Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy, which ended foreign aid, offers a powerful lesson in national self-interest.
His approach reminds us that every country must focus on its own development rather than relying on external support.
Kenya can and must break free from dependency on foreign aid. By harnessing our resources and investing in local industries, universities and hospitals, we can empower our people and drive sustainable growth.
Why must we continue spending millions on overseas education and healthcare in distant lands like India? We import fruits from South Africa, neglecting the bounty of our own fertile soil.
It is high time we redirected these funds to build a stronger, self-reliant nation.
We have the talent and the natural wealth to feed our nation, clothe our people and fuel our industries.
The mantra ‘buy Kenya, build Kenya’ should guide our economic policies, encouraging us to support local businesses and create job opportunities for our citizens.
The example of Tanzania under President John Magufuli demonstrates that a country can achieve economic growth with fewer international engagements when it focuses on homegrown development.
Kenya can follow a similar path by committing to better resource management.
HISTORICAL QUOTE
“I would rather lose in a cause that will some day win than win in a cause that will someday lose!”
WOODROW WILSON
The 28th US President and 1919 Nobel Peace Prize
laureate died on February 3, 1924.
