“There must be an immediate halt to violence, there must be justice for the victims of abuse, and there must be a full return to democracy.”Â
– President George Walker Bush, United States of America; Friday, February 15, 2008
Mr. President,
As a person who believes in Democracy, liberty and justice, I would like to applaud your recent statement on Kenya. I believe this is a right move that could see an expedited restoration of full Democracy in Kenya. With the mediation talks in progress under the moderation of Kofi Annan, I believe that Kenyans deserve justice and total respect for their voice as they expressed in last year’s election. With the US enforcing travel bans on the individuals responsible for trouble in Kenya, including hardliners who would like to maintain Kenyans on this path of self destruction, a clear message is sent to such saboteurs. Thank you for sending Secretary of State Condi Rice to Kenya to offer suppport to Kofi Annan to get a fast resolution for Kenya.
Mr. President, while your move is greatly helpful for Kenya, we urge you to use the Kenyan case as an example to send a clear warning to other dictators and despots in Africa who would like to take advantage of their positions to do what they deem fit for their selfish interest, that such leaders are not good for global peace. Mr. President, we have seen your actions help countries like Haiti, Iraq, Libera among others to eliminate dictators and despots and a return to a streamlined pathway to democracy and liberty. This is what we wish for Kenya. While we acknowledge that it can be a challenge, we believe that it is possible to restore the peace that this great Nation once enjoyed. Kenya is an important trading partner of the US as well as a convenient hub for US interests in Africa. Finally, Mr. President, more pressure should be appllied on Mr. Kibaki to understand the essence of democracy and respect for freedom of association.
You have the support of Kenyans in the Diaspora on this!
Thank You!
Julius Okelo
For more on the US government’s recent stance on Kenya, please see:
“Bush says paternalism over in US aid”
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-02-13-85358538_x.htm
“Rice Headed to Kenya to Help Resolve Ongoing Conflict: Violence must stop, democracy must return, President Bush says”
http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/February/20080214161640idybeekcm0.8321344.html
Julius,
Nimefurahi sana nikiona unajaribu kusaidiana kwa matatizo yanaeendelea manyumbani kwetu. You sound like a good person that grasped the essence of the problem and is trying to urge the process along to an amicable solution. What we need now is leaders, not the likes of Dr “Wishy-washy” government spokesman and their ilks. My opinion is that we need people that will effectively guide this process, that are removed from it and therefore are not going to take tribalistic sides , and are educated enough to be able to look at Kenya objectively from without. Egotistical, self centered bastards do not belong at this time when the country is bleeding. Bravo for the posting! Let the K(arua) K(imunya) K(ibaki) and their MM sidekicks rise to the occasion. They should not hobnose about some kind of sovereignty when they are going to be seeking “welfare” to support the masses. I think they need to grow up!
Bravo.
I don’t quite agree that these foreigners means us well
If you ask Iraqis today they will tell you that they wish Americans can leave. Ask, also, Afghans. Americans have killed many civilians in Iraq. So, before you can clap, think again
We fought the british before, so who says they can’t come back with thinking we are a failed state and has it occured to anyone that our independence, earned hard with blood, is at stake?
Please don’t call foreigners here, there is nothing we can’t sort out ourselves as brothers
Once upon a time, there was a nonconforming sparrow who decided not to fly south for the winter. However, soon the weather turned so cold that he reluctantly started southward. In a short time, ice began to form on his wings and he fell to earth in a barnyard, almost frozen. A cow passed by and crapped on the little sparrow. The sparrow thought it was the end. But then the manure warmed him and defrosted his wings. Warm and happy, able to breathe, he started to sing. Just then a large cat came by and hearing the chirping, investigated the sounds. The cat cleared away the manure, found the chirping sparrow and promptly ate him.
THE MORAL OF THE STORY
1. Everyone who craps on you is not necessarily your enemy.
2. Everyone who gets you out of crap is not necessarily your friend.
3. And, if you’re warm and happy in a pile of crap, keep your mouth shut!
Added to Al Jazeera blog: Monday, 18 February 2008, 04:33 PM Mecca time, 01:33 PM GMT
Thanks Condi! But it will need a Hellfire missile to bring down this tribalistic Mugumo tree buttressed by the few foreigner Mugisu/Kuria/Kisii who have infiltrated into Kenya (during the times of Amin/Nyerere), but in reality have nothing to do with the overall well being of Kenya. They are not patriots, these are opportunists (coming from across the border – like Uncle Moody)who have grabbed the chance to be eating at the Gema table(Wetangula/Ongeri).
FairCop, London, United Kingdom
Posted on behalf of Iqbal by Jaluo Press.