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Visionary leadership: We badly need a David, warts and all

Former American president Barrack Obama flanked by his Kenyan family members Sara Obama and his half-sister Dr Auma Obama during the launch of Sauti Kuu at Kogelo village in Siaya County on July 16, 2018.  [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

King Saul–as Israel’s founding king–had a chance to build a legacy. But he had problems with taking divine instructions. He modified them without consultation. He had self-generated ideas that contradicted his ‘boss’. This defiance without repentance led to his displacement and eventually, replacement. Surprisingly, he was not replaced by one of his tried and tested king-worthy aides. The appointment fell on an unknown shepherd boy.

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