Folks, Five years to be in power is more than enough for any responsible person to do and perform the work of Reform provision without complaining of any reason for inaction and there is no excuse to state there were no enough time to complete work assigned. If one fails to do what was obligated, then that is a sign of incompetency.......or reason to avoid to engage public mandate. For the most part, however, Kenyan Politicians behaved like their last day in Public Office will never come to an end. They stayed at the extreme-right with business as usual as they continue to engage in corruption, impunity and graft as they struggled to build camps with inflamatory rhetorics like they dont care. Internally displaced are left in such pathetic situation as time prolonged, organized terrorists with pockets of armed conflict continued without any serious measures taken or results fairly reported to public. Difficult humanitarian situations were unfolding right before our eyes, including health situation deteriorating with poverty aggrivating and politicians never cared like they are not earning salaries for public mandate. People are left hopelessly to wonder how the state of insecurity turned from bad to worse and these are some of the reasons why Kenyans must take stoke of Reform Mandate and consider if the people Coalition Government was able perform, if not what was the next course of action that should follow. We understand that Voter registration kicked off since October, and because of threats and insecurities from Al-shabaab with other assumed organized terrorists there have been low low turnout, delays and malfunctioning of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits. Now there are still problems with Diaspora voters locked out. Kenyas coalition government served its term but failed to deliver and complete the peoples comprehensive new Constitutional mandate as accorded in the Reform provision. It is time to vacate Office at a time the Election when it is time for the next election and IEBC is busy doing shoddy voter registrations that are with mishaps and leaving out the very stimulating Diaspora network that participated and intervened to save Kenya when Kenya was burning during 2007/8 election gone bad; and when Kenya was bleeding from the worse stolen election. At this juncture, Kenyans themselves must show conviction and committment to uphold the Law and put leaders in checks under scrutiny and review and make them honor their sworn responsibilities and be answerable for their actions with inactions. Kenyans need to know The opportunities and challenges, gains and loses that were made during the Coalition tenure and the reason why they think they should be re-elected, the leaders should talk about issues that affect daily lives of Mwanainchi and be able to face the electorates why things did not follow the right course as agreed at the Reform Accord? They must explain why Diaspora should loose voting rights and why they should not be taken to task and be charged for doing shoddy jobs after being paid hefty salaries from public kitty for doing nothing.......They must explain to people why they did not complete what they were sent to do by public mandate at the Referendum.......e.g.
leaving their bodies to rot.
River down to Lake Victoria in Nyanza - during their span of leadership.
but are busy terrorizing people in Eastleigh with other parts of Kenya.
been cleared.
with fake Voter IDs from Somali and from Uganda and Rwanda.
are not satisfying as this will be an infringment of Rights to Vote. These fears must be addressed before the next election is declared free and fair. The population result have not been published.....people want to know how people will go for election with such anomalies. The votes that will be casted must tally balance with total voters registration in each region. Diaspora voter registration must also be made known. While they are explaining themselves, the Chief Justice is mandated to set up a team to overseer the completion of the remaining core Constitutionalities including rectifying the Diaspora issues so that Kenyan are able to go for a free and fair electioneering...... This Team are better known as "The Transitional Caretaker Comeettee"....without which Kenya is bound to hit a snag and loose out to the Rich and Wealthy Unscrupulous and crooked Politicians who are simply selfish and greedy who are taking public wealth and and resources as their personal property to do as they wish with it....... It is never too late to take stock people..........!!! Judy Miriga Diaspora Spokesperson Executive Director Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc., USA http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com How can we trust these Registrations with the already misharps and insecurities taking turn in the Country. Accepting to register some Diaspora and discriminating on others.........This is definately a wrong start.......... WESTERN Bungoma+Busia=308,112 31% registered Kakamega+Vihiga=357,755 35% registered TOTAL 665867 CENTRAL and MT. KENYA Meru+Tharaka Nithi+Embu=355,005 34% registered Murang'a+Kiambu=523,993 44% registered Nyandarua+Nyeri+Kirinyaga=369,373 44% registered TOTAL: 1,248,571 NORTH EASTERN Garissa=54,838 19% registered Wajir+Mandera=114,262 15% registered TOTAL: 169,100 EASTERN Kitui+Machakos+Makueni=376,719 27% registered Marsabit+Isiolo=24,294 TOTAL: 401013 Nairobi=632,145 43% registered COAST Kilifi+Tana River+Lamu=181,519 27% registered Mombasa+Kwale+Taita Taveta=252,766 29% registered TOTAL: 434,285 NYANZA Siaya+Kisumu+Homabay=560,126 43% registered Migori=114,744 27% registered Kisii+Nyamira=289647 35% registered TOTAL: 1,079,261 R.VALLEY Narok+Kericho+Bomet=375,227 34% registered Turkana+West Pokot+Trans Nzoia+Uasin Gishu+Elgeyo Marawet+Nandi=421,833 22% registered Kajiado=128,389 40% registered Samburu+Baringo+Laikipia+Nakuru=490,279 38% registered TOTAL: 1,415,728 DIASPORA VOTE - THE END OF THE ROAD Published on Dec 2, 2012 by Kenya360TV After months of excitement and anticipation amongst Kenyans living abroad at the prospects of finally being able to vote come march 4th, the road to the voting booth came to an abrupt end following the governments decision to rule out the Diaspora vote. DIASPORA VOTE - THE QUAGMIRE CONTINUES Published on Nov 24, 2012 by Kenya360TV As the rest of the country registers to vote in the March 4th polls, the IEBC continues to kick the Diaspora Vote ball around with not even an effort to start the registration of eligible voters abroad. In an interview with Jeff Koinange on Capital Talk -K24, the chairman of the IEBC Issack Hassan shrugged off the 'notion' that there are more than 3 million kenyans abroad and nonchalantly discounted the Diasporas efforts to force the IEBC to hear them quipping that "they wanted us to expand the voting locations and the high court dismissed the case stating that the IEBC has got the right to determine when and how they are going to conduct their business". Despite having personally visited the US on five different occasions (among other countries) purportedly to seek the diasporas input and to map out the voting logistics, Chairman Hassan seemed to blame the uncertainties on the Kenyan diaspora vote on the alleged non-availability of records on Kenyans living abroad. Though the question was not asked, Mr. Hassan missed out on the opportunity to explain the delay in the diaspora voter registration. So far, no official communication has been forthcoming on the delivery of the BVR kits to the 47 missions, the status of the registration or how long the registration period will be (assuming that registration shall commence) since the ongoing registration in Kenya is set to end on December 19th. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. Video courtesy of CAPITAL TALK - K24 we know Kenyans including the embassy don't keep data. , we have interacted and we have registered in their websites as they have requested us to do , but we stall take the blame. this is Kenya for us. we are insignificant and we do not matter? DIASPORA VOTE - A HUMBLE APPEAL TO THE IEBC Published on Nov 29, 2012 by Kenya360TV The push by Kenyans living abroad to be allowed the enjoyment of such basic constitutional rights as the right to vote is one that started way before the 2010 promulgation of the new constitution. --- On Tue, 12/4/12, Cosmos Omondi <cosmos.omondi@gmail.com> wrote: From: Cosmos Omondi <cosmos.omondi@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [PK] Are we likely to have the march4th elections postpones? To: progressive-kenyans@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 9:05 AM Nziu, Hiyo ni NDOTO YA MRIJA On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM, MBEMBA NZIU <kingasste@gmail.com> wrote: The circus continues, God help Kenya. Mbemba. KenyaLast Updated:15 mins ago Diaspora wants court to suspend electionsRelated NewsSHARE THIS STORYUpdated 15 mins ago By Isaiah Lucheli Kenyans living abroad want the March 4 elections suspended until they are registered as voters. In a petition filed under certificate of urgency they are also seeking the court to bar Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from publishing or gazetting voters' registers until the suit is heard and determined. They have moved to court over the failure by IEBC to register them as voters for the coming general election as only voters living within East African countries would be allowed to take part in the election. Jeffer Isaak Kanu through lawyer John Khaminwa submit in the petition that all the people living in the diaspora had a right to participate in the affair of the country and particularly the right to be registered as voters and participate in the elections. Kanu noted that the promulgation of the new constitution saw the enactment of Article 38 which elevates and jealously guards the right of every citizen to enjoy political rights enumerated thereon including the right to be registered as a voter and to vote in a free, fair and transparent election. "While enacting the constitution the aspirations of the people were clear that [persons living in the Diaspora have the right to participate in the legitimate political process manifested through free, fair and regular elections," submitted Kanu. Kanu has sued Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, IEBC, Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIOC) and the Attorney General (AG). The petitioner is seeking the court to declare that the action and inaction of the IEBC which purported to exclude persons from the Diaspora from exercising the right to vote as enshrined in the constitution was a breach of his political rights thus unconstitutional null and void. He further wants the court to declare the move by the IEBC to allow a select few to be registered as voters while purporting to exclude persons living in the Diaspora from participating in the March 4 this year general election as discriminatory. They want the court to hold the IEBC in breach of the aspirations of the people of Kenya, as their sovereign power was reserved under Article 1 of the constitution and the national values and principles of governance set out under Article 10 of the constitution. Kanu wants the court to declare the decision by the cabinet to exclude persons from Diaspora from exercising the right to vote in the forthcoming general election as flimsy and violates constitutional provisions. "A declaration to issue directing IEBC to exercise its statutory and constitutional duty and to forth with undertake voter registration of persons in the diaspora with immediate effect so as to allow them participate in the coming general election," Kanu prayed to the court. High court Judge David Majanja directed the petitioner to serve and the case be heard on December 11, this year. Kenya: Tana Delta violence – is there worse to come? – By Nuur Mohamud Sheekh and Jason Mosley Despite heavy deployment of security personel in Tana River many lives have been lost in clashes. In Kenya, ahead of the 2013 elections, attention is turning to sources of tension that could fuel the kind of poll-related violence seen at the end of 2007 and in the first few weeks of 2008. In recent weeks, unrest in Coast province, centred on the separatist Mombassa Republican Council (MRC), has garnered most attention – most lately the beating and arrest of MRC leader Omar Hamisi Mwamnwadzi on October 15, along with some of his supporters. Also, the donor community and Kenya's political elite are highly pre-occupied with the fate of four Kenyans facing charges related to 2008 election violence at the International Criminal Court (ICC), including two presidential hopefuls (Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and former Higher Education Minister William Ruto). However, these spectacles have overshadowed what may be an episode with even more significant implications: the death in late August and early September of some 116 in clashes in the Tana Delta between ethnic Orma and Pokomo militia. Although part of Coast Province, the rural and impoverished Tana Delta is not really a central part of Coastal politics. Nonetheless, the drivers of the violence a few weeks ago are related to factors not unique to the Tana Delta. In fact, the Tana Delta violence highlights precisely the type of political and social fault lines that may be at risk of erupting in the run up to, and aftermath of, the elections in a number of areas. Long-standing competition and conflict over access to pasture and water resources were important factors, but did not alone provide the trigger for violence. A range of political and economic factors have fed into the local dynamics in Tana Delta. These include longer-term trends related to alienation of local people from land due to large-scale government and private sector purchases, and shorter-term impacts related to the process of delineating electoral constituency boundaries and county districts in line with Kenya's new constitution. The ready availability of small arms has also seen such conflicts intensify in recent decades. Lack of livelihood opportunities for the youth is also a major factor. As such, the recent clashes are emblematic of wider trends. Although the Tana Delta (along with the rest of Coast Province) has tended to be politically marginalised, tensions in other areas – such as Mt Elgon and parts of the Rift Valley including Eldoret, Nakaru and Naivasha, and counties in northern Kenya – could also be exacerbated by the same political factors. Some of these areas were flash-points in the post-poll violence of late 2007 and early 2008, with major national and regional ramifications. Tana aftermath The violence in Tana also led to the forced migration of an estimated 12,000 people. An assistant minister, Dhadho Godhana, was arrested and lost his cabinet portfolio; local area MPs traded accusations with the powerful Defence Minister, Yusuf Haji, over who was to blame. Media reporting and advocacy by civil society and human rights organisations finally prompted the government into action when the issue was debated in parliament on September 12. The government began deployment of some 2,000 members of the paramilitary General Services Unit (GSU) the following day. It also set up a commission of inquiry into the matter. Despite the deployment of security personnel, violence continued and lives (including nine GSU personnel) and livelihoods were lost. Government forces have also been accused of serious human rights violations of by local residents, who claim excessive force is being used in a bid to disarm them. Drivers of Tana's violence Understanding the drivers of violence in the Tana Delta helps to illustrate its relevance to other parts of Kenya (see also Parselelo Kantai, 'Tana Delta Burning', in The Africa Report, No 45, November 2012, pp 37-39). The question of land Going back to the 1970s, government schemes and private enterprises (including by foreign companies) have dispossessed the inhabitants of Tana from land in their area. Large-scale government and foreign farming schemes have taken up tens of thousands of hectares previously used for pasture and subsistence farming, and providing a major contributing factor to conflict between farmers and pastoralists over access. For example, the Bura Irrigation Scheme was set up in 1978, and allocated 25,000 hectares. In addition to this, the Tana River Development Authority has planted sugar, rice and maize on another 80,000 hectares. The government has also planned to allocate land in the Tana to foreign investors, for example to grow Jatropha for biofuel feedstock (involving a Canadian firm, Bedford Biofuels). In late 2008, talks between Kenya and Qatar about a 40,000 hectares land lease in the Tana Delta triggered a public backlash and were subsequently shelved. Playing bad politics A key aspect of the conflict is about land ownership, as opposed to use, with the Orma and Pokomo fighting over land rights. Recent boundary changes effected by the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) resulted in some villages, sub-locations and locations being shifted to different electoral constituencies. Media reports quoted local residents who blamed politicians seeking office for the intensified fighting between the Pokomo and the Orma. Other reports also suggest that politicians eyeing gubernatorial, senate and parliamentary seats have been mobilising their supporters ahead of the coming voter registration. There is also talk of politicians forging alliances for the senate and gubernatorial seats ahead of the general election, raising fears in some communities of being disenfranchised. The constitution has re-instated the senate, and created a new tier of elected government at the county level – fostering intensified competition for the resources those offices represent. The delineation of electoral boundaries is hotly contested: the process is still not finished, only a few months before the polls. These local dynamics are also feeding into political tussles on the national stage:
Regardless of the truth of these rumours, the fact that they tap into wider fears about inter-communal competition and conflict is a worrying sign this close to an election. Wider resonances Inter-communal killings and forced displacement have recently affected not only Tana but also northern districts of Isiolo, Garissa, Mandera, Moyale and Wajir. The ease with which communities in these areas acquire fire-arms, organise themselves and plan attacks should concern security agents but also development planners. Widespread economic frustration, chronic impunity and intense competition between politicians for political-economic resources remain pervasive hallmarks of the Kenyan political economy, even after the promulgation of what is considered a progressive constitution in 2011. These dynamics are also at play well beyond northern Kenya. For example, Mount Elgon has long history of violence associated with the drawing and redrawing of boundaries. Eldoret and other towns in the Rift Valley – such as Nakuru and Naivasha – have long been cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic, but with more ethnically uniform surrounding rural areas. In early 2008, this led to violence against non-Kikuyus in Nakuru and Naivasha; and against Kikuyus in places like Turbo and Burnt Forest in the area surrounding Eldoret. There have been occasional incidents of violence along what was the pre-2010 constitution boundary between Nyanza and Rift Valley Province. This is an echo of violence in the area during the 1990s when ethnic Luo residents in Nandi (on the Rift Valley side of the border) were the very first targets of attacks from late 1991 onwards (for more on such dynamics, see Daniel Branch, Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011) Way forward Understanding that the same drivers – namely pre-electoral political competition, and manoeuvring to benefit from the re-drawing of electoral constituency boundaries – are at play across the country should concentrate the minds of Kenya's leadership and partners. These factors could feed into the existing tensions in flashpoint areas affected by electoral violence in 2008 and in previous polls – a long-standing pattern going back at least to the re-introduction of multiparty politics in the early 1990s. In the near-term, attention to these factors should be raised. A focus on the MRC and Kenya's intervention in Somalia risks overlooking a wider, and potentially more disruptive, pattern. In the medium to long term, Kenya's partners could help to support efforts to address the longer-term, underlying grievances beneath the violence in areas such as the Tana Delta. The current commission of inquiry into the most recent violence could provide the first step in a sustained and rigorous effort. It will be essential that the commission be given the space to operate freely, and that its findings are taken seriously. The violence in the Tana Delta will also prove a key test for the judiciary, which is on the front lines in the battle against impunity in Kenya's politics. As such, the commission for inquiry could have important resonances with the handling of the ICC cases. Beyond the question of impunity and accountability, there is also the matter of restitution for lives, livelihoods and properties lost. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh is a Board Member, Internal Displacement Policy and Advocacy Centre, Kenya. Jason Mosley is Research Associate, African Studies Centre, University of Oxford. --- On Tue, 12/4/12, ROSE KAGWIRIA <ikirimakagwiria10@yahoo.com> wrote: From: ROSE KAGWIRIA <ikirimakagwiria10@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [PK] Re: [Kiswahili] BREAKING NEWS-illegal immigrants are registering as voters in Eastleigh nairobi, Malindi and Mombasa, Garisa and mandera, Nakuru and Eldoret! To: "progressive-kenyans@googlegroups.com" <progressive-kenyans@googlegroups.com> Cc: "VuguVuguMashinani@yahoogroups.com" <VuguVuguMashinani@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 11:50 AM How much have you earned for doing all this dirt? From: mohamed warsama <mhmdwarsama@yahoo.com> To: "Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com" <Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com>; uchunguzi online <uchunguzionline@yahoogroups.com>; "changemombasa2012@yahoogroups.com" <changemombasa2012@yahoogroups.com>; KOL <kenyaonline@yahoogroups.com>; "NigerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com" <NigerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com>; naijaobserver <naijaobserver@yahoogroups.com>; "talkhard@yahoogroups.com" <talkhard@yahoogroups.com>; progressive-kenyans <progressive-kenyans@googlegroups.com>; "wanakenya@googlegroups.com" <wanakenya@googlegroups.com>; the last word to kenya <thelastwordtokenya@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 6:28 PM Subject: [PK] Re: [Kiswahili] BREAKING NEWS-illegal immigrants are registering as voters in Eastleigh nairobi, Malindi and Mombasa, Garisa and mandera, Nakuru and Eldoret! Khaguli, after a few puffs on your bhang sticks, your mind becomes confused and all you see and read and write is about Muslims or so-called alien Somalis. So just to annoy you, we aim to register 2m Somali voters ! Go get stuffed, idiot ! And our youth volunteers will spend Sh 100,000 daily, not the Sh 40K you are complaining about. Now drop dead. Mohamed Warsama From: Ali Rashid <kakaali200096@yahoo.com> To: "Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com" <Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [Kiswahili] BREAKING NEWS-illegal immigrants are registering as voters in Eastleigh nairobi, Malindi and Mombasa, Garisa and mandera, Nakuru and Eldoret! Electoral commission aims to register 18 million votersThe next election marks the first time Kenyans will use biometric voter registration kits, an electronic system that replaces manual registration. The computerised system will use digital recognition technology to capture biometric data such as the face, hand geometry, iris and fingerprints From: khaguli maurice <mkhaguli@yahoo.com> To: "Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com" <Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com> Cc: "changemombasa2012@yahoogroups.com" <changemombasa2012@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 8:02 AM Subject: [Kiswahili] BREAKING NEWS-illegal immigrants are registering as voters in Eastleigh nairobi, Malindi and Mombasa, Garisa and mandera, Nakuru and Eldoret! It is shocking how registration of persons and application of Kenya National ID's are issued to illegal immigrants, at the same time being allowed to register as VOTERS using confirmation notices in Nairobi Eastleigh, Malindi and Mombasa in coast province, Garisa and Mandera towns in North Eastern province specifically in rural areas, Nakuru and Eldoret in Rift valley Most of the volunteer youths are on payroll of notorious tribal political parties specifically TNA/URP/UDFP/G7 llinces. The youths claim to be using their own money, imagine their own money up to Kshs 40, 000(US$466) unbelievable! unemployed youth in Mandera/Garisa using Kshs 40,0000? no way! Check this; http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2012/11/27/feature-02 TNA agents/volunteers are working secretely day and night in Nairobi and part of North eastern targeting majority of foreign/illegal youths 18yrs or older(without ID's) in Eastleigh section 1,2,3,5, Mathare, Mlango Kubwa, Kiambio, Mukuru kwa njenga, Fuata Nyayo in South B and Kawangware in Dogoreti. URP agents are targetting foreign youths(without ID's) in Nakuru(Shabab and Free areas) Eldoret they target foreign youths in Langas areas This is very disturbing and dangerous especially to our internal security and peace. we're demanding Ministry of immigration(office of registrar of persons), Ministry of internal security(provincial Administration) and IEBC to tell kenyans hawa ni kina nani? TNA/URP/UDFP agents are behind this massive scandal. it is upto the security apparatus to swing in action, arrest people/politicians behind the scam and prosecute them all. Fair and free elections 2013 is not about foreign VOTERS it is about free citizens. TNA/URP/UDFP must be stopped now! --- On Tue, 12/4/12, otieno sungu <sunoti@yahoo.com> wrote: From: otieno sungu <sunoti@yahoo.com> Subject: [PK] MAVUNO CHURCH AND HON MARTHA KARUA ASKS-WOULD YOU HIRE A SUSPECT? To: "NewVisionKenya@yahoogroups.com" <NewVisionKenya@yahoogroups.com> Cc: "Vugu Vugu Mashinani@yahoogroups.com" <VuguVuguMashinani@yahoogroups.com>, "young proffessionals" <youngprofessionals_ke@googlegroups.com>, "progressive-kenyans" <progressive-kenyans@googlegroups.com>, "MWANYAGETINGENETWORK" <mwanyagetinge@yahoogroups.com>, "ramogi luo" <ramogi@yahoogroups.com>, "Bunge La Mwanainchi." <bungelamwanainchi@yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 5:01 AM Ndugu Obed, Good enough that many Kenyans are saying this, it must be repeated until it makes sense to all Kenyans.Suspects facing any form of charges in a recognized court of law have no business trying to lead. They need to clear their names and come back when clean. Meanwhile, we must be very particular on the issue of Kenya's destiny viz a viz the destiny of two individuals. We must not gamble with our economic well being and international relations to stand by suspects of crimes against humanity. Hundreds of thousands of jobs stand to be lost in virtually all sectors of the economy should the said suspects use their positions as President and Vice president to frustrate the ICC process. This is a grave reality which every Kenyan must begin to appreciate and internalize. Is it a price we can pay as a nation? Then there is the issue of the 4 Agendas that were put in place to ensure Kenya forever becomes a stable nation.Among them were Constitutional Reforms which we have completed and now implementing hence the devolved form of government. Number two is the Judicial Reforms which is also going on now and we have begun to see the fruits of an independent and reformed Judiciary. Justice is no longer a preserve of the rich and wealthy. Third is Police Reforms which is also going on, we need a police service that delivers to all Kenyans. Lastly is the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation, however long it takes, it must be addressed for Kenya never to get to the precipice again.This bit is still hostage to people who are beholden to the lords of impunity but it will be addressed once a new government with political will takes over. It cannot be addressed by suspects of the same crimes uniting. Addressing this must be done in an elaborate manner addressing all historical injustices involving all Kenyans, not just a few tribes. People at the Coast have land issues, people in Rift Valley, North Eastern, among others have similar challenges.This issues of national unity are not for two individuals to "unite" and we trust we have resolved national unity. It must be addressed through institutional justice and framework. Otieno Sungu. @@@@@@@@@@@@ Kenyans must take charge 4th December 2012
On the 4th March 2013, we will have another opportunity to reclaim Kenya from Impunity, Tribalism, Arrogance, Corruption and Greed. We will be voting for leaders of our choice right from the Presidency to the lowest County Representatives. And the field is shaping up. We have a Coalition of Suspects fronting their bid as the best deal Kenya has ever had. They are saying that they are bringing proven leadership and track records as their platform for vote seeking. Then we have the Coalition of Kenyans who want to save Kenya from this lot. They are saying Kenyan must be saved from this Coalition of Suspects as we jointly work for Justice, Peace, Good Governance, Love and Inclusiveness. The Presidency is not a relay that must be handed over between two people. And the Presidency must not be reduced to a play thing by Kenyans. We must jealously guard our Presidency and hand it over to the best person. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta did his time for 15 Years and may God rest his soul in eternal peace. Then we had Mzee Daniel Arap Moi for 24 years and Mzee Mwai Kibaki has done his 10 Years. And now, we have another chance to determine who next occupies the seat of power and we must not be afraid in making that choice. We must be very bold in choosing the right person. As a Kenyan and a Voter at that, we have very clear choices to make because we can look back into history and make decisions. We either vote for Impunity, Tribalism, Arrogance, Corruption and Greed- as exemplified by the Coalition of Suspects, or, we vote against those vices and help place Kenya on the right side of History. We also have an opportunity to decide how to live with the International Community. Kenya was burning in 2008, courtesy of this Coalition of Suspects; they were named by a Tribunal as being the people with the highest responsibility for what happened to Kenya in 2008 where 1,133 Kenyans were killed, 600,000 displaced and property worth Millions destroyed, and now, we must decide, do we appreciate that Foreigners did help us, or they are just meddlers? I am happy that this Team Coalition of Suspects has been traversing East Africa paying Courtesy Calls on Foreigners and telling them that Foreigners must not meddle in our affairs as a Country. And we must ask ourselves, are Presidents Salva Kir, President Jakaya Kikwete and the rest not Foreigners? When the Team Coalition of Suspects talks about proven track records, I shudder with rage. What track record do we have with Land Grabbing? Is this something we need to be proud of as a Team? Yet, it is a proven track record that the duo leading Team Coalition of Suspects are the largest land owners in Kenya. It has never mattered how they got their land. What proven track record do we have with Computer Errors? We all know that during one of the Budgets, when the leading light in the Coalition of Suspects was the Finance Minister, we had massive errors involving the budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Education. And the then Finance Minister simply brushed us aside that those were Computer Errors. Computer Errors they were indeed! And it has made the then Minister for Education so beholden to this Coalition of Suspects. What does he know about the Computer Errors that has permanently bought his loyalty? We also had that sad scenario of the Exchange Rate. Can anyone remember that the Shilling at one time exchanged at Kshs 122.00 to the Dollar? Was it artificial sgortage created by the mandarins at the Finance Ministry then headed by the leading light at this Coalition? Then we have the question of Impunity and Arrogance. How I wish the gods were lenient. When the gods want to destroy you, they make you blind and arrogant. Then they make you deceitful and naked. The bad thing is, the gods then surround you with court poets and jesters, people who will ululate at your nakedness as they partake of the sumptuous meals you offer. Who does not know that this Coalition of Suspects is using big money to roll out? We all know of a randy Member of Parliament who has been chasing all skirts in Town and dishing out dud cheques all over. He saw an opportunity and drove himself to join this Coalition. His debts were promptly paid for him and now, he is a happy man. But is he coming back to Parliament? We also know of a youthful sheng speaking Member of Parliament who boasts in Public that he has been getting money from the Money Bags at the Coalition of Suspects and sharing the same with his Constituents. Can you now see the clear trail of where the money being used to buy lyalty came from? Land Grabbing, Computer Errors, Exchange Rates- all very clear and Proven Track Records. Is this what we want as a Country? The worst part is, these guys have been indicted at the International Court of Justice for having committed Crimes against Humanity and they are telling us that they have rights. I beg to differ. The only rights these guys have is the right to clear their names at the Courts. Kenyans must unite in defeating this Team and save Kenya this ignominy. We must never die with these two people. As a Country, we must invite the Solomonic Wisdom and allow this Coalition to contest. We must then consign them to the dustbin of History once and for all. And then institute appropriate charges against them. Kenya is too big and we are all partners in this. And we have many leaders to choose from as well. I am not ready to buy bread at Kshs 4,100.00 simply because I must die with one who needs to clear his name at the International Court of Justice for Crimes committed against Humanity. Let Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto save themselves first before saving Kenyans.
Odhiambo T Oketch, Komarock Nairobi
From: obed nyaribo <obed2003@yahoo.com> To: "NewVisionKenya@yahoogroups.com" <NewVisionKenya@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [NewVisionKenya] MAVUNO CHURCH AND HON MARTHA KARUA ASKS-WOULD YOU HIRE A SUSPECT? Ndugu Sungu, What you are saying now is what we have been saying all along. Nothing new in your post. Suspects must not be allowed near state power period. Not only Uk AND ruto but anybody who has case to answer in any court of law recognized in Kenya. From: otieno sungu <sunoti@yahoo.com> To: "Vugu Vugu Mashinani@yahoogroups.com" <VuguVuguMashinani@yahoogroups.com>; progressive-kenyans <progressive-kenyans@googlegroups.com> Cc: kol <kenyaonline@yahoogroups.com>; young proffessionals <youngprofessionals_ke@googlegroups.com>; Oped Africa <oped@yahoogroups.com>; MWANYAGETINGENETWORK <mwanyagetinge@yahoogroups.com>; jaluo <jaluo@jaluo.com>; ramogi luo <ramogi@yahoogroups.com>; Association KenyansinRwanda <kenyansinrwanda@googlemail.com>; vision Kenyayahoo Group <NewVisionKenya@yahoogroups.com>; "wananchi@yahoogroups.com" <wananchi@yahoogroups.com>; Madaraka <madaraka-kenya@yahoogroups.com>; uchunguzi online <uchunguzionline@yahoogroups.com>; Kiswahili <Kiswahili@yahoogroups.com>; CHANGE MOMBASA 2012 <changemombasa2012@yahoogroups.com>; Kenya Community <kca_main@yahoogroups.com>; Young Kenyan <youngkenyansforchange@yahoogroups.com>; the last word to kenya <thelastwordtokenya@yahoogroups.com>; "kenyacitizensassembly@yahoogroups.com" <kenyacitizensassembly@yahoogroups.com>; Bunge La Mwanainchi. <bungelamwanainchi@yahoo.com>; Mars Group Kenya <mails@marsgroupkenya.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 1:59 AM Subject: [NewVisionKenya] MAVUNO CHURCH AND HON MARTHA KARUA ASKS-WOULD YOU HIRE A SUSPECT? Yesterday evening, during Capital Talk on K24, Jeff Koinange interviewed Pastor Linda Adolwa of Mavuno Church and she was talking about governance. In her, engagement, she indicated she is reaching out to the youth through the church to make a difference in this coming election. In her brief, she indicated categorically that any man/woman who has a case to answer has no business seeking political office without first clearing his/her name. She posed, what is the mad rush when you have issues of integrity weighing on your neck? Is individual interest above that of the entire nation? Jeff Koinange agreed with her wholly, that folks with issues on integrity have no business angling for any positions in public service if we are to make sense of the integrity and leadership Chapter; that is Chapter 6.We must begin making the constitution work for us. Pastor Linda is not alone, recently Hon. Madam Martha Karua, another presidential aspirant asked Kenyans whether you would hire a suspect in your shop, house, business or any other endeavor. This was in reference to the aspirations of two ICC suspects awaiting trial at The Hague and seeking political leadership at the same time. This was the same question posed by Hon Musalia Mudavadi and Peter Kenneth. All seem to be in agreement that characters that have integrity issues and serious cases must not bog Kenya down with their personal tribulations. When will they govern when half the time they are poring over case files, court issues and summons to court? As a nation, we must not sacrifice our collective destiny to assuage the tribulations of two individuals. These are mutually exclusive issues whose fates must never be intertwined. And this is where the hard talk begins. The reality is that should the suspects be elected and they chose not to corporate with the ICC court, Kenya's economy will become the first victim. Definitely, we will be slapped with international sanctions. Now, some diehards of the suspects would want to argue that we can survive even under such international sanctions. Wrong. Kenya's economy has been largely able to sustain and carter for almost 95% of our GDP because our economic growth is reliant and fuelled by international tourists, international trade exports (of tea, coffee, flowers, wheat, fruits, fish, cashew nuts, miraa etc) and imports (motor vehicles and machinery, pharmaceuticals products, raw materials, technological support etc). Why in our normal senses would we want to jeopardize and spite this arrangement with international trade partners, development partners and virtually the international community in our defense for potential offenders? We have been able to grow the economy on the backbone of international trade and growth of our industries, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. Should anything upset this matrix, Kenyans face massive inflation which will inadvertently increase the cost of basics such as foodstuff, cost of doing business in Kenyan will rise, we will be hit hard by job loses as multinational companies wind up, close shop or relocate to other countries due to high cost of doing business, our export sector will grind to a halt and with it drown jobs across the sector, from agricultural production, processing, marketing, transportation, etc. Kenya may even lose the UN Headquarters based in Nairobi for the UN will not house its headquarters in a country led by wanted fugitives. The oil we are struggling to drill will be useless when we are not able to export it. When our own National carrier Kenya Airways will not be able to fly to international destinations, one of the flagships and national pride may soon run aground at The JKIA with hundreds of workers of the national carrier and the Kenya Airports Authority being laid off when our international airports become grazing grounds for lack of international air traffic. Similarly, Mombasa Port may become a ghost port with sanctions hitting us hard, only medicinal drugs and essential foodstuff may pass through the port. The effects of the Presidency of two international suspects of crimes against humanity may have a ripple effect on education, health, agriculture, manufacturing, export/import, inflation and value of the shilling,; virtually every facet of our lives. Why, even our athletes and sportsmen may be bared from international sporting events! Soon enough, we will have in our pockets money that is not worth the paper it is printed on and however much of it you have, the value will depreciate to levels only seen in Zimbabwe recently, where one needed a wheelbarrow to carry money to buy just a loaf of bread. Zimbabwe experienced over 1000% inflation when sanctions were slapped on it. Paying fees for a son or daughter abroad can be a herculean task, international travel for Kenyans may become a nightmare with a severely devalued Kenya shillings. The Kenya shilling as we know it may become worthless paper and all your savings in the bank and stock investment may be rendered useless. We may, like Zimbabwe, resort to using the US dollars meaning if you have in your possession Kenya shillings, you will be doomed with it. Will it still be worth electing people and carry such a burden or first and foremost allow these folks to clear their names? And there are two verdicts when the cases will come to closure, innocent or guilty, what about if it turns out to be the latter, would it be worth dragging a whole nation of over 40 million plus to such a conclusion? There are over 10 presidential aspirants to chose from besides the two who may drag with them a whole nation into oblivion; men and women who are not facing similar challenges and integrity issues; Hon. Peter Kenneth, Raphael Tuju, Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Moses Wentangula, Eugene Wamalwa, Charity Ngilu, Wajakoyah, Kinga Kimencu, David Mailu among the others. The flipside is, the two may chose to corporate with the ICC in which case we may be saved all this trouble, but that is only known to the two in their heart of hearts, no one else can say with certainty that they may not behave otherwise. After all, most of their meetings have been held in secret in the privacy of their homes and exclusive private clubs thus Kenyans are not privy to the bosom discuss. It is not worth dragging 40 million people in this mess just for the egos of 2 individuals. Unity of a nation cannot be achieved by two suspects of crimes against humanity uniting.These are intricate issues of historical injustices that need to be resolved through a credible TJRC. Even right now, as some ordinary Kenyan in Eldoret put it on KTN TV yesterday, how does such unity of suspects address the issues the IDPs still face? I join Hon Martha Karua, Hon Musalia Mudavadi, Peter Kenneth, Pastor Linda Adolwa, Jeff Koinange and the many all Kenyans who cherish Chapter 6 of the constitution and care for the destiny of this country. We must urge that any suspect of any crime should clear his/her name, we will hire him/her, just like we hire people in our houses, enterprises, companies and initiatives; people who are not suspects of serious crimes. We should not set precedence where in future even rapists, robbers with violence, murderers, pilferers and fraudsters awaiting trial in police cells will boldly site this case as a basis for seeking political and public office. For this, may I have no apologies? May I invite fellow Kenyans into sobriety, logic, reason and foresight? And while at it, we must ensure that power, national resources and public service is shared equitably between all communities in Kenya, not a 50-50 arrangement between dominant tribes. The hard talk continues. Otieno Sungu. 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