Kenya is a failed state, yes you heard me, It is! And here's why. The culture of criminals getting away with acts of impunity has led them to believe that crime goes unpunished. This has led to the upsurge of criminal activities in Kenya, with recent polls showing Kenya ranking at number ten worldwide with a crime index of around 65-69 according to varying sources.
Meaning that, the crime rate in Kenya is very high. In reality it is among the ten most dangerous countries to live in, as of 2016. In fact Somalia is much safer than Kenya based on recent statistics, how’s that for thought? Crimes in Kenya range from carjacking’s which are the highest, averaging 10 per day in only Nairobi, to intellectual property theft.
The police have been put on the spot for failure to curb these crimes, but how can we put our trust on the same people that work against us? Recent extrajudicial killings of law abiding citizens in the arms of law enforcers have raised concerns. Police have been also accused of working hand in hand with crooks to terrorize innocent Kenyans.
In Kenya, your security is a matter of how lucky you are, since anytime or anywhere you are at risk of becoming a victim. Kenyans continue to live by the ignorance of the ostrich by hiding their heads in the ground as fire burns all around us. As long as it isn't happening to you, why bother? In Kenya, you will be robbed, kidnapped or even murdered in front of an audience of more than a hundred people.
No one will raise an alarm or even offer assistance; instead they will scurry away like cockroaches. Everybody in Kenya fears death in the hands of criminals, no wonder we all quiver in terror in the face of crime. Leaders, live around the illusion that Kenya is the "safest place in the world" since their always surrounded with hordes of security, ready to attack when provoked. They lack the real perspective of life in Kenya.
Truth is, every common mwananchi, has a sad story to tell about how crime has affected them directly. Most people you know have either been robbed, carjacked or have had worse done to them. Kenyan leaders, the wananchi and the gun totting youths looking for quick wealth, fail to understand that you are happy based on how safe you feel in your country. Everything relies on security, from businesses to education and development. Failed states have one common factor: Insecurity. So I leave it upon you readers, how safe do you feel in Kenya and tell me why should I be wrong in calling Kenya a failed state?