Ericson Oduya, Lee Makwiny, Oto, Maurice Oduor, Kombo Elija, Jagem, Paul Nyandoto, Mbemba et all,
Evans Machera has an answer to you and to all of us……please read the statement and avoid Micky-Mouse Agenda………Stay Focused With Issues…….!
Who is who in the next leadership MUST PASS VETTING TEST of LOOTING PUBLIC CAUFER AND FACILITIES, manipulating, intimidating, corrupting, THIEVING, practicing impunity and graft as well as engaging in cohort/cartel in NJAGA/DRUGs, sharing in the looting in the PIRATING at the high seas, transfer of valueable Family, Community and sale of public land and rocks on an open blank check, colluding to MISSAPPROPRIATING AND SHORT-CHANGE PUBLIC and DONOR FUNDS for self-wealth………denying the general public reasonable just and fair livelihood……HIV/AIDs Funding…….throttling jobs opportunities and stage-managing to squeeze dear life from the poor through overt-taxing basic needs for survival, are all tests which Kibaki, PM Raila, Uhuru, Beth Mugo, Prof. Anyang Nyongo et all will not pass the test………..
The two Principles are incompetent……The CIC have also failed, the Implementation committee is broken into pieces, Parliament has lost direction…….What is left is the Transitional Caretaker Government to Fix Fixtures for the 2012…….The two Principles failed in 2007 and throughout have shown incapability…..except their stomach and pockets keeps swelling……They have proved they cannot move the country forward, but BACKWARDS……INTO DEEPTER CHAOS…..!..Worse than those of 2007/8…….The Whole World is Watching every single of their moves……They are both a write-off……
All these corrupt leaders do not see the Implementation of the New Constitution as anything that matter to them……they are busy fueling the temperature of the campaign and have set the mood and are busy taking their rounds and meetings for 2012 elections…..This is also amounts to a serious crime…….PM Raila was away abroad for a sweeping two weeks instead of getting serious to push and lead ways to implementation of the New Constitution…….Both of the two principles are not serious…..They are playing games to avoid the implementation of the New Constitution so they evade Majimbo system……….They have failed the CALCULUS MATH……….
They like it or not, 2012 Electioneering will go as Scheduled………
This matter of Implementation of the New Constitution is no joke, it is not kwasa kwasa, sukus or ndombolo…….It Is Real and Serious Business…….and There Is No Escape…..
Sale of Njaga/Drugs in the Universities has gone deep and made our sons and daughters’ head’s gone banana……..some NJAGA was caught in Asst. Finance Ministers Oburu’s Official Car and the case went missing in action……..
They make our youth join “Roho Msanda of some Spirit World” and are engaged in rocky, funny, crazy and wild dancing in the space out of this world……they call is fashion…….
The reason they are meandering, they are playing games with the Implementation of the New Constitution……No One Is Clean amongst them……….THEY ARE ALL GOING TO ICC HAGUE……So, what is this hoolabaloo for, gentlemen……….!
Chill and Enjoy your weekend…..People ….!
God Bless us and Peace and Love be with all of us……..
Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com
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From: Evans MACHERA
2012 Gen. Elections and Political trends are taking shape, which way now Kenya ?
The recent past has seen Political decisions that might be described as rather impressive have shaped Kenya’s political landscape whose impact will be measured by the 2012 elections and most likely put Kenya in a development plane never seen before.
a)The new constitution.
The new constitution spells a new socio-economic order that adjusts the country’s centre of power and pits the grassroots to programmes for their local development. Given chapters 6, 7, and 11,mwanchi will have a share in the countries move to the next level though yet to be understood. Chapter 6 is about integrity of leadership, Chapter 7 is on the people’s representation and chapter 11 is about devolution. Essentially, the new constitution alters the calling of shots from the centre and the informed citizenry must have the tools of trade (weapons at hand), the national Identity card and the voter’s card.
b) The intensified prosecution of key suspects of the 2007-08 post-election violence.Now that we are no longer vague but at The Hague , what is the out come of the trials – guilty or not guilty!How about the successful deferrals or what does the failure of deferrals imply to the interested parties! How will Kenyans respond generally! Given that the trial chambers Judge ordered Ocampo to supply evidence, I opine that the Hague trials will go to the end as the court is not interested in delays. The Ocampo 6 are better advised to concentrate on the defence to see justice at the end of it. That will give the nation some a sober state to focus on the next level than to be held hostage.
c) Corruption, a disaster in Kenya ! Dr.Lumumbas call to the president to declare corruption a national disaster must ring a bell as to whether the war is actually being fought, and what is the expected out come. Prosecuting the looters and recovering the loot is indeed a tall order as court reports have it of either inappropriate laws or lack of evidence and hence the “looter” escapes with the loot. Pinning the looter means applying the constitution provisions and such person cannot meet the requirements’ of running for an office.
d) An informed citizenry with technology at hand.
The former CEO of Safaricom Mr.Michael Joseph once remarked that Kenyans are of a peculiar character, certainly the peculiarity was and is all about social networking courtesy of technological advancement in ICT .Kenyans are heavily reaching out to one another on national issues and given the likelihood of the diasporas taking part in the exercise of voting, the old order is on the stage of extinction. About 2 million dispora s are legible to vote and hence alter and or sway the traditional pattern. Debates and reports that link to the media houses spells disaster to those who wants to cling to the old order.
e)The Kibaki succession versus a Post Kibaki era.
Mzee Kibaki’s second term of office had its results highly disputed by the current Rt.Hon.Prime Minister which saw the unprecedented Post Elections Violence. What are his succession plans! What does his exit spell for Kenya ! Certainly Mzee Kibaki owes us (Kenyans a debt) a peaceful hand over akin to what Mzee Moi did at the Uhuru park,and then we sing a national anthem as he departs for Othaya to join the club of community elders that certainly will rival the Njuri njeke of Meru,Abarwot of kisii etc and sort out local issues while stand on call for national advisory on touchy issues.
In light of the above, how do we respond to the times!
a)The respect of constitutional changes.
Kenyans have fought for the new order at uncountable (pecuniary and human resources) cost. At hand is a document that if implemented can spell well for Kenya , and the current wrangles are nothing but unnecessary delays. Leadership is wanting here as parliament is out to out do itself in the name of PNU or ODM.
b) The role of religions and the ethics of the religious discourse in politics.
What is the position of the men of the cloth versus the followers!Its being argued that the faithful went against the advice of the shepherds, what does that mean as citizens of the country and followers of our shepherds in national matters!
c) The unofficial electoral campaign and the problem of the renewal of the elite.
The office of the president is not vacant and the country is not in an election period. Unfortunately, non-official campaigns are in place as some candidates (Hon.Martha Karua) have tendered their candidature or are speculative where their men are spitting fire – Hon.Esther Murugu is calling for the detention without trial of those from Central Kenya who wants a jam along Hon.Uhuru Kenyattas way. Agwambos admirers are not able to visualize another candidate, Hon.Musyoka is still calculating on how to ascend to the office that is a heart beat away. Others are in the boardrooms. Aren’t the campaigns actually not in the making and thus in the elections mood at the expense of the current schedules of development!
d) Face the Status Quo leaders (old order is sweet to some).
There are arguments that those who opposed the New constitution wants to implement the same. How likely is it that they will implement to the letter what they said no to! And how effective are those who campaigned for it in the implementation!
e)The international pressure.
Kenya is a sovereign state and a member of the international community. Her laws recognize the international law as part of its law.We must appreciate our position in the international for and fit accordingly as we ensure our laws are applicable to avoid external force to handle our own mess. (The PEV trials make a good reference here).
Reasonable conclusions;-
1. Appreciate the transition period under the establishment of a coalition government. Even though PNU is the problem,ODM is not the solution. Kenyans must stand tall and determine what they want irrespective of being a damu PNU/ODM affiliate.
2. Fight corruption with all tools available and have a peaceful post Kibaki era – Mzee has to leave a legacy.
3. Draw a new era as we think of our communities and the country at large and not a simple reproduction of a political scene.
Kenyas future must be fully assessed in light of the new constitution, measure it with the 2012 general elections and sing the national anthem with enthusiasm as piecemeal changes take a back seat or halt the constitution implementation throw the baby with baby with bath water.
I see a beautiful healthy Kenya
Shukrani
Evans MACHERA.
Coast Imams Call for Snap Elections Over Committee Dispute
Tuesday, 10 May 2011 00:05 BY MAUREEN MUDI
The Council of Imams and Preachers now wants Parliament dissolved over the frequent wrangles within committees involved in the implementation of the new constitution.
Speaking in Mombasa, CIPK organising secretary Sheikh Mohammed Khalifa urged President Kibaki and PM Raila to put their houses in order and ensure the implementation process is not delayed.
The CIPK said wrangles withing the Legal Affairs Committee may stall the process if the two principals do not intervene. Khalifa said the withdrawal of eight ODM members from the committee and attempts to remove Namwamba are indications that the politicians are unpatriotic and driven by selfish gains. “They are all immature and have forgotten the rights of Kenyans. That is why we should fight for Parliament to be dissolved and seek to appoint new leaders,” he said.
He termed the political standoff as a sham and a shameful move by the politicians against Kenyans. “The two principals should force the committee to settle their differences, the Speaker had asked them to do the same and if they cannot, it will be up to Kenyans to engage peoples’ power and seek dissolution of Parliament,” he said.
The officials said delays in the implementation of the constitution should not bar Kenyans from seeking for fresh elections. He said the country is facing many challenges including fuel shortage, rise in commodity prices among other issues which should be addressed urgently.
We Must Demand Answers On These Police Killings
Thursday, 05 May 2011 00:13 BY NGUNJIRI WAMBUGU
The big news this week is the killing of Osama Bin Laden by the American Special Forces. A beaming President Barack Obama broke the news of this action to the world, and all other world leaders, starting with our very own Prime Minister as well as President, were very quick to congratulate America for getting this man. Osama Bin Laden had the distinct privilege of having being the most wanted man in the entire world, for a whole 13 years. The bounty on his head was a whooping 25 Million Dollars (over Kshs. 2.1 Billion).
As all this was going on one of the most interesting things to note was how hard President Obama sought to justify why they killed, rather than capture, this criminal. His National Security Advisor even went to the extent of explaining that they would have wanted to capture him alive, but he engaged the Special Forces troops in a gun battle that left not just him dead, but his son, wife and an unidentified colleague. The guy whose death they are trying so hard to explain is responsible for the death of thousands of innocent Americans. In fact, they even went to the extent of saying they buried the body, with honor’s befitting his Islamic faith, in the ocean. They did all this to avoid allegations of having implemented an extra-judicial killing on Osama.
According to the Wikipedia extrajudicial killing is the killing of a person by governmental authorities, without the sanction of any judicial proceedings or legal process. Wikipedia explains that extra Judicial punishments are by their nature unlawful, since they bypass the due process of the legal jurisdiction in which they occur.
In Kenya reports exist within the civil society that hundreds of young men have been killed or been forcefully ‘disappeared’ in the last 6 years. These reports were buttressed by none other than Prof Phillip Alston, and have also been supported by Hon Martha Karua, who was Minister for Justice during part of that period. The reports available indicate that these numbers could even be in the thousands.
Of even greater concern is that most reports indicate that the young men who have been killed in the last 6 years were primarily Kikuyu males: killings that have been somewhat justified by the argument that all these deaths occurred during the fight between security agents and members of the outlawed sect, Mungiki: or during engagements between police and armed dangerous criminals. However, both arguments beg several questions.
How is it that we do not see the same use of lethal force with other criminal gangs like Sungu Sungu? Is someone trying to suggest that all dangerous, armed criminals come from one community? How do we distinguish justifiable killings by police, and extra-judicial killings?
Who determines who dies? As a kikuyu I keep hearing about the need to support certain ethnic-based political alliances, supposedly so as to ensure our brother Kikuyus in certain parts of the country do not get killed. What worries me is that as we plan on how to protect Kikuyus in Rift Valley, young Kikuyu men are disappearing and/or being shot dead, in Muranga, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Kiambu, etc. Bodies are dumped in Kinale Forest, Chaka, etc.
Do we also need a political alliance to save these lives? If all these killed are criminals, does it mean the entire dangerous criminal fraternity in Kenya is Kikuyu?
Let me hasten to clarify that I hold no brief for criminals; they must be pursued to the full extent of the law. However, we must also not be intimidated into silence by allegations that those who seek justice for people killed, are supporting criminals. Most of us Kenyans are decent people and we know that extra-killings are wrong. In addition Friedrich Gustav Emil Martin Niemöller , the German anti-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor put it best when he wrote his famous poem:
First they came for the communists, and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Jew.
Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak out for me.
In additions, politics in Africa has proven that yesterday’s Presidents can be today’s Prisoners:-let us speak when we can.
Therefore, if all the reports on this issue, even those from the government’s own Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), or from Release Political Prisoners Trust (RPP), or from Independent Medico-legal Unit (IMLU), indicate that there could be something terribly wrong:-what are we supposed to think when we hear that 2 brothers and a cousin were killed because of a Kshs. 100/= dispute with Matatu conductors? Or those 5 young men, all from Kabete, were killed and their bodies found in Kiserian and Naivasha, with their faces burnt off with acid? Even in those cases where it is clear something has gone completely wrong, what happens to rectify it? Remember the Langata Road shootings?
The questions above must be answered: leaders from every part of the country must stand up and ask these questions, especially since those from the affected areas seem too scared to do so. Questions must be asked in Parliament and every other public space, on behalf of the parents, siblings, relatives and friends left behind. If a world superpower like America has to justify the killing of a world-wide criminal like Osama Bin Laden, what is happening in Kenya?
The writer is the national convener of the Kikuyu for Change
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Orbisunum 1 comment collapsed
I’m not sure what to make of this article given that once again the author has given it a Kikuyu-focus, which i dare say is rather disingenuous. You are suggesting that because Kikuyu criminals are being killed that we should be concerned about that? Should we not be concerned about ALL so-labeled extra-judicial killings? More importantly, the author does not even attempt to analyze what the factors motivating these so-labeled extra-judicial killings might be. Moreover, the article fails to explore possible crimes committed by these young men, other than just saying that they are Kikuyu. What kind of *incitement* is this by the national convenor of Kikuyus for Change?
kiterunner 1 comment collapsed
Ngunjiri I appreciate your articles alot, I especially regard you highly for not towing the Muthamaki line. I believe extrajudicial killings are wrong and should be stoppped. I am just wondering do all your articles have to have a Kikuyu angle? Yeah I understand in this instance its young kikuyu men who disappear and are being killed. I have to say I have only read the the star for 2 months so I could be wrong on the Kikuyu angle thing
Kamaa 1 comment collapsed
Ngunjiri, lemmie first and foremost say I really like your articles as they are very well thought out and articulated. I also want to say that extra judicial killings are very wrong and barbalic. However I would challenge you to also write about those of our policemen who die in their line of duty, because lets face it, 99.9% of the columns writen tend to discredit the police and non tend to recognise the great work they do. I for one believe that there could be a a deeper seated issue. Could it be our judicial system is rotten and we are blaming the police for nothing, could it be that our society is tolerant to these criminal gangs and we are blaming the police (case in mind) Maina Njenga has become a hero now and its not a secret what mungiki did under his leadership! Pls write smthg abt these issues, I wd love to see your take on it. Thanks
Eliud Biegon 1 comment collapsed
Wambugu, i see your point and i understand the pain of parents, relatives and friends who have lost loved ones. This is a question all Kenyans should ask: Why are police turning the guns we buy for them to protect us against our children? How can so many people die (documented by KNCHR, IMLU, Alston Report) and not a single person is held to account? Which kind of people had the confidence to kill in broad daylight the young Mungiki spokesman-Njuguna Gitau Njuguna-whatever his mistakes were? We need answers because we are very angry. I am a Kalenjin from Rift Valley but am willing to participate in a demonstrate for the Kikuyu youth who are dying like flies and nobody seems to care. If i don’t do this today, tomorrow they will come for me. Something is deeply rotten in Kenya. Eliud Biegon, Kapsabet.