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Disability
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:: Trevor's Dream of 2030
Kenya
"Boy Economist Spoke
His Mind"
by Daily Nation June 15th, 2007. by Bernard Namunane
Elite schools in Kenya, it appears,
are moulding intelligent Kenyans who would steer the country to
higher economic growth rates.
In fact, if we are to Trust Finance minister Amos Kimunya, the
patriotism with which they present their proposals on how the
country's economy could grow seems overwhelming.
Mr. Kimunya, who was presenting his second Budget aimed at turning
the economic gains of the NARC Government into sustainable prosperity,
reffered tp Trevor Kibet Langat, 13, of Brook House School in
his end notes speech.
The young economist was
deliberately seated in the Speaker's gallary - preserved
for dignitaries, parastatal chiefs and envoys. Posing as one who
has waded through volumes pf Economic, Master Kibet was quoted
to have written to the Budget-making Mandarins.
"I have been watching the economy grow from 0.3 percent to
6 percent. But sometimes I ask myself why Kenya can't be like
Singapore or South Africa. I went for Young People's Conference
in february and i was amazed by the infrustructure. Is Kenyaever
going to build such roads (as in south Africa)? Kenya has the
potential to become a world class economy. I watched CNBC (Cable
Netwrok Business Channel). When i am of age, I will create a business
Channel that will engage politicians to talk about business and
economic activities of the people of Kenya" He said.
He went on: "I think it is time that we have proffessional
political leaders. We could make Kenya not only a huge economic
country but also a business centre. Kenya will at one time be
a huge and I will support the government, but I will not just
simply talk how bad or good the government is, I will take action
and build Kenya even in the smallest way possible. I think it
is time for me to take action and it is also time for
Kenyans to take actions. I have taken the risks to write
to you, I believe the biggets risk is not to take a risk."
:: The rest
of Bernard Namunene's Daily Nation Article
:: Kibichi's Letter "I
have a dream too"
:: Media and the
two heros
:: Making parliament ready for Planning
Mnister John Kibichi
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