation suffers massive potholes and uneven roads (some cases, funds have already been allocated for their betterment). Why?
The whole North Eastern part of Kenya is almost a desert! Reasons? "Under-developed", Minimal human inhabitants, unfavourable climate, high crime rate among many others. As a result of neglection by the government, Kenya is losing an enormous virgin land to desertification. This land if exploted well can earn the country millions of shillings annually.
At one point in history it had very fertile lands, now all that remains are gold stacks of grass. In early 2000-2001, almost 400,000 Somalis crossed the border to seek refuge in our country. This should have been the best reason not to turn a blind eye to the development of the region- yet that is what exactly happened. Why?
Kenya has the potential to grow economically if resources available are put to good use, and development occurs in a wide-spread manner rather than centralizing the process. If we truly use our resources effectively, aim at development beyond a centralized point and invest, Kenya truly has great potential in becoming the powerhouse in East, Central and Southern Afirca! What is there to stop us if we have man power, resources and effective leadership? The only result that can come out of such an enticing mixture is the recipe of success!
the only reason this country in on standstill no development in some areas is mostly cause or corruption.all regions in kenya have potential like for example there is lamu there is oil there definately but we arent mining . The question is why? coz if we start drilling our on oil we wont be needing the big co-operations like Shell they will loose alot of revenue so what do they do they bribe there way out and what are we told no oil. Voi-Taita-Taveta rich in gem stones no one is mining on large scale dont understand why? Gold in the western kenya ! thats why we have scandals like goldenberg,anglo leasing!sad sad sad we depend to much on other countries while our country has so much potential
ReplyDeleteThere is no proof of oil in Lamu, but gems stones and little amounts of gold have definately been discovered. Yes, it is all corruption! Its ironic how there are anti-corruption agencies who are also corrupt!
ReplyDeleteIt is true corruption hinders development, especially in Kenya. Without change, things can only get worse. We seek change from the youth; hopefully they will be able to live up to the high expectations we have set.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments!
its also due to favouritism. All presidents want to soup up their home town, and ensure the best facilities fir it.
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