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Post by adongo23456 on Nov 18, 2010 20:50:30 GMT 3
www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67627The Public Service Commission has published names of candidates short-listed for the position of chairperson of the commission for the implementation of the constitution. The commission will be interviewing the eight persons on Friday for the coveted post that will be tasked with igniting various legislations to operationalize the new law. The Public Service Commission in a paid up advertisement in the local dailies announced the shortlisted candidates expected to head the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Bill, 2010. Among those shortlisted is the current Kenyan ambassador to Belgium Kembi Gitura, a former Law Society of Kenya Chairperson who is also the former Ambassador to France Raychelle Omamo. The others are former chairperson of the Centre for Multiparty Democracy Koki Muli and a former law don, who is also the former Makueni MP and current political advisor to the President, Prof Kivutha Kibwana. The rest are senior counsel Gibson Kamua Kuria, lawyers Charles Nyachae son of politician Simeon Nyachae, Mwangi Kariuki and John Mutakha Kangu a university don, who also served as a commissioner on the Yash Pal Ghai led Constitution of Kenya Review Commission. Under the requirements set out in the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Bill, 2010 Part II on Administration section 8 subsection (4) the Public Service Commission is mandated to convene a Committee comprising of one representative from the Cabinet Office; Office of the Prime Minister; Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs; State Law Office; Ministry of State for Public Service; and Public Service Commission; to consider the application for short listing at least three persons qualified for appointment as chairperson and eighteen persons who qualify for appointment as members. This means that after the exercise on Friday, the President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall under section 8 subsection (6) will nominate within seven days a chairperson and eight other persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the Commission respectively and forward them to parliament for vetting. Parliament could approve or reject any nomination. The speaker shall then within seven days forward the names of approved persons to the president for appointment. However in case Parliament rejects any nomination, the Speaker shall within three days communicate the decision to the President and the Prime Minister to submit fresh nominations. If a nominee is rejected by Parliament under subsection (7), the President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall within seven days again submit names of fresh nominees from amongst the persons shortlisted. And if Parliament rejects all or any subsequent nominee submitted by the President for approval under subsection seven the process of nomination will begin afresh.
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 18, 2010 22:20:17 GMT 3
www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67627The Public Service Commission has published names of candidates short-listed for the position of chairperson of the commission for the implementation of the constitution. The commission will be interviewing the eight persons on Friday for the coveted post that will be tasked with igniting various legislations to operationalize the new law. The Public Service Commission in a paid up advertisement in the local dailies announced the shortlisted candidates expected to head the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Bill, 2010. Among those shortlisted is the current Kenyan ambassador to Belgium Kembi Gitura, a former Law Society of Kenya Chairperson who is also the former Ambassador to France Raychelle Omamo. The others are former chairperson of the Centre for Multiparty Democracy Koki Muli and a former law don, who is also the former Makueni MP and current political advisor to the President, Prof Kivutha Kibwana. The rest are senior counsel Gibson Kamua Kuria, lawyers Charles Nyachae son of politician Simeon Nyachae, Mwangi Kariuki and John Mutakha Kangu a university don, who also served as a commissioner on the Yash Pal Ghai led Constitution of Kenya Review Commission. Under the requirements set out in the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Bill, 2010 Part II on Administration section 8 subsection (4) the Public Service Commission is mandated to convene a Committee comprising of one representative from the Cabinet Office; Office of the Prime Minister; Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs; State Law Office; Ministry of State for Public Service; and Public Service Commission; to consider the application for short listing at least three persons qualified for appointment as chairperson and eighteen persons who qualify for appointment as members. This means that after the exercise on Friday, the President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall under section 8 subsection (6) will nominate within seven days a chairperson and eight other persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the Commission respectively and forward them to parliament for vetting. Parliament could approve or reject any nomination. The speaker shall then within seven days forward the names of approved persons to the president for appointment. However in case Parliament rejects any nomination, the Speaker shall within three days communicate the decision to the President and the Prime Minister to submit fresh nominations. If a nominee is rejected by Parliament under subsection (7), the President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall within seven days again submit names of fresh nominees from amongst the persons shortlisted. And if Parliament rejects all or any subsequent nominee submitted by the President for approval under subsection seven the process of nomination will begin afresh. Were this individual vetted? background checks e.t.c doesn't the new constitution demand they have clean background? Apr 3rd, 2007 by Mars Group KenyaOutrage greeted the revelation in February 2006 that the Solicitor General, Mr. Wanjuki Muchemi, had paid 6 lawyers (Dr. Gibson Kamau Kuria, Mr. Waweru Gatonye, Mr. Njoroge Regeru, Ms. Lucy Kambuni, Mr. Kioko Kilukumi and Mr. Fred Ngatia) US$ 1 million as legal fees in November 2005 to handle a case arising from the constitutional review crisis. The case lasted 5 days The initial press reports that broke this scandal were greeted by deafening silence in the corridors of power and by Kenya’s long serving Attorney General Amos Wako. and he was also counsel of the infamous Goldenberg scandal. Kamau kuriaÂ’s brother was appointed by Kamlesh as joint receiver manager at the Grand Regency (one of Pattnis questionable properties) Isn't the above payment corrupt? shouldn't it be looked at afresh? since that was Kenyan taxpayers money being paid out for a five day Job? Imagine USD 1000000 " I MILLION" for 5 day job???- each received 166 666.667 am I the only one shocked? even if he recieved the Award by the International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch's award he still has a case to answer on money received.. how can he be trusted not to be leaned on with politician or accept payments that look suspect??Can Gibson Kamau Kuria tell Kenyans what happened with Goldernberg and his connection with Pattni? vetting this individual is a must.....
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Post by tnk on Nov 18, 2010 22:30:48 GMT 3
www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=67627The Public Service Commission has published names of candidates short-listed for the position of chairperson of the commission for the implementation of the constitution. The commission will be interviewing the eight persons on Friday for the coveted post that will be tasked with igniting various legislations to operationalize the new law. The Public Service Commission in a paid up advertisement in the local dailies announced the shortlisted candidates expected to head the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Bill, 2010. Among those shortlisted is the current Kenyan ambassador to Belgium Kembi Gitura, a former Law Society of Kenya Chairperson who is also the former Ambassador to France Raychelle Omamo. The others are former chairperson of the Centre for Multiparty Democracy Koki Muli and a former law don, who is also the former Makueni MP and current political advisor to the President, Prof Kivutha Kibwana. The rest are senior counsel Gibson Kamua Kuria, lawyers Charles Nyachae son of politician Simeon Nyachae, Mwangi Kariuki and John Mutakha Kangu a university don, who also served as a commissioner on the Yash Pal Ghai led Constitution of Kenya Review Commission. Under the requirements set out in the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Bill, 2010 Part II on Administration section 8 subsection (4) the Public Service Commission is mandated to convene a Committee comprising of one representative from the Cabinet Office; Office of the Prime Minister; Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs; State Law Office; Ministry of State for Public Service; and Public Service Commission; to consider the application for short listing at least three persons qualified for appointment as chairperson and eighteen persons who qualify for appointment as members. This means that after the exercise on Friday, the President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall under section 8 subsection (6) will nominate within seven days a chairperson and eight other persons for appointment as chairperson and members of the Commission respectively and forward them to parliament for vetting. Parliament could approve or reject any nomination. The speaker shall then within seven days forward the names of approved persons to the president for appointment. However in case Parliament rejects any nomination, the Speaker shall within three days communicate the decision to the President and the Prime Minister to submit fresh nominations. If a nominee is rejected by Parliament under subsection (7), the President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall within seven days again submit names of fresh nominees from amongst the persons shortlisted. And if Parliament rejects all or any subsequent nominee submitted by the President for approval under subsection seven the process of nomination will begin afresh. Were this individual vetted? background checks e.t.c doesn't the new constitution demand they have clean background? Apr 3rd, 2007 by Mars Group KenyaOutrage greeted the revelation in February 2006 that the Solicitor General, Mr. Wanjuki Muchemi, had paid 6 lawyers (Dr. Gibson Kamau Kuria, Mr. Waweru Gatonye, Mr. Njoroge Regeru, Ms. Lucy Kambuni, Mr. Kioko Kilukumi and Mr. Fred Ngatia) US$ 1 million as legal fees in November 2005 to handle a case arising from the constitutional review crisis. The case lasted 5 days The initial press reports that broke this scandal were greeted by deafening silence in the corridors of power and by Kenya’s long serving Attorney General Amos Wako. and he was also counsel of the infamous Goldenberg scandal. Kamau kuriaÂ’s brother was appointed by Kamlesh as joint receiver manager at the Grand Regency (one of Pattnis questionable properties) Isn't the above payment corrupt? shouldn't it be looked at afresh? since that was Kenyan taxpayers money being paid out for a five day Job? Imagine USD 1000000 " I MILLION" for 5 day job???- each received 166 666.667 am I the only one shocked? even if he recieved the Award by the International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch's award he still has a case to answer on money received.. how can he be trusted not to be leaned on with politician or accept payments that look suspect??Can Gibson Kamau Kuria tell Kenyans what happened with Goldernberg and his connection with Pattni? vetting this individual is a must..... hehehe spot on reporter911, but the process is still ongoing, they havent been appointed yet, the names have to be selected/presented (vetting no.x) to the two principals then they have to select/agree (vetting no.y) and then on to parliament (vetting no.z) anywhere there is disagreement then process goes back to square 1 (prior process), pretty much like those board games (monopoly, snakes & ladders etc) adongo mentions that somewhere in there problem here or rather there is catch which is that time is of essence and therefore they cant afford to play games for too long otherwise the whole GCG collapses and an election is called.
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Post by shifta on Nov 19, 2010 0:35:23 GMT 3
reporter911 you read my mind. I saw that list and almost fell from my stool. The most effective commissions we have had in the post stolen election era have been headed by previously nationally unknown entities, read PSC, IIEC, even CoE to an extent, who did not seem to have any background of impunity. Kuria is the last person I would short list to head anything of national stature. The run up to the stolen election exposed him seriously as a chauvinist. Along with Murungi they were those who have fought Moi "wapate turn ya kunyakuwa", while masquerading as human rights advocates...and then there is Kibwana who essentially changed course mid-stream and became the advisor to the "mta-do" masters of impunity. How did they end up on this list? It does not matter to me that they have not been appointed but that they are actually being considered? Kwani what happened to the other 1000 lawyers in Kenya - did they not apply? Sheesh!
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Post by job on Nov 19, 2010 1:10:14 GMT 3
Great debate!
SERIOUS VETTING will weed out greedy opportunists masquerading as constitutional experts -the likes of chubby-cheeked KAMAU KURIA and flip-flopping KIVUTHA KIBWANA.
If the onus of implementing the new constitution has to be vested on these Wako-mongrel architects, then Kenya is doomed. We must not allow it.
After the Goldenberg movie where Kuria and Kamlesh starred, however much Kuria tries to wear a reformist mask, it won't cut. He ain't a reformer, period! Kivutha ain't a reformer either.
As a matter of fact, Kivutha is an advisor of the impunity architect - the very legal 'troubleshooters' responsible for delay in Kenya's progress during this entire decade.
History will one day judge these fellas for doing exactly that - impeding our progress - whether in terms of fighting corruption (Goldenberg - Kuria) or ensuring good governance (Kivutha).
Then we have this growing pool of professional carpet baggers like Raychel Omamo, hopping like grasshoppers from one UNRELATED appointment to another. Today you are Ambassador, tomorrow you want to be squeezed into a plum commission.
I have been watching these lurkers (Nzibo, Tuju, Kibwana, Omamo, Njoki, Ogego) who basically mark-time for the next available public appointments, purely based on patronage. Kwani there is no room for them in the private sector? Must they only hunt for lucrative government perks? Hapana!
What would Nyachae's son Charles bring to the CIC if not an eye to watch over his father's vast land acquisitions (& allied families of - Moi, Kenyatta etc)? These are the obstructionist games that always take us behind.
Let us please keep off families of land aristocrats out of our constitution implementation process if we are serious about reforming key sectors like land administration. I request MPs to please spare us this nauseating ridicule during the parliamentary vetting stage. Let us gather the courage to end this trans-generational game of musical chairs that has blocked realization of land reforms.
The manner of making these appointments will tell which trajectory we are heading towards - either the reform path, or back to business as usual.
Some of these names being proposed suggest we are stuck in the same culture we are purportedly trying to eliminate with the new constitution? Why do we want to bastardize the very substance in the constitution?
This pool of opportunists, land watchers, and pretentious reformers must be kept off from this serious national duty. As a matter of fact, their loyalty is definitely not in doubt - it is directly to their appointing authority - and not to Kenya. They will easily subvert the new constitution precisely because they have to survive.
We are also lacking patriotic journalists in the various newspapers floating genuine names of nationalistic professionals not beholden to any individual. Why is media silent on the likes of Maina Kiai for such important appointments. It is folks who are feared by the impunity masters - Githongo, Kiai etc - who may be counted on for such important jobs.
Apart from Mutakha Kangu and Koki Muli, that list is quite scary. Who even tossed these names for trial balooning to the press. I hope they get quite an earful of reviews.
MPs and progressive Kenyans must keep folks like the Kurias, Kibwanas, Nyachaes, Omamos and Gituras very far from our constitution implementation process, period!
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 2:23:35 GMT 3
We are all on the same page Wa Jukwaa's - now can we do our country justice by fielding some names here on jukwa and debate why they should be on the CIC list? let us look for some Kenyans who are able and qualified to lead our country by making sure the new constitution is implemented.
We have discounted some of the names like
1. Giibson Kuria 2. Kabwana 3. Nyachae 4. Omamo
With solid good reasons that all Kenyans having watched them through the last years know damn well this are not individuals to be place near our new constitution reform process.
Lets all work together and come up with a list of names that we each feel are suitable, educated, corruption clean individuals to be given a chance.. this is not about ODM, PNU, Narc-Kenya, ODM-Kenya or other parties, this is about our country'a future. We as Kenyans citizens have a duty to make sure our new constitution is protected at all costs..
1. Mwalimu Mati of Marsgroup ( because his consistency on corruption and bad governance) though I don't know the rest of his background that well maybe members should enlighten us
I don't think we need to pick on only known individuals who are frequent in the media or known otherwise through their political affiliations ! what happened to our educated brothers and sisters who are out there able and qualified for this positions?
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 2:30:00 GMT 3
reporter911 you read my mind. I saw that list and almost fell from my stool. The most effective commissions we have had in the post stolen election era have been headed by previously nationally unknown entities, read PSC, IIEC, even CoE to an extent, who did not seem to have any background of impunity. Kuria is the last person I would short list to head anything of national stature. The run up to the stolen election exposed him seriously as a chauvinist. Along with Murungi they were those who have fought Moi "wapate turn ya kunyakuwa", while masquerading as human rights advocates...and then there is Kibwana who essentially changed course mid-stream and became the advisor to the "mta-do" masters of impunity. How did they end up on this list? It does not matter to me that they have not been appointed but that they are actually being considered? Kwani what happened to the other 1000 lawyers in Kenya - did they not apply? Sheesh! I Hear you, I can see most Jukwaa members are in agreement, our next step us citizens is to field same names of able individuals and at least show the committee which had the audacity to put out that horrendous list of names of individuals that have already done harm to our country, that there are many Kenyans out there suited for these positions.. just my humble opinion...
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 2:34:07 GMT 3
Were this individual vetted? background checks e.t.c doesn't the new constitution demand they have clean background? Apr 3rd, 2007 by Mars Group KenyaOutrage greeted the revelation in February 2006 that the Solicitor General, Mr. Wanjuki Muchemi, had paid 6 lawyers (Dr. Gibson Kamau Kuria, Mr. Waweru Gatonye, Mr. Njoroge Regeru, Ms. Lucy Kambuni, Mr. Kioko Kilukumi and Mr. Fred Ngatia) US$ 1 million as legal fees in November 2005 to handle a case arising from the constitutional review crisis. The case lasted 5 days The initial press reports that broke this scandal were greeted by deafening silence in the corridors of power and by Kenya’s long serving Attorney General Amos Wako. and he was also counsel of the infamous Goldenberg scandal. Kamau kuriaÂ’s brother was appointed by Kamlesh as joint receiver manager at the Grand Regency (one of Pattnis questionable properties) Isn't the above payment corrupt? shouldn't it be looked at afresh? since that was Kenyan taxpayers money being paid out for a five day Job? Imagine USD 1000000 " I MILLION" for 5 day job???- each received 166 666.667 am I the only one shocked? even if he recieved the Award by the International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch's award he still has a case to answer on money received.. how can he be trusted not to be leaned on with politician or accept payments that look suspect??Can Gibson Kamau Kuria tell Kenyans what happened with Goldernberg and his connection with Pattni? vetting this individual is a must..... hehehe spot on reporter911, but the process is still ongoing, they havent been appointed yet, the names have to be selected/presented (vetting no.x) to the two principals then they have to select/agree (vetting no.y) and then on to parliament (vetting no.z) anywhere there is disagreement then process goes back to square 1 (prior process), pretty much like those board games (monopoly, snakes & ladders etc) adongo mentions that somewhere in there problem here or rather there is catch which is that time is of essence and therefore they cant afford to play games for too long otherwise the whole GCG collapses and an election is called. Tnk I was in shock when I saw the list of names. How could they even imagine that Gibson Kuria, Kabwana, Nyachae, Omamo were ever suitable for these CIC positions? I would like to imagine that it was an attempt of April fools day on their part! which we as citizens have refused to acknowledge the early April fools joke..
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 2:45:22 GMT 3
Great debate!SERIOUS VETTING will weed out greedy opportunists masquerading as constitutional experts -the likes of chubby-cheeked KAMAU KURIA and flip-flopping KIVUTHA KIBWANA. If the onus of implementing the new constitution has to be vested on these Wako-mongrel architects, then Kenya is doomed. We must not allow it. After the Goldenberg movie where Kuria and Kamlesh starred, however much Kuria tries to wear a reformist mask, it won't cut. He ain't a reformer, period! Kivutha ain't a reformer either. As a matter of fact, Kivutha is an advisor of the impunity architect - the very legal 'troubleshooters' responsible for delay in Kenya's progress during this entire decade. History will one day judge these fellas for doing exactly that - impeding our progress - whether in terms of fighting corruption (Goldenberg - Kuria) or ensuring good governance (Kivutha). Then we have this growing pool of professional carpet baggers like Raychel Omamo, hoping like grasshoppers from one UNRELATED appointment to another. Today you are Ambassador, tomorrow you want to be squeezed into a plum commission. I have been watching these lurkers (Nzibo, Tuju, Kibwana, Omamo, Njoki, Ogego) who basically mark-time for the next available public appointments, purely based on patronage. Kwani there is no room for them in the private sector? Must they only hunt for lucrative government perks? Hapana! What would Nyachae's son Charles bring to the CIC if not an eye to watch over his father's vast land acquisitions (& allied families of - Moi, Kenyatta etc)? These are the obstructionist games that always take us behind. Let us please keep off families of land aristocrats out of our constitution implementation process if we are serious about reforming key sectors like land administration. I request MPs to please spare us this nauseating ridicule during the parliamentary vetting stage. Let us gather the courage to end this trans-generational game of musical chairs that has blocked realization of land reforms.The manner of making these appointments will tell which trajectory we are heading towards - either the reform path, or back to business as usual. Some of these names being proposed suggest we are stuck in the same culture we are purportedly trying to eliminate with the new constitution? Why do we want to bastardize the very substance in the constitution? This pool of opportunists, land watchers, and pretentious reformers must be kept off from this serious national duty. As a matter of fact, their loyalty is definitely not in doubt - it is directly to their appointing authority - and not to Kenya. They will easily subvert the new constitution precisely because they have to survive. We are also lacking patriotic journalists in the various newspapers floating genuine names of nationalistic professionals not beholden to any individual. Why is media silent on the likes of Maina Kiai for such important appointments. It is folks who are feared by the impunity masters - Githongo, Kiai etc - who may be counted on for such important jobs. Apart from Mutakha Kangu and Koki Muli, that list is quite scary. Who even tossed these names for trial balooning to the press. I hope they get quite an earful of reviews. MPs and progressive Kenyans must keep folks like the Kurias, Kibwanas, Nyachaes, Omamos and Gituras very far from our constitution implementation process, period! Job who are this People? PSC I want to look at them closely and their affiliations, they need closer scrutiny after publishing those these unacceptable names and we are going to watch closes who the godfathers are in this shady appointments.. Mr. T.J.K Gateere CBS, MBS (Chairman PSCK)CURRENT ORGANISATION STRUCTURE[The Public Service Commission consists of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members. All the members are appointed by the President in pursuance of Section 106 of the Constitution and enjoy security of tenure.The Commission is supported by a secretariat headed by the Commission Secretary. The Service Commissions Act, Cap 185 of the Laws of Kenya empowers the Commission to appoint the Secretary and other necessary staff. THIS WAS IN THE OLD CONSTITUTION! WHAT DOES THE NEW ONE SAY ON THESE APPOINTMENTS? since as we can all see they are messing yet again, The Commission Secretariat comprises of the office of the Secretary and six key departments, namely, Administration, Recruitment and Selection, Agenda, Human Resource Audit, Discipline and Examinations. www.publicservice.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=204&Itemid=435MY QUESTION IS DID THE NEW CONSTITUTION CHANGE THIS POWERS OF APPOINTMENTS? FROM THE PRESIDENT? and does the president have something to do with the list of names that were forward? since he controls his appointees?
anyway check the PSC website and scroll down to the commissioners, most of them have reached retirement age, we need fresh vibrate energetic Kenyans in there who understand the new constitutions is about a new beginning not same old recycled goods!
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Post by adongo23456 on Nov 19, 2010 3:27:12 GMT 3
Folks,
Good assessments but here is the reality we face. The list of eight we have is the list shortlisted by the PSC to be interviewed. What Kenyans and the interviewing committee can demand is the full list of those who applied. In the CoE case the media published the full list of applicants and not just the list of those shortlisted. If we have the full list, people can ask questions about why so and so was left out.
Remember one thing. The Public Service Commission that did the shortlisting has been a den of corruption and a tool used by the OP to hire only those approved by State House for key jobs. If people remember well status quo elements here in Jukwaa were jumping all over the place promising us that the good old PSC will fix the CIC to suit certain interests.
My suspicion is that the PSC does not even want to reveal the full name of the applicants to avoid answering questions but I believe it is the responsibility of the media to demand that list and ask questions.
But technically the point is that only the eight shortlisted so far will be considered for the chair's job at the CIC. So forget all the other great folks that could have been excellent for the job.
But here is one redeeming factor. The next phase of the process where those shortlisted will be interviewed by a team of one person from Kibaki's office, one from the PM's office, one from Mitula Kilonzo's office, one from Oparanya's Public Service ministry office, and one from the State Law office (AG) and one from the PSC. That is the team that has to choose from the eight candidates and propose a list of three to present to the president and the PM to pick for appointment.
Another twist here is that this is not one of those appointments where the president merely informs the PM about who he has appointed. According to the new constitution the two principals have to agree on who to appoint as the chair of CIC and the members of the commission. So there are no nusu mkeka manenos here. Whoever is appointed must have the full confidence of the two principals as leaders of the GCG.
Back to the candidates for CIC chair. I agree with the sentiments already expressed on this thread. The pool of candidates is a practical embarrassment considering the pool of expertise we have to do this job.
I agree with job that essentially there are only two viable candidates in the list are Mutakha Kangu and Koki Muli. They come with no political baggage, they have not been involved in suspicious deals ala Kamau Kuria and they have all the technical qualifications. Out of the two I think Koki Muli is the standout favourite.
Let me explain. Mutakha Kangu is far more experienced and better qualified than Koki Muli but the fact that he is going to be painted by M.Ps who must do the final vetting as someone who has worked with the PM and therefore is unsuitable for the job complicates things. In reality Mutakha Kangu just helped in sorting coalition issues as a consultant and was never an employee of the PM or the GCG. But this is Kenyan politics. Facts and reality has nothing to do with the way politics runs its course.
Koki Muli is a superb candidate in her own right. She has many things going for her. She is an outsider who has not been appointed to any job or post by any political leaders. That is a good thing. She has not been associated with any political party. She comes with no baggage. She is clean from any perceptions of involvement in corruption. She has all the technical legal skills including human rights work credentials which is part of the requirements. She is a fairly young and dynamic person and that group has served Kenya well in the transition process so far.
Finally she may very well be the first woman in Kenya entrusted with such a key task to move the country forward at this great transitional time in our history as a nation. It is about time.
This job in my view has Koki Muli written all over it. She is the right person for the right job at the right time.
The key issue is that the President and the PM will have to consider one very BIG factor in making the appointment. Can that person they appoint pass the parliamentary vetting? If not they will be setting themselves up for frustration and even humiliation.
Out of this list they have, I think only Koki Muli has that direct ticket in the vetting line of fire. They have nothing to throw at her.
On the other hand, Kamau Kuria and Kivutha Kibwana already have a red card as far as parliamentary vetting is concerned. They are going nowhere unless the two principals have lost their minds.
adongo
PS. Good point. Kenyans need to put the PSC under the microscope. Basically the PSC is a conveyor belt for the president to plant his "eyes and ears" everywhere in key public institutions. They are hopelessly compromised. But now that they are entering the big leagues with the role in the CIC they have to know all eyes are on them. Hakuna mchezo. The nation must take no chances.
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Post by job on Nov 19, 2010 6:34:54 GMT 3
Adongo, Reporter, shifta, tnk
1) Does anyone have a clue as to whether the FULL LIST of applicants for the rest of Commissioners was also published in the Gazette? NOT the SHORT-LISTED candidates - the full list of all applicants!!!!!
2) As for the Chairperson, I am still at odds at the sheer manner that the list above is skewed towards conservative status-quo implants (with only two progressive applicants).
Am I surprised? Nope.
After reviewing the CIC Bill, I saw the glaring Public Service Commission (PSC) loophole. The PSC is beholden to the Executive - as Reporter illustrates above - thus they can merely push forth whimsical dictates from the Executive.
That is probably what PSC did - thrusting to us many handpicked candidates fronted by the Executive.
Thus, in the race to appoint a Chairperson for the CIC - a very important position - we have only 2 progressives versus 6 conservative frontrunners heading for the interview (by a panel comprising several proteges of the same Executive).
I entirely agree with Adongo, Koki Muli is the best suited candidate for this important job, requiring total independence.
It will be a Bingo - considering gender plus this important factor of independence.
I have been lately impressed by a few independent-minded and inspiring Kenyans....from Justice Waki, Abdikadir, Isaak Hassan, Nzamba Kitonga, Hon. Aden Keynan and a few more. Koki Muli perfectly fits in this cadre of patriots.
The lesson is - whenever independent and strong willed Kenyans are at the helm of important national tasks, they're often accomplished succesfully as we've seen with the Waki Commission, PSC, CoE and others.
My concern is with these 6 conservative candidates (some from right within Kibaki's inner circle)? I smell some intent right there. I do hope Koki overcomes any shenanigans and gets this thing. Kenya may get a serious chance at surging ahead.
3) Anyone with that info on prospective candidates for the rest 8 commissioner slots?
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Post by tnk on Nov 19, 2010 8:51:50 GMT 3
job have not seen the gazette but lets look at the bill www.kenyalaw.org/Downloads/Bills/2010/SUPP.%20NO.%2067.%20Commission%20for%20the%20%20Implementation%20of%20the%20Constitution%20Bill%202010.pdfarticle 8 == (3) The names of all applicants under subsection (2) shall be published in the Gazette; (4) The Public Service Commission shall, within seven days of the expiry of the period prescribed under subsection (2), convene a Committee comprising of one representative from the — == the PSC cannot publish the short-list alone and according to the law must publish/gazette the list containing all applicants, its not a favor, its the law. == also goes on to say == for the purposes of considering the applications, interviewing and short listing at least three persons qualified for appointment as chairperson and eighteen persons who qualify for appointment as members; == the process is very clear, not sure why the PSC is not observing stipulated terms
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Post by roughrider on Nov 19, 2010 11:13:20 GMT 3
Folks;
I prefer Prof Mutakha Kangu as the chair of that commission. While Koki Muli, being a woman is an interesting idea; Mutakha Kangu wins on virtually all other important metrics. I also think even those who will oppose Prof Kangu, will appreciate his authority and intellect. Let's wait and see.
The shortlist of all the other commission members is out. They are 50 and I do not know what to think of them. Some look like inspired choices while others are no-no. Still so many are new names.
What strikes me about all this is how very few young people can be part this process because of the stringent 'experience' requirements.
Well, as I said there are 50 names and I am sure someone will get all of them here as i lack the time and patience to do that sort of thing. But here are the few that struck me.....
Philemon Mwaisaka - no way, Moi era guy
Kamotho Waiganjo - regular TV pundit (talking head)
Prof Peter Wanyande - outstanding intellectual
Prof Wanjiku kabira
Smokin Wanjala - Stood out when he resigned from KACA as Ringera dug in. But they did not deliver there. why does he think kenyans are interested in him?
Joyce Majiwa
Sheikh Deikh - i know her personally so i won't say anything.
etc
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Somebody paste the damn thing.
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Post by nereah on Nov 19, 2010 13:58:06 GMT 3
i know that this may sound kambasome(given that zamba kitonga has had the shot and mutula kilonzo is still the line minister but i am emotionally investing on and praying for another great mind from ukambani,my dear and lovely sister koki for this job. koki muli
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 17:27:17 GMT 3
Folks; I prefer Prof Mutakha Kangu as the chair of that commission. While Koki Muli, being a woman is an interesting idea; Mutakha Kangu wins on virtually all other important metrics. I also think even those who will oppose Prof Kangu, will appreciate his authority and intellect. Let's wait and see. The shortlist of all the other commission members is out. They are 50 and I do not know what to think of them. Some look like inspired choices while others are no-no. Still so many are new names. What strikes me about all this is how very few young people can be part this process because of the stringent 'experience' requirements. Well, as I said there are 50 names and I am sure someone will get all of them here as i lack the time and patience to do that sort of thing. But here are the few that struck me..... Philemon Mwaisaka - no way, Moi era guy Kamotho Waiganjo - regular TV pundit (talking head) Prof Peter Wanyande - outstanding intellectual Prof Wanjiku kabira Smokin Wanjala - Stood out when he resigned from KACA as Ringera dug in. But they did not deliver there. why does he think kenyans are interested in him? Joyce Majiwa Sheikh Deikh - i know her personally so i won't say anything. etc etc Somebody paste the damn thing. and you did not point out to wana Jukwaa's where the list was published or posted by PSC? or where you got the above information.....can we get that inside information that you seem to have?
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Post by politicalmaniac on Nov 19, 2010 19:39:23 GMT 3
I have no dog in this fight, the only person I can vouch for is the good prof Kangu.
So long as no mafiya quisling is in charge I am fine. So long as a person with dubious history like the TJRC chair is not in charge I am fine. What I dont want is a situation in which the past shenanigans and intergrity of the Chairperson becomes the issue. With the sloth at the helm watch for him to throw another spanner into the works a la TJRC.
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Post by adongo23456 on Nov 19, 2010 20:34:22 GMT 3
I have no dog in this fight, the only person I can vouch for is the good prof Kangu. So long as no mafiya quisling is in charge I am fine. So long as a person with dubious history like the TJRC chair is not in charge I am fine. What I dont want is a situation in which the past shenanigans and intergrity of the Chairperson becomes the issue. With the sloth at the helm watch for him to throw another spanner into the works a la TJRC. PM,Calm down. The nation is watching. They can't screw this up. Oh, may be this thing has to be gazetted too. And taken to Lady Gacheche. I don't think so. May the best candidate get the job. And one more thing. Don't blame the president if they appoint a "fakeo" (I am sure this is a new word). On this appointment both the president and the PM have to agree or there will be no appointment. I think it is like the smoke thing with the pope industry. We will wait and see. adongo
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 20:49:53 GMT 3
Kibaki's adviser shortlisted for CICBy MARTIN MUTUA President Kibaki’s chief adviser and a serving ambassador has been short-listed for the position of chairperson in the crucial Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution. Names of the eight short-listed candidates advertised yesterday for interviews to be conducted today by the Public Service Commission (PSC) include some faces that have worked closely with the system. Kenyans will, by the end of today, know the chairperson of this critical commission. Topping the list is President Kibaki’s chief adviser on constitutional matters Kivutha Kibwana, who currently sits at the Office of the President’s Harambee House. Others are Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium Kembi Gitura and former Ambassador to France Raychelle Omamo, Koki Muli, Mwangi Kariuki, Mutakha Kangu, Charles Nyachae and Gibson Kamau Kuria. CIC commissioner The PSC also asked 50 other short-listed candidates for the position of Commissioner in the CIC to appear before it tomorrow. Among those eyeing the nine positions in the commission are university dons Peter Wanyande, former KACC Director Smokin Wanjala, former Constitution of Kenya Review Commissioner Wanjiku Kabira and lawyer Waiganjo Kamotho.
Others are former PS Solomon Boit, Ambassadors Julius Kandie and Franklin Esipila. Prof Kibwana served as Minister for Lands in the Narc government during President Kibaki’s first term and also played a big role in his 2007 re-election campaign.
He also represented PNU on the same technical committee that was seeking consensus over contentious issues before the referendum. Kuria, a long serving lawyer, was appointed assisting counsel on the Goldenberg Commission of inquiry by the President in March 2003. A former law lecturer at the University of Nairobi, he has received several awards locally and abroad. Kangu represented the ODM party during the stand-off between the State and the Church over the new Constitution last April. He is also a law lecturer at Moi University and was a member of the disbanded Constitution of Kenya Review Commission (CKRC) that was then headed by Yash Pal Ghai. Kangu has been, and still is a member of the ODM think tank. Profession Gitura, a lawyer by profession, clinched the Kiharu seat in the last Parliament and was appointed an Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ms Omamo served as the Law Society of Kenya Chairperson before she was appointed Kenya’s Ambassador to France from 2003 until last year. The lawyer by profession made history as the first woman to become the chairperson of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Before then, she had been a member of the Council of the LSK and was actively involved in its activities. Mr Nyachae is a graduate of the London School of Economics and an advocate of the High Court. He has been practicing law for the last 25 years. Nyachae has been involved in civil society reform programmes and served as the Chairman of the council of the International Commission of Jurists, Kenya chapter, and also served on the council of the LSK. A lawyer by profession, Nyachae is a son of former Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae. Ms Muli, who has just concluded her doctorate studies, is at the moment working for the United Nations Secretary-General Ban ki Moon on the forthcoming referendum in Southern Sudan. RAC Commission She has been the founder executive director for the Institute of Education and Democracy, a non-governmental organisation that deals with, among others, civic and voter education. The public and Parliament will be watching the appointment of the chairperson to the commission with a lot of interest. At the same time, the applications for membership to the Revenue Allocation Commission (RAC), whose deadline for establishment is November 27, closed yesterday. The RAC is critical in the new constitutional dispensation as it is supposed to be the key link between the national and the county governments in terms of equitable allocation of revenue. According to the new Constitution, the principle function of the Commission is to make recommendations concerning the basis for the equitable sharing of revenue raised by the national Government between the national and county governments as well as among the county governments www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000022818&cid=159&
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 21:11:46 GMT 3
WHO IS THIS GUY? ANYONE WITH INFORMATION?Former MP Kembi Gitura is among the nominees for the chairperson of the CICEight interviewed for Kenya's constitution implementation chief job
Written By:Mary Daraja, Posted: Fri, Nov 19, 2010 Eight candidates shortlisted for the position of the chairman of the Commission on the Implementation of the new Constitution (CIC) were on Friday interviewed by the Public Service Commission. The Commission will pick 3 names and forward them to the parliamentary committee on administration of justice and legal affairs for further scrutiny. The house committee will then agree on one nominee whose name will be tabled in parliament for debate and approval. The Ababu Namwamba-led Committee has invited any one with information on the nominated candidates to forward it for consideration. The eight candidates invited for interviews are Mutakha Kangu a university don and former CKRC commissioner, Kembi Gitura, Kenya's ambassador to Belgium and former Kiharu MP and Charles Nyachae a lawyer and son of veteran politician Simeon Nyachae and Kivutha Kibwana, President Kibaki's advisor on constitutional matters, a former cabinet minister and Makueni MP.Others are Raychelle Omamo, a former LSK chairperson and ambassador to France, Koki Muli, a human rights activist and former executive director of the Institute of Education in Democracy and Nairobi lawyer Mwangi Kariuki who holds a masters degree in Commercial law.Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission will on Saturday and Sunday interview 50 candidates shortlisted for the positions of commissioners to the Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution.PSC will then pick 18 nominees and present the names to the President and the Prime Minister who will pick out 8 persons. The two principals will then forward the 8 names to the National Assembly for debate and adoption. Among the shortlisted candidates to serve as CIC commissioners are the former Kenya Anti- Corruption Commission Assistant Director and law don Smokin Wanjala, Dr Vicky Khasandi Telewa who is currently the head of department, Literary and Communication Studies at Laikipia University College, Egerton and former Tourism Permanent Secretary who also once served as principal of the Kenya Utalii College Philemon Mwaisaka.
Others are lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo, former CKRC commissioner and university don Dr Wanjiku Kabira, long serving Permanent Secretary Solomon Boit and scholars Prof Shanyisa Khasiani and Prof Peter Wanyande.ARE WE LACKING COMPETENT & QUALIFIED KENYANS TO FILL THESE POSITIONS? WHY THEN DO WE HAVE MOST OF THEM RECYCLED MATERIAL? THIS IS TOO MUCH.. ARE THEY VETTING AND SHORT LISTING NAMES THAT THE TWO PRINCIPALS " KIBAKI & RAILA " HAVING ALREADY DECIDED ON! IF THAT IS THE CASE ! SHEAR IMPUNITY IS AT PLAY HERE.. LOOK AT THE LIST OF NAMES...
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 21:29:51 GMT 3
THE NEW CONSTITUTION STATES THAT CANDIDATES MUST BE CLEAN OF ANY CRIMES, CORRUPT e.t.c .. is PLO going to vet these CIC candidates??
I found this on the internate ( this must be investigated since the Lawyer involves is listed for the CIC pisition
The Anchor, January 2010 Main Story Title FRESH THEFT IN MALILI AS LEADERS GO SILENT ( IF THIS ARE FACTS THEN SOME HEADS MUST ROLL!!)
By Martin Masai
EVEN AS the High Court entered the Malili Infamy with an order stalling transactions that may lead to the construction of Malili Technopolis, it is emerging that local political leadership has left citizens alone to be robbed. Save for Kitui Central MP Charity Kaluki Ngilu who has been supporting the payment of Sh 1.4m for every 5,000 acres to Malili peasants, all other leaders-notably Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Kilome MP John Harun Mwau, Kaiti MP Gideon Ndambuki and Kangundo MP Johnson Muthama, had remained studiously mum.
This silence emerged as The Anchor obtained documents that show that some new players, hitherto unknown to the deal, have joined in and have most likely been paid over Sh. 100m, apparently for onward transmission to MPs or other players as a Silencer Fee. It is alleged that the money has been spread to the ODM-K MPs and top Civil Servants, some coming from Ukambani in what is clearly a brutal theft from the poor. A law firm- Kamotho Maiyo and Mbatia, located on the same Building with Eric Mutua and Company Advocates- the lawyers for Malili Ranch Limited have apparently been looped in. Mr Kamotho Waiganjo, in a document seen by The Anchor has been instructed to move a Total of Sh 210m belonging to Malili Ranch, which seem to have been in his custody to four other firms. The November 4 document was allegedly drafted from the offices of an ODM-K MP and instructed to be put on Malili Letterhead and be signed by new Malili leaders to effect the payout. The documents bear instructions that Gateway Logistics be paid another Sh 60m, on top of the Sh 40m already paid to them by te former Malili Chairman Mr Josiah Munuka, now deceased. Malili Directors, in another document acknowledge that they sanctioned the payment of the Sh 40m to Gateway, representing a four percent commission as allowed by law for unspecified services to Malili. Erict Mutua would also be paid another Sh 40m, the fact that he had been paid some Sh. 28m as legal fees notwithstanding. Interestingly, Malili Directors say this payment is as a result f the fact that Mutua ™negotiated with the Government on behalf of the company(Malili) (and) had to undertake amalgamation/collection of the individual plots and allotment/share Certificates to make a total of 5,000 acres.∫. This information is obtained from a document that we have published elsewhere in this paper. However two directors of Malili- Mr Peter Kanyi and Mr Julius Kilonzo have distanced themselves from the contents o the documents which alleges they were present during the meeting held on December 14,2009 at Malili Ranch Boardroom. The Anchor went a step further to find out if indeed such a meeting took place. Our findings are that the meeting took place but the conditions surrounding Mr Kanyi an Mr Kilonzo at the time could not justiy anyone to say that they were active participants at the meeting. This is because they had been subjected to intimidation by the police and some politicians who demanded threatened them with tax payment demands unless they quit their positions as Chairman and Secretary of Malili.The said meeting took place the day Kanyi and Kilonzo gave up their positions. It was held at the offices of Mr Mutua and not Malili since Malili Ranch Ltd has no boardroom unless it exists only in the minds of those who drafted the minute.The most curious instruction to Mr Kamotho Waiganjo is that he pays a whopping Sh 107m to a construction firm called CCH Master Builders Africa Limited. This payment was to be wired through its EcoBank Kenya Limited Account Number 0410200024, Plaza 2000 Branch, P.0.Box 27607-00506, Nairobi .
Our investigations reveal that CCH Master Builders are new entrants to the Malili Fiasco and may have entered after a disagreement arose between its owners and Gateway Logistics over the demand for commissions. Indeed, CCH is the beginning and end of the Malili riddle. So who is CCH Master Builders Africa Ltd? This is a matter of another day. But preliminary investigations are pointing at a wealthy politician and ODM-K King-pin whom we will not name until he responds comprehensively over what is going on at Malili.
The resolution to pay Sh 1.1m for the 7 acres means that each acre would go for Sh 157,000 and not Sh 200,000 that the government was paying for the land. So why would the directors of Malili want to pay Sh 300 less that the agreed price to poor farmers?
An explanation that the reduced amount was being paid due to alleged theft of millions of cash by Malili Directors is the lie that the thieves have advanced. The fact of the matter is that the thieves have decided to pay farmers less cash so that they can steal the rest of the money.Indeed the other explanation that part of the money was to meet costs of the survey and compensation of those who had erected structures on the land is hogwash- since those costs were supposedly defrayed with Sh 97m raised from the decimal 8 of an acre from each of the 609 parcels that make the 5,000 acre land that the sate is buying Our investigations show that by the time Kanyi and Kilonzo exited as top officials, they had paid a total of Sh 157m to 112 members. If the decision to pay Sh 1.1 is upheld, it means that the thieves will save some Sh.149m to share among themselves after paying the remaining 497 members.Now we ask: Why does it take Mrs Ngilu- who is not a member of Malili to fight along the peasant farmers and not the MPs whose voters are being robbed in broad day-light?Why is Kaiti MP Gideon Ndambuki and Mr Mwau silent over Malili thefts?
We have however established that Mr Ndambuki, himself a member of Malili was paid a total of Sh 2.8m for his two plots within the area. It means that he accepted Sh 1.4 per piece. So why would he remain silent after it became public that his poor constituents would be paid Sh 1.1m?
Questions are being asked why he failed to team up with his constituents the first time they convened at Malili and were scattered by the police as they queried why the transactions were being carried out in secret. Again when Mrs Ngilu joined in a protest meeting at Malili, Mr Ndambuki and Mr Mwau stayed away and only issued a statement saying he would not allow anyone to pay less money to the peasants.
Again, the peasants met alone at Malili Market and shouted themselves hoarse after the officials started paying Sh 1.1. Mr Ndambuki and Mr Mwau remain silent. It was after the residents discovered that their leaders would not speak out that they raised funds and went to court to seek help. Sources indicate that Mrs Ngilu has offered to help the peasants fight for their rights
At the High Court, the government was stopped from buying the disputed Malili Ranch.The temporary order is effective for 14 days. Justice Roseline Nambuye made the order after she was told by a group of the shareholders that the sale is illegal. The judge restrained the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication Mr Bitange Ndemo, the Attorney General Mr Amos Wako and Malili Ranch Limited. They were restrained from selling, transferring or interfering with Malili Ranch for 14 days, allowing the first time that the mater will be discussed face to face, and not the boardroom sessions where vested interests have informed past transactions.[/b]
The State had paid an initial Sh 400m and has been holding a balance of Sh 600m. The Judge restrained the government from paying the balance of the purchase price of the land.
The documents indicate that the government bought the land for Sh1 billion and has already paid Sh400 million. The Shareholders who went to court are Messers Timothy Mbuti, Joshua Kilonzi, Benjamin Muthoka, Rajabu Mohammed, Simon Muindi, Mutwiwa Mutetei and Kikuna Mutungi. They are arguing that their land was sold without their consent or consultation. They told the judge that they have started to develop their portions and it is wrong for the ranch to sell the land without their knowledge and compensation.
They want the court to stop any transaction until they are consulted and fully compensated. The shareholders said despite the notice of intention to sue, the ranch and the government have refused to consult them.Knowing that the forces seeking the Malili Millions are strong, it remains to be seen how effective the court intervention will help. We were informed the forces seeking the millions would be storming the courts to reverse the stoppage order. Besides,
The Anchor has been informed that even as the haggling went on, the government was in the process of transferring the land to itself. If this happens, it means that the state will have made it easy for the thieves to even slash the funds further and set the stage for endless litigation, a development that will confirm that deep rooted corruption in Kenya is often fueled by the government itself
Efforts by The Anchor to talk to Mr Mwau failed as his aids said he was out of office. Mr Ndambuki staggered appointments for an interview with The Anchor Editor and we will bring his comments as soon as he responds, alon with Mr Muthama.
If the above is true then lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo should not be on the list CIC Candidate to be interviewed when as we can see he has a case to answer to the citizens of Kenya? PLO- KAC must investigate this case .. too much $$$ exchanging hands it looks like a copycat of some of Ruto's land deals!
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Post by adongo23456 on Nov 19, 2010 21:48:00 GMT 3
Reporter,
This is a major circus in the making. The nation is all "eyes and ears". This is an important commission but if they start with the "Kiplagat stigma" in TJRC we will meet them half way. The nation is ready.
It seems to me that the PSC is trying to play games with the nation. Fair enough. Bring it on.
Nobody can sabotage the new constitution. It is a living vein of our country as we speak. Loading the CIC with political sycophants selected by the PSC will not help.
These folks are not writing a new constitution. We already have one overwhelmingly voted for by the citizens. There are enough checks and balances. The nation is safe. Those who want to play games can go ahead.
adongo
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 22:03:14 GMT 3
How did the Malili Ranch issue become a fiasco?
By Martin Masai
Malili Directors would pay Sh 1.4 to each farmer, leaving Sh 160,000 from each parcel (Sh97m in all) to cater for the administrative costs and compensation for developments of the land.
By November 2009, 112 parcels had been paid for. Sh 40m had been paid to Gateway Logistics as commission and another Sh28m to Eric Mutua as legal fees.
Between Munuka, Kanyi and Mr Kilonzo, they had been paid nearly Sh 150m from the land transactions. The dispute came to the fore late last year after the death of Mr Munuka when two Malili Ranch directors, Mr Peter Kanyi and Mr Julius Kilonzo, were charged with stealing Sh143 million from EK Mutua Advocates in Nairobi.
AllAfrica news Land Deals May Sink Dream City 14 March 2010
Nairobi — Plans to build a technology city and create 40,000 jobs have run into allegations of corruption and unfair dealings. The technopolis is to be built on a 5,000-acre piece of land near Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
Although they support the project, they have accused politicians, some Information Ministry officials, and unscrupulous businessmen of using the Information Communication Technology Centre, as the proposed technopolis is formally called, to enrich themselves.
At the centre of the conflict is the distribution of the Sh1 billion paid by the government for the 5,000 acres. The government concluded the deal last December and has already paid the whole amount in two batches of Sh400 million and Sh600 million. Treasury released the second portion in January.
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Post by reporter911 on Nov 19, 2010 22:33:32 GMT 3
Ok just trying to give my humble opinion by collecting background information on candidates who have shady or corrupt backgrounds should even be interviewed for the CIC positions..!!
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Post by adongo23456 on Nov 19, 2010 23:34:09 GMT 3
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Post by job on Nov 20, 2010 0:50:43 GMT 3
THE NEW CONSTITUTION STATES THAT CANDIDATES MUST BE CLEAN OF ANY CRIMES, CORRUPT e.t.cFRESH THEFT IN MALILI AS LEADERS GO SILENTBy Martin Masai ... A law firm- Kamotho Maiyo and Mbatia, located on the same Building with Eric Mutua and Company Advocates- the lawyers for Malili Ranch Limited have apparently been looped in.
Mr Kamotho Waiganjo, in a document seen by The Anchor has been instructed to move a Total of Sh 210m belonging to Malili Ranch, which seem to have been in his custody to four other firms.
The November 4 document was allegedly drafted from the offices of an ODM-K MP and instructed to be put on Malili Letterhead and be signed by new Malili leaders to effect the payout.
This information is obtained from a document that we have published elsewhere in this paper. However two directors of Malili- Mr Peter Kanyi and Mr Julius Kilonzo have distanced themselves from the contents of the documents which alleges they were present during the meeting held on December 14,2009 at Malili Ranch Boardroom.Mr Kanyi an Mr Kilonzo had apparently been subjected to intimidation by the police and some politicians who threatened them with tax payment demands unless they quit their positions as Chairman and Secretary of Malili. The two were subsequently hounded out of their positions on the same day the said meeting took place.It was held at the offices of Mr Mutua and not Malili since Malili Ranch Ltd has no boardroom unless it exists only in the minds of those who drafted the minute. The most curious instruction to Mr Kamotho Waiganjo is that he pays a whopping Sh 107m to a construction firm called CCH Master Builders Africa Limited. This payment was to be wired through its EcoBank Kenya Limited Account Number 0410200024, Plaza 2000 Branch, P.0.Box 27607-00506, Nairobi .Our investigations reveal that CCH Master Builders are new entrants to the Malili Fiasco and may have entered after a disagreement arose between its owners and Gateway Logistics over the demand for commissions. Indeed, CCH is the beginning and end of the Malili riddle. So who is CCH Master Builders Africa Ltd? This is a matter of another day. But preliminary investigations are pointing at a wealthy politician and ODM-K King-pin whom we will not name until he responds comprehensively over what is going on at Malili. [/size] The resolution to pay Sh 1.1m for the 7 acres means that each acre would go for Sh 157,000 and not Sh 200,000 that the government was paying for the land. So why would the directors and lawyers of Malili want to defraud poor farmers Sh 43,000 less on each acre?The fact of the matter is that the thieves have decided to pay peasant farmers less cash so that they can steal the rest of the money. Indeed the explanation that part of the money was to meet costs of the survey and compensation of those who had erected structures on the land is hogwash- since those costs were supposedly defrayed with Sh 97m raised from the decimal 8 of an acre from each of the 609 parcels that make the 5,000 acre land that the state is buying. Our investigations show that by the time Kanyi and Kilonzo exited as top officials, they had paid a total of Sh 157m to 112 members. If the decision to pay Sh 1.1 is upheld, it means that the thieves will save some Sh.149m to share among themselves after paying the remaining 497 members. Now we ask: Why does it take Mrs Ngilu- who is not a member of Malili to fight along the peasant farmers and not the MPs whose voters are being robbed in broad day-light? Why is Kaiti MP Gideon Ndambuki and Mr Mwau silent over Malili thefts? We have however established that Mr Ndambuki, himself a member of Malili was paid a total of Sh 2.8m for his two plots within the area. It means that he accepted Sh 1.4m per piece. So why would he remain silent after it became public that his poor constituents would be paid only Sh 1.1m?It was after the residents discovered that their leaders would not speak out that they raised funds and went to court to seek help. Sources indicate that Mrs Ngilu has offered to help the peasants fight for their rights At the High Court, the government was stopped from buying the disputed Malili Ranch.The temporary order is effective for 14 days. Justice Roseline Nambuye made the order after she was told by a group of the shareholders that the sale is illegal.
The judge restrained the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication Mr Bitange Ndemo, the Attorney General Mr Amos Wako and Malili Ranch Limited.They were restrained from selling, transferring or interfering with Malili Ranch for 14 days, allowing the first time that the mater will be discussed face to face, and not the boardroom sessions where vested interests have informed past transactions.[/b] The State had paid an initial Sh 400m and has been holding a balance of Sh 600m. The Judge restrained the government from paying the balance of the purchase price of the land. The documents indicate that the government bought the land for Sh1 billion and has already paid Sh400 million. The Shareholders who went to court are Messers Timothy Mbuti, Joshua Kilonzi, Benjamin Muthoka, Rajabu Mohammed, Simon Muindi, Mutwiwa Mutetei and Kikuna Mutungi.
They are arguing that their land was sold without their consent or consultation. They told the judge that they have started to develop their portions and it is wrong for the ranch to sell the land without their knowledge and compensation.They want the court to stop any transaction until they are consulted and fully compensated. The shareholders said despite the notice of intention to sue, the ranch and the government have refused to consult them. Knowing that the forces seeking the Malili Millions are strong, it remains to be seen how effective the court intervention will help. We were informed the forces seeking the millions would be storming the courts to reverse the stoppage order. The Anchor has been informed that even as the haggling went on, the government was in the process of transferring the land to itself. If this happens, it means that the state will have made it easy for the thieves to even slash the funds further and set the stage for endless litigation, a development that will confirm that deep rooted corruption in Kenya is often fueled by the government itself[/quote] Thanks Reporter for your indefatigable spirit, and what a befitting moniker you have there.Let's put this in perspective. This is very serious folks. Before I get to Reporter's posting, it should be clear to most by now that this process is actually a circus meant to hoodwink Kenyans. Impunity is now dressed in a suit and tie and playing all the formalities.Nice try, Sir. This nonsense needs to be stopped and interrogated afresh. Where is the full list of the 425 applicants who sent applications to the PSC - I will keep asking this question? Does anyone have the hard copies of the recent Kenya Gazette supplements?
I want to weigh the names short-listed, against the names dropped, to pass serious judgement. I have an eery feeling Kenya's best leaders, progressive minds, and reformist heavyweights were deliberately snubbed by the PSC.
Someone could be deliberately taking Kenyans for granted, and rushing this process up, before explosive hard-truths emerge.Meanwhile, I'll try to figure out one of these lucky short-listed fellas, thanks to the executive-appointed PSC. Based on Reporter's article above: 1) One Kamotho Waiganjo is being fronted for the all-important Chairmanship of Kenya's Constitution Implementation Commission, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to facilitate the entire nation's liberation from oppression.
This is one of the most important appointments of this generation, requiring an able, competent, reputable and forthright person of integrity.2) The Public Service Commission has vetted and shortlisted Kamotho (from a long list) - as one of the BEST candidates befitting this paramount duty - and forwarded his name to the Interviewing panel.3) With little knowledge about Waiganjo in the public domain, we can only gather little snippets available, to get a clue about his professional record and undertakings.Is he competent enough? Has he demonstrated integrity and effectiveness in undertaking such important initiatives? Is he free from corruption. The CIC law itself has leadership, ethics and integrity requirements. Does he meet them? Or rather, is he merely a political hireling being fronted by anti-reform forces? or a sheer opportunist angling for a quick buck? These are questions we need to subject all applicants - not just Waiganjo - through. I am willing to know what Waiganjo thinks of the above article Reporterhas just posted. Before passing judgment, I'll be conscious of the fact that one newspaper article may not accurately portray every nitty-gritty about a person. In view of the important element of constitution implementation regarding land - I'd want to know what Waiganjo thinks about the tragic story of land-grabbing that has disenfranchised poor peasants - such as these poor farmers of Malili?I would want to know whether Waiganjo is an ambulance-chasing lawyer specializing in land transactions. I know a thing or two about lawyers focused on land dealings, especially group-ranch management and administration - and the subsequent role they have played in shaping Kenya's messy land tenure system and problem of landlessness. Did he ruthlessly make a career out of churning more landlessness? I am also interested in ruling out that Waiganjo doesn't ride on coat-tails of scrupulous politicians like Johnston Muthama - whom as this story suggests - has a knack for pinching peasants of meagre resources. What is Waiganjo's direct interest with these MPs?I would also want to know about his interest in being a TV talking-head fond of cameras. Is he there for the love of politics or driven by future ambition, or basically pitching political hatchets on behalf of political-masters (for some 'consultation fee'). Next I want to interrogate Waiganjo on his personal views about the very constitution he wants to now lead in implementing. Did he critique the document harshly during his TV pitches? Did he negatively rebuke certain fundamental aspects of it, touching on devolution, land and social issues like abortion & Kadhis courts. Kenyans spoke resoundingly during the referendum and they sought real change. Was Waiganjo on the same page with this majority? Is he really the facilitator of real change? Kenyans be your own judges! As for me - I'm sorry, this ain't the inspiring hope for change. It doesn't cut for me.
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