Revolution and the culture of episodic outrage in Kenya
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This week we are talking about revolution. Whenever Kenyans feel that their voices are not being heard, or when they feel that there is an issue that needs to be addressed, — and this is quite often — the war cry becomes We Need a Revolution. Of what kind, is never said. A popular uprising or a violent spring starting with streets protests and such like? Well, that is not happening. While it is easy to conclude that the talk about a revolution is just that, talk, it can be said that the revolution is happening, quietly, through the concerted efforts of a group or groups of Kenyans whose utterances or actions are leading to the attainment of some of the changes that people need. How about the big revolutions that have been seen in other countries in Africa or Europe and the Americas? Can it happen, will it happen, can Kenyans make it happen? Are there Kenyans who are ready to sacrifice, their time or anything else for the revolution to happen...? Listen in.
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