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born 1954 Kenya
Kivutha Kibwana (born June 13, 1954) is a Kenyan politician and human rights activist. He was Minister for Defence, Minister for Environment and a former member of parliament for the Makueni Constituency.
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Others do not want a new constitution because that will be a credit to their political rivals.
Politics is a complex, unpredictable dance, often harsh, but ultimately essential.
There is not adequate civic education or political education in our country, and ordinary citizens keep on being lied to.
No one including opposition leaders should be the stumbling block to the anti-corruption campaign which is gaining momentum.
Despite being endowed with major mineral resources that could spur economic growth, we still lag behind because of lack of capacity.
I cried and prayed, asking God to let me study, get a job, and simply have food.
I never imagined I would become a national leader.
Growing up, I thought I would become a teacher, inspired by those who taught me in school.
Mentorship is not a one-way street. Leaders must listen and learn from the youth, who often bring fresh perspectives that challenge old assumptions.
I hope one day our people in Africa will learn that, like our Article 1 of the Constitution says, they are sovereign and they are the ones to tell the leaders what to do.
Civic awareness is essential in helping citizens understand government processes, policy decisions, and their constitutional rights.
We didn't just have one government; we had three. There was the national government, the county government, and the People’s Government, where citizens were directly involved in decision-making.
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