THE DEVILS ADVOCATE: STOP BLAMING THE SEATS.

The twitter-verse was awash with many a Kenyan voice over the stupendous pay hike-the only thing they always agree on- our legislators awarded themselves. Sobriety has for the moment been restored by Pres. Kibaki in his refusal to sign the crazy proposal- cheers to that!

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My bone of contention, is however the unfair criticism with which the general public is focusing on the seats of parliament. The refurbishing of the house, much as it took its fair toll on the coffers, will probably be the single most memorable deed this House of miscreants has achieved.

indulge me for a while, the house was built with locally sourced materials by Kenyan contractors. The seats stand as a beacon of hope. Built by the prisons service, they are a national reminder of what we can achieve as a people. Built by our prisons department, the seats need to be a source of national pride not a pinata to be struck by everyone feeling discontented with the GoK.

The poor seats have suffered from teachers insults, doctors' jibes and seem relegated in infamy to be the butt of all jokes. 

In all honesty however, this is national-escapism, we as a nation are always intent on making excuses and facing fact. in all honesty, the current crop of leaders did not install themselves (may be not all) but by and large, the honorable members got in the House from our votes, yours and mine.

Many of us voted along tribal lines, or sold our votes for a tipple. now that the seeds bear thornes and not the sweet fruits of democracy we direct our anger to the "Honorable Seats". Get real people, the seats will serve generations of leaders, generations of Kenyans. I for one am proud to stand part of the times when we achieved this single great and lasting achievement.

the ball is in our court, why not vote for Waheshimiwa who actually deserve those seats? why not vote for a VP who deserve that plush new residence and a Parliament that earns its hefty perks?

Lets stop seeking the easy target and find the true culprit of our problems, I know he is the guy looking back at you in the mirror!