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Cattle Quote by Jomo Kenyatta

“God said this is our land, land in which we flourish as people... we want our cattle to get fat on our land so that our children grow up in prosperity; and we do not want the fat removed to feed others.” quote by Jomo Kenyatta
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“God said this is our land, land in which we flourish as people... we want our cattle to get fat on our land so that our children grow up in prosperity; and we do not want the fat removed to feed others.”

Jomo Kenyatta

About This Quote

Source Speech: Independence Day Address, Kenya, 1963

A leader asserts the right to self‑sufficiency and opposes external exploitation of resources.

In simple terms: Protect our land and prosperity for our people.

Key Takeaway

Guard national resources for future generations.

Themes

soignty resource control prosperity

Mood

proud defensive

Type

political nationalistic

When to use this quote

  • agricultural policy
  • resource management
  • national budgeting
  • foreign aid negotiations

Key Concepts

colonialism self‑determination economic independence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance self‑reliance with international cooperation?
  • What safeguards prevent resource hoarding?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for trade and mutual aid in a global economy.

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