The Machakos Dream
By Jeremy Leariwala
Everything starts as an idea-a dream. Not necessarily big ones, but just about everything. Here, today, I am thinking of devolution in Kenya which started as an idea, a dream drafted on a paper, just as a wish.
It is ten years since the start of devolution and the doves are flying back home to roost. For the few full-term-governors, it is time for stock-taking.
Caution first: someone once said that ‘idlers discuss people while ignoring great men seated nearby, discussing big ideas!’ That notwithstanding I can’t shy away from talking about a person here. Dr. Alfred Mutua had a dream when he became the governor of Machakos. His, was a wild one of its own kind, but he boldly shared it in broad daylight. I reserved most of my comments that time.
‘Establish a formular-1 track’ and ‘hosting its first race, ever, in Machakos!’ was part of his big dream.
Sincerely speaking, the Machakos dream, as wild as it was, stirred the hornets’ nest. It incited everyone to come up with a plan, a dream, a blueprint of what they’d do, as governors of their counties.
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| Photo: Safaricom PLC |
As far as stock-taking is concerned, ten years after the initiation of devolution, everyone has his/her own scorecard. Everyone has one or two things to be proud of, to brag about etc.
What became of the Formular-1 track in Machakos?
Well Machakos just hosted a one-of-a-kind event dubbed ‘The Race with Champions’ Motocross sponsored by none other than Safaricom PLC. It was a thrilling event, a true testimony of the impact-outcome of a creative dream backed by passion and commitment. The minute Formular-1 cars might not have roared in Machakos yet, but the champions, like Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo, the junior rally drivers like Kimathi, and the lady aces in the motor races like: Tasha, Maxine, Nisha, Lisa etc, got an opportunity to showcase their prowess on the track within Machakos Peoples’ Park, just as envisioned by Dr. Alfred Mutua. This can be the pilot; the bigger dream is just taking shape!
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