From: Kennedy Odhiambo
Kenya’s constitution states that all people irrespective of their status in society are equal before the law. But the theatrics we are witnessing as PNU tries to defend the “Ocampo Six” at all cost is purely a class conspiracy.
When youth were arrested in Rift Valley and elsewhere after the Post-Election Violence, PNU strongly supported their trial in courts. Some were incarcerated while others were released after courts failed to get evidence to link them with the violence.
Now, the big question every ordinary Kenyan is asking is if the ICC prosecutor and judges have enough evidence linking the six with violence why should they go and defend themselves? It shows that in Kenya the law can only be applied to the poor not the rich.
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Mr. Odhiambo…I could not agree any more!!!. Yes, there are two sets of laws in this country: one for the ruling elite class and one for the ordinary wanainchi. Shielding O’campo six from ICC by a half of your government best illustrate how different laws is applies in Kenya.
The O’campo Six are charged as individuals by ICC but when you see the campaign by your VP for: deferral, referral, admissibility you would think that the Government of Kenya is on trial at ICC. Now they are talking about establishing a Kangaroo judicial system that will allow establishment of local tribunal…how refreshing to pull this kinard on Kenya people and the international community. If the MPS are making trip to the Hague to be with these Six.. now, imagine what they will do with Kenya local courts??????????
Another thing which bug the hell out of me is the group of MPS who are planning to accompany O’ campo Six to the Hague!!!!.Don’t these MPS have something or legislation to pass at home????????…what make them think that they will intimidate ICC proceedings for the Six?????????. Ithought after making Kenya laughing..bumbling idiots in international diplomatic community that your MPS would stop attacking ICC with zero knowledge. Well, Kenya’s loss is ICC host country’s gain for the money your MPS are going to spend in staying in their hotels.
Mr. Odhiambo and JD Brown, I’m sure that soon you will pleading for NATO airstrikes against the government.