The scars of 2007 still run deep. We remember the bloodshed, the displacement, the shattered lives. We remember the bitter truth: the political manipulation of ethnic identities fueled a firestorm of violence that tore our nation apart.
Today, we stand at a crossroads. The whispers of ethnic divisions are growing louder, and the same dangerous tactics are being employed. It’s a recipe for disaster, a path we must not tread again.
Our politicians must understand that using ethnicity as a weapon is not only morally reprehensible, it’s a betrayal of the very people they claim to represent. It fosters fear, mistrust, and ultimately, violence. It diverts our attention from the real issues that affect our lives like poverty, unemployment, lack of access to healthcare, and crumbling infrastructure.
We, as a nation, must rise above this divisive rhetoric. We must demand a future where our leaders focus on building bridges, not walls. A future where our shared humanity, our common dreams for a prosperous and peaceful nation, are prioritized over the cynical manipulation of our ethnic backgrounds.
It is time to stop playing the ethnicity card. Let’s focus on the issues that truly matter. Let’s invest in education, healthcare, and job creation. Let’s work together to build a future where every Kenyan, regardless of their ethnicity, can thrive.
We have the potential to be a vibrant, diverse, and prosperous nation. We must choose to embrace our shared future, not be consumed by the ghosts of the past. Let us demand a future where unity, not division, is our guiding principle. Let us be the generation that heals the wounds of the past and builds a truly united Kenya for all.
Nakhadama Viona
Rongo University
Fredrick Kipchumba Chelimo 
Jerameel Kevins Owuor Odhiambo