On security matters, fate is not on our side. The biggest failure seems to be leadership, intelligence deficiency and ill-preparedness. Our officers are not sure who the enemy is, who funds the enemy, and when the enemy is going to strike. Unfortunately, the officers are also not adequately prepared to quell sporadic traces of unrest occurring simultaneously in several areas. Our officers, and the current leadership, have adopted a knee jerk attitude towards serious security threats. This is a very worrying trend going into the elections next year. Historically, the election period has been known to trigger foreseen and unforeseen tensions between communities.
The recent security lapses such as the aftermath of Abdul Rogo's killing ,Tana River and Bargoi killings, expose fundamental weaknesses in the country's security. MRC issue remains unresolved, and who knows what surprises groups such as mungiki have in store? Enter the aftermath of the bus explosion in Eastleigh, and you have the right recipe for disaster. Religious fights might breach our fragile peace in unprecedented terms. It has happened before, it has happened elsewhere,and the current pointers should be acted on swiftly.
I echo another member's sentiments that Kibaki gets an F on matters to do with security. We should place our hopes on the next leadership because the current leadership has not prioritized security.
At this rate, I might need a visa to Faroe Islands. For now, things are not looking up.
Live Full Die Empty - Les Brown.