Kenya's Age of Exposure: Unveiling a Culture of Fakes and Shortcuts

Kenya’s Season of Judgment and Exposure

Kenya seems to have entered a profound season of exposure, revealing unsettling truths about the nation’s leadership, institutions, and values. These exposures—whether of fake professionals or fraudulent systems—point to deeper societal issues that demand attention.

Recently, a lawyer who won over 20 court cases was revealed to be a fraud, lacking any legal training. Similarly, rumors surfaced about a Kenya Airways pilot flying passenger jets for eight years without proper qualifications, though KQ has dismissed this as fake news. Adding to the list of “fakes” are allegations surrounding the 2022 election results announced by former IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati, which whistleblowers claim were manipulated.

A Nation Obsessed with Shortcuts

The response of Kenyans to these scandals is equally troubling. Many celebrate these “fake” individuals, arguing that their work—despite lacking proper credentials—delivered results. This reflects a deeper cultural problem: an obsession with shortcuts and a tendency to reward those who cut corners.

From dubious billionaires to counterfeit professionals, Kenya has glorified a culture where success is measured not by integrity but by how quickly one rises to power or wealth, often at the expense of others. This culture of shortcuts has devastating consequences, such as the looting of public resources, leaving essential services like healthcare underfunded and resulting in preventable deaths.

The Rising Cost of Living: A Symptom of Deeper Problems

While fake professionals dominate the headlines, the economic struggles of ordinary Kenyans continue to mount. The cost of petrol has risen yet again, with prices increasing by 5 KES per liter. The Kenyan shilling has also taken a beating against foreign currencies, driving up the cost of living and leaving many households in financial distress.

Economic analysts warn that the country is nearing a breaking point, with the worsening economic conditions threatening to ignite widespread unrest. The underlying issue remains: a governance system built on manipulation, shortcuts, and self-interest.

A Spiritual Perspective: Judgment Awaits

From a spiritual lens, Kenya’s current situation may signify a period of judgment. When a society fails to address systemic corruption and moral decay, external forces often bring about correction. These moments of exposure, while painful, are a necessary prelude to judgment and eventual transformation.

This is why Kenyans should expect more revelations in the coming weeks and months, not just about politicians but across all sectors of society. The country’s obsession with shortcuts will continue to backfire until genuine accountability and reform take root.

The Root Cause: A Rigged System

At the center of Kenya’s woes is the questionable legitimacy of the country’s leadership. A government that emerges from manipulated elections lacks a genuine mandate, leaving leaders focused on self-preservation rather than public service. As a result, the interests of ordinary citizens are sidelined.

Kenyans must confront this reality and resist the temptation to seek “shortcut” solutions to these deeply entrenched problems. Only genuine reform, starting from the top, can provide a way forward.