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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 16, 2013 10:46:21 GMT 3
We need capable people in State posts, not sycophants I have some unsolicited advice for Uhuru Kenyatta, assuming that CORD loses election petition in the Supreme Court and the President-elect is sworn-in. Soon after officially taking reigns of power, Uhuru is expected to start nominating people to various State positions, including Cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries, parastatal heads, and ambassadors, among others. A lot has been said about the need for a national face in the Cabinet and entire civil service. And this is where the new Head of State’s first impression lies. President Kibaki scored poorly on this front. People who have been close to Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto are jostling for various positions for themselves, their kin, and sycophants. Some of these are basing their demands on issues that are of little or no substance. They do not care about the other Kenyans and could front names of people from his village with no regard to the rights and interests of Kenya. Uhuru should first be preparing on how to fend off such pressure and start by only going for people who merit the various positions they are seeking. For instance, I do not see why Uhuru should start by picking people who just lost in the elections and make them Cabinet secretaries, parastatal heads or ambassadors. The public rejected these people because they failed to perform and it would be disastrous for them to make their way back into the system through the backdoor just because they happened to have been in Jubilee Coalition. There are Kenyans, some very young, who have emerged out there and can breath fresh air into the public service. They may not be good orators or known public figures, but they have been contributing more towards a better Kenya compared to politicians angling for a slice of the Uhuru government. I just imagine what Dr James Mwangi can do in a ministry if accorded the chance. This is a man who transformed Equity Bank from a small housing co-operative society to the giant it is today. And what a noble “Wings to Fly” idea? Other people that Uhuru could consider is former Kenya Commercial Bank Chief Executive Martin Oduor-Otieno, Vimal Shah (Bidco Chief Executive), Co-Founder of AfricaOnline Ayisi Makatiani, Vision 2030 Board CEO Mugo Kibati, among many others. The point is, even if these are not among the personalities to be considered, there are many other Kenyans out there who are doing a splendid job and merit appointment as Cabinet and principal secretaries, among other top public positions. Dennis Lumuti, Kakamega standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000079395&story_title=Kenya-We-need-capable-people-in-State-posts,-not-sycophants |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 16, 2013 10:42:22 GMT 3
Now you all understand how reliable news sourced from Kenyan-Post is, don't you? Jukwaa is slowly but surely being turned into a junk blog by two members. What a pity! Einstein , What is the basis of your claims ? Of the last 30 trending threads only one has reference to Kenyan post . Would you rather discuss content of the matter rather than throw unfounded allegations . In this case scenario if you would have noticed I too questioned the authenticity of cabinet secretary line up -refer to the subject matter . Do note that this line up has been doing rounds in the social media, blogs and several sites . See below links www.africanseer.com/news/african-news/general/260673-kenya-uhuru-starts-crafting-his-cabinet.htmlafricajournalismtheworld.com/www.whotalking.com/facebook/The Star(If you think its more reliable -which is an opinion though ) also has a similar if not different line up from the Kenyan Post with the some of the names mentioned in Kenyan Post re-appearing in the star . i.e. -Charity Ngilu -Najib Balala -Charles Keter -Jamleck Kamau -Jomo Gecaga -Nancy Gitau -Munyori Buku -Esther Murugi - Njeru Githae -Aden Duale -Joshua Kuttuny -Chirau Mwakwere -Raphael Tuju - Eugene Wamalwa, the-star.co.ke/news/article-111952/uhuru-starts-crafting-his-cabinetPRESIDENT-elect Uhuru Kenyatta is already at work choosing his new Cabinet. He is due to be sworn on March 26, assuming the Supreme Court dismisses the Cord petition against the election. Key elected politicians are now considering quitting their parliamentary positions to join executive government. However there are only 22 positions in the new Cabinet which have to be split 50-50 between Uhuru's TNA party and Deputy President-elect William Ruto's URP party. Uhuru is supposed to cater for Charity Ngilu and Narc, while Ruto is suppose to provide for Najib Balala and his Republican Congress Party Uhuru and Ruto have set up a team of TNA and URP power brokers to look at Cabinet appointments that would cater for political interests while fulfilling constitutional requirements. Charles Keter is heading the URP side while Jamleck Kamau is heading the TNA side. Their meetings have been running late into the night. Uhuru's nephew Jomo Gecaga appears to have already taken up the role of Chief of Staff and Private Secretary and was at Uhuru's side as he and Ruto met various delegations since Monday. State House political adviser Nancy Gitau, who has been the overall coordinator of the Uhuru campaign, is likely to replace Francis Kimemia as Head of Civil Service and Cabinet Secretary. There is still debate on who should be the head of the Presidential Press Service and Government Spokesman. Uhuru's current spokesman Munyori Buku is likely to take up the role of PPS director but Muthui Kariuki is likely to be replaced as spokesman. Jamleck Kamau, Kigumo MP-elect, and Murugi Esther Murugi, Nyeri town MP-elect, are expected to resign to take up Cabinet posts. Charles Keter, the Kericho Senator-elect, may also quit to join Cabinet. He is currently coordinating the URP side of the coalition with the elevation of Ruto to Deputy President-elect. Finance minister Njeru Githae, who did not stand in the election after failing to get the TNA Kirinyaga governor nomination, is set to remain at the Treasury. On Tuesday, Uhuru and Ruto gave Githae the Jubilee manifesto and asked him and his officials to start preparing for its implementation. Yesterday the three met again and Githae briefed Uhuru on key priority areas. Garissa Township MP-elect Aden Duale may also quit to either become Speaker of the National Assembly or to join the new Cabinet. Others in the race for plum government jobs include Charity Ngilu, Chirau Mwakwere, Najib Balala and Joshua Kuttuny who all lost during the elections. Raphael Tuju and Eugene Wamalwa, who did not contest any position, have both been proposed as possible cabinet secretaries for Foreign Affairs. However the Jubilee team is facing pressure from various quarters to bring new dynamic faces in the Cabinet. In making their appointments, Uhuru and Ruto must also respect constitutional requirements for ethnic, regional and gender balance. The Assumption to the Office of the President Committee presented the Jubilee team a government structure of 21 ministries. The constitution allows for 22 ministries so another ministry can be created in future. Several ministries have been merged and ministerial functions restructured. According to the Committee, it will strengthen the dispensing of public services to Kenyans. In the proposal, the Ministry of National Security has merged Internal Security with Defence. Its departments will consist of the National Police Service Commission and the National Intelligence and Defence Council. The Agriculture Ministry has been combined with five other ministries and will be the largest portfolio in the next government. It will take charge of 40 state functions and have control over 42 parastatals. The ministry has absorbed the current ministries of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Co-operatives, and Water and Irrigation. Home Affairs docket will take over the ministries of Immigration, National Heritage and Culture, Special Programmes, and Development of Northern Kenya. It will also take charge of the restructured Provincial Administration including County Co-coordinators, District Commissioners, Chiefs, and Assistant Chiefs. The Ministry of Local Government has been renamed the Ministry of Devolution and County Governments. The new docket combines the current ministries of Nairobi Metropolitan and Local Government and will take charge of devolution. The Ministry of East African Community is likely to be merged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Roads with the Ministry of Public Works. Industrialisation, Regional Development and Trade will now be under the proposed Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation. Youth Affairs and Sports, Gender, Children and Social Development. Environment, Mineral Resources, Forestry and Wildlife will be within the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Basic Education and Higher Education will combine under the Ministry of Education. Public Health and Medical Services will merge. However the Justice ministry will remain on its own as will Energy, Tourism, Transport, and Information and Communication. |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 20:55:57 GMT 3
 www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1720328/-/b00au7/-/index.htmlPresident-elect Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday met four presidential candidates in the last elections at his Nairobi home. Mr Kenyatta said he was willing to work with Paul Muite, James ole Kiyiapi, Mohammed Dida and Musalia Mudavadi in building the country. A dispatch on the meeting from the Presidential Press Service said Mr Kenyatta had pledged to “serve all Kenyans equally and without discrimination”. Mr Kenyatta also pledged to work with the losers in the presidential race. Though Raila Odinga, Peter Kenneth and Martha Karua did not attend the meeting, Mr Kenyatta said the fact that the four had showed up for the meeting was “an expression of goodwill”. “The President-elect congratulated the aspirants for conducting a spirited campaign and articulating the real issues that needed to be addressed to move the country forward. Saying political competition was a healthy way of entrenching democracy…(he) pointed out that political contests should not amount to disunity and enmity,” read the statement. Deputy President-elect William Ruto attended the meeting where Mr Mudavadi, who came third in the polls, urged Mr Kenyatta to unite the country and “to take appropriate steps to ensure all Kenyans feel part of the new Government". "Mr Mudavadi added that there was need to bring leaders together without delay,” noted the PPS statement. Prof Kiyiapi “observed that the real challenge facing the country was not legal but political” because “electoral loss can lead to tensions dues to unfulfilled expectations”. “Consequently, Prof. Kiyapi emphasised the need to build bridges across the political divide in order to bring all Kenyans together,” the PPS statement read. “Safina leader Paul Muite urged the President-elect and his deputy reach out to all leaders, saying that legal battles will not secure the healing the country requires. Mr Dida pledged to support the new Government and called for tolerance and patience among Kenyans,” the dispatch added. Mr Kenyatta, therefore, reiterated that political leaders need to embrace each other in the spirit of togetherness for the benefit of the nation. Mr Dida was accompanied by his running mate Odongo Onono while Prof Kiyiapi was flanked by Winnie Kaburu. |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 20:32:07 GMT 3
Chief Justice Will Mutunga should disqualify himself from hearing the case due to his political ties with Raila Odinga - -He once worked with Raila Odinga in a pro-democracy group known as the young turks - On record as saying that Kenya’s transition needs Raila as the president of this country and the remarks were a contribution to Railas Biography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_MutungaIn 1992, Mutunga joined the ranks of the country's pro-democracy Young Turks,[11] which included, among others, Paul Muite, James Orengo, Kiraitu Murungi, Gitobu Imanyara, and Raila Odinga.www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/election-dispute-big-test-for-kenyas-top-judge-who-once-said-kenya-needs-odinga-as-president/2013/03/12/b233e17c-8b15-11e2-9b1a-deb258a24f2d_story.htmlMutunga’s career as a social and political activist has placed him near Kenya’s top politicians for decades, and he’s shared his opinion on them. One quote from the 2006 book “Raila Odinga: An Enigma in Kenyan Politics” may become an issue for the case he soon presides over. “I am convinced Kenya’s transition needs Raila as the president of this country,” author Babafemi A. Badejo quotes Mutunga as saying.Mutunga knows Odinga well. In the late 1970s, as former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi consolidated his hold on power, Mutunga was jailed in 1982, the same year Odinga was detained for alleged treason. Later the two joined a pro-democracy group called the Young Turks.i signed in for a few minutes, just to laugh at you. so, you uhuru people don't want CORD to bother going to court. you've shown such concern. now you want to get rid of Mutunga. and i saw one of you throw a threat in one of your posts on the other thread you all have started trying to get rid of mutunga. the threat was that those who voted for uhuru will not stand for a decision by CJ mutunga. well my lovlies, he is the only CJ we've got and you can't do anything about that. based on how you all are behaving, i'm convinced that you all would like to KILL him if you could. tell your boses that if they should try that, kenyans will let them know how sick tired we are of them and their freaking dead fathers. not even a scratch on our CJ!  KK, Laugh all you want but note that Kenyans from all walks of life are questioning the impartiality of CJ when he handles CORDS petition . As stated earlier this can not be wished away -Willy Mutunga was a member of Railas think tank and was one of the individuals who schemed for NARC-Railas party in 2002 and defeated Uhurus -KANU remember at one time they even wanted make him the chairman of NARC .Pray tell me if one of UhuRutos associate or a member of think tank take an example Kitwa Kigen or Kioko Kilikumi became a CJ would it auger well with CORD/ODM supporters if was to preside over the Case ? Apart from the aforementioned cases above 1-Working together with Raila in the pro democracy outfit Young Turks 2-Stating that Kenyas transition requires a Raila presidency As late as August 2010 he was busy lobying through Railas office for the post of Chief Justice by writing letters to ODM operatives -Here is a sample and infact Miguna had it in his book - www.nairobiexposed.com/2013/02/16/willy-mutungas-email-to-orengo-salim-lone-and-miguna-kidneys-for-the-king/Willy Mutunga‘s Email to Orengo, Salim Lone and Miguna, This “Letter by Wiily Mutunga” was apparently sent to Orengo, Salim Lone and Miguna Miguna as written in Miguna’s new book: Kidneys for the King
Monday, August 30,2010 at 13:15pm
Comrades,
For me the question is how Raila intends to be the leader of the reform process and what his strategies are for fighting the anti-reform process. He needs to show this yesterday. There are political risks of course,but in my view Kenyans are ready for such risks. Just as Raila took leadership of the YES brigade,why not tell the Nation his strategies for leading reformers starting with how he is going to appoint people to Kenyan institutions?As Kenyans start lobbying for posts he could tell them what his criteria for recomending appointments will be. Jim (James Orengo) observed that these appointments must give the impression that Raila is actually comfortable with business as usual. AND THAT MEANS WE HAVE LOST HIM TO CONSERVATIVE FORCES. Since the three of you are confidants please let him get the messasge loud and clear.If you want to convene other comrades who may reinforce this message the time is now.
Willy.No one is preventing CORD/ODM from going to courts all we are asking for will the CJ be impartial when the case hearing starts ? Here are some comments from Kenyan blogs about subject matter . " Postby Tactician » Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:57 am
We have heard about the emails in Miguna's recent book.
Now we hear that Mutunga once said that ''I am convinced Kenya's transition needs Raila as the president of this country''
This is instant grounds for recusal of Mutunga from the election petition case.
He may have changed his mind since he uttered these words, which was some years back. But then, justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done.
If Mutunga sides with CORD in the petition, the Supreme Court will be permanently damaged as half the country will think Mutunga has politicised the court.
If Mutunga rules against CORD, perception will be he is simply going reverse so as to cover what he said in the past.
Either way, neutrality of the court is in question.
He should recuse himself - for the benefit of the court."
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Postby RV Pundit » Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:05 am
We said eons ago that Mutunga has no option except to recuse himself. He has golden opportunity given we have six judges..which could precipitate a tie...so Mutunga just need to find some excuse not to sit.
Mutunga has also been quoted saying Jaramogi was his political hero.Also CORD top lawyer is Oraro advocate...who is also Mutunga advocate. Also Mutunga is and was Nyongo tenant for many years.And most importantly Mutunga was NARC chief campaigner..a grouping which was against UHURUTO.
Unless Mutunga is .................he just has to step aside on this issue."
Notice that as for now its the foreign media raising such questions but once the petition is filed then Kenyans will follow suit see links below www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2013/03/12/election-dispute-big-test-for-kenyas-top-judgewww.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/election-dispute-big-test-for-kenyas-top-judge-who-once-said-kenya-needs-odinga-as-president/2013/03/12/b233e17c-8b15-11e2-9b1a-deb258a24f2d_story.htmlnews.yahoo.com/election-dispute-big-test-kenyas-top-judge-130319642.htmlwww.wncn.com/story/21582867/election-dispute-big-test-for-kenyas-top-judgewww.foxnews.com/world/2013/03/12/election-dispute-big-test-for-kenya-top-judge-who-once-said-kenya-needs-odinga/ |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 17:08:44 GMT 3
Chief Justice Will Mutunga should disqualify himself from hearing the case due to his political ties with Raila Odinga - -He once worked with Raila Odinga in a pro-democracy group known as the young turks - On record as saying that Kenya’s transition needs Raila as the president of this country and the remarks were a contribution to Railas Biography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_MutungaIn 1992, Mutunga joined the ranks of the country's pro-democracy Young Turks,[11] which included, among others, Paul Muite, James Orengo, Kiraitu Murungi, Gitobu Imanyara, and Raila Odinga.www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/election-dispute-big-test-for-kenyas-top-judge-who-once-said-kenya-needs-odinga-as-president/2013/03/12/b233e17c-8b15-11e2-9b1a-deb258a24f2d_story.htmlMutunga’s career as a social and political activist has placed him near Kenya’s top politicians for decades, and he’s shared his opinion on them. One quote from the 2006 book “Raila Odinga: An Enigma in Kenyan Politics” may become an issue for the case he soon presides over. “I am convinced Kenya’s transition needs Raila as the president of this country,” author Babafemi A. Badejo quotes Mutunga as saying.Mutunga knows Odinga well. In the late 1970s, as former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi consolidated his hold on power, Mutunga was jailed in 1982, the same year Odinga was detained for alleged treason. Later the two joined a pro-democracy group called the Young Turks. |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 16:13:57 GMT 3
Thursday March 14,2013 - The Kenyan DAILY POST has learnt that President–elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto have already picked the names of their names of their Cabinet, if the Supreme Court dismisses the CORD petition challenging their win. Credible sources within the Jubilee Coalition have indicated that current Head of Public Service Francis Kimemia will be replaced by a newcomer Nancy Gitau. Key politicians in TNA and URP Parties are considering quitting their parliamentary positions to join the Executive Government. Uhuru and Ruto have set a team of powerbrokers to look at Cabinet appointments that would cater for political interests while fulfilling constitutional requirements. Charles Keter is heading the URP side while Jamleck Kamau is heading the TNA side. Uhuru’s nephew Jomo Gecaga appears to have already taken up the role of Chief of Staff and Private Secretary of President–elect Uhuru Kenyatta. Here is possible line up of Uhuru/Ruto Cabinet 1. Head of Civil Service and Secretary to the Cabinet- Nancy Gitau 2. Presidential Press Service - Munyori Buku 3. Government spokesman –Muthui Kariuki 4. Jamleck Kamau- Cabinet Secretary 5. Ester Murugi – Cabinet Secretary 6. Njeru Githae - Cabinet Secretary in charge of Treasury 7. Charles Keter - Cabinet Secretary 8. Aden Duale - Cabinet Secretary 9. Charity Ngilu - Cabinet Secretary 10 Najib Balala - Cabinet Secretary 11. Chirau Ali Mwakwere - Cabinet Secretary 12. Joshua Kuttuny - Cabinet Secretary 13. Raphael Tuju- Cabinet Secretary 14. Eugene Wamalwa - Cabinet Secretary. 15. Ole Metito - Cabinet Secretary. 16. Beth Mugo - Cabinet Secretary Other Cabinet Secretaries will come from the corporate world and their names have already been presented to Uhuru and Ruto. Among those shortlisted from the corporate world are; former KCB CEO Martin Oduor, Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni and former Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) Director Julius Kipng’etich. www.kenyan-post.com/2013/03/revealing-uhuru-kenyatta-william-rutos.html |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 16:01:10 GMT 3
YEEEeeeeeees! ;D kenya's fourth president is engineer raila amolo odinga !~ thank you LORD for the restoration ;D ;D ;D aacha tuka cheze Wa Amadi , Ushaskia huu msemo "Cheza Ngoma Goya" ? Huu ndio mfano bayana . |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 15:52:08 GMT 3
You’re serious, aren’t you? Isn’t it a fallacy for you to want us to believe you when you write the IEBC is heavily compromised without providing any proof whatsoever? Horth Three unnamed international media houses running anexit poll are more believable than the IEBC. That is the evidence these chaps have according to Raila. Kamale , And rather than report their exit polls results via their media houses or outlets they phone Raila and congratulate him .This is hilarious ))) Who sponsored the exit polls and what was the cost of commissioning the exit polls ? Which areas were they commissioned ? and what percentage of the population do they represent ? These are some of the questions which crop up in Kenyan minds . In 2007 the basis CORD/ODM used to refuse the election results and claim they were rigged was because of the Ambitho Polls and this time around after Kenyans detested the Opinion polls they now use exit polls - I pity CORD/ODM ((( |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 15:43:06 GMT 3
I await the tutorial, Omwenga Ori. ''''the big lie that Uhuru beat Raila by the margins claimed [CERTIFIED?] by etc etc....' must first convince me it is not fallacious! I am afraid you are captive to illusions. Ori Jakaswanga,No; I am not and neither have I ever been captive to any illusion. All the evidence needed to nullify the bogus announcement by IEBC that Uhuru won will be presented in court and we expect nothing but a unanimous decision granting the petition. The evidence of rigging against Cord and Raila specifically is that overwhelming. Omwenga, What became of the confidence you had on IEBC ? Is it because you fairly lost that IEBC became a rigging institution ? What about incase SC rules against you wishes ? will you turn around and accuse it of being corrupt and bribed by Uhuru - Kenyans are watching keenly and would advice you sometimes its good to face reality CORD/ODM lost due to its strategies and political blunders coupled with wishful thinking , self deceit and misguided belief -wake up and smell the coffee CORD/ODM you lost in 18-Dec-2012 and this was actioned on 04-Mar-2013 and confirmed on 09-Mar-2013 the courts are going (if file the petition by the way ) re-affirm this position soon. www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2013/01/raila-firmly-in-state-house-race/“Kenyans have said they do not want to see a repeat of what they saw in 2007 and 2008. We have confidence that IEBC will make that difference. I want to assure you we will conduct ourselves with dignity and that we are going to be very peaceful in our campaigns,” he pledged. |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 14, 2013 15:12:58 GMT 3
I am getting sick and tired of Uhuru fanclub theatrics. Kenyan mustn't be taken for granted! The election is a process which only terminates when the procedure as defined by Law comes to end or by concession. Neither has yet taken place. So, why this unnecessary panyakukaring! Sadiq , Truth be told its CORD/ODM who are taking Kenyans for granted ,Kenyans want to move on with their lives after the elections .Minutes after Uhuru was declared President elect - Raila (CORD/ODMS) presidential candidate who was amongst the losers made a press conference indicating that they are going to petition the presidential election results as they have watertight evidence and guess what till this moment they have not filed in a petition but doing the opposite payukaring asking intelligence committee to stop briefing President elect and his deputy and going all the way doing campaigns in Kibera and making unestablished claims that Raila won by 55 % of the votes from exit polls(where were the exit polls by foreign media conducted ? did you witness any ? for me I didnt witness them and thats one of the reason Im wondering were they conducted in Kibera alone ?) To my knowledge, the role of the Judiciary is very crucial to the authenticity of the elections. Petitions must be allowed to be ventilated in Courts. Only then can people be declared victors. If only they had filed a petition then we would be scrutinizing and objectively discussing the merits and demerits of the petition and the likely or unlikely outcome . As we speak now they havent but they are yelling out loudly how they have won the case . So we are not rubbishing the role of the judiciary but asking CORD/ODM bring it on and they better make it quick, then from there we start the discussions .Untill then please let CORD/ODM supporters spare us the chest thumping and false bravado . For those casting aspersions on the person of the CJ, you are simply clutching proverbial straws. To my knowledge, the CJ has not indicated that he is against Uhuruto. Even if he was, so for example if he did not vote for Uhuruto, there is no legitimacy in questioning him. It is not his personal preference which is being sought, but his judicial acumen to decide on evidence whether the election process was fit for purpose. Sadiq as person with law background this is unfortunate coming from you .The CJ is on record saying the only person he believes once he becomes a president can push forward the reform agenda is only Raila Odinga not to add that is on record on Railas Biography .This clearly shows that if he becomes one of the bench members to hear the case he could be partisan -Suffice to say there is information that he has at one time been a member of Railas think tank - This can not be wished away - If the magistrates and "small" judges have had to withdraw from cases due conflict of interest as in Business ties etc what about in this case scenario where Chief Justice Mutunga has political ties(well documented and lots of people who can attest to the ties ) with CORD/ODM and Raila Odinga . Be rest assured that once the petition is filed these will be the calls from Kenyans and TNA/URP sections . From what I have heard, there were rampant irregularities from which one can deduce the election was flawed. The Court by way of the petition will be called to make a judgement on that matter. These are just that hearsay, rumors and propaganda calls and not unless they can be substantiated then they should be treated as such . Mind you in this age of information people can come up with all sorts of allegations but does this amount to the truth ,certainly no. Case in point is the Muthaura's case if you keenly followed the press briefing , Muthauras defence pointed out the shortcomings of basing cases on hearsay and rumors where Muthaura had to go through hell/nightmare only for his case to be dropped due to unreliable and a lying witness . What I know is that Uhuruto will not be allowed to grab power, if it is established that the election was stolen. That establisment can only be made by the Supreme Court. UhuRuto are not grabbing nor plan to grab any power - These are the President elect and his deputy and its the citizens of Kenyans albeit majority of them by 50.07% who bestowed the mantle to them to lead the country the nearest opponent was defeated by more than 800 000 votes a majority that is more than the voters of say a province like Coast who came out to vote - Can we respect the will of the Kenyan people - It is irresponsible to claim that by voting for UhuRuto is tantamount to grabbing power |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 16:53:39 GMT 3
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) has said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was largely “transparent and professional” despite facing challenges during the elections. Igad, an eight-member regional bloc to which Kenya is party, said on Wednesday the manner in which the elections were conducted should be a model for adopting by other countries. “We laud the Chairman, the Commissioners and the entire staff of the IEBC for the transparent and professional manner in which they conducted the process despite some challenges. “The election day demonstrates to the region and the whole world the democratic maturity in Kenya,” said Igad secretary general Mahboub Maalim. Mr Maalim also praised the work of the media and congratulated President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy President-elect William Ruto for winning the elections and wished them well in fulfilling their pre-election pledges to Kenyans. The bloc thinks that Kenya’s conduct of the elections in turning out in large numbers and remaining peaceful throughout the period indicates a changing pattern on the continent which would eventually guarantee stability. “Peace and stability in this country will guarantee progress and prosperity of the entire region,” he told reporters in Nairobi. “Kenyans have shown high level of maturity. The people of Kenya carried the day.” Mr Kenyatta was declared the winner of the General Election after collecting 50.07 per cent of the votes cast. But that result is now the subject of a court challenge by his close opponent Raila Odinga. On Wednesday, Mr Maalim told reporters the decision to use courts by aggrieved parties was welcome since it demonstrates trust in institutions. “The decision on whether the elections were fair or not will rest with the Court. In the event that there is reason to challenge the results, we urge everyone to use the provided legal channels to resolve the disputes.” Last week, Igad together with the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (Comesa) jointly stated that Kenyans had “freely expressed” their will in casting the votes but added they would follow the electoral process to the end before they issue their verdict. While the IEBC argues it remained transparent and fair the Commission was faced with massive system failures. First, the voter identification gadgets collapsed in most parts forcing polling clerks to use manual rolls. Then the electronic transmission system for provisional results crashed forcing the Commission to abandon it. But Cord has insisted it doubts the credibility of the entire results. www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1718956/-/ayjgal/-/index.htmlAnother shameless act by a paid hack with an ax to grind; this man Mahboub Maalim has never forgiven Raila for wanting someone else appointed as Executive Secretary to this basically comatose organization back in 2008. I am sure the UK project sack-money carriers are busy finding bodies to bribe to say nonsense like this. Who is next? Omwenga , Isnt it funny that whenever a decision , statement or support goes against or contrary to your expectations then something has been rigged or the people have bone of contention and the most famous of all claims Uhuru has bribed . So were all the 6.2M Kenyans who voted for him bribed ? and secondly If you lose your petition in the Supreme Court it will all over a sudden become a non reformed court bribed by Uhurus money ? |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 16:39:54 GMT 3
I do not recall previously any Kenya leader at the presidential level who has experienced such blatant strong worded rejection have you Kamalet? besides that I see a problem with this tag hanging our president elect and his deputy as an albatross. It will take a lot or PR work to clean up the image of the two... I am concerned that Bostwana stance may light up a fire that the two don't want as at this moment... The gist of the Botswana's Foreign Affairs Minister whose position is equivalent to our own Sam Ongeri is If President elect and his deputy stop co-operating with ICC . See below the excerpt. " Mr Skeleman said he expected Mr Kenyatta and deputy president- elect William Ruto, who is also facing similar charges, will cooperate with the ICC. " Similarly by hoping that Botswana will be a trend setter on " denouncing " Presidient elect Uhuru and his deputy is just wishful thinking point to note is that we are through with the campaign period where such statements would have "dented" the prospects of a UhuRuto win and coming to think of it If the so called US/UK warning of choice consequence's never did and infact majority of Kenyans went on and elected Uhuruto on Mar 04 as their president and deputy. I dont understand this Hullabaloo from CORD/ODM supporters on the Botswana Foreign affairs Minister statement , how will it assist their course on the petition ? |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 16:23:09 GMT 3
Almost all of these "leaders" were soundly and democratically rejected by their own constituents. So how can they be called leaders? Nation misreporting. Horth, Remember the saying not all popular "leaders" are great leaders oftenly used to describe Hitler . So cut them some slack atleast once beaten they conceded unlike Raila who has never in his lifetime conceded a defeat a true example of the following swahili saying asikubali kushindwa si msindani . |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 16:13:37 GMT 3
"If he refuses to go (to The Hague), then we have a problem. That means that they do not know the rule of law. You can’t establish a court and refuse to go when it calls you. If he refuses, he won’t set foot here,” Botswana's Foreign Affairs Minister Phandu Skelemani told Mmegi, a Botswana daily. Mr Skeleman said he expected Mr Kenyatta and deputy president- elect William Ruto, who is also facing similar charges, will cooperate with the ICC. www.nation.co.ke/News/africa/-/1066/1719032/-/15ruoym/-/index.html Not all countries in Africa are like Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and the oriental China.. If a Foreign Minister from a country like Botswana has CORD/ODM supporters burst with joy -It just goes to show the level of desperation which has hit them - Honestly I pity them and would advice them to let if go -its over. Elections are either won or lost by candidates and as our president elect said in his acceptance speech voters are always the winners. Rather than hope for a miracle , go back to the drawing boards review and reflect why you lost and this might help next time when there is an election as you would come out much more stronger. Meanwhile lets make sure Uhuruto fulfill their promises by keeping them on their toes . |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 15:53:54 GMT 3
Onyango Oloo@OnyangoOloo
It is time we moved beyond mere electioneering to deepen democracy and social justice in Kenya.09:13 AM - 09 Mar 13 Retweeted by Bethuel W. Mwaura @bethuelmwaura To 196 followers. In agreement . |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 15:35:55 GMT 3
www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Leaders-throw-weight-behind-Uhuru/-/1064/1719040/-/nj9og6z/-/index.htmlA group of political and religious leaders drawn from the Lower Eastern region have declared their support for President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta. The group comprising former elected and newly elected leaders from Kitui, Machakos and Makueni counties threw its weight behind Mr Kenyatta on Wednesday, pledging to support his new Government. Led by former Kibwezi MP Philip Kaloki of the Wiper Democratic Movement, the leaders distanced themselves from the intended court suit by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) contesting the presidential results. They instead congratulated Mr Kenyatta’s on his election as President. Meeting at Ole-Sereni hotel in Nairobi after consultations, they said they want to support the Uhuru Kenyatta led government. “We believe he won with over 6 million votes as was declared by the electoral commission and we want to say we are here to support him,” said Prof Kaloki, who lost in the Makueni Governorship race to Prof Kivutha Kibwana of Muungano party. Prof Kaloki contested on a Wiper Democratic Movement ticket and garnered 79,513votes against Prof Kibwana’s 146,534. Among the close to 300 leaders were former MPs Kiema Kilonzo, Grace Mwewa, Agnes Ndetei, Jackson Mwalulu, Peter Kiilu and MP elect Rachael Nyamai, (Kitui South). Also present were several elected politicians and others who lost in the 2013 General Election together with members of the clergy from the region. A statement by the group explained that their decision was borne out of appreciation that the country is greater than an individual. “We want political and economic stability. We want a conducive environment for the new Government to thrive and that is why we are supporting the President-elect," said Prof Kaloki, who served as the secretary of the Wiper Parliamentary Group in the last Parliament. The group argued that there is always a winner and loser and that CORD can proceed with the court case if it has evidence. “So far we have not seen any evidence so we are here to congratulate the president elect rather than going out there to look for evidence that is not there,” said Prof Kaloki. The leaders said the decision was meant to show direction to their community. Prof Kaloki is among Wiper Democratic Movement MPs who were skeptic of the ODM-Wiper agreement that formed the CORD alliance.
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 15:05:21 GMT 3
Re: nyanza revolt against raila, really? « Reply #1 on Jan 19, 2013, 4:50pm » All I can say that those who wish to see Raila Odinga aka Agwambo finished in Nyanza and Kenya are wasting their time. That some aspirants have been shouting at the top of their voices that unless they are given the ticket they wont support RAO is a big joke that will end come next week. Watch this space. We only know two Odingas who have shaped Kenya ie RAO and Jaramogi, thats why they are "worshiped" in the WHOLE of kenya. To pretend that the defeat of Oburu is also the defeat of Raila is to delude oneself. Read more: jukwaa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=7802#ixzz2NQ8vBahT |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 14:26:09 GMT 3
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 14:21:54 GMT 3
From twitter: Capital FM Kenya @capitalfm_kenya 12:23 p.m. - Mar 13, 2013 Ukambani politicians led by ex-MP Philip Kaloki dissociate themselves from CORD petition against Uhuru; say ready to work with new regime Wednesday March 13, 2013 - News just in indicates that top officials of Wiper Democratic Movement have dissociated themselves from the looming CORD petition, saying the just concluded elections were credible, free and fair. Wiper politicians led by former MP Philip Kaloki and Gideon Ndambuki have dissociated themselves from CORD petition against Uhuru saying they ready to work with the new government. In a press conference held at Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi on Wednesday, the Wiper leaders, who are close allies of Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, requested their CORD partners to drop their petition since they don’t have watertight evidence. Ndambuki and Kaloki said CORD leaders should concede defeat since if there is a run-off, Jubilee Coalition will still win the election. In other news, rumour has it that Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka had a long telephone conversation with President –elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto on Tuesday, over the possibility of forming a united government. Sources close to Kalonzo said, the three leaders scheduled a date at unannounced venue where there is a possibility of striking a “post election deal” More to follow…… www.kenyan-post.com/2013/03/secret-phone-call-kalonzo-calls-uhuru.html |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 13, 2013 14:20:22 GMT 3
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) has said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was largely “transparent and professional” despite facing challenges during the elections. Igad, an eight-member regional bloc to which Kenya is party, said on Wednesday the manner in which the elections were conducted should be a model for adopting by other countries. “We laud the Chairman, the Commissioners and the entire staff of the IEBC for the transparent and professional manner in which they conducted the process despite some challenges. “The election day demonstrates to the region and the whole world the democratic maturity in Kenya,” said Igad secretary general Mahboub Maalim. Mr Maalim also praised the work of the media and congratulated President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy President-elect William Ruto for winning the elections and wished them well in fulfilling their pre-election pledges to Kenyans. The bloc thinks that Kenya’s conduct of the elections in turning out in large numbers and remaining peaceful throughout the period indicates a changing pattern on the continent which would eventually guarantee stability. “Peace and stability in this country will guarantee progress and prosperity of the entire region,” he told reporters in Nairobi. “Kenyans have shown high level of maturity. The people of Kenya carried the day.” Mr Kenyatta was declared the winner of the General Election after collecting 50.07 per cent of the votes cast. But that result is now the subject of a court challenge by his close opponent Raila Odinga. On Wednesday, Mr Maalim told reporters the decision to use courts by aggrieved parties was welcome since it demonstrates trust in institutions. “The decision on whether the elections were fair or not will rest with the Court. In the event that there is reason to challenge the results, we urge everyone to use the provided legal channels to resolve the disputes.” Last week, Igad together with the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (Comesa) jointly stated that Kenyans had “freely expressed” their will in casting the votes but added they would follow the electoral process to the end before they issue their verdict. While the IEBC argues it remained transparent and fair the Commission was faced with massive system failures. First, the voter identification gadgets collapsed in most parts forcing polling clerks to use manual rolls. Then the electronic transmission system for provisional results crashed forcing the Commission to abandon it. But Cord has insisted it doubts the credibility of the entire results. www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/1718956/-/ayjgal/-/index.html |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 12, 2013 12:43:57 GMT 3
www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Uhuru-holds-talks-with-envoys/-/1064/1717490/-/lj5gioz/-/index.html Kenya's President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday held talks with several foreign envoys who paid him a courtesy call. The envoys included the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Liu Guangyuan, Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Sibabrata Tripathi and Ethiopian Ambassador to Kenya Shemsudin Ahmed Roble. During their talks Mr Kenyatta assured the envoys representing their nations in Kenya that his government will strengthen bilateral relations. Expressing his gratitude for the messages of goodwill delivered by the envoys, Mr Kenyatta said he looked forward to working closely with all envoys accredited to Kenya. On her part the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Hua Chunying congratulated Mr Kenyatta on being elected the fourth President of the Republic of Kenya. She also congratulated Kenyans for holding peaceful and successful elections. She further said that China regards Kenya as an important development partner in Africa. The Chinese diplomat noted that China is willing to deepen its cooperation with the new Kenyan Government in order to boost the friendly relations between the two nations for the benefit of the citizens of the two countries. On their part the Indian High Commissioner to Kenya and the Ethiopian Ambassador expressed readiness of their respective governments to working closely with the new Kenyan Government with a view to further strengthen and deepen the fraternal relations existing between their countries and Kenya. Mr Kenyatta also received a goodwill message from South Sudan Government which was delivered by the minister in the office of the President Mr Emmanuel LoWilla. Mr Kenyatta also held talks with Rwandese High Commissioner to Kenya Ambassador Yamina Karitanyi, Burundi Ambassador to Kenya Ezechiel Nibigira, Ugandan High Commissioner to Kenya Ambassador Angelina Wapakhabulo and Tanzanian High Commissioner to Kenya ambassador Batilda Salha Buriani. The envoys congratulated Mr Kenyatta on his overwhelming victory and pledged commitment of their governments to deepen relations with Kenya.
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 12, 2013 12:16:57 GMT 3
Omwange, in tonight's news I saw fake or paid for congratulatory messages coming from several envoys (I remember India but there were several nations represented). There were also meetings between the president elect, his deputy, & KE's security apparatus. These guys are gaining traction & legitimacy whilst Raila is busy preparing a doomed petition. It was even announced that the erstwhile office of the PM at former Shell & BP House will in future serve as the office of the Deputy President....Wa! b6k, A colleague of mine who is a diplomat and I working as private citizens with a deep love and desire for the best for our country spent the better part of 3 days beginning last Tuesday working our respective diplomatic contacts representing several countries. Those are the things that matter not some irrelevant and meaningless announcement as to where a Ruto or anyone else will have their offices. You have no basis whatsoever other than your own imagination to say Raila's petition is "doomed" and I say so authoritatively because I know what's in the petition and there is no way anyone with any sense of law and facts who reads and analyzes it cannot but conclude it will result in a unanimous ruling granting its prayers. That, you can take to the bank. Omwenga, During the run up to the Mar 04 elections you had assured us with the same tone and level of confidence that CORD/ODM was going to win the General elections during round one and the results were the direct opposite of your "prediction" , You were wrong and not only did you deceive and mislead us here but also your Presidential candidate Raila ,you are repeating the same mistake - Sometimes in life you give it up and start afresh a good example is the President elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto -they conceded and accepted the will of the majority of Kenyans and 10 years down the lane you see the results of humility and learning from their mistakes back then- Majority of Kenyans albeit by almost 850 000 elected them to head and lead the country in the next five years . Omwenga if we were to extract your predictions for this election your failure rate on the predictions would be at 90% |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 12, 2013 12:03:39 GMT 3
MUSALIA MUDAVADI in SECRET talks with President UHURU KENYATTA and WILLIAM RUTO Tuesday March 12, 2013 - Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi has begun discussions with President -elect Uhuru Kenyatta about a possibility of forming a post –election coalition that will unite all Kenyans. Credible sources said, Mudavadi on Monday met 20 MPs and senators elected under the Amani coalition and briefed them about his preliminary talks with UhuRuto team. They gave him the go-ahead to negotiate a new coalition. Mudavadi, who is also the United Democratic Forum (UDF) party leader, was briefly in the Jubilee coalition but left to form the Amani coalition with KANU which is headed by Gideon Moi. In the meeting, Justice Minister Eugene Wamalwa was selected to head the negotiating team and Gideon Moi who is currently the Senator-elect for Baringo County, to chair its parliamentary group. Roba Duba will be the Secretary of the group. Some of the KANU members were concerned that Deputy President–elect William Ruto might not welcome their inclusion in a Jubilee government, but Mudavadi dismissed the fear saying Ruto is a charismatic and a brilliant leader who wants to unite the country for the benefit of Kenyans. www.kenyan-post.com/2013/03/musalia-mudavadi-in-secret-talks-with.html |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 12, 2013 12:01:10 GMT 3
Monday March 11, 2013 - After President elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his entire Jubilee team criss-crossed the country and made a lot of promises to various groups, some Muslim Clerics at the Coast feel it is now time for them to deliver on their promises. The Clerics have called on President elect Uhuru Kenyatta to put politics aside and embrace every corner of this country. They warned Uhuru from segregating the Coastal region in his development agenda by the fact that Coast was generally Raila Odinga’s CORD stronghold. During his campaigns, President elect Uhuru Kenyatta was endorsed by many Muslim religious groups with the hope that he will protect their interests since his counterpart Raila failed to honour his promises after 2007 despite getting half of the Government. Muslims have now urged President Uhuru Kenyatta not to disappoint them but protect their rights and freedoms saying that previous regimes have been unfair to them. www.kenyan-post.com/2013/03/after-voting-for-raila-odinga-coastal.html |
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Post by nowayhaha on Mar 11, 2013 17:25:15 GMT 3
www.kenyan-post.com/2013/03/reprieve-for-president-elect-uhuru.html Reprieve for President-elect UHURU KENYATTA as MUTHAURA’s case WITNESSES refuse to TALK Monday March 11, 2013 - President–elect Uhuru Kenyatta got a sigh of reprieve on Monday, after charges against his co-perpetrator at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Francis Muthaura, were dropped by the prosecution. ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda reportedly told Trial Chamber V Judges that her office has no intention of proceeding with the case against Muthaura who was charged with heinous crimes against humanity during the 2007-o8 post election violence. “I have decided as of the state of evidence available now, that we have no other choice but to withdraw the charges against Mr Muthaura,” Bensouda told the judges. She said some witnesses were refusing to testify before the court. “The witnesses that had conveyed evidence have been killed or died others refuse to speak to the prosecutor,” Bensouda said. “We do not feel there are reasonable chances of condemnation at the moment of the trial,” she said. However, Pre Trial Chamber V Presiding Judge Kuniko Ozaki told Bensouda that dropping Muthaura’s case will have major consequences on Uhuru Kenyatta’s case as well.
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