Revelation of the Kenya Revenue Authority‘s (KRA) biased recruitment practices has stirred deep consternation and rightly so.

The glaring reality that only two communities have enjoyed the lion’s share of job opportunities within the revenue service while the rest of Kenya’s diverse populace is left with mere scraps is not just unjust, it’s an affront to the very principles of equality and fairness upon which our nation is purportedly built.

The decision of the High Court in Busia to declare the KRA recruitment of 1,406 revenue service assistants as unconstitutional serves as a damning indictment of the systemic biases embedded within our institutions.

It’s simply unacceptable that out of these recruits, a staggering 785 came from only two communities, leaving a paltry 621 for the entirety of the nation’s other communities.

What is perhaps most alarming about this debacle is the broader implications it holds for the integrity of our democratic system.

The notion that government opportunities should be reserved exclusively for communities that align with the ruling coalition is not just divisive; it negates the very essence of democracy.

Remarks attributed to a senior government official declaring that priority will be given to the concerns of “bonafide shareholders” of this administration only serve to fuel this dangerous narrative, threatening to further entrench tribalism and nepotism within our political landscape.

It’s imperative that we, as a nation demand accountability from those in power.

Every Kenyan, regardless of their tribe or political affiliation, deserves equal access to opportunities within their own government. Anything less is not just a failure of leadership, it’s a betrayal of the values upon which our nation was founded.

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