People. Governments. Nations

Growing up near Mwaluganje, I had many tales regarding kifaru the Rhino. I have seen women who still carry the scars of rhino attacks because they happened to be at the river at the wrong time. All over the world, the big five are at increased risk of extinction. Who is responsible for this? Human beings and their greedy ways are. The death of Sudan, this week, which was the only male northern white rhino is the highest pointer that efforts to conserve animal species has not been very successful. There are people perhaps  who compromise the systems that protect flora and fauna and occasion long lasting damage. We at the Konversant, we recommend that wildlife be treated like any other asset.  How about conducting census in the wild on regular basis and these numbers be followed up for accountability? If a new manager comes to Masai Mara, does she/he get handed over the animals as we do in other sectors..like ...look here " we have 10k antelopes, 5k lizards, 2k rhino...

Thought for the week 

 There is a way in which rains happened  a few days ago more like saying that the Lord is still with Kenya and her people. And  thats a good thing. Temperatures were already too high for anybody's comfort. There is a dash of  fresh air in Nairobi, the highlands at the Central, and the lower lands of  Taveta. Heat is boiling once more at the Coastal strip, probably for another round of  precipitation. But again it so sad that gallons upon gallons of water have gone to waste. Also the rains caused sorry suffering for travelers, some had to spend  days on the roads  because of  poor drainage that renders some roads unusable after heavy downpour. Of the infamous surgery .... I have watched the ping pong between doctors and nurses with consternation. Both have expressed strong points in favour of their members. What should be the position of citizens?. All human beings are potential patients. It should be the interest of all East...

  Hunger in a Kenya… Hunger is the most conspicuous pointer to a society living in squalor. So much has gone wrong in Kenya  It is a pity to move into this drought crisis only months after an election which itself was crisis-like. Food and water are most basic human needs. Lack of these means diseases and deaths are just lurking nearby. Billions have been allocated to ease the suffering in most affected areas… The monies are meant for boreholes and food. I don’t understand how boreholes will improve sustainability of water resources in the long run. Boreholes do not replenish water resources.  It breaks my heart to know that the region most affected is the Coast, my region of birth. I dread the feeling that someone I know may not get a wink of sleep because of a cold belly. This not being the first time for such measures to be taken, I am not hoping for a miracle. Relying on relief food undermines the dignity of human life. Human beings all over...