Why can't we all just get along?

I have been keenly following the news on the political events in my country and I am appalled by the 'Russian Roulette' our leaders are playing with the nation.

To begin with, our country has enough political commentators (Heck, you can walk on the street and anyone, i mean anyone, can pull a Mutahi Ngunyi on you!)

I AM NOT ONE.

So, I will not sit to analyze and judge the Prime Minister's or the President's actions and reactions over the past week... That is not my place. They both carry a burden that few can bear and I honour them for that.That being said let me chew a few words with you.

In Principle, I agree with the Prime Minister's move in suspending the two Ministers. Whether they are culpable or not is inconsequential: fact is, the positions they hold as ministers should be above reproach and any allegation that is serious enough to be documented, in terms of a forensic audit report ,is worth stepping aside until the allegation is dealt with.That is the honourable way to run a public office.So, Hon Raila Odinga did the right thing, in principle.

Question is not in the 'why's' but in the 'how'.

A big 'no no' for the way the whole matter was played out...out in the open:on a Sunday afternoon,ON TV.The PM said that the dismissals was after consultation and does the needful.Hardly had we gasped for breath, than the President reverses the decision, on TV.The legal position is clear on who has the power to hire and fire: the Constitution, as the Supreme law of the land, had not been amended to include the current Power Sharing Agreement.So the President has that prerogative to do so, and in the spirit of national reconciliation,only after consulting the Prime Minister.

Like Parents, they should have made decisions in the bedroom, alone, rather than fighting before the neighbours on the verandah.Kenya is not Elparadiso in 'Storm over Paradise'. This is a country that is striving to be a nation.She does need the melodrama. Let the government function as one and be one. Why cant we just get along for the sake of the children?

Today,in my 'Conflicts, Peace and Security in East Africa' Class ,while examining the Power sharing model of Government in Africa,one thing stood clear: though it is cumbersome and expensive, and does not resolve the root cause of the conflict, THE PEACE AND STABILITY THAT RESULTS FROM IT IS WORTH IT ALL.

IT IS WORTH IT ALL to consult, in the case of the Prime Minister

IT IS WORTH IT ALL to endorse, in the case of the President

We do not need any more mediation when humility could save the day.

Now, that the Parents have began to quarrel, as 'the children', lets purpose to get along with each other and let them resolve their issues alone. We do not need to take sides and get into fist fights. NO.They can solve this.

I believe they WILL resolve this.

And above all, lets keep on praying for our great country, and work toward nation building.We owe this to the future generations.

Shalom.