by Dennis Lubanga
Sunday October 16, 2022
Members of the Somali community have praised President
William Ruto for allowing them to serve in his Kenya Kwanza government on
merit.
Asmali Media, events and public relations communications
founder and CEO Ahmed Mohamed lauded Ruto on what he termed a wonderful
gesture.
Somalis have what it
takes to serve in gov't
He observed that few Somalis are, by absolute merit,
appointed into significant positions by the Kenyan president.
"All hell lets loose with a lot of hate and prejudice
from a section of society. For context, no community has suffered what Somalis
have suffered in this country since independence," he added.
He said that the community had stayed the course and worked
hard to assimilate and be part of the society despite the discrimination and
profiling, arbitrary detentions, and arrests.
"They worked extra hard, studied long hours, and
overcame so much hate and humiliation to be where they are today. They took
risks and started successful businesses whilst remaining humble and
humane," said the communications expert.
He observed that it was good that the president had
recognised this sacrifice and acknowledged the amazing talent, experience,
expertise and rich value the community adds to the Kenyan community.
"It's about it's appreciating our rich diversity and
culture for us to make this wonderfully beautiful country even better. We are
all the same. We are all different," Ahmed explained further.
Lazy Cabinet Secretaries
on the spot
Ruto spoke in Kirinyaga county on Saturday, October 15,
during the commissioning of the Thiba Dam.
The head of state observed much work to be done by his Kenya
Kwanza administration.