(Collins Oduor, Standard)The master of the political jab is arguably the Right Honourable Raila Amolo. One remarkable thing about Raila’s famous putdowns is that they are delivered in Swahili, a language he could barely speak 30 years ago. In their defence, the crisis of language is a national phenomenon. How do you acquire intelligence if it is taught to you in a language you can barely comprehend? Take a surveyThe odium in our political and social media spaces can be explained in part by our inability to wrap a choice insult in fine, colourful language.

Source: Standard Digital May 30, 2021 21:00 UTC