Raila, Kalonzo & Mudavadi Enjoined in ICC Case

[jeff]

Developing story:

Activists want Raila, Kalonzo and Mudavadi enjoined in the integrity case filed in the High Court against Uhuru and Ruto. The case seeks to bar Uhuru and Ruto from contesting the forthcoming elections after charges of crimes against humanity were confirmed at the ICC.

The activists want Raila blocked from contesting the presidency over the 1982 attempted coup, Mudavadi over the Goldenberg scandal and Kalonzo over the illegal sale of the Somali embassy amongst other claims.

[kamalet]

once people start playing with mud, the tendency for others to join in is inevitable!

[emali]

Pitiful really...these ICC cases initially looked like they would finally make our politics re-examine itself...it looks like we are headed their...I hope at the end of it all (with minimal casualties) we will realise we were headed nowhere & come to our senses...

[akinyi2005]

the title of this thread is misleading.

anyway, if these guys are serious about nailing RAO, they might want to talk to miguna or gachoka for the PEV dossier or wajaribu hiyo ingine ya molasses, nepotism, KKV, maize, or whatever else is new.

for the past 30 years we have heard claims about RAO's involvement in the '82 - why isn't he in jail? how did RAO (a mere civilian) bypass the military/airforce chain of command and organize a mutiny? jeez, some of these hecklers weren't probably born by then but like others before them, they will soon realize they are on the road to nowhere.

on a separate note, if a civilian can hold sway over our military, then that's the person we need as the commander in chief

[reporter911]

Aug 14, 2012 13:25:10 GMT 3 jeff said:

Developing story:

Activists want Raila, Kalonzo and Mudavadi enjoined in the integrity case filed in the High Court against Uhuru and Ruto. The case seeks to bar Uhuru and Ruto from contesting the forthcoming elections after charges of crimes against humanity were confirmed at the ICC.

The activists want Raila blocked from contesting the presidency over the 1982 attempted coup, Mudavadi over the Goldenberg scandal and Kalonzo over the illegal sale of the Somali embassy amongst other claims.

Please post the activists filing the case here and and the same time I wonder
what about UHURU!! RUTO ? WHAT ARE THE ACTIVISTS SAYING ABOUT THEIR INTEGRITY? ARE THY ALSO ENJOINING THEM IN THE CASE IN REGARDS TO THE PEV? IF NOT WHY NOT? OR ARE THESE ACTIVISTS CLAIMING NOW THAT UHURU & RUTO ARE INNOCENT AND THEREFOR TO HELL WITH ICC THEY HAVE INTEGRITY TO STAND FOR PRESIDENCY?

I guess unless these activists think Kenyans are fools and are not intelligent enough to make up their own minds then they are the ones in fools paradise..
let them bring it on..

Kenyans are aware that many activists are paid mouth pieces for those politicians vying for elections. during campaigns time most of these so called activists crawl from sewers to earn some money $$$$$ then crawl back onces elections are over .. shame !!!

[malkia]

I think the Leadership and Integrity Bill is the line in the sand for the Constitution of Kenya 2010. If we allow this bill, and the provisions in Chapter 6, to be watered down to the extent that our current calibre of politicians can run then we should be prepared for a full fledged frontal attack on other provisions of the Constitution. This isn't about Uhuru, Ruto, RAO, Mudavadi or anyone running today, it is about whether we will be a republic, one ruled by law and not by an elite that it is completely above the law.

I am shocked how much we seem to be treating this as business as usual, we have illegally appointed County Commissioners, an unreformed Police Force and now the anti- reformists/ status quoists are taking aim at the Judiciary. Many of us have said that 2012, now 2013, would be a watershed election, perhaps our mistake was/is in thinking the battle would mirror the 2007/8 PEV, i.e. post election. It would seem a decision has been made that the battle will be before the election, the election will be a fait accompli.

The particularly dangerous thing in my view is that this case may have the unintended consequence of bringing together people who are currently foes, because any presidential candidate with alleged integrity issues (especially corruption and political violence allegations) will work jointly with Uhuru and Ruto to ensure the dilution of Chapter 6 and Leadership and Integrity Bill, whether they are enjoined in this case or not.

[jeff]

Suit seeks to block five presidential aspirants

By JUDY OGUTU, The Standard

Barring an appeal, five contenders for the presidency now face the likely prospect of having to justify their bids for State House in court.

This follows a decision by the High Court to accept the inclusion of the names of Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi in a suit seeking to bar Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Eldoret North MP William Ruto from the contest. Petitioners in the case want Raila, Kalonzo and Mudavadi to refute several allegations touching on their suitability for political office or else be barred from the race for State House.

Initially, the three petitioners only sought to derail the campaigns of Uhuru and Ruto, but changed their mind a fortnight ago when they asked the High Court to amend the suit papers to include the other three presidential candidates.

High Court judge, Justice Isaac Lenaola approved the amendments to the initial suit by Mr Patrick Njuguna, Mr Augustino Netto, Mr Charles Omanga and others and fixed the hearing date for September 27.

Justices Lenaola, Mohamed Warsame and Philomena Mwilu will hear the case.

The petitioners want the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) barred from accepting nominations for election of the five who have expressed interest in vying for presidency.

They are asking the court to order the five Presidential hopefuls to provide information, documents and other relevant materials “to assist them and the court” to make inquiry, publicly examine, cross-examine and assess the eligibility and their competence.

According to them, Raila did not undertake and formally complete primary school education and does not have a valid certificate.

“He has not stated or shown that he ever completed that stage,” the petitioners claim.

Academic qualification

They also want the Registrar of University of Nairobi to provide a file in respect of

Raila for the institution’s calendar of 1970-1974, as well as his academic and professional qualification used for employment and the terms of the said employment.

In addition, they want to be furnished with information on the circumstances that led to Raila’s exit from the university.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education should also provide the court with a list of international universities and colleges that were recognized in Kenya between 1962 and 1974.

Education PS should also supply the court with information on whether academic institutions in East Germany were recognized in Kenya for purposes of training of students in Kenya.

They are also seeking for information on when Maranda Secondary School was started.

In addition, they want PS in charge of defence to provide details of the 1982 attempted coup including the cost, casualties, fate of plotters and the extent of Raila’s involvement.

They are accusing Raila of nepotism, grabbing land on which molasses Kisumu plant stands and working as a lecturer at University of Nairobi without having clear academic credentials.

It is also their claim that Raila helped his sisters and relatives get jobs in government.

According to them the Prime Minister helped Dr Wenwa Akinyi Odinga who is consul general Los Angeles and Beryl Achieng Odinga who was allegedly appointed to Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme as chairperson.

Another relative is Elkana Odembo who was appointed Kenya’s ambassador to US.

Concerning Kalonzo, the activists claim he used his office to acquire a radio frequency and also unlawfully authorised the illegal sale of the Embassy of Somalia in Nairobi.

The petitioners want the High Court Registrar to furnish the court with files in respect of the Somali Embassy case involving Ahmed Sheil Mohamed and Rehemtulla Omar and Zarina Suleiman Omar.

Kalonzo, they claim, was found guilty of contempt of court and fraud in a case filed in 1990 before the High Court.

They allege that in that case, Judge Frank Shields found Kalonzo was involved in “a serious and appalling fraud.” According to the documents filed in court, the case in which Kalonzo was convicted was that Matunda estate owned land, which it proposed to sell at Sh15 million.

The petitioners allege that Musyoka and Wambua Advocates represented Access Insurance Company, which was the purchaser.

Thereafter, the law firm registered the transfer in favor of the purchaser without paying the balance of purchase price.

The petitioners have raised questions on how Kalonzo allegedly acquired public land in Yatta and Masangoleni settlement scheme “using his influence.”

They allege that the land in question, which is situated in Yatta and measures 200 acres, originally belonged to National Youth Service, but now belongs to the Vice President.

The activists are also raising issues with Mudavadi’s alleged involvement in the Sh5.6 billion Goldenberg scandal and the Sh283 million cemetery scandal.

It is their claim that Mudavadi committed perjury and misled the commission that investigated the mega scandal.

They further allege that the Deputy Prime Minister grabbed land belonging to the City Council of Nairobi in Woodley estate without following due process. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), said the petitioners, sued Mudavadi, over the house that was later surrendered.

Maize scandal

They also want “the special and undiluted version of the Ndung’u-led Commission’s report on land presented to the Cabinet, especially with in respect to the Kisumu Molasses Plant land.

As far as Mudavadi is concerned, they want the court provided with information regarding his alleged links to the dealings on the Woodley house.

All the named respondents should also be summoned to appear in court to answer questions and respond to inquiries that form the subject of “integrity allegations against them.”

On Uhuru and Ruto, they want them to respond to inquiries concerning their role, if any, in planning, financing and executing post-election violence.

In addition, they want Ruto to explain his role in the maize scandal.

Njuguna, in a sworn statement in support of the case, argues that the information being sought for is readily available in the departments listed and each of the respondents has to be heard on the claims. “There is abundant need for inquiry and examination on the issues of integrity. It is in public interest,” he claims.

www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000064076&pageNo=1

[einstein]

Aug 14, 2012 21:32:02 GMT 3 malkia said:

I think the Leadership and Integrity Bill is the line in the sand for the Constitution of Kenya 2010. If we allow this bill, and the provisions in Chapter 6, to be watered down to the extent that our current calibre of politicians can run then we should be prepared for a full fledged frontal attack on other provisions of the Constitution. This isn't about Uhuru, Ruto, RAO, Mudavadi or anyone running today, it is about whether we will be a republic, one ruled by law and not by an elite that it is completely above the law.

I am shocked how much we seem to be treating this as business as usual, we have illegally appointed County Commissioners, an unreformed Police Force and now the anti- reformists/ status quoists are taking aim at the Judiciary. Many of us have said that 2012, now 2013, would be a watershed election, perhaps our mistake was/is in thinking the battle would mirror the 2007/8 PEV, i.e. post election. It would seem a decision has been made that the battle will be before the election, the election will be a fait accompli.

The particularly dangerous thing in my view is that this case may have the unintended consequence of bringing together people who are currently foes, because any presidential candidate with alleged integrity issues (especially corruption and political violence allegations) will work jointly with Uhuru and Ruto to ensure the dilution of Chapter 6 and Leadership and Integrity Bill, whether they are enjoined in this case or not.

Malkia,

Do not worry about Chapter 6 and Leadership and Integrity Bill. Charles Nyachae and co wako macho.

I read somewhere that he plans to go to court should President Kibaki sign into law the watered-down bill on Leadership and Integrity.

But I cannot get my hands on that link right now. Maybe someone can get it for the board.

[reporter911]

Activists Below

Excuses just out of curiosity some Kenyans would like to see details of their bank accounts starting from 8 months ago

1.Mr Patrick Njuguna,
2.Mr Augustino Netto,
3.Mr Charles Omanga
Opps did they buy some new posh cars or flashing money out in the open

ahem!!! were these judges vetted? did they pass the corruption tests? and in the case of all their previous cases were they handled fairly? we all know the Mafia God fathers have deep pockets.. bigger than Mubuto of Zaire and yet he had all the gold mines, copper, and diamond mines at his finger tips..

1.Justices Lenaola, 2. Mohamed Warsame and
3. Philomena Mwilu will hear the case.

Just curious.. always follow the money when court are abused..or are compromised!! ivyo tu

[mwalimumkuu]

Aug 14, 2012 21:52:16 GMT 3 jeff said:

According to them, Raila did not undertake and formally complete primary school education and does not have a valid certificate.

“He has not stated or shown that he ever completed that stage,” the petitioners claim.

Academic qualification

They also want the Registrar of University of Nairobi to provide a file in respect of

Raila for the institution’s calendar of 1970-1974, as well as his academic and professional qualification used for employment and the terms of the said employment.

In addition, they want to be furnished with information on the circumstances that led to Raila’s exit from the university.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education should also provide the court with a list of international universities and colleges that were recognized in Kenya between 1962 and 1974.

Education PS should also supply the court with information on whether academic institutions in East Germany were recognized in Kenya for purposes of training of students in Kenya.

They are also seeking for information on when Maranda Secondary School was started.

In addition, they want PS in charge of defence to provide details of the 1982 attempted coup including the cost, casualties, fate of plotters and the extent of Raila’s involvement.

They are accusing Raila of nepotism, grabbing land on which molasses Kisumu plant stands and working as a lecturer at University of Nairobi without having clear academic credentials.

It is also their claim that Raila helped his sisters and relatives get jobs in government.

According to them the Prime Minister helped Dr Wenwa Akinyi Odinga who is consul general Los Angeles and Beryl Achieng Odinga who was allegedly appointed to Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme as chairperson.

Another relative is Elkana Odembo who was appointed Kenya’s ambassador to US.

[/b][/u]

If there is any integrity issue that Raila needs to come clean on is this issue of nepotism, clanism, favoritism and corruption. I am on record demanding for answers over these issues. Otherwise, he should never dream of being cleared to contest for the presidency. These are serious issues that compromise the rights of Kenyans to fair competition and selection for government jobs. It is good to see fellow Kenyans in courts over the same.

[einstein]

Aug 14, 2012 21:52:16 GMT 3 jeff said:

Suit seeks to block five presidential aspirants

By JUDY OGUTU, The Standard

Barring an appeal, five contenders for the presidency now face the likely prospect of having to justify their bids for State House in court.

This follows a decision by the High Court to accept the inclusion of the names of Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi in a suit seeking to bar Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Eldoret North MP William Ruto from the contest. Petitioners in the case want Raila, Kalonzo and Mudavadi to refute several allegations touching on their suitability for political office or else be barred from the race for State House.

Initially, the three petitioners only sought to derail the campaigns of Uhuru and Ruto, but changed their mind a fortnight ago when they asked the High Court to amend the suit papers to include the other three presidential candidates.

High Court judge, Justice Isaac Lenaola approved the amendments to the initial suit by Mr Patrick Njuguna, Mr Augustino Netto, Mr Charles Omanga and others and fixed the hearing date for September 27.

Justices Lenaola, Mohamed Warsame and Philomena Mwilu will hear the case.

The petitioners want the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) barred from accepting nominations for election of the five who have expressed interest in vying for presidency.

They are asking the court to order the five Presidential hopefuls to provide information, documents and other relevant materials “to assist them and the court” to make inquiry, publicly examine, cross-examine and assess the eligibility and their competence.

According to them, Raila did not undertake and formally complete primary school education and does not have a valid certificate.

“He has not stated or shown that he ever completed that stage,” the petitioners claim.

Academic qualification

They also want the Registrar of University of Nairobi to provide a file in respect of

Raila for the institution’s calendar of 1970-1974, as well as his academic and professional qualification used for employment and the terms of the said employment.

In addition, they want to be furnished with information on the circumstances that led to Raila’s exit from the university.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education should also provide the court with a list of international universities and colleges that were recognized in Kenya between 1962 and 1974.

Education PS should also supply the court with information on whether academic institutions in East Germany were recognized in Kenya for purposes of training of students in Kenya.

They are also seeking for information on when Maranda Secondary School was started.

In addition, they want PS in charge of defence to provide details of the 1982 attempted coup including the cost, casualties, fate of plotters and the extent of Raila’s involvement.

They are accusing Raila of nepotism, grabbing land on which molasses Kisumu plant stands and working as a lecturer at University of Nairobi without having clear academic credentials.

It is also their claim that Raila helped his sisters and relatives get jobs in government.

According to them the Prime Minister helped Dr Wenwa Akinyi Odinga who is consul general Los Angeles and Beryl Achieng Odinga who was allegedly appointed to Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme as chairperson.

Another relative is Elkana Odembo who was appointed Kenya’s ambassador to US.

Concerning Kalonzo, the activists claim he used his office to acquire a radio frequency and also unlawfully authorised the illegal sale of the Embassy of Somalia in Nairobi.

The petitioners want the High Court Registrar to furnish the court with files in respect of the Somali Embassy case involving Ahmed Sheil Mohamed and Rehemtulla Omar and Zarina Suleiman Omar.

Kalonzo, they claim, was found guilty of contempt of court and fraud in a case filed in 1990 before the High Court.

They allege that in that case, Judge Frank Shields found Kalonzo was involved in “a serious and appalling fraud.” According to the documents filed in court, the case in which Kalonzo was convicted was that Matunda estate owned land, which it proposed to sell at Sh15 million.

The petitioners allege that Musyoka and Wambua Advocates represented Access Insurance Company, which was the purchaser.

Thereafter, the law firm registered the transfer in favor of the purchaser without paying the balance of purchase price.

The petitioners have raised questions on how Kalonzo allegedly acquired public land in Yatta and Masangoleni settlement scheme “using his influence.”

They allege that the land in question, which is situated in Yatta and measures 200 acres, originally belonged to National Youth Service, but now belongs to the Vice President.

The activists are also raising issues with Mudavadi’s alleged involvement in the Sh5.6 billion Goldenberg scandal and the Sh283 million cemetery scandal.

It is their claim that Mudavadi committed perjury and misled the commission that investigated the mega scandal.

They further allege that the Deputy Prime Minister grabbed land belonging to the City Council of Nairobi in Woodley estate without following due process. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), said the petitioners, sued Mudavadi, over the house that was later surrendered.

Maize scandal

They also want “the special and undiluted version of the Ndung’u-led Commission’s report on land presented to the Cabinet, especially with in respect to the Kisumu Molasses Plant land.

As far as Mudavadi is concerned, they want the court provided with information regarding his alleged links to the dealings on the Woodley house.

All the named respondents should also be summoned to appear in court to answer questions and respond to inquiries that form the subject of “integrity allegations against them.”

On Uhuru and Ruto, they want them to respond to inquiries concerning their role, if any, in planning, financing and executing post-election violence.

In addition, they want Ruto to explain his role in the maize scandal.

Njuguna, in a sworn statement in support of the case, argues that the information being sought for is readily available in the departments listed and each of the respondents has to be heard on the claims. “There is abundant need for inquiry and examination on the issues of integrity. It is in public interest,” he claims.

www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000064076&pageNo=1

;D ;D ;D ;D

Ok, let's go!! I'm loving it!!

[reporter911]

Aug 14, 2012 22:12:12 GMT 3 mwalimumkuu said:

Aug 14, 2012 21:52:16 GMT 3 jeff said:

According to them, Raila did not undertake and formally complete primary school education and does not have a valid certificate.

“He has not stated or shown that he ever completed that stage,” the petitioners claim.

Academic qualification

They also want the Registrar of University of Nairobi to provide a file in respect of

Raila for the institution’s calendar of 1970-1974, as well as his academic and professional qualification used for employment and the terms of the said employment.

In addition, they want to be furnished with information on the circumstances that led to Raila’s exit from the university.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education should also provide the court with a list of international universities and colleges that were recognized in Kenya between 1962 and 1974.

Education PS should also supply the court with information on whether academic institutions in East Germany were recognized in Kenya for purposes of training of students in Kenya.

They are also seeking for information on when Maranda Secondary School was started.

In addition, they want PS in charge of defence to provide details of the 1982 attempted coup including the cost, casualties, fate of plotters and the extent of Raila’s involvement.

They are accusing Raila of nepotism, grabbing land on which molasses Kisumu plant stands and working as a lecturer at University of Nairobi without having clear academic credentials.

It is also their claim that Raila helped his sisters and relatives get jobs in government.

According to them the Prime Minister helped Dr Wenwa Akinyi Odinga who is consul general Los Angeles and Beryl Achieng Odinga who was allegedly appointed to Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme as chairperson.

Another relative is Elkana Odembo who was appointed Kenya’s ambassador to US.

[/b][/u]

If there is any integrity issue that Raila needs to come clean on is this issue of nepotism, clanism, favoritism and corruption. I am on record demanding for answers over these issues. Otherwise, he should never dream of being cleared to contest for the presidency. These are serious issues that compromise the rights of Kenyans to fair competition and selection for government jobs. It is good to see fellow Kenyans in courts over the same. [/quote]
Oh pluz.. start with Kibaki's MARY WAMBOI his second wife that he keeps denying and yet the Kenya tax payers pay for her security, housing, spending money and all the crooked deals that go wrong! i.e deporting the Artur brothers using Tax payers money.. enuff said.. next!!!

[einstein]

Aug 14, 2012 22:07:10 GMT 3 @reporter911 said:

Activists Below

Excuses just out of curiosity some Kenyans would like to see details of their bank accounts starting from 8 months ago

1.Mr Patrick Njuguna,
2.Mr Augustino Netto,
3.Mr Charles Omanga
Opps did they buy some new posh cars or flashing money out in the open

ahem!!! were these judges vetted? did they pass the corruption tests? and in the case of all their previous cases were they handled fairly? we all know the Mafia God fathers have deep pockets.. bigger than Mubuto of Zaire and yet he had all the gold mines, copper, and diamond mines at his finger tips..

1.Justices Lenaola, 2. Mohamed Warsame and
3. Philomena Mwilu will hear the case.

Just curious.. always follow the money when court are abused..or are compromised!! ivyo tu

And Mr Augustino Netto just won the ODM party nominations in Ndhiwa. Very interesting times ahead folks!

Now, Miguna Miguna has an excellent chance to chip in with all he knows and successfully complete his mission. Perfect timing! MM couldn't ask for more. Could he?

[einstein]

I think someone somewhere wants the whole case thrown out all together.

If that is the case, it will be fine with me. I want to see a full battle between reformers and non-reformers in the forthcoming general elections. This will help Kenya more than anything short of that full battle.

But who am I to know anything!

[Omwenga]

Aug 14, 2012 13:25:10 GMT 3 jeff said:

Developing story:

Activists want Raila, Kalonzo and Mudavadi enjoined in the integrity case filed in the High Court against Uhuru and Ruto. The case seeks to bar Uhuru and Ruto from contesting the forthcoming elections after charges of crimes against humanity were confirmed at the ICC.

The activists want Raila blocked from contesting the presidency over the 1982 attempted coup, Mudavadi over the Goldenberg scandal and Kalonzo over the illegal sale of the Somali embassy amongst other claims.

These activists have elevated the level of idiocy in Kenyan politics and law to unprecedented levels the cases against Raila and Musyoka should be dismissed forthwith and without causing further damage to the fragile new political dispensation we are trying to nurture as a nation. The court should clear both Uhuru and Ruto to vie in ruling on the other pending cases.

My recommendation is some of these individuals should be rounded up and locked up for engaging in extreme idiocy and reckless conduct harmful to our national interests. If there is no law under which they should be so held then Parliament should pass such a law overnight. Political and judicial reform is not a license to engage in these types of juvenile, thoughtless and reckless conduct.

And it doesn't matter who's behind it or what their ill-guided motives are.

[kamalet]

Oh Hypocrites....tunes surely change now that Raila has been enjoined in the case for tongues are wagging!

These cases are a waste of time and it is not the judiciary or parliament to determine for the people of Kenya what charlatan they want to elect!