Did You Show Up At Work Today? Kenyans Speak Out On The ‘Popular’ Saba Saba

By Elizabeth Benu,

Today is the much awaited day since “baba” came back home. People are waiting to see the outcome of the day; some are excited, others sad and confused and the rest are just emotionless about this day. Others have already prophesied the outcome in their minds and are eagerly waiting to see if the prophesy comes true.

Many opinions have been made on whether people should turn up for work or sit it out at home to see how the day develops. So is this a Monday just like any other Monday?

Let’s start with Chris Kirubi’s interesting Facebook status on Friday.

He wrote, “Who has taken responsibility for the loss of jobs? Who will feed your family when you have no money on Tuesday or thereafter because you failed to turn up for work and have lost your job? Who is responsible for instilling fear in the people and making them run away from a place they called home? Are those who call for this long walk to freedom beginning with their own families and businesses? Will they ask their heirs and employees to down their tools and join them at the rallies?”

On the same status he urged Kenyans to think very hard before they put everything aside and join those who are able to sustain their livelihoods and that of their families without formal employment.

As a national matter I seek opinions from few Kenyans who share their thoughts on the issue and on showing in their work place.

Millicent Achieng’ a mother of four expresses her concerns about Monday. “I hope that Kenyans will be reasoning and wise enough to chose the best because after all this the lives of the politicians will go on as usual. What if you lose your job and you have money needs to cater for? Will you cry out to them for help? By then they will be long gone.”

“I think of my children and imagine what I would do if I lose my job. I cannot fend for them without money. So I will definitely report to work.” She adds.

Constance wafula an intern at a media house says she will report to work on Monday. “I do not want to be caught in this Saba Saba excitement. My job is dependent on that rally. So I do not have any other option. If I was in another profession I would not bother go to work. It would be like a free unexpected holiday.”

John Mwangi says, “I am currently unemployed and since I have nothing to do I will just attend that rally and see what unfolds. All the same I am not for the idea that people should forego work and attend this rally. I don’t find the reasoning in pulling our economy backwards. Leave this rally to the unemployed.”

Stephen Mashinani is a die-hard fan of the rally. He feels like it’s Christmas for him. “I do not feel like showing up to work on Monday. I feel like it’s a holiday that we all deserve. I am just looking for that one accomplice at work so we could boycott work on Monday. After boycotting we attend the rally. Am even hoping for a front seat. I would not miss this rally for anything in the world.”

I asked Kamau Muoni a sales representative in Nairobi whether he will report to work on Monday and he says yes. “I will report to work because the government has ensured us of security. All those 15,000 police officers are what we need. I am happy the government has deployed them. I now have nothing to fear.”

Felister Obonyo also concurs with Kamau saying that she will also report. Her reason being that she is afraid of losing her job.

Felister is also scared of how the outcome will be. “What if violence breaks out and I am at work? How will I get home? Am just in a dilemma but for the sake of my job I will g to work?

Finally Chris Kirubi urges Kenyans not to go with the crowd. “Remember that you stand alone before your family and friends. No leader will be present. Be wise!” he says.

Did you show up for work today?

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