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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 20, 2012 22:37:51 GMT 3
KK-K,
It will not work. These guys are so intolerant to Kalonzo, to the detriment of their ambitions. Its my believe that without Kalonzo in their midst, they might as well forget presidency. Kalonzo is worth a million votes and anybody who thinks that number is insignificant is wrong.
Kalonzo may have stooped so low, partly because he has always had support from some quarters throughout is political life. In his judgement, Uhuru and Ruto were the best buddies to work with in the current political landscape given that the only other options is to stand alone and fizzle off to oblivion or join his political nemesis Raila who will not trust him either.
I think its best Kalonzo takes a political backstage and try and reconfigure his political ambitions. George Saitoti did a similar thing 10 years ago and actually he came out stronger.
This is the right time to make a stand rather than leaving all options open as he is trying to imply.
As an aspiring president, sometimes you need to be decisive even if it means shooting yourself on the foot.
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 18, 2012 16:28:53 GMT 3
He is the Rupert Murdoch of Kenya!
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 18, 2012 16:10:28 GMT 3
Omwenga,
Kamalet, I agree with you.
I don't know why people are buying into a possible Mudavadi ODM kingship yet they know this is just a sideshow that ODM has instigated to destruct the G-7 euphoric media frenzy.
Mudavadi himself has stated that his quest for the ODM ticket has created a positive response from both Kenyans and the the media. More people are keen on knowing what is happening in ODM rather than being bombarded 24/7 with hate speech and prayer rallies.
We have seen even political analysts like Mutahi Ngunyi even being fooled by ODM's game by thinking that he (mudavadi) actually wants to pull out of ODM and possible join the G-7 alliance. The other day I heard him commenting that the only person the G-7 can be comfortable with as their candidate is Mudavadi.
Omwenga, I expect you to know better than this. Mudavadi and ODM already know who their man is and they are not about to change that.
ODM is merely creating a detraction tactic so that the other guys can think their house is in shambles so that they get some airtime.
I can tell you, Mudavadi knows and understands that his presidential ambitions can only be translated into a reality from the lakeside. Mudavadi and Raila are not about to be at war any time soon.
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 16, 2012 23:00:34 GMT 3
Whats up with you jukwaaists,
If Uhurutos, do not wanna send their next of kin to school like Railas have done so that they can qualify for high end jobs, it demonstrates their reliance on cronyism.
I am pretty sure that the Railas possessed the basic qualifications for the jobs they were offered. So if RUTO and UHURU have no relatives in the government, it implies their kin did not posses the minimum qualifications required for those appointments.
This should be a wake up call to the two. They should send their relatives to school
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 16, 2012 0:36:08 GMT 3
Double O, thanks for the clarification.
I had thought you had become so cheap. I was actually looking forward to rescinding my Jukwaa membership.
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 14, 2012 22:26:07 GMT 3
The western block is slowly shaping up. With the Luyha and Luos ganging up, they only need full backing of the ever hard headed kisiis, to form a formidable western front. One man's hard headedness is another man's democracy. An argument could be made that those communities that coalesce as a unified front actually embody a less democratic stance, especially when they follow the tune of an autocratic leader, & risk being doomed en masse as the lemmings when their collective decision goes pear shaped. It seems like thats the norm , central is struggling to speak with one voice, Kalenjins have joined in. Kamba's are hoping Kalonzo will lead them to the right grouping, so are the merus and embus. Luos and Luhyas have their own movement. The rest of the kenyans are just hanging in there! They have to decide which amongst these two groups will best articulate their agenda. Past administration has always misused western province. I was in western province a year ago and I was appalled by the state of their roads whilst they sweeten the whole of Kenya's tea. This was bizarre given that they had one of the highest number of ministerial posts. In spite of the Wetangula's fighting for Kibaki, they still have no kickbacks to show to their people. Moody Awory enjoyed his perks as a VP while his fellow Luhyas got nothing in return. I bet even if Wamalwa was to be the next VP, his duty will be relegated into checking out whoever who will be in the opposition rather than channeling some resources to western province. That is what Kalonzo has been doing in the last four years. Although Raila has been a big noisemaker, he has atleast got a few things done here and there. The road network therein is much better than it was during Moi's time. Kisii's have always been at an advantage not matter what side of government they have been at, but with a RUTO presidency, I bet they will be kicked out of Kale land and receive no further developmental funds. If they rally behind Awambo, atleast he will remember to tarmac their roads given that his entourage has to pass through their to reach Luoland. It does not matter who the leader is . I bet The western front has no otherwise but to unite under Raila given that it looks like UHURUTO group is feeling sweet for western. They think they can get the presidency without western province. I bet the amalgamation of the so called 'insignificant' communities under Raila will sail through. With the Luo, Luhya and Kisii solid block, it will require only a few other votes for Raila to sail through.
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 14, 2012 22:00:11 GMT 3
I'd rather have him stay for now.
Kibaki will only appoint his fellow tribes-mate who will take his turn to 'eat' with a fresh insatiable appetite.
I agree with the last commentator, lets wait till Kibaki goes home if he is ever gonna do that
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 13, 2012 23:07:45 GMT 3
I have stated before that we do not always select leaders based on their performance or qualifications./ Often, its a euphoric movement that instals individuals whom we think can best articulate or forward our agendas be they good or evil.
In most cases this happens from an ethnic point of view whereby we end up selecting 'one of our own' to lead the rest of the country.
Uhuru's quest for presidency is not borne out of his need to lead this country, rather, its the ethnic pressure that has been exerted to him from his fellow clanmates. HE was not necessarily cut out as a good leader but then you cannot blame him as he is merely respecting the will of 'his people'.
The house of Mumbi has enjoyed tremendously over the last ten years and its their hope even if it may be impossible for the status quo to remain as per now.
As such, Uhuru's credentials may not matter here. So don't judge him. Politics is about numbers. Whoever who has many wins!
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 13, 2012 22:57:55 GMT 3
Nairobi will never be organized so long us the house of Mumbi believes its theirs for keeps. For them, anything that feeds anyone of them, be they Mungiki should be encouraged.
As such, they city's growth is not catapulted by necessity, rather by the needs of the rogue outfits that befits some sections of the embattled house of Mumbi
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Post by subsaharanite on Feb 13, 2012 22:38:34 GMT 3
This is certainly bad for Wamalwa especially in his quest for presidency through the G-7 alliance. He probably has limited bargaining powers amongst his colleagues. The western block is slowly shaping up. With the Luyha and Luos ganging up, they only need full backing of the ever hard headed kisiis, to form a formidable western front.
All they will need then are a few other votes from Nairobi, the coast north eastern etc to have Agwambo in state house.
The G-7 must recalculate their steps right now.
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Post by subsaharanite on Jan 31, 2012 22:30:03 GMT 3
Its true Kalonjo maybe a traitor but any presidential hopeful who is trying to ignore him at this point in time is committing a political suicide. He is known to perform miracles and I believe he still can.
This man single handedly made Kibaki retain his powers in the last general elections. He in turn made Raila once more a loser. He is capable of turning the tables on G-7 If they do not show him the respect he deserves.
He holds key to 1Million votes lest ofcourse another Ukambani champion comes up. Even if Uhuru and Ruto get all their respective votes bundled together, they cannot win the presidency without help from second tier personalities like Kalonzo given that they still need fulfil the country threshold.
If Kalonzo on the other hand takes his true nature and decides to throw his weight behind Raila, The G-7 (dis)alliance will lose the general elections.
Kalonzo should be courted, pampered and even promised very high office just for his 1 million votes. Otherwise, G-7 may never see statehouse ever.
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Post by subsaharanite on Jan 29, 2012 21:44:14 GMT 3
So whats the lineup gonna be? The big two do not trust Kalonzo, it seems he will not be either number one or two.
In case they are barred from contesting, then they need to front in some other people other than Kalonzo. Maybe Wamalwa, then other people.
I doubt if Kalonzo is gonna hang in with them much longer. He has already given up his presidential ambitions. What will be his next step?
Whats the lineup gonna be like? Jukwaa pundits, tell us.
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Post by subsaharanite on Jan 27, 2012 23:46:03 GMT 3
I still think if these lords of impunity want to have their way, they can manage. They did it four years ago.
So long as they have the instruments of power, they can still manage. The question is, what do individual Kenyans think about this?
Going by numbers, If the UHURUTO faction decides to support one of their own in an election, they will likely get majority votes. However, they may not get the county threshold needed unless they get help from counties outside the central, eastern and rift valley.
It is thus important to recognize that the peripheral support they get from parts of Coast, western, Nyanza and Nairobi will be more critical than the Kikuyu and Kalenjin Vote.
Without this support, its unlikely that the pair will ascend to power.
ODM must work hard to sensitize people from these peripheral regions whose voting patterns are not well known to be on their side such that UHURUTO faction becomes a two tribe affair.
Otherwise, I see the two occupying the house up the hill.
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Post by subsaharanite on Jan 25, 2012 21:14:27 GMT 3
Akinyi,
I doubt. Kibaki might as well suspend himself before sending those two out
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Post by subsaharanite on Jan 25, 2012 20:48:00 GMT 3
From Nation
President Kibaki has suspended Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza and formed a seven man tribunal to probe allegations of misconduct levelled against her.
Lady Justice Baraza, the country’s most senior female judge, was accused of assaulting Ms Rebecca Kerubo and threatening to shoot her on New Year’s eve.
The tribunal is composed of Augustine Ramadhan (Chairman), Prof Judith Behemuka, Philip Ransley, Surinder Kapila, Beuttah Siganga, Grace Madoka and Prof Mugambi Kanyua.
"In the discharge of its functions, the Tribunal shall: 1) Prepare and submit a report and its recommendations thereon to me expeditiously. 2) Exercise all the powers conferred upon it by law for the proper execution of its mandate," President Kibaki stated in a Gazette Notice.
He added: "In the meantime, Honourable Lady Justice Nancy Makokha Baraza, the Deputy Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Kenya stands suspended from exercising the functions of her office with immediate effect according to Article 168(5) of the Constitution."
Justice Baraza’s, in the period of her suspension, will be on half salary until she is removed from office or reinstated.
The establishment of the tribunal follows a petition by the Judicial Service Commission asking him to suspend the judge and establish a tribunal to investigate her conduct. (READ: JSC wants Baraza out)
The commission asked President Kibaki to appoint a tribunal to investigate her conduct in line with Article 168 (4) of the Constitutiong a Village Market security guard, Ms Rebecca Kerubo.
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“I want to go through the due process so that my side of the story can come out,” she said in an interview with The Nation.
She has retained lawyers George Oraro, Chacha Odera and Cyprian Wekesa to act for her on the matter.
Ms Kerubo alleges that the judge pinched her nose when confronted after ignoring security screening, admonished her, asked her bodyguard to shoot her and then brandished a pistol when the male officer refused to do as ordered.
Ms Baraza has since denied the claims.
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Post by subsaharanite on Jan 25, 2012 20:18:42 GMT 3
I certainly think trying to saturate the Kalenjin Nation with Raila's reign over the ICC judges will start to backfire.
Of late, Kale politicians have started going back to their real folks. Some just wanna be referred to as Nandis' Turgens, etc as they realize that some people are just there to cannibalize their political ambitions then generalize their views as coming from the entire Kalenjin Nation.
Masters of 'divide and rule' should quickly move in and capitalize on the scenario.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 20, 2011 2:33:07 GMT 3
Big loss to the musical world.
This talented musical icon should have just stuck with his music.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 10, 2011 18:37:06 GMT 3
Phil,
Are you suggesting that now that RAO is the PM, no other Odinga should hold any public office? How many Kibakis or Mois or Kenyattas held public offices when their pointman was in state house? Has been an excellent chemistry lecturer at UON for a very long time. University councils need more academicians rather than mere political appointees whose only qualification is the political dance they perform.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 7, 2011 22:57:57 GMT 3
Kenya did this a last resort due to financial reasons.
AMISON is well funded while poor wanjiku is paying from her pockets to keep KDF bogged in swampy terrain in Somali. After the shuttle diplomatic begging missions all around the world, I guess non of 'our friends' promised to send any real help.
In as much as I would hate to grant M7 victory on this, I think its the best thing to do as we do not need to stretch our pockets.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 7, 2011 22:54:10 GMT 3
These guys duped Ruto and group to support them on the accepted number of counties (47) instead of the 8 original one. Now they realize they may not even have any powers. They are kin on maintaining the status quo. As much as it looks like they may achieve their quest, it may come to fruition once more thanks to Ruto and his rebel brigade.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 7, 2011 22:39:57 GMT 3
If I were in the government, I will duly honor the Dr's demands or plead with them reason being, that even if they were to be fired, they will quickly establish themselves elsewhere with ease unlike other professionals like teachers who may need time to find a job. This is one group of professionals that the government cannot outrightly threaten. Proposal or no proposal, the government should be ready to swallow its pride in this case.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 7, 2011 22:35:16 GMT 3
Eating season is on again. Now we shall have to release some emergency relief funds to go feed the displaced.
Now that crop has been destroyed, let those well connected millers start packing their Aflotoxin laden Ujimix for sale to poor Budalangi residents. Red Cross should be ready for Operation Okoa wanaozama majini.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 7, 2011 22:32:04 GMT 3
Before we convict him, lets give him benefit of a doubt then question him. How much did he actually raise? What were the sources?
Lets get down into some business. In 2007, Ruto was in a political relationship with Raila. I could equate that with some girlfriend boyfriend thing. Normally when such a relationship breaks, the parties tend to keep quiet unless one of them is bitter. Thats when they go around demanding the little presents they gave as well as money owed. Better still, they go around stating how much important they were in the other party's lives. The person who does such things is usually considered immature and irrational.
Ruto seems to be the bitter one in this case. He his refusing to let go. Even if he contributed the whole campaign kitty for ODM, he should forget about it. He was in ODM and any contribution he might have made was partly used up by him.
Ruto, now that you have left ODM, please go with your wealth and your ingenious way of creating wealth and help market YOU-DM. There is no need of ever reminding of the little niceties you used to pass on to your former boy/girlfriend Raila when you were in an ODM relationship. Mature up and maybe see a shrink so that you can forget about him and focus on other issues.
Keep your money too. Nobody in ODM wants it anymore.
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 5, 2011 22:12:18 GMT 3
Kenya’s rebel tycoon Chris Kirubi is now the largest individual shareholder in the Kenya Power & Lighting company (KPLC), Kenya’s Business Daily has reported.
Kirubi, 70, a shrewd property developer and investor, quietly snapped up millions of ordinary shares in the electricity distributor in December last year, when the Nairobi Stock Exchange-listed company offered more than 480 million shares to the Kenyan public through a widely publicized rights issue. The 20 Most Powerful People In African Business Mfonobong Nsehe Mfonobong Nsehe Contributor Meet Chris Kirubi, Mr. Kenya Mfonobong Nsehe Mfonobong Nsehe Contributor Ten Business Tips From Kenyan Multi-Millionaire Chris Kirubi Mfonobong Nsehe Mfonobong Nsehe Contributor
But even though Kirubi now holds sway as KPLC’s largest individual shareholder, his stake in the company is rather diminutive and accounts for less than 1% of the firm’s total market cap. The Real Estate developer and disc jockey owns 0.79% of the company currently valued at about Ksh225 million- slightly less than $3 million.
KPLC’s largest shareholder at the moment is the Kenyan government, which controls a 50% stake. KPLC is the country’s 2nd largest electricity provider behind Kenya Electricity Generating Company, and has a current market cap in the region of $350 million, making it one of Kenya’s largest public corporations.
While Kirubi’s 0.8% stake gives him very little or no voting rights in influencing key strategic decisions for the company, it does give him one thing – exclusive bragging rights. Kirubi can now swank to his friends at the golf course about owning the largest individual stake in yet another Kenyan blue chip. Apart from KPLC, Kirubi is the largest individual shareholder of Centum, one of East Africa’s largest investment holding companies, as well as real estate firm International House Limited, among others.
Kirubi, worth $300 million by Forbes’ recent estimate for the list of Africa’s 40 Richest, started building his fortune in the 70s and 80s by buying up dilapidated real estate properties in Nairobi, renovating and flipping for a profit. He now owns one of Kenya’s largest legally-acquired property portfolios and spends his idle time disc jockeying for Capital FM, a Nairobi-based radio station that he also own
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Post by subsaharanite on Dec 5, 2011 21:22:44 GMT 3
As much as everyone here seems to side with Mutunga, I would take the opposite stand reason being, this guy has not done anything yet apart from requesting Copters for his colleagues and changing judicial attires to some church like robes.
With the falling Milimani Courts, Mutunga has done nothing other than point out the problem. He has not even directed anybody prosecuted yet. As far as I am concerned, someone should be brought to court over the shoddy work done, not another long and winding inquiry to be made. This guy is simply shouting at the executive to do something.
Someone remind him that he he on top now. He his not another activist. The last time we accorded one activist (PLO)with hefty powers resulted in preacher like rants all over about corruption with nothing to show. I remember one instance where he participated in a walk to the lands office like Omtatah yet he had powers to bring the culprits to book. Mutunga actually represents the entire judiciary, a post more powerful that PLO's and should adjudicate in such matters instead of trying to 'Kuomba Serikali Imsaidie kufanya uchunguzi kwa yale yaliyofanywa huko Milimimani law courts'
The damages on the building are visible. Someone should be bundled to the court by now. Already a policeman has received injuries. Shouldn't this man direct the policeman to sue the contractors?
The government has already responded in support of the contractor. Obure claims the foundation of the building is one of the strongest in Nairobi. He actually told us that the contractor did nothing since the foundation and structure of the building were set many years back. We spent a billion over 8 years for nothing. Someone one should be sent to the gallows.
On the Sudan case, again I await to see whether he will stand firm with what he stated or he will buckle. Its only a matter of one or two weeks.
I am still waiting for real reforms from Mutunga.
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