My Pixie Finger

Submitted by Jacky on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 10:59.

FINALLY! We have a space to blog!!Guess one anticipated me to ‘Blog’ on my project. Fasten your belt since I will make myself available every Wednesday. Here at this space. Allow me to introduce myself as an African, I live in Kenya and I love to smile always. My momma land, Kenya..ooohh I cry

Let me cry, tears is the food of souls. From December 2007, ‘Kenya darkest week’ started. We were rocked with violence from the controversial presidential declaration. Am not a political analyst ’wish I were’ but a sober youth who was and still is affected by the violence and disputes.

I still can’t believe that I couldn’t make it to the 31st Dec 07 beach party at the Coastal town-Mombasa. Am talking of BIG screen new year count down, creative fireworks, Kenya’s hottest toppest DJ’s jazzing the fans, Mumbo jumbo wears and youth just having fun. What I got was, our nearby supermarket looting, saw a guy burning in flames after he was caught setting 2 cars ablaze, no food in the house, poor network hence no communication and my Dad keeping night vigil to protect his family.

Not enough of what my country went through. Over 500 deaths, economic catastrophe, thousands displaced, women and girls raped and churches burnt down and now children missing school. Today, newspaper say it that Unicef are sending education in displaced camps, some calm in few places and that is a relief!

The incumbent youth registered highest voter turn out. Indeed, visions are delivered by a few bold strokes. I still blame this pixie ’little’ finger. The finger still has election ink consciously to never forget the consequence of my action. As a matter of priority, I pray for peace in Kenya. God will heal our land as love prevails.

Your comments


lenox thadius olum(Kenya) , February 28th, 2008 - 06.17
my pixies finger
You must live to up hold youre nationality i believe in the power within us youth this is what had gotten us give yourself morale coz soon it will be over keep it up.
mina(Uganda) , February 19th, 2008 - 11.40
being a Kenyan myself...
being a Kenyan myself, i can relate to what you're talking about. but you can't blame yourself for voting, you simply exercised your right, it's unfortunate that it had to turn out the way it did. Being in a foreign country, i have to regain my confidence and pride in my motherland, and be able to walk tall again. i pray every day that this does not leave a permanent mark. i hope the youth in Kenya don't give up too easily in exercising their democratic right, this is just a challenge that needs to be overcome. that is what will prove Kenya's strength as a country.

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