Images notably that took their space in the media 2017 [photos:citizentv.co.ke]
Kenyans have a reason to smile and celebrate the Chrismas festive season after a long year characteried with among other factors political battles,multiple road carnages and death of political figures.
Even as we remain optimistic to welcome the year 2018, below are the five events that brought the whole nation to a standstill in 2017.
1. Kenya lost notable political figures:
In July death claimed former Laikipia Senator GG Kariuki . In a span of days, the country lost a serving Cabinet Secretary, two former Cabinet Ministers — one of them a sitting Senator(Joseph Nkassery)— and a former powerful Permanent Secretary(Nicholas Biwott) to the cruel hand of death.July became one of the darkest moments in the country’s history.
Nyeri county lost two of its governors;Nderitu Gachagua and Wahome Gakuru.Gachagua died of cancer in Britain while Gakuru died in road accident in Makenji,Murang'a as he was heading to Nairobi for morning radio show.
2. Fire inferno at Moi Girls’ claims 10 lives:
It was not business as usual at Moi girls this day, usually, tents would be erected on special occasions like parents day, prayer day or prize awards day.Somber mood engulfed the entire institution, as tearful parents and relatives offered emotional tributes to the departed souls.So painful it was to see our young charming girls with bright future meeting their death at a place one least expected.The fire claimed ten lives of young girls.
3. Supreme Court quashes Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election
“A decision is hereby issued that the elections held on August 8, were not conducted in accordance with the Constitution and the applicable law. The results are therefore invalid, null and void,” Chief justice David Maraga said.
These were the words that shook the nation on into two different directions.
Whereas the areas perceived to be the opposition strongholds was covered with clouds of joy, ululations and celebrations, fear, panic and suspense gripped the Jubilee strongholds.Globally, Kenya joined Austria and Maldives to become the only countries so far annul presidential results.
4. Raila makes grand entry in town amid police crackdown:
It was all joy for the NASA supporters to learn that their partly leader was due to jet back in the country after close to 10 days trip abroad.The grand entry of Raila saw police officers arming themselves to the teeth ready to execute what they do best.
It is on this day that the nation was treated to close to a five-hour standoff between security personnel and Odinga supporters.Chaos, water canons, teargas, running battles and suspected live bullets marred the event with minimal success from the side of the police.5. Road carnage claim over 80 lives in 72 hours:
It was quite disturbing after 80 lives were lost in major roads in the country within a span of just 72 hours.Ideally an uninvited guest had paid a courtesy call at the most unexpected time and robbed us off what rightfully belongs to us-life.It all begun from Baringo to Kamukuywa Bridge to Kwa Makaa along Thika-Matuu Road and to the most deadly one at Sachang’wan on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway.While many died, majority suffered paralysis, others remained amputated, and the lucky ones were served a hot cup of painful memories to sip as long as they live.