Will it end?

It's been several days since I wrote. Since then Kenyans are carrying on somewhat in this twilight zone.

Sample a day in one of our newspapers:
Front page: More people displaced from their homes as dead bodies are found strewn alongside the road in areas of Rift Valley Province.
Pages 2,3 and 4- Horror stories of survivors who barely managed to get away, photos of burnt homes and interviews from the make shift camps where these people are seeking refuge
Another full page ad by members of the Government or opposition hurling accusations or defending their positions...it's ridiculous...
Then: articles on the mass protest efforts by ODM. Frankly, it's absurd. Last week, we had three days of these so called mass protests. Let me describe them:

Early morning there is relative calm as businesses open to work. Shopping, banking etc is now done now as the thugs and goons have not yet arisen.

At about 1430-1500hrs, a few opposition leaders emerge from 5 star hotels in the city to begin the protest. Note: 5 star hotels. They attempt to proceed on to Uhuru Park where they hope to hold a rally (and have been hoping for the last two weeks to no avail). Suffice to say, they meet their bosom buddies, the GSU unit, who without further ado hurl tear gas canisters. Our erstwhile leaders are then seen sprinting for dear life, while a nearby supporter is always present with a bottle of mineral water to relieve stingy eyes. The opposition leaders then dash back into the 5 star or 4 wheel drive vehicle, whichever is nearer.

Meanwhile, the poor protester who accompanied the opposition leader is left scurrying about, trying to evade the GSU. Woe unto you if you also happen to be on the street at the same time carrying on with your normal activities. You too have to scurry into the nearest building or give your shot at breaking sprint records as you flee from protesters and GSU alike.

It's the height of absurdity. But, you know what's worse? The protester actually shows up to be used like some pawn in this ridiculous game of power politics. He goes home with no earnings having failed to report to work, barely escapes the GSU, probably sleeps hungry and cold, while the leader he was supporting drives off to luxurious bliss in the posh suburbs in Nairobi. All in the name of "democracy"!!!!!!

Not done yet. Once again, business has been affected due to disruptions caused by the mass protests. Many close shop and the economy continues to suffer. Also, due to the chaos and commotion, public transport in and out of town is affected, so commuters struggle to return home.

Oh, back to the papers. To add insult to injury, there is an article about a Junior Minister in the House of Commons who states that Britain will not recognise our government due to what they term as irregularities in election results. With all due respect, we are a sovereign state. Your perception of our election results really does not matter. It is irresponsible and arrogant to make such statements. At the end of the day, Kenyans wil do what is right for Kenya regardless of foreign opinion.

Some days for sanity's sake, I do not watch or read the news. It is overwhelming what we have done to each other, what our politician's keep doing and what they fail to do.

Will it end?