Wanjiku's Redemption

Wanjikus redemption
Scene 1: wanjiku, her brothers, the guardian angel and the catalyst

The cast
Wanjiku (played by women in their search for social justice)                                                                                       
Wanjikus brothers (played by men)                                                                                                       
Civil society (guardian angels)                                                                                                                    
Government (reluctant catalyst)                                                                                              
The scene unfolds in Kenya, the year of our Lord 2007.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Men:
They are our brothers, fathers, sons, husbands, our friends. They play a revolutionary role in this cast. This group more than any other needs to understand that this really isn’t a war on equality but more about equity. It is about resource distribution and access and leveling the play ground. It is about giving women a chance at a better life because they deserve it too. Of course this will restructure the status quo but not necessarily upset it. Equal representation is a sure fire way to do this. 

One of the major tenets of Democracy is equal distribution. If you are truly democratic and have a drop of civic virtue in your bones, then you have what it takes. Who better than women to represent women? Remember only the wearer knows where the shoe truly pinches. And yes, women know what ails them.    

So, kind sir, whoever you are give that woman near you a chance .it could mean sending her to school, letting her make her own decisions, regarding the elections, her future, give the dignity and especially abstain from violence or any other form of abuse. Also, Mr. Honourable, support Affirmative action.      

Of course, John Doe, you wonder what’s in it for you. How about the gratification of having made a difference for some one and helped create history? Also, most women are responsive and appreciative creatures, many will make it worth your while. Plus it costs nothing. Try it.                                                            

Women:

Where do we start? These are the afflicted people to whom the fight belongs. Their adversities are as numerous as they are varied. The saving grace however is that there is a remedy for them all. This so to speak will break the yoke. It is the great E-word, Empowerment!        

If it is to be achieved, the road will be long and treacherous. But we must keep in mind that even Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Starting from the grassroot, empowerment really is all about education. It is the key out of our jail cells, my dear sisters. And anyone out there challenging the cost of education can take a look at what ignorance has cost many of our women folk. It is education that will trigger the domino effect. Take advantage everyone, of any chance of an education you get.        

Civil society:
In this script, civil society plays the roles of teacher and guardian. It is this group that should go out there and champion the course, let the people know. Their dedication and ideals have the capacity to be a wind of change. Enlightening the people at whatever cost. We see these things and marvel your ability to overcome obstacles even putting yourselves in the line. (As recently witnessed with the parliamentary perks protests.)the war couldn’t really be waged or won without you. Keep going.

Government:   
Plays the role of the unwilling almighty.this organisation has the ability to easily alter things. If you doubt me, think back a few years to the days of matatu mayhem, who would ever have thought that sanity would ever prevail? If this were a chemical reaction, government would be a catalyst in the process, and we could call it “govermentium”.Why the reluctance? Maybe the reason is the gender components of govermentium.we however appreciate the morsels that have fallen from the high table read free primary education. However theirs more to be done in terms of affirmative action, laws and regulations to adjust or implement, to protect women, cultures to and traditions  to abolish due to their oppressive nature towards women etc.