[kictanet] Slaying the Tribal Monster!

[bitange at jambo.co.ke]

Edith,
We had a press conference today about the same but everytime we raise
these issues we get abused by very educated people.  Politicians are
supposed to expound on their Manifesto in public rallies and on TV but
what we have seen is actually an attempt to fan violence through lies.  We
must refuse this as a people if we love this country.  Politicians are
ordinarily followers such that if we refuse to listen to their inciting
messages, they will revert to something else possibly issues.


Ndemo.





> Listers,
>
> I can't resist but share my pain....that indeed the media can entertain
> "raw tribal discussions" on live TV! While one may argue that it's reality
> and we must deal with it, if it divides us and tears us apart, why not
> pursue other alternatives?...why not take advantage of this defining
> moment in our history (backed by the current constitution) to build a NEW
> FOUNDATION and help the country "unlearn" these bad habits that we've been
> socialized into over the years and has taken us no-where? It's possible to
> "unlearn"!!
>
> The good bible tells us "teach thy children the ways of the Lord and they
> shall never depart from it"....in the same vein "feed Kenyans with
> positive vibes and we shall build a stronger and more united country"
>
> Media (which forms this important industry represented on this list) is
> well aware that by their very nature, they "set the agenda and shape
> public opinion". You have a huge responsibility to play in carving a great
> future for Kenya, stand up and resist ethnic division in this country. We
> must build our nation based on development concerns and address issues
> dear to the hearts of Kenyans.
>
> When last time (2007/2008), Bwana Ndemo gave his opinion (official or
> non-official) about the role the media played in 2007, I wonder if he
> wasn't right? Where is NCIC? Where is the Media Council?
>
> This madness has to stop!
>
> Edith (my heart is bleeding for Kenya).
>
>
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