DID YOU KNOW?

I am a twenty years old, living in Nakuru, Kenya. it was mere curiosity that ignited my interest in issues about HIV/AIDS and reproductive health. growing up in a culture where issues about sex and reproductive health are not talked about much, i sought to learn more about HIV/AIDS on my own. i realized i had a crucial role to play as a young person in getting other young people informed about how HIV/AIDS can be prevented and various roles all of us can play in fighting it.

This where the idea of joining a youth group concerned with these issues hatched from. it was very fortunate after joining REPACTED a youth group advocating for forum for behavior change that shared my goals and vision. at REPACTED as a dedicated volunteer member i have learnt a lot on issues of reproductive health and also experienced more through my daily dealings with the community members.

After a training session on community theater and peer education, i got to realize that my calling is to educate and sensitize young people to prevent new infections and encourage them to open up and seek counseling and tested to knw their HIV status.

i want to advocate for a world free from HIV/AIDS and STIs infections and make them a thing of the past

LESSONS

Those dirty and shameless Matatu touts, boda boda operators, tax drivers among others who are in the public transport services sector, need a code of ethics and moral standards they should uphold.

It’s was so embarrassing when I found myself a victim of this irritating behaviour. It all happened when a tout grabbed me with sweaty hands attempting to persuade to board his vehicle as if I didn’t know where I was going. On confirmation that my clothes are not left with dirty patch; surprisingly I found it!!

How unbearable and intolerable it is if you are forced to travel seated next to a dirty tout. It’s uncouth and not only leaves one with almost a last chance of breath before suffocation but with a tale to tell. After all as we provide them with a livelihood they really ought to start treating us with a little more respect.

WHAT A DRAMA

This time round I had a really interesting story to tell when I witnessed some really funny drama which left me in stitches and shocked.

It is believed that the reptile had been domesticated by the woman and that she uses it to practice witchcraft. Upon interrogation it was revealed that the reptile was not the only one in the family but another one was kept by her mother-in-law.

The incident occurred after a rude shock greeted a man who found himself in the company of a huge snake!! at his girlfriend’s house. Following persistent sound, he decided to investigate its cause only to find a huge snake nestled on torn old clothes. The man fled barefoot while screaming his lungs out attracting neighbors who responded and stormed the house where they found and killed the animal.

The comic height of the drama showed when the woman’s boy innocently asked the crowd “why did you kill my mummy’s pet? She has treasured it for a long time and usually feeds it milk and meat. (sobbing he continued) the snake that you just killed is three times smaller than the one kept by my grandma!!!”

Neighbors who were really frightened petitioned their landlord to kick her out insisting they will no longer live with an untrustworthy person.

OBAMA SHATTERS MYTHS

It’s evident that the victory of Obama has given the world a new meaning. Among African states a belief that has been carried out from generation to generations, “the older the wine grows, the sweeter it becomes” has been hindering development. Assuming leadership roles were for older men, arguing that they have the wisdom in leadership contributed a lot to the hanging disaster.

Holding these myths at stake, Barrack has acted as a revolutionizing model to many, having a Luo origin and at a certain age having conquered the traditions. By electing Obama, the Americans have really served as perfect example to the world especially Africa.

“I have a dream, that one day my children will be judged not by the colour of their skin but by their content of their character.” These were the words of Martin Luther king junior. Fulfilling the dream, Hussein has made a history of being the forty-fourth and first African American president of the United States of America. Why can’t we Africans record a history by electing a young youthful individual to lead us?

Yes we can, bring the change we believe in. if this should be the motto in every African country then I don’t see the reason why a country like Kenya won’t succeed. Economy and justice who shall stand up and fight of it? This is the right time for youths to stand up in the gap and unite to take the world to the next level.

Here back in our own country and communities we’ve been hindered and shunned by these myths amongst our people that one can not vie for presidency and win if he is not of a ripe age. But thanks to the Obama record that has brought hope to young men

"STILL WATER RUNS DEEP"

Woe, oh ye who took much joy in mistreating and disrespecting innocent bar hostesses! An all new course has now been introduced that will revolutionize the industry.

On behalf of the shunned in the society because of hustling to meet their daily needs, I stand up firmly to fight and protest against the violation and exploitation of these ladies. Under the influence of alcohol most men harass, abuse and molest them, without forgetting their employers’ misdeeds.

Like any other degree course offered in colleges it will help increase professionalism hence qualifying them for better remuneration thus improving their living standards. With better understanding of their rights they will be able to conduct themselves courageously thus dignity; respect and appreciation of their work will be upheld. In terms of health there will be decrease of sexual transmitted diseases as they will act as change agents in the society creating awareness among all.

PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF OUR FUTURE

Finally there is something that our chattering world can agree on: children exploitation is an affront to humanitarian dignity. Child trafficking, labour, pornography, defilement, forced early marriages and neglect!!! The prevalence of these terrifying incidents reeks to high heaven and there can be no doubt that a child somewhere in the world requires assistance.

Who is it to blame? How will this menace be controlled? Are among the many rhetorical questions puzzling our sober minds and still unanswered. Don’t they have RIGHTS!!???? Why should they be exposed to a lifetime punishment? All these inhuman acts leave behind emotional, mental, physical and psychological traumas as the child grows. The government in conjunction with some humanitarian bodies has tried its best to impose harsh laws and measures taken to curb these offences. The immorality still crawls at an alarming rate to further affix its roots in society. Incidents have been reported but who cares about their suffering and grievances?

The persistence in occurrence is attributed to drugs and substance abuse, ignorance, joblessness, idleness, escaping responsibility, lack of self-control, influence from barbaric cultural practices and beliefs and poverty among others. According to my views, I believe all these can be done away with through education and Making an example of those found guilty these should be the best remedy in controlling this behavior.

Woe unto you all who indulge in the sins for the Bible clearly pronounces judgment upon all concerned. Children are the perfect example of those who will inherit the kingdom of God as stated in the bible. In the gospel of John it says our loving God gave out his only begotten son to be crucified for our sins. From this perspective how precious are we as human beings and why can’t we be thankful and grateful when innocent creatures are denied a chance of survival!!!

The behavior can’t keep on cropping up amongst us as we look because it is so painful. It’s a high time for me and you to stand up to save the innocent and come up with solutions and ways of ensuring respect, appreciation and upholding of oursssss values. We can choose as a nation and worldwide to be principled enough to do the right thing all times or we can be greedy and selfish and write our own obituary now.

BARBARIC BAPTIZERS

Shsssssss............
Listen; just listen to the silent cry
A cry of generation
Caged in a vast prison
A vast prison of culture
Tormented by an obligation they don't understand,
Forced through unbearable pain,
A lifetime pain

That night...
That blistering cold night,
That night that destroyed my dreams,
I silently remembered,
The sneering pain!
That mocking eyes!
The cheers!
Were they jeers or sneers!
But the eyes
I remember those eyes
Then a flash!
That flash!
A chunk taken off the pot

Look at our emaciated hands
See our lamenting faces
Feel our broken hearts
Discover our wicked souls
We are corpses
Living corpses
They said we are a fruit tree that needs pruning
To bear fruits
They say we must fight for our lives
To live in our inheritance
Our ways of life

But the sears
The sears that need heals
The makers of great motherhood
Why hide under the veil of pretense
Why not face the reality
The agony of our faces
The dangers of chronic pelvic inflammatory diseases
Painful labour that could spit the whole life

Many are the people who live an unbearable life
Blinded by obligation
Caged by culture
Sentenced for life by tradition
but what can we do?


We shall say no to the baptism
of fire and the baptiser
Yes, to that which brings forth the best in life
No, to the baptism that takes away the only chance to fulfill life

Attention all nations
Attention all stations
Say no to the baptism of fire
Say no to the torment

Should we sit down and watch the barbaric baptizer take our lives away?
NO!NO!NO!NO!
We are the pinnacle of change
A monument of liberty
Change with us
Let's preserve the pot
The precious pot!