The situation of shops being closed on Tuesday, November 28 when president Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in. [PHOTO/Kiberanews]
Why do businesses close down in Kibera when political temperatures escalate?
We always live as brothers and sisters. We have always been by each other's side, why should we turn against each other when politicians tell us so?
Politics are about opinions. Everyone has their own.
A difference in our opinions should not mean that we are enemies.
If I like Uhuru Kenyatta, I have my reasons. I will vote him in.
If I like Raila Odinga, I will still have my own reasons. And I will cast my vote for him when elections come.
That is democracy. That is liberty.
The fact that you don't like someone I support should not make me your enemy. I will need you as a neighbour tomorrow when my house is on fire. If yours catches fire, it is not your politician friend who will come to support you.
When we threaten and intimidate traders in our Kibera, it can only mean that they will close shops and run away. But what happens when I need to buy something small as a matchbox?
Intimidating our traders in Makina, Karanja, Number Nane etc is not good for us as the community of Kibera.
Let's remain one.