I am writing this from the United Nations complex in Nairobi where the COP 12 meeting on Climate Change is going on.
It is exciting that the world is continually discussing issues that concern us.But we need to move from the discussion table to the action table. It is a sad state of affair when all we do is talk and do very little about issues that pose great danger to our society.
I keep hearing ..you know the west is the greatest emitter of Green house gases and yet it is taking very little responsibility. I also hear that... although it might be the emitter of the most green house gases, it's people suffer the least. Who suffers the most? The developing countries whose emissions are unbelievably low. So what is wrong with this picture? Other than the west needing to take responsibility, we need our African countries to give Climate Change issues the prominence they give to issues of health.
Climate Change issues might not affect us right now, or so you believe, but later this issue takes a turn for the worse. Look at our weather patterns. Look at the Budalangi floods that happen ever so often. Why can't our government connect this disaster to the changes in climate? Why do we wait to invent the light bulb in the middle of the night when it is totally dark? Why can't we anticipate these changes and do something about them before they happen?
The Hon. Kibwana is the President of this COP 12 meeting.This means that Kenya has a visible status in this meeting.But it is sad that even with this prominence, Kenya is looking bad in terms of making sure that issues of Climate Change are well represented.
The civil society need to lobby the government so that issues of climate change don't take a back seat. You know, the most dangerous thing about Climate change issues not being given precedence right now is that later we will all wish we had done something.The repercurssions will be so great and so irreversible that we will all wish that we did something when we had a chance.
Hon. Kibwana, as we sit out here and listen to you chair the meetings intelligently, can we have the same vigor and intrigue put forth to engage the government of Kenya? Or are we forever inclined to be on nature's angry receiving end? The deaths that occurred in the coast as a result of the floods were a mistake.No not of nature, but of the government of Kenya. We should have ministers and other bodies thinking ahead of schedule. For example, these floods we now face are building up to an El Nino of some sorts. Are we prepared to counter that?Or are we waiting until it is too late to do anything?
Mheshimiwa, it would be good to hear from you.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
I WANT TO LIVE MY DREAMS NO MATTER HOW SMALL A WAY....
Dreams are funny especially dreams that are big.
Now, l am sitted at home in my jammies and on the net. I have really wanted this for a long time.But you see having this in Nairobi is a big dream.Sometimes not possible. But today l know what it is to work at home while in touch with the office through the net. Its interesting. I feel sawaz.Plus l know that that anything is possible if you want it to be.
The only thing is that you have to keep dreaming big. But remember the bigger the dream,the harder it gets plus the more painful it is when you hit the ground.But when you reap,you cannot compare it to anything you know.The feeling is exhilirating.
I mean what is the point of living and not living your dreams?You know, l don't want to look back later in my life and then wish l had pushed a little harder and lived my dreams even in a small way.I pray to God that someday this will be something l look at and thank Him that l fought harder.
Now, l am sitted at home in my jammies and on the net. I have really wanted this for a long time.But you see having this in Nairobi is a big dream.Sometimes not possible. But today l know what it is to work at home while in touch with the office through the net. Its interesting. I feel sawaz.Plus l know that that anything is possible if you want it to be.
The only thing is that you have to keep dreaming big. But remember the bigger the dream,the harder it gets plus the more painful it is when you hit the ground.But when you reap,you cannot compare it to anything you know.The feeling is exhilirating.
I mean what is the point of living and not living your dreams?You know, l don't want to look back later in my life and then wish l had pushed a little harder and lived my dreams even in a small way.I pray to God that someday this will be something l look at and thank Him that l fought harder.
Friday, September 22, 2006
THIS ROLLER COASTER OF A LIFE
My life has a way of throwing me onto roller coasters.
Today, l was excited about new prospects in my life. A minute later l was thinking ...okay now you really need to get it together so that your contracts are in tact.
Life is a total roller coaster right now.I guess l will figure it out as l go.Even when l don't feel it, the God factor in my life is powerful enough to keep me from falling off the edge.
Today, l was excited about new prospects in my life. A minute later l was thinking ...okay now you really need to get it together so that your contracts are in tact.
Life is a total roller coaster right now.I guess l will figure it out as l go.Even when l don't feel it, the God factor in my life is powerful enough to keep me from falling off the edge.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
KENYAN LEADERS BEHAVING BADLY!!! PART 2
72hours had not elapsed before Kenyan leaders behaved very very badly. What's with the fist fighting?
Can't people settle their disagreements amicably?What's with the getting physical? Do these gentlemen know that they are in the public eye?
No,l am not giving you a break.Yes,l know you are human beings and therefore not perfect. But the reason l cannot give you a break is because you were very alert when you got elected to office.You were not elected in absentia neither were you absent minded.
A public office comes with it's responsibilities and therefore, expectations. Sorry ladies and gentlemen, but part of the bargain is to almost be perfect.No mistakes.No sympathies when you make any errors.The public is not an extension of your bedroom or otherwise.Is this so difficult to understand?
Just a suggestion.A number of you need to either read leadership books or go for lessons on the same.It could actually keep you from behaving badly in public.
Can't people settle their disagreements amicably?What's with the getting physical? Do these gentlemen know that they are in the public eye?
No,l am not giving you a break.Yes,l know you are human beings and therefore not perfect. But the reason l cannot give you a break is because you were very alert when you got elected to office.You were not elected in absentia neither were you absent minded.
A public office comes with it's responsibilities and therefore, expectations. Sorry ladies and gentlemen, but part of the bargain is to almost be perfect.No mistakes.No sympathies when you make any errors.The public is not an extension of your bedroom or otherwise.Is this so difficult to understand?
Just a suggestion.A number of you need to either read leadership books or go for lessons on the same.It could actually keep you from behaving badly in public.
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