The other day I saw something in the news that confirmed something that I've been feeling all along.
A certain Diorus Kamala(Naibu waziri of EAC in Tanzania) has told Tanzanians not to freak as our three countries go into integration( an integration some Kenyans feel highly unlikely to materialise because of recent goings-on in Tanzania: literal dilly-dallying)
Most Tanzanians think and even are convicted that when the borders are opened then Kenyans and Ugandans will rake the gold from their very door steps, under their noses!
He has presented it as a challenge for Tanzanians to take up and work on. As he says," The employer will not look at where you are from, that is, whether you are Tanzanian, Kenyan or Ugandan. The employer will look at whether you can deliver the goods with the preciseness it deserves.
He's urged them to to equip their arsenal of expertise, skills and knowledge to be able to brave their way forward when push comes to shove.
As the bottom line he's told them to look beyond East Africa and see how they can fit in the global jig-saw puzzle as far as job opportunities are concerned.
One thing stands out quite conspicuously( in his speech): Put down all propaganda kind of mindsets in the East African issue. Work your way to the top and, basically, opportunities will smile at you afar off.
I fervently laud him for voicing this facet of thought so loud and clear for all East Africans to hear and act upon. Let's stop resting on our laurels and work our way up the ladder.
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He said it well, lets just hope his words make a difference!
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