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The Easter holidays are upon us and as the civil society, we can’t overlook what this time means. As much as it’s a Christian holiday, the values, beliefs, and character that this holiday invokes could inspire us to do more and be more.
One of the most overarching themes of easter is sacrificial giving. Generosity inspired by compassion for the masses regardless of their state, gender, class, tribe, race, sexual orientation, political belief and so much more. As civil society, we should always fight for equal treatment, access to healthcare, good nutritious food, quality education, justice, human rights and so much more.
Let this Easter be the time we recalibrate our motivations and prod why we do what we do. Why do we fundraise? Why do we go into these remote areas? Why do we feed them? Is it for the end-of-year reports that we write as we seek to please our donors? Do we do it to fulfill the quotas and targets we’ve set for ourselves?
Or are we in pursuit of real change and real transformation? Jesus was motivated by compassion that he willingly died to save the world. Are we willing to pull all stops, sometimes to put our lives and our reputation on the line for the defense of the defenseless?
Think of Boniface Mwangi the Unbowed author. He has been consistent for years fighting for what he believes is right. He’s had to endure many attacks and threats to his family for his heroic conviction. I remember the retired Bishop Timothy Njoya who bore the brunt of the clubs and kicks of brutal anti-riot police. He was protesting against the Moi regime and a single multiparty state.
This column will be incomplete if we don’t honor the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who sacrificed 27 years of his life in Robben Island prison. His bravery, courage and refusal to bow down to the apartheid regime set South Africa free.
That’s what Easter is all about. Let’s play our part.
