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Post by akinyi2005 on Apr 8, 2012 22:04:31 GMT 3
Here we go again, ignoring the message and vilifying the messenger. Does anyone honestly believe Raila doesn't know he's a 'high value target' (where have i heard that ?) especially now? Had Raila himself revealed this plot the reaction would be the same. ... What do you do you mean with "ignorning the message and villifying the messenger?" The quoted phrase has two allegations, neither of which is factual. Midiwo's message is not being igored on this thread, and neither is Midiwo being villified. What everyone should be asking is this .... Who exactly wants to snuff out the life of the PM and why? ... and only Midiwo would reasonably be expected to answer the question. Saying that cannot be villifying the messenger or ignoring the message. i think it's reasonable to conclude that such evil plans can only come from politicians and their sidekicks running scared of a possible raila presidency. having said that, do you honestly expect them to investigate themselves? debating how, where and who let the cat out of the bag is irrelevant and an unnecessary distraction from the message that midiwo delivered the best way he knows how. if it's not about vilifying the messenger, how do you explain statements such as these: .... With such buffons as advisors/kitchen cabinets to the PM- you dont need the Ngunyis and the Migunas to remind you the sheneniganism that goes on at the PM office.
....This idiot half brain of a party chief whip
....Jinga hii!
.....""I too underline, jinga extraordinaire! rombe opong'o ODM!"so why call midiwo all these names (check out who made these statements.) are they attacking midiwo for withholding information that may cost the pm his life because these characters love the pm and wouldn't want any harm to come his way?
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 8, 2012 22:11:19 GMT 3
The police must be mentioned! after-all they are paid by Kenyan Tax payers to protected all Kenyans citizens .... What should be done? Midiwo did the right thing by calling it out as he seems to believe there is a threat on the PM's life.. Maybe like many Kenyans he feels Police shoddy work leaves little to be desired hence the public announcement. If there was indeed a plot to assassinate the PM then Midiwo has told the public and that in it self is a warning to those if any planning the assassination.. that they have been discovered.. if in indeed it were to happen you tell us what reaction will Kenyans have after Midiwo's public announcement? Those who don't think that Midowo achieved anything by announcing publicly the plot being planned against the PM must know more than the rest of the Kenyan citizens.. why keep silent if one hears of a plot against any Kenyan citizens? OK, the police have been mentioned. So? What next? The public announcement has been made. Now what? Presumably he has challenged the police in that small town, rather than go to them or other authorities, because, like you, he thinks they are completely hopeless. Which brings us right back to what now? I am puzzled by this statement: " if in indeed it were to happen you tell us what reaction will Kenyans have after Midiwo's public announcement?". I hope, most fervently that it doesn't happen, but what difference would it make if it happened with or without a prior public announcement? So, the plot and the assassins have been discovered. What now? I think that should be the focus.
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 8, 2012 22:14:16 GMT 3
Furaha: Please note that my questions are directed, as stated, at "those here who have shown concern or excitment about the announcement". I am not one of those, so, "by definition", I am excluded. I also have to pay for a roof over my head, put food on the table, get a shirt on my back, dot dot dot; so I am quite busy. So, will you stop being clever and answer the questions? So why ask the question when you are not interested in the outcome as you stated you have no concern in regards to Midiwo announcement, I think you should go back to your busy life and let those Kenyans citizens who are concerned with Midiwo's announcement ponder on why he made it and it's validity ama? ;D Kenyans should take not take such threats lightly... most Kenyans are aware of previous political assassinations that are still cold cases.. Sometimes things are planned in such a way to destabilize countries and remove current pressing serious issues from the lime-light!! Ndugu, I am a reasonable man, and I am prepared to see the light on any matter and, accordingly, wake up, get concerned or excited, or change previously held views. That is why I ask those questions of those who have already seen things I cannot as yet see. Of course, until I am shown the light, I must focus on getting on with life.
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Post by reporter911 on Apr 8, 2012 22:44:01 GMT 3
So why ask the question when you are not interested in the outcome as you stated you have no concern in regards to Midiwo announcement, I think you should go back to your busy life and let those Kenyans citizens who are concerned with Midiwo's announcement ponder on why he made it and it's validity ama? ;D Kenyans should take not take such threats lightly... most Kenyans are aware of previous political assassinations that are still cold cases.. Sometimes things are planned in such a way to destabilize countries and remove current pressing serious issues from the lime-light!! Ndugu, I am a reasonable man, and I am prepared to see the light on any matter and, accordingly, wake up, get concerned or excited, or change previously held views. That is why I ask those questions of those who have already seen things I cannot as yet see. Of course, until I am shown the light, I must focus on getting on with life. What? so why should other Jukwaa members excite you or stimulate your brains? Most Kenyans are wary of such announcements and don't take them lightly .. following on previous political assassinations of high level politicians.. What exactly do you expect Kenyans to do? than being more vigilant, follow up leads and announce to the world if there are any planned plots out there to assassinate any Kenya citizen irrespective of party affiliations. I would hope that any Kenyan that comes across such a plot should get on the blogs, media and shout it out loud to anyone that can listen..
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Post by mank on Apr 8, 2012 22:46:52 GMT 3
What do you do you mean with "ignorning the message and villifying the messenger?" The quoted phrase has two allegations, neither of which is factual. Midiwo's message is not being igored on this thread, and neither is Midiwo being villified. What everyone should be asking is this ....
... and only Midiwo would reasonably be expected to answer the question. Saying that cannot be villifying the messenger or ignoring the message. i think it's reasonable to conclude that such evil plans can only come from politicians and their sidekicks running scared of a possible raila presidency. having said that, do you honestly expect them to investigate themselves?
debating how, where and who let the cat out of the bag is irrelevant and an unnecessary distraction from the message that midiwo delivered the best way he knows how.
if it's not about vilifying the messenger, how do you explain statements such as these:
....With such buffons as advisors/kitchen cabinets to the PM- you dont need the Ngunyis and the Migunas to remind you the sheneniganism that goes on at the PM office.
....This idiot half brain of a party chief whip
....Jinga hii!
.....""I too underline, jinga extraordinaire! rombe opong'o ODM!"[/b]
so why call midiwo all these names (check out who made these statements.) are they attacking midiwo for withholding information that may cost the pm his life because these characters love the pm and wouldn't want any harm to come his way? [/quote] Akinyi, I see ... my bad! I stand corrected. I reacted too fast, imagining it was my posting you were condemning. I agree with you, those labels are uncalled for. What matters is finding out the truth.
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Post by reporter911 on Apr 8, 2012 22:49:43 GMT 3
The police must be mentioned! after-all they are paid by Kenyan Tax payers to protected all Kenyans citizens .... What should be done? Midiwo did the right thing by calling it out as he seems to believe there is a threat on the PM's life.. Maybe like many Kenyans he feels Police shoddy work leaves little to be desired hence the public announcement. If there was indeed a plot to assassinate the PM then Midiwo has told the public and that in it self is a warning to those if any planning the assassination.. that they have been discovered.. if in indeed it were to happen you tell us what reaction will Kenyans have after Midiwo's public announcement? Those who don't think that Midowo achieved anything by announcing publicly the plot being planned against the PM must know more than the rest of the Kenyan citizens.. why keep silent if one hears of a plot against any Kenyan citizens? OK, the police have been mentioned. So? What next? The public announcement has been made. Now what? Presumably he has challenged the police in that small town, rather than go to them or other authorities, because, like you, he thinks they are completely hopeless. Which brings us right back to what now? I am puzzled by this statement: " if in indeed it were to happen you tell us what reaction will Kenyans have after Midiwo's public announcement?". I hope, most fervently that it doesn't happen, but what difference would it make if it happened with or without a prior public announcement? So, the plot and the assassins have been discovered. What now? I think that should be the focus. Yup Right on.. anyone with information that doesn't trust the police or other departments to investigate should just be a whistle-blower and post information on all blogs forget media houses.. "What Now"? well do enlighten us.. if it was you who discovered a plot on your life? what action would you take? maybe you might have a tight lid plan of action that can help Kenyans out there!!!! who face such threats!
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Post by mank on Apr 8, 2012 23:05:11 GMT 3
Otishotish is asking the same questions I have. Now what?
The argument that police cannot be trusted is inconsistent with Midiwo's own challenge to the police. Is the police untrusted to investigate the case only if Midiwo goes to report and record a statement of what he knows, like it is the protocal, but trusted to investigate if the DC or OCPD asks Midiwo to record a statement? Or what would change about the police if the DC or OCPD asks him to record a statement? .... well, otishotish asks the question best.
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 8, 2012 23:21:58 GMT 3
What exactly do you expect Kenyans to do? than being more vigilant, follow up leads and announce to the world if there are any planned plots out there to assassinate any Kenya citizen irrespective of party affiliations. I would hope that any Kenyan that comes across such a plot should get on the blogs, media and shout it out loud to anyone that can listen.. Like any upright citizen, I am happy to do my bit for National Vigilance, but I am a little hazy as to how my being vigilant will help Raila. Likewise, getting on blogs and media to "shout it out loud to anyone that can listen" doesn't strike me as the most effective way to deal with an assassination plot. But if that's what we have to work with, then that's what we have. If would help, though, if Midiwo gave us the names of the plotters and the details of the plot; then our shouting would be more "focused", and we might be encouraged to shout even louder than we might otherwise have done.
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Post by reporter911 on Apr 8, 2012 23:37:04 GMT 3
What exactly do you expect Kenyans to do? than being more vigilant, follow up leads and announce to the world if there are any planned plots out there to assassinate any Kenya citizen irrespective of party affiliations. I would hope that any Kenyan that comes across such a plot should get on the blogs, media and shout it out loud to anyone that can listen.. Like any upright citizen, I am happy to do my bit for National Vigilance, but I am a little hazy as to how my being vigilant will help Raila. Likewise, getting on blogs and media to "shout it out loud to anyone that can listen" doesn't strike me as the most effective way to deal with an assassination plot. But if that's what we have to work with, then that's what we have. If would help, though, if Midiwo gave us the names of the plotters and the details of the plot; then our shouting would be more "focused", and we might be encouraged to shout even louder than we might otherwise have done. No where did I mention that your vigilante efforts are to help the PM!! how about help any Kenyans that receives such threats? I would imagine if you were to receive such threats you would want family, friends, Kenyans to rally behind you to find out the truth! just basic support goes a long way.. Let those who can assist in getting at the bottom of the threat on the PM work on it including his family, friend, Kenyans at large why not? no death threat should ever be taken lightly by any Kenyan citizen.. that is my take on the whole situation..
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Post by Omwenga on Apr 8, 2012 23:44:03 GMT 3
What exactly do you expect Kenyans to do? than being more vigilant, follow up leads and announce to the world if there are any planned plots out there to assassinate any Kenya citizen irrespective of party affiliations. I would hope that any Kenyan that comes across such a plot should get on the blogs, media and shout it out loud to anyone that can listen.. Like any upright citizen, I am happy to do my bit for National Vigilance, but I am a little hazy as to how my being vigilant will help Raila. Likewise, getting on blogs and media to "shout it out loud to anyone that can listen" doesn't strike me as the most effective way to deal with an assassination plot. But if that's what we have to work with, then that's what we have. If would help, though, if Midiwo gave us the names of the plotters and the details of the plot; then our shouting would be more "focused", and we might be encouraged to shout even louder than we might otherwise have done. Otishotish,I posted the following comment by the Standard story when it was published, www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?incl=comments&id=2000055798&cid=159 " It's hard to believe we still have among us characters who still believe in assassinations. It's also unfortunate one cannot have confidence in our national security apparatus being trusted to ensure the safety of all our leaders so as Raila says, his fate must surely be in the hands of God so let's all continue praying that no harm comes his way for God knows he's needed alive now more than ever before." I have not had time to read all the comments others have made here on this but I have seen your question and it's a good one as to Now What?. I have provided my answer in the blog I posted earlier on this, omwenga.com/2012/04/08/midiwos-claim-must-be-taken-seriously/ which I also posted here. At least I believe that is both the purpose of sharing this information and part answer as well for a matter this serious requires more than a simple answer but it's a good thing to start somewhere and that can be as simple as doing what you have alluded to yourself.
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 8, 2012 23:46:02 GMT 3
I thought this was about the PM and the alleged plots to kill him. If that is so, then perhaps we should just focus on this particular case and not stray into the area of random threats to random Kenyans. We can take other Kenyans later, on a case-by-case basis.
Anyway, one thing I would hope for in my case is that anyone who knew of a plan to kill me would tell me immediately, and preferrably quietly, and not wait for some random event to make a public anouncement challenging local police (whom he had not gone to because he did not trust them).
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Post by jakaswanga on Apr 8, 2012 23:51:06 GMT 3
Otishotish is asking the same questions I have. Now what? The argument that police cannot be trusted is inconsistent with Midiwo's own challenge to the police. Is the police untrusted to investigate the case only if Midiwo goes to report and record a statement of what he knows, like it is the protocal, but trusted to investigate if the DC or OCPD asks Midiwo to record a statement? Or what would change about the police if the DC or OCPD asks him to record a statement? .... well, otishotish asks the question best. MankIt is the critical look at such as you do above, on really what Midiwo means by challenging the police to record a statement with him, that makes one like me conclude: this is a display of a mind in the furthest corner from the rational! Jakoyo challenged Bondo DC and OCPD to ask him to a record statement over the matter. He claimed that plot was to be carried out in a few weeks Crying wolf and mongering rumours designed to raise alarm, discord and dispondency, is a propaganda tool no less odious than the mood-changing statements we have been witnessing in the so called prayer rallies. As a seasoned and hardboiled chap would say, I am investigating all options, including that Midiwo is merely trying to cash emotional capital, having ran out of political ideas. NB: There is a report somewhere about how top Kenyans organize their security! Even Raila's tears do not convince me. Midiwo would not know of a plot to kill Raila before the PM's group of sleuths, unless...
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 9, 2012 0:01:55 GMT 3
Omwenga: I have read your article. So far, I have stayed away from making any comments as to the plausability of Midiwo's claims. Nor have I indicated that he should not be taken seriously. I shal get to those later. Right now, in my head, I still have some "preliminary" questions:
a) Why did Midiwo not tell Raila beforehand. Why did he choose that particular event, that particular day, and that particular time? I'm sure he has his very deep reasons, but (being a lowly type) in his shoes I would have gone immediately to Raila, in private, and informed him before going public.
b) Why did he challenge the police to challenge him to provide a statement? Why the OCPD in Bondo? Again, lowly type that I am, I would not challenge the police to get a statement or merely offer to make a statement. I would be banging on their doors, statement at the ready. And given the importance of the PM to the country, it would not be the police-doors in a small town. I might get to the small-town guys later, but my starting point would be the biggest doors in Nairobi.
I hope that in the coming days Midiwo will be able to give some answers that might satisfy those with such questions and also provide additional details of the plot and the plotters.
As for sharing information, I'm all for it, although what useful thing most people will do with or about such information is far from clear. By now, I think we can assume that the whole country has heard of this plot, as have many others outside the country. So, let's move to the "what next?"
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Post by mank on Apr 9, 2012 0:03:40 GMT 3
Let's note that the subject of the alleged assassination plot is a head of government. Does it not make sense that Midiwo would have consulted that person with what he knows rather than surprising him with a public announcement at a funeral? Might Midiwo's strategy have boxed the PM out of actions he would otherwise have been able to undertake had he known about the plot in a more tactical manner?
The argument of not trusting the police just doesn't seem to make sense here. When else do we expect to challenge the police to do its work if even when a head of government is target of crime we make all kinds of arguments in support of unorthodox reactions and excuses as to why we cannot go to the police? For what purpose do we have a police force then? Who is better placed than the PM to see to it that the police investigages a plot to end a citizen's life, especially when that citizen is the PM himself? How did Midiwo help by going around the PM in the first place, in effect limiting the PM's investigative options? .... i.e. if we should believe that Raila was totally unware of what Midiwo was going to say.
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Post by jakaswanga on Apr 9, 2012 0:06:10 GMT 3
Even in peace, there is always a [security] protocol that the top leadership of any country is prone to assassination attempts and plots. That is a standard assumption. But during war, and Kibaki&Raila have sent the Kenyan army across, the threat code is raised to the highest. With the Kenyan army committing atrocities in Somalia -if you believe Somali blogs, it follows that the top leadership in Kenya is game for revenge from radical somali nationalist quarters.
It is because at least 3 countries allied to the NATO command have assumed vigil over their top errand boys in the millitary, security and political apparatus in Kenya to thwart any would be Shabaab blowbacks, that I elswhere also warned President Kenyatta not to middlefinger the europeans too much. And it is for the same reason that I would want a lab report on Raila's tears! [There is biochemical theory which says you can use tear drops to detect whether the emotion was genuince or crocodile.]
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 9, 2012 0:18:17 GMT 3
Jakaswanga: Raila was at a funeral. It rarely happens at funerals these days whenever politicians are in attendance, but tears are what regular folks like us expect at a funeral. I don't for a minute believe that he started weeping because of Midiwo's mistimed announcement. If he did, I'd be very worried about the sort of backbone he might have as a president. As it is, I am not.
Raila has been jailed, beaten, tortured, and I'm sure more than a few have thought of killing him and perhaps even plotted to do so. I have no doubt, for example, that Moi at some point must have considered "the ultimate solution" to the "Raila problem". And, in a country such as ours, I assume that there must always exist people who wish to do away with the PM or the president; at any rate, that would be be my assumption if I were in charge of their security.
I'm sure Raila can hack it and is unlikely to break down just on the basis of a few words.
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Post by Omwenga on Apr 9, 2012 1:30:17 GMT 3
Omwenga: I have read your article. So far, I have stayed away from making any comments as to the plausability of Midiwo's claims. Nor have I indicated that he should not be taken seriously. I shal get to those later. Right now, in my head, I still have some "preliminary" questions: a) Why did Midiwo not tell Raila beforehand. Why did he choose that particular event, that particular day, and that particular time? I'm sure he has his very deep reasons, but (being a lowly type) in his shoes I would have gone immediately to Raila, in private, and informed him before going public. b) Why did he challenge the police to challenge him to provide a statement? Why the OCPD in Bondo? Again, lowly type that I am, I would not challenge the police to get a statement or merely offer to make a statement. I would be banging on their doors, statement at the ready. And given the importance of the PM to the country, it would not be the police-doors in a small town. I might get to the small-town guys later, but my starting point would be the biggest doors in Nairobi. I hope that in the coming days Midiwo will be able to give some answers that might satisfy those with such questions and also provide additional details of the plot and the plotters. As for sharing information, I'm all for it, although what useful thing most people will do with or about such information is far from clear. By now, I think we can assume that the whole country has heard of this plot, as have many others outside the country. So, let's move to the "what next?" Otishotish,These are legitimate questions answers to which should be forthcoming as you propose or at least as much of it as possible so I'll be surprised if at least some of the answers don't become clear in the days ahead. As for the "what next," I think we are already into it but there are many layers of it.
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 9, 2012 2:24:32 GMT 3
Omwenga: One hopes ... but I put the "use-by" date of this story at about 2 weeks from now. By the way, what happened to the Miguna one? And I just noticed that Maina Njenga has today claimed that 20 people are trailing him and will soon finish him.
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Post by tnk on Apr 9, 2012 3:16:12 GMT 3
otishotish
one small question
what do you mean by
== abomisogynist slamely true ==
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Post by tnk on Apr 9, 2012 3:31:39 GMT 3
thus far, reading this debate, the issue appears that "the delivery" irks some, but however the message is not being rubbished.
btw, kudos to akinyi who does a good job ensuring that we pay attention to the message and not the delivery or source
am a little curious about the direction otishotish and mank take on this viz. what now or what next.
i think midiwo has played his part and played it well
midiwo is a politician, if he has news, he will wait for the first big (read public podium) to announce it. that way he scores big time in a variety of ways
the issue here is whether the information is creditworthy, if it is, the relevant arms of govt should swing into action (indeed as they have done i.e interrogate him, verify the details etc, and bring back report on findings). midiwo is not an investigator, he is a politician. if he faked the news, he will soon be in court, if his sources faked the info, they will soon be in court. if the info turns out to be legit, he did his job right and gained some serious political mileage.
thats how i see it thus far
do i like the delivery of the info? am not aware of what else midiwo has done so i will reserve my opinion until i read the rest of the dossier
in the meantime i think "to be forewarned is to be forearmed" applies well here
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Post by reporter911 on Apr 9, 2012 3:40:28 GMT 3
Even in peace, there is always a [security] protocol that the top leadership of any country is prone to assassination attempts and plots. That is a standard assumption. But during war, and Kibaki&Raila have sent the Kenyan army across, the threat code is raised to the highest. With the Kenyan army committing atrocities in Somalia -if you believe Somali blogs, it follows that the top leadership in Kenya is game for revenge from radical somali nationalist quarters. It is because at least 3 countries allied to the NATO command have assumed vigil over their top errand boys in the millitary, security and political apparatus in Kenya to thwart any would be Shabaab blowbacks, that I elswhere also warned President Kenyatta not to middlefinger the europeans too much. And it is for the same reason that I would want a lab report on Raila's tears! [There is biochemical theory which says you can use tear drops to detect whether the emotion was genuince or crocodile.] so is this a suggestion that the plot might be true and the excuse used will be '"SHABAAB TERRORISTS" are to blame if it were to happen like the the bombing happening in Kenya recently? blamed on them terrorist from Somalia? Kenyans won't buy it.. As for the PM shedding crocodile tears at a his friends funeral then most Kenyans are guilty because we all shade tear for our departed family and friends.. seems a cheap shot on the PM..
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 9, 2012 3:51:12 GMT 3
otishotish one small question what do you mean by == abomisogynist slamely true == Huh?
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Post by tnk on Apr 9, 2012 3:53:21 GMT 3
otishotish one small question what do you mean by == abomisogynist slamely true == Huh? see your closing statement here My question to you would be do you trust the Kenya police force especially the investigation unit? looking at their past history? to-date no killers have been found in regards to all previous political assassinations! adding to the obstruction of any cold case being opened in regards to the said politicians.. Do Kenyans ( politicians or ordinary Kenyans) feel comfortable giving statements to the Police? and do they trust that the investigations will be handled as stated by law? that is what to ponder on.. I won't comment on the Kenyan police; I shall leave such matters to the senior politician who has challenged their small-town representatives. If he shares the view you have, then the challenge seems rather pointless. My question is intended to those here who have shown concern or excitment about the announcement. I repeat: What do you think should be done now? (Note that my question is actually quite general and makes no mention of the Kenyan police.) Once that question has been answered, those who still have some time on their hands should try this one: What do you think has been achieved by Midiwo's announcement and the manner and place in which it was done?Note that my questions do not involve any evaluation, on my part, as to the plausability of Midiwo's claims. In fact, for the purposes of answering the questions, one may assume, according to one's inclinations, that they are either abomisogynist slamely true or are a complete joke.
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 9, 2012 4:20:27 GMT 3
thus far, reading this debate, the issue appears that "the delivery" irks some, but however the message is not being rubbished. btw, kudos to akinyi who does a good job ensuring that we pay attention to the message and not the delivery or source 3. am a little curious about the direction otishotish and mank take on this viz. what now or what next.1. i think midiwo has played his part and played it wellmidiwo is a politician, if he has news, he will wait for the first big (read public podium) to announce it. that way he scores big time in a variety of waysthe issue here is whether the information is creditworthy, if it is, the relevant arms of govt should swing into action (indeed as they have done i.e interrogate him, verify the details etc, and bring back report on findings). 2. midiwo is not an investigator, he is a politician. if he faked the news, he will soon be in court, if his sources faked the info, they will soon be in court. if the info turns out to be legit, 4. he did his job right and gained some serious political mileage.thats how i see it thus far do i like the delivery of the info? am not aware of what else midiwo has done so i will reserve my opinion until i read the rest of the dossier in the meantime i think "to be forewarned is to be forearmed" applies well here 1. It depends on what you consider to be playing a part well. So far, and not just on Jukwaa, people have been distracted by the circus-like performance, and the "message" seems secondary. Midiwo could, on the same day, have informed Raila in private, gone to the police to make a statement, and then given his public performance. That he did not do so is very odd and disturbing to many people. 2. Neither the mourners at the funeral nor the average consumer of media products (where we are supposed to be shouting loudly) are investigators. The only competent investigators are the people Midiwo is still challenging to come challenge him to give a statement. 3. That is a question for those who think Midiwo went about this in the right way, as well as for Midiwo himself. What did he expect Raila and the other mourners to do about it at that particular point? What does anyone expect the average Kenyan to do about any of this? In the normal course of things, Midiwo would have gone to the police, investigations would be initiated, security reviewed, and so forth. But at the moment Midiwo is waiting for the police to challenge him to give a statement, and those who support his approach say the police cannot be trusted to do anything. So, what next? Presumably we should just file it all under "noted" and get back to the daily business of life. By the way, although I ask my "what now" and "what next" questions, I do so merely by way of indicating the sort of things that might be going through some minds. I don't actually expect any answers, and indeed I have seen little attempt here to answer them. In two weeks, this will be forgotten and Midiwo will probably have a "wolf!" chalked against his name. 4. This sort of thing should not be about political mileage. In any case, I don't see what sort of political mileage he has obtained; far too many people appear to have quite a few questions, which, in my view, seem unanswerable. Lastly, it was in extremely bad taste to choose a funeral---where people had gone to mark the death of another person---to start talking about death threats to Raila. Was that the only public venue open to him?
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Post by OtishOtish on Apr 9, 2012 4:26:18 GMT 3
see your closing statement here RE: abomisogynist slamely Something funny was happening with my keyboard. Still, having reviewed the context in which the "words" occur, I see no need to change or clarify them: within the context of the story in question, they are absolutely clear and very sensible.
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