Jirongo joins CORD

[subsaharanite]

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[kamalet]

Jan 9, 2013 15:31:00 GMT 3 subsaharanite said:

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Phil of the Raila secretariat who also goes by the tag Kumekucha Phil had let out the snippet that this would be very big news on the a very big catch by Cord.

If Jirongo is deemed to be a big catch, then you can imagine how small Cord has become!

[subsaharanite]

Cord is slowly building a formidable team in western. The mere presence of Jirongo will Keep Bonny's head pre-occupied with jitters of possible beatdown. Jirongo is a strong bull fighter too.

[mwalimumkuu]

Jan 9, 2013 15:41:01 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Jan 9, 2013 15:31:00 GMT 3 subsaharanite said:

standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000074643&story_title=Kenya-Jirongo-abandons-presidential-bid,-joins-Cord

Phil of the Raila secretariat who also goes by the tag Kumekucha Phil had let out the snippet that this would be very big news on the a very big catch by Cord.

If Jirongo is deemed to be a big catch, then you can imagine how small Cord has become!

Hehehehehee!! Kamale, the skunk that CORD has always been is on a downward spin. How can they call press conferences to receive their own members as defectors? We saw this yesterday with Chachu Ganya and now Cyrus Jirongo. Things are thick for the latter day baba na mama party.

[mwalimumkuu]

Jan 9, 2013 15:56:41 GMT 3 subsaharanite said:

Cord is slowly building a formidable team in western. The mere presence of Jirongo will Keep Bonny's head pre-occupied with jitters of possible beatdown. Jirongo is a strong bull fighter too.

Which western are you talking about? Did you not see this?

westfm.co.ke/index.php?page=news&bid=7662

When mashinani starts moving in one direction as it is happening for Amani Coalition in this region, you begin to sense the direction the wind is blowing.

Moreover, Jirongo has always been a CORD member, and has so far failed miserably to move the niddle even an inch. He tried to fool Wamalwa around, but as soon as the young man realized the risky business Jirongo was engaging in, selling the Luhyas to the highers bidder, he quit.

The Luhyas have known Jirongo's sponsors for a number of moons now, and are not happy about it. If you think I am lying, jisomee hapa:

www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-2774/jirongo-raila-project-luhya-elders-say


www.africanewspost.com/2012/10/cyrus-jirongo-railas-mole.html

[bob]

Jan 9, 2013 15:41:01 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Jan 9, 2013 15:31:00 GMT 3 subsaharanite said:

standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000074643&story_title=Kenya-Jirongo-abandons-presidential-bid,-joins-Cord

Phil of the Raila secretariat who also goes by the tag Kumekucha Phil had let out the snippet that this would be very big news on the a very big catch by Cord.

If Jirongo is deemed to be a big catch, then you can imagine how small Cord has become!

KAMALET

Wacha madharau. Any registered voter is a big catch, just because he did not join Jubilee does not make him small. Or you want to tell us that Nyaga was a big catch yet he brought nothing to ODM but was still rewarded with nomination & ministerial position.

[reporter911]

Jan 9, 2013 15:41:01 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Jan 9, 2013 15:31:00 GMT 3 subsaharanite said:

standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000074643&story_title=Kenya-Jirongo-abandons-presidential-bid,-joins-Cord

Phil of the Raila secretariat who also goes by the tag Kumekucha Phil had let out the snippet that this would be very big news on the a very big catch by Cord.

If Jirongo is deemed to be a big catch, then you can imagine how small Cord has become!

Seems that you are clueless when it comes to Western Kenya Politic's.. but I guess that is the nom with people from central province with heads stuck in the sand.. Jirongo, Wetangula and the Luhya group that are working together will take western by storm.. yours truly Mudavadi has no chance.. If I were you I would advise Mudavadi to try finding some votes in Nyeri ( read: from his Statehouse masters) as indicated by Uhuru who claimed the "Devil Made him do it)

[reporter911]

Jan 9, 2013 16:29:15 GMT 3 mwalimumkuu said:

Jan 9, 2013 15:41:01 GMT 3 kamalet said:

Phil of the Raila secretariat who also goes by the tag Kumekucha Phil had let out the snippet that this would be very big news on the a very big catch by Cord.

If Jirongo is deemed to be a big catch, then you can imagine how small Cord has become!

Hehehehehee!! Kamale, the skunk that CORD has always been is on a downward spin. How can they call press conferences to receive their own members as defectors? We saw this yesterday with Chachu Ganya and now Cyrus Jirongo. Things are thick for the latter day baba na mama party.

Those who shiver in their boots running scared normally throw insults and propaganda for those clueless robotic voters in their backyard!!.. I guess CORD must be doing very well to warrant such abuses from central province pundits ;D ;D ;D

[reporter911]

Three MPs dump Jubilee, join Cord

Nairobi,Kenya: The battle for Northern Kenya votes intensified on Tuesday as current MPs, former MPs and aspirants for various seats dumped jubilee alliance to join rival Cord.

Leaders and various aspirants from Wajir and Marsabit counties led by MPs Joseph Lekuton (Laisamis), Chachu Ganya (North Horr) and Adan Keynan (Wajir West) led the list of those realigning themselves ahead of the March 4 general elections after they joined Cord through ODM.

Lekuton and Keynan were elected to the tenth parliament on the Kanu ticket while Ganya, although he was in ODM he was among the first so called rebel MPs led by Eldoret North MP William Ruto.

“I was one of the rebels but I am glad today I am coming back home,” Ganya said while adding that his team will campaign vigorous to ensure the entire Marsabit County votes for Cord.

Marsabit County has four constituencies with its sitting MPs now appearing to be divided equally between Jubilee and Cord. MPs Mohamed Mohamud (Moyale) and Hussein Sasura (Saku) identify with URP wing of the jubilee with their counterparts Ganya and Lekuton now in Cord.

“We have a team that will campaign for Cord in Marsabit and mheshimiwa Lekuton is with us. He sent his delegates here since he has been held,” former MP ambassador Ukur Yatan who led the Marsabit delegates told Raila.

And in neighbouring Wajir, with Keynan joining Minister Mohamed Elmi, the balance has tilted following last month’s defection of Mohamed Gabow (Wajir North) to URP.

Keynan said a Cord government will ensure the country re-affirms its place in international affairs saying presidential candidate was well respected by the international community.

Former KNHRC commissioner Fatuma Ibrahim who is gunning for the Wajir women representative and former Wajir south MP Hassan Abdirahaman also joined the Cord alliance. Abdirahaman, a former Kanu legislator who lost his seat in a petition and subsequent by election in 2010, is seeking the Wajir senate seat.

The leaders from northern Kenya said they had opted to join Cord so as to be among the winning team and due to the party’s record in support of devolution.

“Our only MoU that we will sign with you Prime Minister is the full implementation of the devolution so that the counties that have been forgotten get their share of the national cake,” minister Elmi said.

Prime Minister Raila Odinga received the defectors at Orange House on Tuesday while exuding confidence that his Cord Alliance will emerge triumphant in the polls.

“You are joining the winning team, the signs of victory are just but to be seen by everyone. Cord will clinch victory in this contest in round one since we don’t want to play extra time,” he added.

Raila said that the Northern Kenya had experienced slow development due to being neglected by respective governments after 50 years after development.


“The area initially referred to us the Northern Frontier District (NFD) two counties have great potential but was neglected. Now we have a chance to correct it,” the premier said.

Raila said the Cord government will address security concerns in Northern Kenya, roads and infrastructural development and will ensure no loophole are in place too ‘allow touts be appointed police inspectors’.

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As People realize that Jubilee is a Mama na baba Duo party ( read mama=Uhuru Baba=Ruto) is a sinking ship.. more to jump ship

[reporter911]

Jan 9, 2013 16:35:51 GMT 3 mwalimumkuu said:

Jan 9, 2013 15:56:41 GMT 3 subsaharanite said:

Cord is slowly building a formidable team in western. The mere presence of Jirongo will Keep Bonny's head pre-occupied with jitters of possible beatdown. Jirongo is a strong bull fighter too.

Which western are you talking about? Did you not see this?

westfm.co.ke/index.php?page=news&bid=7662

When mashinani starts moving in one direction as it is happening for Amani Coalition in this region, you begin to sense the direction the wind is blowing.

Moreover, Jirongo has always been a CORD member, and has so far failed miserably to move the niddle even an inch. He tried to fool Wamalwa around, but as soon as the young man realized the risky business Jirongo was engaging in, selling the Luhyas to the highers bidder, he quit.

The Luhyas have known Jirongo's sponsors for a number of moons now, and are not happy about it. If you think I am lying, jisomee hapa:

www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-2774/jirongo-raila-project-luhya-elders-say


www.africanewspost.com/2012/10/cyrus-jirongo-railas-mole.html

A REMINDER OF WHO IS CONTROLLING MUDAVADI... JIRONGO MADE A WISE CHOICE TO DUMP MUDAVIDI'S FAKE PARTY CONTROLLED BY (Red: STATEHOUSE!!

Palace wars over Uhuru, Musalia

Intrigues and power games are afoot within President Kibaki’s inner circle as his presidency enters the homestretch.

According to a source close to State House, the President’s men are pulling in different directions over who they should support to succeed him. Battle lines appear drawn as rival groups of powerbrokers jockey for places behind various presidential aspirants in readiness for the Kibaki succession.


A source close to one of the aspirants being courted says their support would be the kiss of death to their campaign. He adds the State House powerbrokers are obviously angling to remain in the corridors of power after Kibaki retires. “I can tell you for a fact that some of these men are worried they will be left in the wilderness once Kibaki retires,” our source says.

It is the machinations of these powerful individuals that prompted State House and the President to issue statements denying any role in a succession plot.

Matters got to a head late last month when speculation over the role of State House in the succession games dominated political meetings.

In a tough-worded statement issued by the Presidential Press Services (PPS) earlier this month, State House officials dismissed the talks as “careless and irresponsible”. They were particular incensed by Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who was alleging a State plot to register and support many political parties that would eventually rally behind a preferred successor.

President Kibaki’s aide Nick Wanjohi, who Jirongo linked to one of the parties, also released a statement denying any hand in the party or any succession plot.

Insiders say some of the President’s men are split between backing Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and his colleague Musalia Mudavadi. Others are said to be warming up to Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who still leads polls on the voters’ choice to replace Kibaki.

The men perceived to be close to Kibaki, including University of Nairobi Chancellor, Joe Wanjui, former Kenya Airports Authority Managing Director, George Muhoho, and KenGen Managing Director, Eddy Njoroge, are at a crossroads, our sources said. Wanjui and business magnate SK Macharia are said to be warming up to Raila. Muhoho, who is Uhuru’s uncle, has remained unusually quiet as the succession battle rages.

This group is commonly referred to as the ‘Muthaiga set’. It consists a group of wealthy friends thought to hold sway on Kibaki’s heart. But that appears to have disappeared, the official, conversant with the goings-on at State House, said.

According to an insider who would not agree to be named discussing confidential matters, some of Kibaki’s closest friends are reluctant to support Uhuru, who they regard as “too independent”. This group is quietly rooting for Mudavadi, whom they see as level headed and easy to work with.

“They feel that Uhuru has already cut his niche in national politics and was, therefore, going for the seat as his own man,” said the source.

“Having suffered a humiliating defeat in 2002 after President Moi picked him as his preferred successor, Uhuru is not prepared to walk that route.”

The United Democratic Forum (UDF) that now accommodates Mudavadi was intended to be a political vehicle for Uhuru, rivals say. They claim Prof Wanjohi had a hand in its creation. Wanjohi has denied this.

PNU alliance


“The party was registered when Uhuru became reluctant to be associated with PNU Alliance, an offshoot of PNU, and instead said he was looking for another party,” said another source privy to the intrigues.

An MP from central Kenya confirmed to The Standard On Sunday that after UDF was registered, many of them were whipped to join it “as it would be Uhuru’s political vehicle in 2012”.

“This explains the rush by some politicians in central Kenya to open UDF offices in the counties once the party was registered. We all knew that Uhuru had finally found a home,” said the MP. The presence of Laikipia West MP Ndiritu Muriithi, who is Kibaki’s nephew, in the party all but confirmed that UDF was indeed the party to watch.

“I can tell you from my tenure in Parliament, if you want to know what Kibaki’s stand on an issue is, then ask Muriithi. That is why most of us thought UDF was the right choice,” the MP confided.

An ally of Uhuru yesterday told us that the Deputy PM developed cold feet after realising that some senior civil servants are still keen to remain in office even after Kibaki retires.

“Some of the senior officials in State House want to still call the shots in the post-Kibaki era. That is why they want to involve themselves in these succession games. They want to maintain their clout,” our source said. “Uhuru has seen their intentions and has, therefore, chosen a complete new path.” He said Uhuru was surprised to learn a party had been formed for him to join.

“How did they expect him join a party they formed without consulting him? He even rebuffed a senior State House official who was said to be behind its registration,” the source said.

Another aide of Uhuru said there has been fear among his friends that inheriting the old men in Kibaki would jeopardise his chances of making it to State House.

“He would definitely be accused of being a man of the status quo if he goes that direction,” he said. “Having been used to power, some of these civil servants want to be directly involved in deciding the new tenant of State House.”

The whole lot was later taken aback when Uhuru pulled a surprise by refusing to join Kiraitu Murungi’s Alliance Party of Kenya, and launching his own party, The National Alliance.

www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000062870&pageNo=2&story_title=Palace-wars-over-Uhuru,-Musalia

LET KENYANS BE REMINDED WHO MUDAVADI'S BOSSES ARE AND WHY LUHYA'S WON'T VOTE FOR HIM!

[Omwenga]

By Peter Atsiaya

The Standard

Prime Minister Raila Odinga has dismissed his opponents in Jubilee Coalition as individuals who would not be trusted with the country’s leadership.

Speaking at Muliro Gardens in Kakamega town on the first day of his three days campaigns in western on Friday Raila said the two principals in the Jubilee were looters who should be ignored.

He said Jubilee presidential candidate and Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and his running mate William Ruto would not live to their slogan Kusema na Kutenda (To say and do).

“Wengine wanatuambia kusema na kutenda…watatenda nini, (They are pledging to deliver on their promises, what will they deliver?” asked Raila amid cheers from the crowd.

The PM revisited the flopped deal between Uhuru and DPM Musalia Mudavadi adding that the move showed the level of dishonesty between Ruto and Uhuru.

Leaders to trust

“You all know what they did to Mudavadi. Are these leaders you can bank on to transform this nation?” posed the PM.

Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula, Cabinet ministers Wycliffe Oparanya, Ababu Namwamba, Henry Kosgey, Paul Otuoma and Fred Gumo, MPs Johnstone Muthama, Cyrus Jirongo, David Were, Sospeter Ojamoong, Richard Onyonka and former Attorney General Amos Wako accompanied Raila. Raila once again condemned MPs for awarding themselves Sh9.3 million send off package.

“I am opposed to the hefty package MPs awarded themselves and I have written to President Kibaki asking him not to assent to the Bill,” he added.

Raila’s tour in the area has heightened political temperature in Western Province as Mudavadi plans to hold a similar rally at the same venue today.

The PM told his supporters from the region to be wary of a scheme by his opponents to divide their votes to deny him presidency.

“My opponents have turned our countries tribal… they are telling you not to vote for me and support one of your own. Such tribal politics are for the past,” he added.

Raila and Kalonzo condemned the Tana Killings and asked the Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo to act tough on those behind the merciless killings of innocent people.

Welfare scheme

The PM noted that CORD government would set up the Old People’s Social Security Networks Programme starting from June this year to give money to the elderly every end month.

“Elders aged 65 years and above would be benefitting from this fund because we realised they have been ignored and were living in poverty.

He pointed out that he would restructure the Youth and Women Funds to ensure they change their lives of the beneficiaries. “We would give priority to rights of citizens as stipulated in the constitutions,” he added.

Kalonzo noted that he was happy to join hands with Raila once again to reform the country.

“I was at this grounds last December but you were not as many. I have confirmed that Raila has a lot of following here,” said Kalonzo amid laughter. He added that the Constitution would guide CORD government.

The VP told Kenyans to shun leaders who were out to use them for their selfish gains. “You are aware that our opponents wants to use Kenya to serve their interests and not to serve Kenya. Reject them,” he said.

Jirongo said his alliance with Raila would win the next elections.