Focus Matter

FOCUS MATTER

Jeremy Leariwala

When you focus on all the bad things happening in the world, you might think that there is no hope left. The super powers keep moving their scary weapons of war into strategic positions every other day and once in a while a missile is dropped on a desert to test its power. The politician never stops to tell you how bad your life has become because he is not in power. The civil servants go on strike and those still working always threaten to down their tools too. And then, out of nowhere, a natural calamity strikes; a cyclone, a flood or an earthquake causes overwhelming destruction.

That is the world, our lovely home. The bad things cause us pain and at times many of us are tempted to think that God has forsaken us. We seek for answers and ask why are all the bad things happening?

The good days are there.

Fixing your attention on all the positive stuff in the world is a good way to appreciate the good days ahead. For the time being, try to forget about the bad things, especially the ones we have no control over.

Not long ago I had the opportunity to visit a number of counties in Kenya on duty. Some of them happened to be among the counties I had always dreamt of visiting. I must say that there is a lot to smile about out there. The zeal in which the counties and individuals engaged in transformation projects was evident from the first day. The vision was clear and there is plenty to be harvested in the future.

Every county had its share of natural heritage as part of its abundant wealth. Talk of the valleys in Marakwet, the Rhinos of Isiolo, the Desert in Marsabit, the Beaches of Lamu and the amazing Cut-lines of North Eastern. When it comes to panoramic landscapes, every county had an equal share of the bragging rights. We have a hospitable population too. The staff at Koriama Resort of Kabarnet; the nuns at Lokitaung Guest House and the Kenyans in Mandera and Moyale were so amazing. We have more than enough room to expand into.

As a plus, we are determined to define our destiny as a country called Kenya. We are committed to; create systems (e.g. kiems), customize the ones already in use, work hard and deliver results. Now combine that with the existing platforms that we can rely on to reap benefits. We have the CDF, the National Government Development Fund, the Youth Fund and Tenders all over.

Another big plus: upcoming projects with a lot of opportunities for those who are ready to dream. Talk of the Lappset project, the SGR project, the Wind Power project, the Solar project, the proposed Dry Ports projects and many more.

The good days are coming. It is where we fix our eyes that matter.