Shame of Wanjiku still weeping in the land of promise, 58 years later

Rev Edward Buri, PCEA Theologian and founder of Institute of Ethics and Youth Affairs.

To the freedom fighters, the end of the colonial chapter was similar to entering the promised land. It was clear that reverting to the old tribal formation was impossible.

Chopping up the freedom and giving it back to the tribes to rebuild their singular existences was not the way. The way was forward to a new thing. Using the analogy of Paul of Tarsus, the future was “one body many parts.” 

The hopes and possibilities of this “coat of many colors” have been bequeathed to subsequent generations. Fifty-eight years later, with all fair assessment, most of the independence remains in hope form. Hope is powerful. But hope differed makes a heart sick.