Kivutha Kibwana

Kivutha Kibwana (born June 13, 1954) is a Kenyan politician and human rights activist. He was Minister for Defence, Minister for Environment and a former member of parliament for the Makueni Constituency. He is also a former advisor to President Mwai Kibaki.Prof. Kibwana's second term as the first Governor of Makueni County ended in 2022. Quotes Despite being endowed with major mineral resources that could spur economic growth, we still lag behind because of lack of capacity. No one including opposition leaders should be the stumbling block to the anti-corruption campaign which is gaining momentum. Others do not want a new constitution because that will be a credit to their political rivals. There is not adequate civic education or political education in our country, and ordinary citizens keep on being lied to. I hope one day our people in Africa will learn that, like our Article 1 of the Constitution says, they are sovereign and they are the ones to tell the leaders what to do. Civic awareness is essential in helping citizens understand government processes, policy decisions, and their constitutional rights. Just like in Western Kenya where our compatriots bury the dead torch in hand, in the 2027 elections we must light torches in the 47 counties, 290 constituencies and 1450 wards. We must illuminate entire country. If the torches dim, it means thieves. I cried and prayed, asking God to let me study, get a job, and simply have food. I never imagined I would become a national leader. Growing up, I thought I would become a teacher, inspired by those who taught me in school. We didn't just have one government; we had three. There was the national government, the county government, and the People’s Government, where citizens were directly involved in decision-making. Politics is a complex, unpredictable dance, often harsh, but ultimately essential. Mentorship is not a one-way street. Leaders must listen and learn from the youth, who often bring fresh perspectives that challenge old assumptions. External links Category:living people Category:Politicians from Kenya Category:Activists from Kenya Category:Human rights activists Category:1954 births