Let's preserve popular speeches by our best orators for posterity

Raila Odinga at Ihura Stadium in Murang'a during the Azimio La Umoja Public Rally. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Two weeks ago, the Dean, Kabarak Law School, Prof John Ambani Osogo apologised to the members of the University Community for titling an introductory speech during an inaugural Lecture by Prof Justice Willy Mutunga at the school.

He had named his introductory speech as 'The leopard has given birth' where he noted the unique nature of the occasion, saying it was as auspicious as a leopard giving birth. According to Luhya mythology, he recalled his...