Being the biggest community center in Kamukunji, we are grateful that St.John community center is playing a big role in changing the lives of the community. They have been supporting our community in more than one way and the community is very grateful for this.
About a month ago St. John hosted a Talent show where all the people from all walks of life came to perform and show off their skills. The show was a hyped to the top with some of the best and rarest talents coming to light. This was something that was meant to discover some of the hidden talents and expose them to the community. A lot of people showed up for the event and the show was on fire.
People showcased different skills in traditional dances, music, modern dancing, poetry you name it. If you missed the event then you missed the biggest event to go down in 2011. But the question arose. Is St.John fare when it comes to selecting the winners? This is one big question that has been surrounding most of the events that are either hosted or sponsored by this community organization. Most of those who participated in this one day event cry foul and say that St. John is not playing a fare game when it comes to choosing the winners. They claim that all the number one spots are given to members from St. john and outsiders normally settle for second places.
One such group that has been crying foul over this issue is LUMINIOUZ, a community based and upcoming music group. The group which is mostly known for their hit single "Electrify Anthem" have said that of all the events they participated at St. John Community Center, they always end up settling for number two and number is given to a group or member from the center. One of the LUMINIOUZ artists said," It isn't that we are not good enough, but the question is why the number one spots are always given to someone from there? If it was given to someone different from the community then that would prove that we are not good enough. But all the number one spots have always gone to members from the center. Are we not community members as well?" MTAANI.COM will try to get a response from the event organizers about their selection criteria and what they have to say about the whole issue. Keep it locked here for the latest from our community!
I took part in the planning and the implementation of the aforementioned event and I fully appreciate your concerns and giving people an opportunity to comment. I will be happy to read genuine concerns here and there after comment. In the mean time, I encourage guys to always feel free to visit SJCC youth office and explore further means of partnerships for us to promote our talents, develop our skills, engage in gainful legal enterprises and promote positive character and lifeskills. Guys we have a responsibility to save our fellow youths from crime, illiteracy, idleness, hopelessness, HIV/AIDS, Early Marriages, and such others menaces. We must join hands, be in groups and the groups build community associations for youth representation and participation. We are starting with you. Comment here but also join in community forums, visit existing structures, SJCC, etc. We must be one and speak with one voice from a common perspective. Especially as we approach the electioneering season, we have to be ready to be proactive on how to respond to issues, ideas and personality or otherwise be be passive and available to be used and be taken advantage of and get back to the entry level of the familiar vicious cycle.
