Every day some really wonderful Kenyans spend a sizeable part of their day at this blog and take time to read my posts and never fail to leave a comment.
Many times I write the sort of post that my old English literature teacher at Lenana would have called “not even third rate.” I am firmly rebuked and corrected and life moves on. Many other times we fail to agree. Like yesterday when I published an interview with a young aspirant for the Westlands seat, which to me is the new face of Kenyan politics we must support with all our hearts. It is true that I said this blog will discuss political ideas rather than personalities, but here I was mainly referring to the presidential elections. I personally think that this blog can be a useful place to get an idea of who is standing where. And surely how can a blog that was formed to usher in a new generation of political leadership fail to support individuals who are on the forefront of it?
Anyway this post is not about me (the next one is). This one is a dedication to Taabu, the poetic one that has been called my sidekick but who has filled this content with such poetic content that it makes the visits of so many thousands that much more enjoyable daily.
I would also like to thank Phil. He’s obviously a Raila supporter but a very sober Kenyan who argues his points so convincingly. Sir, have you considered going into politics?
Then there is Vikii. Oh Vikii, my dear Vikii. The guy admits to making posts when he is drunk. So those times when he gets really abusive, I assume that he has overdone it with whatever he takes to inspire his biting but incisive comments.
Then there’s my second favorite woman. Her name is Vee. She was here long before the rest of you got here and she still finds time away from her busy cnstantly piling intrain to make her voice heard.
Who is my favorite woman? I though you’d never ask. It’s real Kikuyu woman. She’s carefully side-stepped all my advances so far but I still feel drawn to her and my heart always skips a beat when I see her comment. Don’t ask me why, maybe she reminds me too much of my own Kikuyu beauty, without whom I would not be here today entertaining you all (but that is a story for another day—I wish never).
Then there is unpredictable Mulwaa. No two comments of his are the same and I guess that is why he is probably one of the most honest (in terms of laying bare his feelings) because he writes according to mood. Really spices up this blog
Lastly there is the new kid on the block, Kalamari. Still a little early to make a comment but he has arrived here with a bang.
These are the real heroes and heroines of Kumekucha. The people who keep this blog so interesting and with traffic forever climbing so steeply.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you all and please remember that you must not always agree with me or disagree, what I beg of you is to always speak your mind, that’s what makes you all so interesting.
And for the multitude of other folks who leave comments under anonymous, your contribution is important but please get a pen name so that we can all keep track of who you are.
Ladies and gentlemen I always look forward so much to our meetings here as I hope you do. Have a Kumekucha day folks.
never understood the whole mentality of an "e-crash"
ReplyDeleteIn classical psychological Freudian terms, this is a great attempt at the pleasure principle. By feeding the wants of the brain you surely will continue to secure a few minutes per day (in the case of Mulwaa, 3 hours in Machakos time) of my time. As Bob Nesta Marley said, every desire feeds an ego (not verbatim). What you failed to address is the type of desire that needs to be fulfilled. In my case rather than a pat on the back, I would prefer a tall 21 year old dark haired virgin girl with a big bottom (onion ass) and tits the size of watermelons who doesn’t speak a word of English nestled on a king size bed with nothing but a veil of smooth massage oil on her wide spread out legs………………….. I had to take a break…..my right hand is tired.
ReplyDeleteIt is long since I watched pornography disguised in print. But here I am and I don't know what to make of it, some product of overundulgence or just plain wordsmith taken too far. Well, the jury is still out, any help guys?
ReplyDeleteLet me start by saying that this is my first comment, though I am a regular reader of this blog.I have never entirely agreed with ideas expressed herein, but the fact that you stir up some kind of debate over things few Kenyans bother to discuss is reason enough for me to believe you are doing a great service to the country. It bothers me a bit that you have dedicated most of your time in addressing the ills that affect the country viewing them as you do from the political and economical angle.Neither you nor the political establishment in the country has bothered to address the social ills which play a greater role in fueling the political ones. I for one believes that the way a society behaves reflects how its leadership does. You can not for example complain about a corrupt politicians when they are being continuously re-elected by the same people complaining about corruption.
ReplyDeleteTwo incidences that have happened in the recent past to someone I know make me feel we as Kenyans need some kind of soul searching before we resort to blaming the politicians for all our ill. Picture this.A Kenyan student living abroad decides to come back home. She decides to buy some stuff with the intention of selling and even setting up a small business to support her while waiting for a job. She send them by Kenya Airways Cargo.She presents herself , pays custom duty and claims her stuff .Upon reaching home she discovers that the box was opened,most of valuable stuff removed and then neatly sealed again. Who do you complain to and how do you explain the fact that you made the discovery when you had left the office. But how would you have thought that the very people you trusted and paid for their services could have betrayed you and instead became the thieves.
After getting over the shock, the same young lady decides to change some foreign currency she had came with. She goes to a nearby exchange bureau and changes 300 euros. She's given the equivalent put it in her purse and leaves the bureau. She moves to a nearby shop, grubs a quick bite and proceeds to where she was heading to. Suddenly as she tries to cross the road two people approach her, one from the front and another from the back. The one in front gives her a nose punch while the other one quickly grabs her bag and they all disappear into the crowd. You don't need a Sherlock Holmes to tell you that someone at the bureau tipped the two snatchers about the lady having just exchanged money.Police are informed but all they promise is to investigate and chances are they might not be able to arrest any one nor do anything.
Cases abound where even bank tellers tip gangsters about customers bank balances with a view to get them targeted.Cops don't appear to be of much use. If this is the kind of society we live in in Kenya, then surely we need a social reformer, someone to help us bring positive changes in our society aimed at routing out this kind of evil that is now becoming rampant.
yours,
Johnny Kochini
Johny welcome brother and the interesting twist your introduce to our litany of problems as a country. That said, there is a very thin line bewteen your social dimension and other facets to our maladies.
ReplyDeleteYour beef makes you sound like you have just landed into Kenya (or better still Earth) from Mars. True social dynamics has alot to do with our present predicament. But honestly Johnny, reducing such a grave issue to case studies is to trivialize it at best, don't you think so brother?
At the risk of sounding insentive, your model (West obviously) underwent through the same pain we are experience before they created the present 'nirvana'. What we lack is focussed leadership that is detached from selfish and tribal interest and that is why our main problems remain political and ensuing economical problems.
Your case studies are mere criminal activities in form of robbery and theft. Above all else it is dishonesty. But why do we have CCTV and library and mall checks in NY and London if they are the heaven we dream of? Food for thought and once more welcome to Kenya and indulge.
Taabu, I thought one blogger said that referring to NY and London is being brainwashed. Anything American or Western being referred to, amounts to brainwash, please avoid that and refer to River Road or Koinange or Oginga Odinga Street
ReplyDeleteI feel u Johnny!!
ReplyDeleteAm subscribed to your blog and to say that its mind inspiring is to make an understatement. Sometimes your spelling errors irk me as well as some inconsistent facts you weave into your post. Nevertheless, am still hooked to your blog and i must have a regular dose on Tuesdays as well as other times as i may choose.
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You need think about it. Despite the emails, the overwhelming evidence showing global warming is happening hasn't changed.
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