Leadership often tests patience more than it tests power. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reminded Kenyans that politics should never be driven by bitterness, anger, or hate.
His words echo a reality we see daily not only in politics but also in our homes and communities. Can true progress ever be built on resentment?
Uhuru spoke while addressing leaders and citizens, sharing thoughts on what it really means to guide a people. He emphasized that leadership works best when rooted in respect and understanding, even when differences are sharp.
The message, captured in a Facebook post, has sparked reflection among many who feel politics in Kenya has become too divisive.
During his time in office and even now, Uhuru has often spoken about unity and the importance of seeing beyond political camps.
In this latest message, he urged leaders to put aside hostility and focus on service. He suggested that when leaders rely on grudges or personal feuds, it is the citizens who carry the weight of broken promises and stalled development.
This reminder comes at a time when the country continues to wrestle with heated political debates and public disagreements. For ordinary citizens, the lesson stretches beyond government. Families, workplaces, and friendships all face the same question: how can we move forward if we cling to anger?
His call for calm and respect highlights the kind of values many believe are missing in public life today. Kenya’s democracy is still young and growing, and the way leaders conduct themselves sets an example for future generations. If politics is reduced to endless quarrels, then the hope of building a more united and prosperous nation becomes harder to achieve.
Uhuru’s words are not just advice to politicians they are a challenge to everyone to live with patience and kindness, even in disagreement. Because in the end, no nation or relationship can thrive when driven by hate.
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