Thread by @aniediudo

This past weekend, Tech Twitter in Kenya #KOT once again experienced a somewhat necessary or unnecessary incident, depending on which side you choose. From misinformation, to disinformation, to sense of entitlement (which I've been asked to explain/define), to sarcasm etc.

1/n

Without an iota of doubt, there are 2 things that should be pointed out

1. There is a problem/issue/discontent within the community

2. The people involved in this, as well as related issues, are very smart people. I would make bold to say, some of the continent's brightest

2/n

In my opinion, the 2nd point in the previous tweet is the bigger of the 2 issues. It would be quite difficult to explain this with a tweet or a thread of tweets, so I'll skip trying to do so right now.

However, what can be done to solve for the discontent in the 1st point?

3/n

First of all, what shouldn't be done is to kick the can down the road until the next tech event, meetup or conference that doesn't tick all the boxes for a few, or probably many people, and then vawulence erupts once again.

4/n

While it is honestly not my place, nor responsibility to prescribe answers or solutions to this complex & complicated issue, I would suggest an open, no-holds-barred, respectful (preferably) conversation on what's wrong, what can be fixed, & suggestions on how to go about it

5/n

Considering the potential large number of voices, viewpoints and concerned parties involved, coupled with the fact that the vawulence erupted & is raging here, a Twitter Space, sounds like a good platform to me.

At least I would love such an opportunity to share my views.

6/n

I care about the community through which I gained personal friendships & remarkable career growth, but by virtue of my green passport & my current job description, I don't think it is OK to prescribe this option, talk less of setting up a space.

I'll be happy to join one.

7/7

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