A Renowned Kenyan scholar and anti-corruption crusader, Professor PLO Lumumba, addressed a crowd of youth who thronged the Meru National Polytechnic yesterday to listen to his keynote speech.
Prof. Lumumba delivered a powerful message on Kenya’s governance and urged the youth to embrace integrity and good governance.
Speaking passionately to a group of engaged students, Prof Lumumba said poor governance is the greatest challenge facing the country and urged the youth to take an active role in shaping its future.
He advised voters to prioritise personal values over ethnicity when electing leaders.
He said leadership quality should be determined by integrity and accountability, not political connections or tribal affiliations.
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“When we vote, let us look at the character and values of the individual, not where they come from,” he stated.
Addressing the deep-rooted issue of ethnic politics, Lumumba called for a merit-based approach to government appointments.
He stressed the importance of selecting individuals based on qualifications and capability rather than political patronage.
“We must build a society where meritocracy, not political favouritism, determines appointments,” he said.
He urged the youth to demand leadership that upholds such noble principles.
Sense of hope
The message resonated deeply with the audience, sparking a renewed sense of hope and responsibility among the young people.
Lumumba’s call for leadership rooted in integrity and accountability was a call to action for the youth to rise above the divisive forces of ethnicity and be the change they want to see in Kenya’s political landscape.
As the country approaches its future elections, Lumumba’s words have ignited a crucial conversation about the importance of values in leadership.
With his stirring address in Meru, Lumumba has left an indelible mark on the minds of the next generation, inspiring them to hold their leaders to a higher standard of integrity and service to the nation.
By John Majau
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