I am still in shock about what is happening in Kenya. I am sitting here and remember how after the 2007 elections, the PEV disabled me through depression. I could not work, I could not watch TV. I could not eat. I could not make love to my wife or spend time with the children. I lost interest in everything. I was useless. And to quench the urge to find out whether Kenya would overcome the political crisis, I got addicted to the Internet. Since then, the truth is that I have never been the same again. Though the progress made the reasoning by the progressives and moderate minded politicians has since cured me of my depression and addiction. Or have they.

What happened yesterday was catastrophic. I was left remembering the words of one decorated GSU soldire whose words stood high over the burning and smoking tire fire, over the souls of the lost brothers and sisters after we sent them prematurely to Jehanam, Ahera, Mbinguni, Heaven, Hell or Purgatory. He said, “Wajameni, hii Kenya yetu tumeinjenga kwa mda murefu, munataka tuiharibu in one nday?”

I was looking forward to returning to Nairobi in 2 or 3 months to campaign for the passing of the new constitution. Now it appears I will be coming there as soon as Thursday.

To Raila, I do not want to say “I told you so!” Yet I just wonder how you miscalculated this one. I mean, the trend was as obvious and as predictable as a rainbow is a promise after rain. Kibaki cheated you on MoU, He stole the 2007 elections, He refused to honor the National Accord. Then as my nemesis Dr Abonyo and friend Mutahi Ngunyi warned over and over with a loudspeaker herein the Internet, Kibaki hoodwinked you regarding the Mau issue as he orchestrated a hatred and bout between you and the very people who denied him victory in 2007, as he lured you with trying the PEV suspects at The Hague. Oh my goodness, despite all the obvious signs, you failed to see how Kibaki was donning a sheep-skin and feeding you grass to fatten you, and then adding firewood to your fire-fight with Ruto, while sharpening the knife to slaughter you when you would be ready to be eaten? For in the eyes your opponent, it was not Ruto who denied him victory, it has always been you and none other.

In pursuing corruption, attempting to save the environment, seeking to bequeath unto our descendants a better constitution, and risking your political career and your supporters’ peace, you have just been handed what I consider the opposite of a Nobel Prize. Ridicule and humiliation. Well, here is the good news. Though you have a bloody nose, and may have lost your balance yourself, you are down now, but not out for the count. At least not yet.

Before elections, the people were with you. Your opponents rigged the elections and the people stood with you until the National Accord was crafted. While you managed to get it embedded in the constitution, your opponents refused to honor it even after you graciously agreed to give up the right to the full loaf of bread you rightly won. The people stuck with you. Now you face rebellion within your ranks, your opponents have removed the camouflage and shown you their brutal Brutus dagger, albeit before they actually plunge it on your chest.

Yes, the people are still with you, Agwambo. Though this may be your last chance, my 10th great grandfather Ragem says thus: “The curse of Jaramogi is not genetic, therfeore it shall not befall you.”

So fight Raila, fight harder for Kenyans. Be strong and the wiser. Do not compromise your Pan Africansim. You promised you were prepared to pay the price rather that compromise your values. Unfortunately for many a brave person like you and those who seek to do right, the ending has often been sorrowful. But we thank God for your good health and the freedoms you have brought and will fight to safeguard them for you, for ourselves and our children.

To Kibaki & Moi, not I, but my 10th great grandfather Ragem says thus: Though your silence and aloofness is your best weapon, your vindictiveness is your curse. Clinging to power begets only violence, and your the kitchen cabinet that misadvises you is reminded that, the fly that likes the copse follows it to the grave.

And because I am basically Ruto’s age mate, I have the right to address him directly. I say: Well done. I like your guts. Since 2007, I am not a tribalist anymore and would vote for you in 2012. You have power you know, and power corrupts absolutely. Your power has corrupted all and sundry like radioactive material does to the environment. Anan will try, but he will not touch you. Ocampo & Hague will not touch you. You have outwitted Raila already and he has successfully turned you from a villain to a hero. He has made you who you are. In fact I see you saying that you killed because you were ordered by Raila in order to wiggle out of Hague in case you are in the envelope. With this resume’ what difficulty will cooperation with KKK pose? If I petition to give you an honorary PhD, or Oslo for a Nobel Prize, it will be for successfully wallowing in the miasma of power, politics & corruption.

To Kenyans, Not I but my 10th great grandfather say thus: It all depends on who blinks last, only then will the opponent’s laugh last the longest and sing the lyrics of fait accompli.

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Joram Ragem
wuod Ndinya, wuod Onam, wuod Amolo, wuod Owuoth, wuod Oganyo, wuod Mumbe, wuod Odongo, wuod Olwande, wuod Adhaya, wuod Ojuodhi, wuod Ragem! (Are you my relative?)