Everything in Kenya is a double-edged sword.

Aden Duale, Minister of Environment and Forestry, has strongly criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta for inciting Kenyan youth. The minister claimed that Uhuru's views were aimed at fomenting social unrest and plunging the country into chaos. It would be too easy to say that this is not true.  Duale urged young Kenyans to ignore Uhuru's advice.  He wanted the ex-president to help reform the country and lead it towards prosperity. Prosperity looks different. Prices are rising, many can no longer afford to live. I know from personal experience that many Kenyans want to leave the country. "Regardless of our political beliefs and differences, we would like to call on all politicians not to encourage our youth - the future of the country - to violence, civil disobedience, lawlessness or other despicable acts that violate the legal system of our country," Duale said. Uhuru warned the youth not to sit back because what is theirs will be taken away from them. And that is true. But it must also be said that he had previously prevented youth-led uprisings against the ruling government. Everything in Kenya is a double-edged sword.