In the aftermath of saba saba…

Waking up to a dreary morning

Clearly marked 8:07:2025

A little different than yesterday’s dread of sabasaba

Kiswahili for 7.7. maandamano – protests

‘Organized’ demonstration, towards change

That’s what Kenyan genzies, desire

Better put: What the nation requires

Waking up to a dreary morning

Clearly mankind is shocked

A little indifferent perhaps

Kwa mauaji yasiyofaa

Death of young ones demanding change

That’s not what any sane Kenyan wants

It only leaves us with such haunt

Waking up to a dreary morning

Considering the seemingly ‘trigger-happy’ cops

A little deranged is an understatement

Kwani hawa hawana wana?

Should they not be more humane, one wonders

Change is not a curse word, it’s just transformation

Of dysfunctional structures torn through deformation

Waking up to a dreary morning

‘Creative’ genzies and others burning tires, shops, causing mayhem

A little misinformed does not describe them

Kwa kweli, wazazi pia wana jukumu

Parental discretion is a must in this 21st century

For change as with charity, must always begin at home

As is said of any structure, not built in a day, is Rome

Waking up to a dreary morning

Characterized by looming clouds,

A little late in the day to have scattered 7/7 evil

Kamusi, au ukweli wa “Baada ya dhiki Faraja,” upo?

Will the change demanded bring with it a silver lining?

The majority 80% are left to pray; cry out to Father God Asking that where necessary, He work with a sharp Rod

Waking up to a dreary morning

Cut-throat anger, rising within, and pain for every mother

A little dive into what brought us here

Kuua kirahisi bila shida, sio sheria

No matter cadre, rank, status or gender, each human is equal

The cry of many a citizen in Kenya

PLEASE, keep us out of un-called-for danger

Waking up to a dreary morning

Curious to see what this day holds

A little too soon perhaps to hope

Kabisa Mungu wetu upo enzini

Unless we change and become like little children

Allowing the Governor of the nations to lead us Lest we should ultimately find ourselves under a curse

Waking up to a dreary morning

Counsel among many brings safety

A little rolling stone gathers no moss

Kiburi sio maungwana as our Dad Mbotela, would say

Change will require reason, coordination, respect, and love for each other

Beginning right in the house of the Father, where the 80 or so % belong

So that we, as Kenyans may begin to sing our song

Waking up to a dreary morning

Could it be that a new day is dawning?

A little practice makes perfect said in Kiswahili

Kinolewacho hupata

True change, revolution is by self-management, passed on

Now is the time to put our hands to the plough, and not turn back

For never again, should we as a people suffer such lack or slack. Amen!

*Genzies/Generation Z {born 1997-2012}

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Anne Mbotela
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Written by Anne Mbotela