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Post by nowayhaha on Jan 6, 2013 0:19:41 GMT 3
Jubilee Alliance leaders Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto on Saturday took their first joint campaigns since endorsement by delegates to Nyanza to seek support from the local residents where they asked Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka to retire. They flew to Kuria East and Kuria West districts where they addressed rallies in Kehancha and Isebania border towns. It was at Isebania where the two leaders addressed a joint rally where they claimed that their Cord rivals were using rhetoric to dupe Kenyans. “Ours is a coalition whose sole aim is to improve the welfare of Kenyans through job and wealth creation. We are talking about implementable policies and not propaganda to seek your support,” said Mr Kenyatta, who is also the team’s presidential candidate. He said Mr Odinga and Mr Musyoka had been in government for long “but had no positive record to talk about”. “These two gentlemen should retire honourably with President Mwai Kibaki to leave the reigns of power for the youthful and energetic leaders to move this country forward,” said the DPM. Mr Kenyatta said that the VP, for instance, had been in government for close to three decades and had nothing to show for it. “Someone like Kalonzo has been in government for close to 30 years so I wonder what new thing he wants to do for Kenyans when he goes around campaigning for their Cord alliance. Even Raila served in Moi and Kibaki governments. He is the current prime minister of the country but keeps talking of reforms. Why not institute the reforms now?” he said. To ensure they retire comfortably, Mr Ruto, who is Uhuru’s running mate in the Jubilee coalition said, next week Parliament will pass a motion on the retirement benefits of the President, PM and VP. Mr Ruto said this would “give the trio peaceful retirement from active politics”. “The time for the youth to lead is now … their tomorrow has come. I hear some of our rivals saying that one can be old but young in terms of ideas; this is political fraud,” said the Eldoret North MP. “Going by figures released by IEBC, we have the requisite numbers and we shall win by a landslide,” Mr Ruto said. “Cord will form the official opposition then another team (read Amani coalition of Musalia Mudavadi) will neither be in the opposition nor in government,” he said. On a pact that was brokered by the PM that is likely to see the Kuria community bag the Senate seat while their Luo counterparts take governor, Mr Kenyatta told them to go ahead and accept the deal but give him the presidential votes. www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-questions-Kalonzo-Raila-record-in-government-/-/1064/1658506/-/9ek6cvz/-/index.html |
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Post by OtishOtish on Jan 6, 2013 1:11:53 GMT 3
“The time for the youth to lead is now … their tomorrow has come. I hear some of our rivals saying that one can be old but young in terms of ideas; this is political fraud,” said the Eldoret North MP. I like it. A true Kenyan original. Men in their 50s referring to themselves as "the youth". And what do the youth think about this? On the other hand, just looking at a random dictionary, I found this: Synonyms
3. minority, immaturity. 7. youngster, teenager, adolescent, stripling, lad, boy. Antonyms
1, 3. maturity.Considering where the synonyms meet the antonyms, they might have a point as regards claims to youth. |
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Post by gemagema on Jan 6, 2013 1:19:09 GMT 3
“The time for the youth to lead is now … their tomorrow has come. I hear some of our rivals saying that one can be old but young in terms of ideas; this is political fraud,” said the Eldoret North MP. I like it. A true Kenyan original. Men in their 50s referring to themselves as "the youth". And what do the youth think about this? In relative terms, particularly in regard to the ages of our politicians, they are definitely youth (but strictly biologically) |
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Post by OtishOtish on Jan 6, 2013 1:40:13 GMT 3
In relative terms, particularly in regard to the ages of our politicians, they are definitely youth (but strictly biologically) Not so. Even relatively; once you get past Kibaki and his peers, most of our politicians are actually not that old. (I have sometimes stated that Raila is too old, but what I have in mind is more than chronological age.) Some time ago, on an idle Sunday afternoon, I did a search on when these references to "youth" started appearing in our local media. Lo and behold!, by amazing coincidence, it happened to be at about the same time that the US government, decided to make it an official policy that---having decided, not by official policy, that our current lot are, in insurance-speak, a "write-off"---they would work to empower the "youth" and put serious money to that end. (See, for example, the relevant USAID documentation and videos of performances before US congressional committees.) Beyond that ... when, in Kenya or anywhere in Africa, has "youth" been a positive badge when it came to power and decision-making? |
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Post by reporter911 on Jan 6, 2013 2:46:50 GMT 3
Uhuru Knows where he belongs even his fathers billions might not save him, he can skip around throwing tantrums questioning other presidential candidates... who exactly is Uhuru without the Kenyatta name? can someone post here his past records?
1. finance ministry or otherwise?
Flapping gum's ain't going to get him anywhere.. ;D ;D
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Post by nowayhaha on Jan 6, 2013 16:12:01 GMT 3
 Jubilee pledges to form inclusive government www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Jubilee-pledges-to-form-inclusive-government/-/1064/1658648/-/hou4coz/-/index.htmlJubilee Alliance presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday pledged to form an all inclusive government in order to achieve peace. Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta noted that peace was the definite means of achieving prosperity in the country. "Our economy cannot grow without peace and if you vote for our alliance we will make sure you attain it," said DPM Kenyatta. He cited the partnership with his running mate, William Ruto, who is also the Eldoret North MP as an indication of Kenyans willing to unite. "Ruto and I were in opposing camps in 2007 but we put aside our differences and agreed to work together to unite this country," he said. He accused Cord presidential candidate Raila Odinga of not accepting defeat in the last elections and thus his motivation to seek the presidency for a third time. "Whatever happened in 2007 is history. He should accept it and move on," said DPM Kenyatta. Speaking at a rally in Nyamarambi, Kisii County on the second day of a four day tour in the region, Mr Kenyatta promised to create job opportunities for the youth. Also, Mr Ruto accused Cord of more talk and no actions calling on the crowd to reject the alliance. "Choose whether you will support an alliance that will deliver on its promises or whether you will be in one that is all talk and rhetoric," said Ruto. He said the Jubilee government will ensure that farmers are given seeds, fertilisers and credit facilities to ensure they get maximum output. |
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Post by reporter911 on Jan 6, 2013 18:35:53 GMT 3
Jubilee pledges to form inclusive government www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Jubilee-pledges-to-form-inclusive-government/-/1064/1658648/-/hou4coz/-/index.htmlJubilee Alliance presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday pledged to form an all inclusive government in order to achieve peace. Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta noted that peace was the definite means of achieving prosperity in the country. "Our economy cannot grow without peace and if you vote for our alliance we will make sure you attain it," said DPM Kenyatta. He cited the partnership with his running mate, William Ruto, who is also the Eldoret North MP as an indication of Kenyans willing to unite. "Ruto and I were in opposing camps in 2007 but we put aside our differences and agreed to work together to unite this country," he said. He accused Cord presidential candidate Raila Odinga of not accepting defeat in the last elections and thus his motivation to seek the presidency for a third time. "Whatever happened in 2007 is history. He should accept it and move on," said DPM Kenyatta. Speaking at a rally in Nyamarambi, Kisii County on the second day of a four day tour in the region, Mr Kenyatta promised to create job opportunities for the youth. Also, Mr Ruto accused Cord of more talk and no actions calling on the crowd to reject the alliance. "Choose whether you will support an alliance that will deliver on its promises or whether you will be in one that is all talk and rhetoric," said Ruto. He said the Jubilee government will ensure that farmers are given seeds, fertilisers and credit facilities to ensure they get maximum output.  www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Karua-tells-Kenyans-to-shun-dubious-leaders/-/1064/1658750/-/15l74pgz/-/index.htmlMartha Karua is talking about UHURUTO.. good for her, she has repeatedly pointed out about this two dubious duo..  |
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Post by nowayhaha on Jan 8, 2013 11:18:54 GMT 3
Uhuru to address lack of jobs if elected president standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000074463&story_title=Uhuru-to-address-lack-of-jobs-if-elected-presidentBy KENAN MIRUKA Deputy Prime Uhuru Kenyatta will deal with high levels of unemployment and poverty reduction should he take charge of government next year. Uhuru and other members of his alliance told voters that their government will ensure justice and equality for all. The Jubilee team also addressed the need for peaceful co-existence by all communities. Uhuru asked Kenyans to shun politics of hate and elect leaders who can work together and solve the nation’s problems. “Jubilee government will ensure peace prevails in the country to create an enabling environment for economic growth,” said Uhuru. Flanked by his running mate, Eldoret North MP William Ruto, Uhuru led a host of MPs allied to the coalition in a series of campaign rallies in South Mugirango and Bomachoge constituencies, Kisii County. Speaking at Etago in South Mugirango, Uhuru said the Jubilee Alliance has brought together leaders to end hate politics because it was not possible to develop the country without unity. “During elections, some leaders propagate hate causing Kenyans to fight as they enjoy themselves after being elected,” said Uhuru. He castigated his opponents whom he accused of dwelling on the past yet Kenyans were only concerned with present problems and a secure future. “Kenyans want jobs, food security, good roads and factories not what happened in the past. With unity and respect for the Constitution, we can achieve more. Jubilee is comprised of youthful leaders, but we have elders in our ranks like Sam Ongeri to offer advice,” he added. Ruto said the Jubilee government will provide subsidised inputs and cheap loans to benefit small-scale agriculture in Kisii. He said the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) will lose the March General Election because the Jubilee Alliance had the support of Central, Rift Valley and Kisii regions. Ongeri accused the ODM side of the coalition government of failing to implement development projects in Kisii citing the Mogonga-Nyansembe road, which is yet to be constructed. “It is clear with Rift Valley and Central, the Jubilee alliance will carry the day even if CORD takes the whole of Nyanza, Western, Ukambani and Coast regions,” said Ongeri. Assistant minister Wilfred Ombui, MPs Aden Duale (Dujis), Robert Monda (Nyaribari Chache), Danson Mungatana (Garsen), Gidion Mbuvi (Makadara), Walter Nyambati (Kitutu Masaba), Rachel Shebesh (Nominated) and Mohammed Hussein (Mandera East) accompanied Uhuru. |
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Post by nowayhaha on Jan 8, 2013 11:38:51 GMT 3
Uhuru hits out at Raila over reforms claim Presidential hopeful Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday continued with his tour of Kisii County, and criticised Prime Minister Raila Odinga for branding Jubilee alliance leaders non-reformers. Mr Kenyatta said all Kenyans were reformers since the achievement of the new Constitution. “Reforms are not owned by an individual. All of us are reformers, and we have a responsibility of implementing the Constitution,” he told a rally in Ogembo Town. He said Jubilee leaders were also in the government that brought reforms including free education, Constituency Development Fund and Economic Stimulus Programme. He asked their rivals in Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) not to use the Constitution as their campaign tool because it was passed by all Kenyans. “The Constitution is not an individual property, all Kenyans participated in one way or another in passing it. Mr Odinga should tell us what his policies are,” he said. The next polls, he said, were not about reformers and non-reformers but issues and numbers. Mr Odinga’s step brother, Mr Omondi Oginga, found himself on the wrong side when he asked the crowd to shout loud enough “to scare ODM out of Gusii region”. He had been invited by United Republican Party leader William Ruto to address the crowd but as soon as he started mentioning Mr Odinga’s name, he was heckled and had to cut short his address. Mr Ruto said the difference between Jubilee and Cord was like night and day. “Our vision, policies and the marshal plans we have put in place to make the country move forward are totally different from Cord coalition’s,” he said. He said Kenyan politics had changed and hatred and election violence should be shunned. He challenged the Cord coalition to come up with policies that would address the plight of farmers and women instead of engaging in hate speech and mudslinging. The two leaders said the polls would be free and fair and that no violence would be witnessed. They were accompanied by Foreign Affairs minister Sam Ongeri, eight MPs and several former MPs from Gusii region. www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-hits-out-at-Raila-over-reforms-claim/-/1064/1660014/-/tp7kgl/-/index.html |
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