Date:  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:15:01 -0700 (PDT)
From:  Keen Nyamwange

I have believed that free and unfettered straight talk is the basis of a free society.  I am a stanch ODM supporter and have not wavered the least bit from the beginning.  However, my thoughts and opinions have been strangely provoked because of the cabinet selection wrangling.
 
  I believe that if ODM/Raila is to be an agent of change then we must see consistence and persistence with the goal always in focus.  The goal is to bring real lasting change to the government machinery in our beloved Kenya to effect real change from the grassroots.  If the just agreed number of cabinet ministers is any indication of things to come, than I am VERY DISAPPOINTED.  This coalition is going to see a whole lot of turbulence in the coming weeks, months and years (if it makes it that far).
 
  I said before that ODM/Raila must stick to their guns and ask for that which be for the people’s interest.
 
  I feel that it is time for all Kenyans to speak out against this misguided trend.  Left unchecked, then we are in for more bad news.  I hope that is not the case.
 
  ODM was pushing for 34,  PNU was pushing for 44 that is a delta of 10.  The people of Kenya were hoping for a “mean”, lean and clean cabinet of not more than say 24.   How come the agreed number was not in this case a max of 39?   Is this true power sharing?  If anything for the sake of even numbers why not 38 then?  PNU just wanted to show that they have the upper hand.
 
  I expect to hear disappointment from ODM/Raila supporters.
 
  I call for civil disobedience against PNU/ODM cabinet selection.
 
  I expected ODM/Raila to send out a strong message against the needless and shameful teargas attack on honorable Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai.  I was left dissatisfied and quit frankly discouraged on this matter.
 
  The BIG question now is this:  What else is ODM/Raila is going to compromise on?
 
  To PM designate Raila Amolo Odinga (RAO):  Please be careful not to let us down.  We have come too far to sink!
 
  Keen Nyamwange (Obama’s Illinois for Raila – OIFR)

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