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No Raila, No Peace


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Returning to Kenya for my father's funeral during the midst of a civil crisis brings to the forefront the need for dignity, peace, and human rights.
Akisa

9 responses // No Raila, No Peace

  • Wow, Akisa, thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm so glad you stayed safe, and I am sorry for your loss.
    Tori
  • Thank you, Akisa. I'm sorry about your father and I admire your involvement in sharing this with us.
    Amissa
  • Your video illustrates the lengths that people will go to preserve democracy - it's in stark contrast to the apathy we usually see in the US. Great piece.
    jillnicole
  • This powerful piece adds a nice personal touch to a distant and tragic situation. It made me think about civic engagement and popular struggles for social change. There is an irony here, that mustn't be overlooked, as we are swept up in our own electoral process.....when Bush stole the election back in 2000, there was no rioting and minimal public outcry. Instead, there was a passive acceptance that we (the people) were powerless to challenge what was so obviously wrong. And, here we are eight years later, at war, in an economic recession, with a huge deficit, and thousands of hard working families are at the brink of ruin because of predatory lending practices; not to mention our health care crisis and stagnant wages. Sure, the situation in Kenya is disturbing and painful to watch, but at least the people have the will to make their voices heard no matter how ugly it gets. While I may disagree with the tactics of the mob mentality and senseless violence, I cannot overlook the level of passion the people are expressing for the sake of a just and fair democracy. I am not calling for rioting in streets of American cities, but I long for the day when we the people stand up and reclaim our government.
    angelao
  • Akisa, that is amazing! thank you for making this. I've been following the news about Kenya, but no other story I have seen brought the reality of what is happening in people's lives home in this way.
    carrietracy
  • Akisa,
    I am an old friend of Angela's. Thank you for making this powerful video! I was so relieved to hear that you and your family were not harmed. My condolences to you all on your loss. I will pass it on to others to share your story and the story of the tragedies in Kenya.
    Peace and best wishes,
    Jon
    jonm
  • Thank you so much for sharing your story. Too often violence in developing countries, especially Africa is portrayed without compassion. Your family's personal tragedy embedded within the post-election chaos brings home the very real struggles Kenyans are facing.
    oshilig
  • Akisa,

    What a moving tribute to your dad. You have done him proud. Continue the good works.

    Patsyb
    patsyb
  • Akisa, Angela passed this on to me and I'm so glad she did! The powerful piece you created helps me better understand just what each of you went through while also helping to personalize the struggles going on in Kenya right now. I'm thankful you and your family were able to make the trip to say your blessings...I'm also thankful you all made it back safely! Micha
    micha_d

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