From jobmbugua at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  1 08:12:53 2009
From: jobmbugua at yahoo.com (Waweru Job)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 05:12:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Angaza family radio - Happy New Year
Message-ID: <375177.68697.qm@web32905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hey

You have been a great part of the family and here at Angaza Family Radio we wish you A great new year.
May this new year bring many  opportunities your way, to explore every joy of  life and may your resolutions for the days ahead  stay firm, turning all your dreams into reality  and all your efforts into great achievements.
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us  to get it right. 

Liljow

http://www.angazafamilyradio.org


      
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From clementmiano at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 02:54:20 2009
From: clementmiano at yahoo.com (clement)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 23:54:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Muthaura messing up again
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After reading the passion in your mail i scrolled up to see your Sir name. Sadly my fears were confirmed..... the emotions in your mail are largely tribal. very sad indeed.

Regards,

Clement.

--- On Thu, 1/1/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Muthaura messing up again
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Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009, 6:44 AM

At this time in history when Kenya is beginning to recover and regain her steps in the world of normalcy,
Amb Francis Muthaura is at it again. How can he second the Mr Chege back to the Commission? IIEC is supposed to right the wrongs of ECK and to that extent, we do not need Chege to be anywhere near the new Commission. He is the single individual who, in partnership with Muthaura, almost brought this country down.

It is time Muthaura was shown the door, for the man is in his dotage and his usefulness to Kenya is now questionable. He is the single source of pain in the smooth running of the coalition government. He is the one who is fronting some other people to come in and spoil for war.

And he knows that the National Accord was signed between Kibaki and Raila as equal partners. Kenyans are watching keenly what next Muthaura will come up
 with.

Oto



     

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From cycachair at gmail.com  Mon Jan  5 07:35:25 2009
From: cycachair at gmail.com (JARED AKAMA)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:35:25 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] Great People!
Message-ID: <2c522ca20901050435j5dc43d60uc3739cff046e23da@mail.gmail.com>

Kindly avoid negative thinkers and be focused to this great initiative.

This is the only hope for our great Nation.I remember when Obama started his
Campaign,Rev Jesse Jackson Criticized Him and said that he was not African
ENOUGH! They will say you are not youthful enough or Kenyan enough too.

Later we saw him cry during Obama's Victory Speech.Solder on and I am by
your sides with my 100% support.I have good things and connection which will
benefit this group,all I need to see is a well organized and serious group
which will not be cowed to remove their figures on the trigger.

My advice to this initiative too is that  avoid anyone who is in government
or in Parliament,we need a total 360 degree Paradigm shift,a new Leadership
free of them!

Also,I suggest that the party should not miss the Word ''Congress''.

I suggest

- National Congress Party Of Kenya
- People's Democratic Congress.

I admire Gorgeous George and his Party the Respect Party of Britain,hence I
wish we had The ''RESPECT CONGRESS PARTY OF KENYA'' ,where all is respected
and feel at home! and our symbol could be a Salute!

The Congress Party are doing very well across the world,e.g The Congress
Party Of India,The congress Party of Libya, ANC,Congress party of Sudan,etc.


Finally,I am Proud of you all.


Kind regards,

Comrade Jared Akama Ondieki
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From abercomea at gmail.com  Tue Jan  6 11:32:15 2009
From: abercomea at gmail.com (rawson mugambi m)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:32:15 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [YDEM] Other forums: Is Uhuru Kenyatta the change we
	have been waiting for?
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even if its not fair to accuse somebody for something which his or her
parent did..... uhuru whom i have always supported even in campaigns is just
one good for nothing lad..........his father was a disaster  to this country
and i think uhuru is the same thing coz this bugger never brought any motion
in parliament  regarding the youth or other under represented groups insrted
just flapping lips talking   talking talking    till now hes talking.....!!!

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:02 PM, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>wrote:

>   Thanks George,
>
> This is a powerful retort. Kenyans must wake up and face reality. Can you
> see the forces of status quo at play? We are sending ECK home and
> immediately, Muthaura opens the window to let in the worst of the cast.
>
> Kenyans must now make a resolve and vote out this lot. They are busy
> painting Raila with their filth, I just do not know whether he is seeing
> this. He better demands his 50% share of this government now and help drive
> the reform agenda.
>
> He must never contemplate resigning. He is an equal Partner here.
>
> Odhiambo T Oketch
> Komarock Nairobi
>
> --- On *Mon, 1/5/09, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>* wrote:
>
> From: George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [YDEM] Other forums: Is Uhuru Kenyatta the change we have been
> waiting for?
> To: YDEM at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 4:12 AM
>
>  Greetings my brothers and sisters!
>
> Mr. Njai, a very spirited fight you put up for Hon. Kenyatta. I am not sure
> that you yourself do believe or actually can convince your
> innerself using the arguments you are putting up for Kenyatta. Surely, this
> country is on the brink because of calamitous leadership. We can't afford
> more experiments with leadership especially with people our hunch, our
> experience, tells us have no vision, no dreams or the good of all Kenyans at
> heart.
>
> As a nation we are engaged in a battle of values, vision and principles.
> These are unchanging cardinal beliefs about life. For close to 50 years we
> have failed this test and we cannot a fail in the 2012 resit. This country
> cannot be left in the hands of people who have benefited from crimes of
> plunder, corruption, mismanagement of our resources etc otherwise we will
> never see the change we can live in.
>
> What happened to the old truths that say "like father like son"? How do we
> expect Uhuru, after testing the sweetness of his father's loot in terms of
> land and other accompanying wealth,  to depart from the culture that he was
> brought up in? Is there anything that happened to Uhuru on the road to
> Damascus? Has he ever apologized or disassociated himself with his father's
> greed? The best way to do that would be for him, like St. Francis of Asisi,
> to take what he inherited from his father's loot and give it back to the
> public and then apologize for his father's sin. This is applied knowledge
> from the Bible. We know that our legal courts cannot try you for your
> father's sin but the public court always will.
>
> Therefore, brothers and sisters, you see the change that kenya and Kenyans
> want must not be about political rhetorics of "a president not crowded by
> wreckless handlers" or family lineage, no, it is about a woman or a man  who
> can envision our people's dreams,desire, ambitions etc; embody their dreams
> and ideals; and convincingly share his understanding on how to get them
> where they want to go successfully. When such a person jumps on the scene or
> is proposed as you propose Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenyans must check such a
> person's track record as a private and public person to measure his
> genuineness, his sensitivity and his integrity to lead them on that
> journey. As a nation, we must quit this behavior of going for
> a better devil...
>
> Now, for someone like Uhuru Kenyatta it is an easy job to evaluate his
> efficacy on the matter in debate. We have already tested him and suffice it
> to say that definitely like all other Kenyans he also has some good in him.
> However, since we know that he is more dangerous than John Michuki and
> Njenga Karume combined, we cannot allow him to fool us. For instance, did
> you listen to Uhuru's argument about the media law in parliament? Do you
> know that when he was Minister for Local Government, commenting on the road
> network that passes through their slum, he told Muthurwa residents that he
> always thought those buildings he used to see (the slum), were horse
> stables? Have we forgotten that when Kenyans entrusted him with the watchdog
> role- opposition leadership- to check government excesses and
> irresponsibilities he jumped ship to enjoy state treats with Kibaki? Have we
> forgotten that Uhuru is actually on record owning up that during post
> election violence he sent money to Naivasha? In the back drop of Naivasha
> massacre, shouldn't we be asking him what the money was for?
>
> To quote a friend, Morris Odhiambo, "we face a battle of VALUES and
> VISIONS; away from oligarchy, patriarchy, conwo/manship and other
> conservative values, to more progressive values". We should not reduce our
> future to a battle of a few personalities. As for me and my household, we
> shall worship at the altar of values, principles and visions.
>
> That is my contribution to this debate.
>
> George Nyongesa
> Bunge la Mwananchi
> +254 720 451 235
>
> --- On *Mon, 1/5/09, jeff nduva <jeffnduva at yahoo. com>* wrote:
>
> From: jeff nduva <jeffnduva at yahoo. com>
> Subject: Re: Uhuru Can Never be the Change Kenyans are Waiting For
> To: bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com
> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 11:13 AM
>
>   Do you honestly believe that we have any individual right now in kenyan
> politics who can give kenyans the change we want?. This guys talk of the
> same things every election Time but they deliver nothing. Empty promises. If
> a whole minister cannot even understand the Tax system and where the Tax
> Money collected from kenyans goes to. or someone makes remarks such as
> Paying tax being a generous contribution to kenyans, or even worse  reverse
> democratic process they fought for when they were in opposition. Then we are
> living in a world where only those in power will keep on benefiting and
> making changes to suite their political ambitions. Our only hope of knowing
> what they do behind our back has been taken away. So again Kenya remains in
> Darkness.
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 1/5/09, Sammi Njai <sammynjai at gmail. com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Sammi Njai <sammynjai at gmail. com>
> Subject: Re: Uhuru Can Never be the Change Kenyans are Waiting For
> To: bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com
> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 12:05 AM
>
> Let us always examine issues critically and give credit where it deserves,
> a spade will always be a spade. Let me correct Owinga when he asserts that
> uhuru Kenyatta owns land equal to Nyanza province alone. that cannot be
> true. We all know that he was born on October 26, 1961. Sure you will agree
> with me that a todler could not own  land. The land in question belongs to
> his father and family and you cannot blame him if he has inherited such land
> after all he is entittled to it. Am not defending the situation where one
> individual 'owns' huge tracks of land while millions are languinshing in
> camps,what we need is to address the root cause and not the effect. Let us
> have a comprehensive land p[olicy that we have desired for so long. Infact I
> see the lands Minister dragging his feet on this issue. We need it now n not
> tommorrow.Am sure also that JM did not talk of Uhuru since he was a
> teenager, but rather talked of the ruling elite that was grabbing land then.
>
> Secondly, I dont see anything tribal in him supporting Kibaki, Politics can
> be  defined as the art of influencing decisions with the aim of influencing
> economic decisions ....... I dont think that Uhuru was obliged not to
> support Kibaki, that wasa his democratic right and its pure politik.
>
> The question of him being the change we want will depend on the change one
> as an individual wants, but for me I think witha team that does not crowd
> him out and progressive minded and not hypocrites i think he would bring
> change.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:58 AM, owinga bonfas <owinga2000 at yahoo. com>wrote:
>
>>
>> Mathias..I think you always get it wrong. Uhuru Kenyatta cannot be the
>> change that Kenyans are waiting for. Just to give you two examples of things
>> that make Uhuru the unlikely change that Kenya wants. First Uhuru Kenyatta
>> is part of the land grabbing machines that has created land crisis and
>> tensions in the country. Uhuru owns land that equal Nyanza Province-Mathias
>> Nyanza has about 7 million people..How did Uhuru Kenyatta acquire this land?
>> Has he ever explained to Kenyans how? by the way this is part of the land
>> grabbing that JM Kariuki talked about before he was murdered by the Kenyatta
>> government.
>>
>> Secondly during the 2002 Uhuru showed that he is one hell of a tribalist
>> who will sacrifice national interest at the alter of tribalism. He switched
>> to support Kibaki while all along he is one who was trumpeting the
>> generational card from 2002 to 2006...
>>
>> Mathias just by being a youth doesnt mean that one represents change..Look
>> at Danson Mungatana and you will prove me right in this.
>> As much as some people in Kenya dont wanna reason-Raila represented change
>> that Kenya would really want to develop...It should never be always
>> Central...kwani some women didnt give birth to men who can lead..the feeling
>> of entitlement to Kenyas leadership by Central province has stunted the
>> development of this country for 45 years..and counting...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On Sun, 1/4/09, mathias aguta <agutam at hotmail. com> wrote:
>>
>> > From: mathias aguta <agutam at hotmail. com>
>> > Subject: RE: Kibaki is Senile!
>> > To: "Bidiiafrika Group" <bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com>
>> > Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 1:04 AM
>> > While I do not buy into the belief that those who run around
>> > the streets throwing stones, shouting
>> > "liberation" , or those who are perpetually
>> > liberious and critics of everything about government are
>> > always the best leaders, I think Kenyans made a big blunder
>> > in year 2002 by voting in Kibaki. I still insist Uhuru
>> > Kenyatta was a better bet. That we repeated the same mistake
>> > in 2007 will forever haunt Kenyan voters. spilt milk,
>> > though.
>> > Can we now expend our energies in ensuring 2012 will give
>> > us the "Change We Need"?
>> > Mathias.
>> > > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 01:28:30 -0800> Subject: Re:
>> > Kibaki is Senile!> From: peter.osotsi@ gmail.com> To:
>> > bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com> > > Kombo;> >
>> > It was Martin Shikuku, Kenneth Matiba, John Keen, Charles
>> > Rubia, The> Odinga's, Masinde Muliro and a host of
>> > others that fought for the> freedoms we enjoy today.
>> > Kibaki was always a joyrider waiting for the> storm to
>> > subside then emerge and steal the show. Moi never
>> > teargassed> Emilio Mwa Kibaki. I saw Kibaki quite often
>> > and he was not as clean as> he looks today. He was a
>> > shabby lad, Mutahi Ngunyi can tell you more.> We have
>> > been conned, by the way.> > In 2002, its Musalia
>> > Mudavadi, one of the founder members of LDP and a> very
>> > liberal democrat, that could have been president, well, he
>> > went> back to the party of mama na baba, the vacancy of
>> > which was filled by> turncoat Kibaki.> > Let us not
>> > cry loudly since Kibaki has never fought for the freedom
>> > of> the media. I saw this coming, LDP saw it coming and
>> > im not surprised.> Do you people ever read Mutahi Ngunyi?
>> > You too, would not be> surprised.> > I miss Kenneth
>> > Matiba, he's still waiting to be crowned president
>> > of> Kenya.> > P> >
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Subject: [Jambo] Fw: HUGE VIRUS COMING !!! PLEASE READ & FORWARD !!
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From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Tue Jan  6 16:35:01 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:35:01 -0500 
Subject: [Jambo] LUCY KIBAKI AMERUDI :- Upset comptroller chose to go on
	leave
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http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/-/1064/511476/-/yhj5iez/-/index.html
Upset comptroller chose to go on leave 
Bottom of Form 1
 
By EUNICE MACHUHIPosted Tuesday, January 6 2009 at 21:03 
State House Comptroller Hyslop Ipu opted to go on leave after being
frustrated by a member of the First Family during the festive season, the
Nation has learnt.
Sources said contrary to reports that he had been sent on indefinite leave,
Mr Ipu decided to take a rest following events on December 31 in Mombasa
where the First Family spent Christmas and New Year.
The last straw
It is understood the last straw for Mr Ipu was when the First Family member
told him off over a room at the Mombasa State Lodge that was to be used to
record the President's New Year message.
"Mr Ipu asked Presidential Press Service director Isaiah Kabira to prepare
the room but out of nowhere, the First Family member emerged and demanded to
know why the room was being used without the member's consent," the source
said.
Mr Ipu, the source added, was so frustrated that he informed the President.
"The President told him to take a rest and that they would meet in Nairobi,"
the source said.
It is reported that Mr Ipu, who was former President Daniel arap Moi's
speech writer, has been uncomfortable in his job because of interference by
a member of the First Family.
Mr Ipu, the source also said, "has no peace at all as he is also fighting
those who want his position". 
Retain him
"But the President should retain him because he is the man who knows all the
Government secrets," the source told the Nation.
The source claimed that Mr Ipu should be in charge of the President's diary,
but it was controlled by a member of the First Family, who decides who sees
the President. 
Mr Ipu becomes the second State House Comptroller to face problems since
President Kibaki came to power in 2003.
The first Comptroller, Mr Matere Keriri was sacked after falling out of
favour with First Lady Lucy Kibaki.



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From: editor at africanexecutive.com (The Editor)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:15:57 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The African Executive Issue 194
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From komboelijah at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  1 02:14:32 2009
From: komboelijah at yahoo.com (Elijah Kombo)
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:14:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] KENYAN SO CALLED "CYBER NOISE MAKERS" ARE FORMING A
	PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT
Message-ID: <23578.14836.qm@web34502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Barack - 
Well written and crafted. A progressive move and a visionary way forward in 2009. Can the meeting take place sooner before most of us get out again? I am interested in attending this meeting.

Kombo Elijah

--- On Wed, 12/31/08, barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com>
Subject: KENYAN SO CALLED "CYBER NOISE MAKERS" ARE FORMING A PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT
To: "bidiiafrica" <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>, "african press" <africanpress at getmail.no>, africantalk at yahoogroups.com, africa-oped at yahoogroups.com, "africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com" <africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com>, "afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com" <afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com>, eastafrican at nation.co.ke, editor at agendaafrica.com, editor at majimbokenya.com, editorial at eastandard.net, "DICKENS ODHIAMBO" <dodhiambo at yahoo.com>, ericotiende at mem.slr.com, "Eric Otiende" <eric.otiende at kenyadevelopmentfundcorp.com>, "jaluo jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, jambo at publiceyesite.org, publiceye at publiceyesite.org, publiceyet at aol.com
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A?discussion of formation of a new political?movement by?old and young Turks in Kenya?and abroad who upto date had only been serial bloggers is raging. The political class and the powers that be?for upto the past three to four years had simply dubbed them? as "cyber noise makers". However, this time they seem to be very very seriouse and may be the change that Kenya is yearning for. The initiators come from all walks of life. From Bunge la wanainchi on the streets to elites that form the middle class to university students to high school kids, the?kenyan public is up for a crusade to decide their future. Tired and weary of the status quo. Embarrassed by poverty and bent knees of years of begging, the sons and daughters of Kenya have said?enough?is enough. They have questioned?the intelligence of dynastic power acquisition and have found it wanting. 

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After Moi came?Gideon Moi, after?Kenyatta came Uhuru Kenyatta, after?Oginga Odinga came Raila Odinga, after Mudavadi came Musalya Mudavadi and may be after Mwai Kibaki there will be Jimmy, after Raila Odinga there will be Castro Raila and after Uhuru Kenyatta there will "someone" Uhuru. If this trend was communsurate with delivery of service, development or?creation of new opportunities, I bet you the bloggers would have not thought about this. However, the leadership achievements for the last 40 years is so sad to talk about. Kenya, where food was never a problem has become one of the poorest countries where starvation is not a dream. Kenya has become a nation with the second largest slum in the world, "Kibira". Children walking naked and bear foot has becomne a routine while the MPs and their wives do their shopping overseas for clothes that can be made locally. Just why should this continue is a question in the mind of every Kenyan.

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While an MP earns 1.2 million?Kenya shillings? a month and does not pay tax, an ordinary Kenyan live under a dollar per day and still have to pay tax on it. While the political class like Uhuru, Raila, Mudavadi, Kalonzo, Kibaki and their associates own houses and land worth millions of dollars, an average Kenyan lives in a slum without electricity, running water or even a toilet. The second largest town in Kenya sits on the shores of the second largest fresh water lakes in the world and still the residence drink from seewage water. The garbages in many cities reamain uncollected and if they are collected they are dumped close to the slums so that the unforturenate children of the poor who are the majority can go and scavenge. No jobs for highly qualified university graduates while the relatives of political class who could not even pass primary school education get cheap purchased degrees and come back to be excutives of parastatals and big companies. 

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The Kenyan people have asked repeatedly just why they keep on recycling these folks and the answer has been "he comes from my tribe"?ha! ha!?Yes the political class has manipulated their own people for their own family and friends gain just by using the fact that Kenya? people speak fourty two different dialects. This time this may not work because?while the bloggers have names like Ochieng, Kamau, Nyangau, Omulokoli and the rest, their names are not quite reflective of the language they speak.? Some are from intertribal marriages while others were brought up in places where their only friends were from a malgamation of tribes and hence this time the tribe factor may fail to work in favour of the political class.

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I for one support this initiative. Just recently, there was hope that democracy may eventually be achieved. First we hoped that the political parties had seen enough of the effects of thwarting democracy in Kenya only to realize that they dont get it. Each and every party "acclaimed" the so called party leader. The trueth was that there was no election at all. At one time you could marvel at how democracy in Kenya works after all the women were not considered in ODM and PNU so called alection and the "acclaimed" leadership had to go back to the drawing board to see how they could appease afew of their women folk. What a mess? what a traversty to democracy in a country where there are great minds? What an abuse of the people's intelligence? How long must these people take the Kenyan public for granted? How long must the Kenyan people contend with this? Can the Kenyan public get the democracy they deserve? Can Kenyan people stumble upon Obama?

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Well that is what the bloggers have decided to do. They are in search of an Obama through their movement and if you are one please submit your application because the bus is moving and you may not?get in?once it catches speed.? 

The meeting for this movement is set in Nairobi Kenya in january. The date and the venue can be obtained from the following?initiators?

1.??Nicholas oyoo?????????? oyookraft at yahoo.com???????2. ?Okiya Omtatah Okoiti?? omtatah at yahoo.com

3. Peter Odhengo?????????? odhengo at yahoo.co.uk

Many are interested and this may be the beginning and the end of impunity if all Kenyans are truely tired of a rule by the few forever and ever. Communications below are attached for your viewing.

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Dr. Barack Abonyo.

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Nancy says: Sundays are normally family days, sio siku ya siasa. Guys, whatever date we settle on, meeting from 4.00PM on wards should be possible for all, ama?

Rawson Mugambi says: no problem on my part.... I can create time for my other commitments
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Martin Kengei says: I think this is a great start. The 5th of January is a very tricky day coz most people will be heading back to work. I suggest we hold the first meeting says this Friday or Saturday for those guys who are around then hold another one next weekend for the rest who will be coming back into town next week.

TONY Obura says: Well to tell you the truth, I don't really know where the youth are headed; do you have a good number of individuals so we can hold a serious brain storming meeting and find a way forward? This is my number in case of anything 0723 156 972. Let us stand up and make a difference and all the others will follow, it starts with you and me are you up so I follow?

Mathias Aguta Says: What has lacked in Kenya for long is a party that inspires patriotism and a nationalistic movement that puts the nation above the tribe. The name must make people want to be part of a revival, a rebirth, a regeneration - a new beginning. I suggest The National Patriotic Renaissance Party (NPRP).
Mathias.

Lattif Shaban says: I support this initiative. For sure Kenya needs a fresh start from the political fiasco that has imprisoned us for so long.
Uzalendo wa Kenya Party (UWAKE) could be another name for consideration
I would be happy to attend the planned meeting early next year

Clarence Jumba Says: Nicholas hope you still remember me we worked together in the moribund National Youth congress on your initiative of the nascent political party count me in, and keep me posted as to any event unfolding.

Onyancha Rodgiers says: You know Nicholas we come a long way. There have been a number of development and you have let me in the cold. Nimambie so that can follow suit too


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the The party is intended to bring all those who have since been refered to as "cyber noise makers" together so that they can decide whether to form a new party or they can join a party that is democratic, concerned about the people of Kenya







From: luo31 at hotmail.com
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:49:41 +0000



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Oyoo
Thanks for enlightening me. Could we work hard so that within? four months we can get something going. Please coordinate these three groups so that by atleast february people can be rallied behind one name.
God bless
Barack







Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:31:17 -0800
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com






Dr.Obonyo
There isnt a deadline as such. the deadline is for parties that are already in existance. for us we can organise and our deadline will be six moths after we present our constitution, an ofiice and 100,000 to the registrar of parties.?


--- On Sun, 12/28/08, barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: "bidiiafrica" <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>, omtatah at yahoo.com, tmoturi2000 at yahoo.com
Cc: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 7:02 PM




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Oyoo
It appears there is some deadline to be met. Could you guys organize a meeting or a teleconference so that this noble idea is not counted out due to inability to cope with the deadline set by the government.
Barack





Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:58:04 -0800
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: omtatah at yahoo.com; bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com; tmoturi2000 at yahoo.com






Omtatah is right

Republicanism should not be confused with Republican Party ideals. Both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US are republican.?

Republicanism is about representative democracy where the public appoints (elects) its workers (What we love to call leaders who should really be called servants) through an elaborate interview process (elections and Campaigns) to identify those that will most benefit the republic (The people of Kenya collectively)

What it means is that the state is in place to serve the common good and not individual good and those that do not serve the common good should be removed and others appointed instead (Recall clause).

Unless we want to have a monarchy (Appoint {Moi, Raila, Kibaki or Kenyatta Family} the monarchs,) we have no option but to enforce Republicanism as we have which is being abused and misused by the current elite. ?

Nikko

--- On Sun, 12/28/08, Okiya Omtatah Okoiti <omtatah at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Okiya Omtatah Okoiti <omtatah at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, tmoturi2000 at yahoo.com, kilatya2001 at yahoo.com, nicholasoteku at yahoo.com, odhengo at yahoo.co.uk, mwalimubosco at yahoo.com, sigunga_pauline at yahoo.com, alombu at yahoo.com, japsmnywoki at ymail.com, oyookraft at yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 12:52 AM






Dear all,

Peace be upon you all.

I am happy and ready to play my small part in this great effort. 

I am a republican at heart and would request all in the effort to give republicanism a chance. Kenya is a republic but it has NEVER BEEN GOVERNED AS ONE. Hence, my total belief that if we embrace republicanism as the ideology the inspires, informs and explains our efforts then we won't become limits to what we can do with the opportunity history has given us to lift our country out of the bog greed has got it stuck in.

Because our leaders, who yesterday adorned glittering reformist garb did not have a solid ideological foundation, they sooner rather than later, ceased being catalysts for change and became total limits. We must avoid that at? all costs...

It must matter that our country?s official name is The Republic of Kenya. We are not a kingdom, a fiefdom, a serfdom, a princedom, a dictatorship, an emirate, a junkdom, or a dominion of any kind. We are a REPUBLIC!

Invoking the republican foundations of the Kenyan Nation means? that we leaders embrace republicanism, broadly, the ideology of governing a nation as a republic, with an emphasis on liberty, rule of law, popular sovereignty and the civic virtue practised by citizens.

Elected representatives must exhibit the sort of values and behaviour necessary for the republic to survive and flourish....? 

Republicanism is incompatible with office holders using public power for personal gain. It is worthless calling ourselves a "republic" when generally we have a leadership that does not protect the rights or liberty of the citizens. 

Republicanism always stands in direct and firm opposition to any form of dictatorship, corruption, or tyranny in the political realm. More broadly, it refers to a political system that protects liberty, especially by incorporating a rule of law that cannot be arbitrarily ignored by the government, group, or individual. 

In a republic elected representatives must use the power which is donated and entrusted to them for the protection the sovereign people, not their destruction. As John Adams put it, a republic is a government of laws, and not of men.

So, the new party we form, if it is to be for the good of Kenya, must be republican in ideology.

Merry Christmas and brilliant 2009.

Okiya Omtatah Okoiti
0722-684777

--- On Sat, 12/27/08, nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, tmoturi2000 at yahoo.com, kilatya2001 at yahoo.com, nicholasoteku at yahoo.com, odhengo at yahoo.co.uk, mwalimubosco at yahoo.com, omtatah at yahoo.com, sigunga_pauline at yahoo.com, alombu at yahoo.com, japsmnywoki at ymail.com
Date: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 9:09 AM








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Already Four Initiatives to Form a Party Are Set To Meet Early Next Year and Discuss Merging 
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This is to inform Wanabidii that things are quickly moving in the right direction. Before this topic came up we did not know that there were people among us who were thinking of the same initiative to launch a real party for this country. 
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There is the initiative of The Integrity Quest Party (IQ) party (Nicholas Oyoo)
There is the initiative of Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo)
There is the initiative of Justice and Development Party (JDP) (Okiya Omtatah)
There is the initiative of Democratic Reformation Party of Kenya (Peter Ligale)
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We are trying to coordinate a meeting between representatives of these four initiatives very early in January with a bid to discuss and harmonize their Ideals and instruments so that one will come out of the many, stronger more potent. Any other initiatives are free to join in by contacting the people mentioned above. ?
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Already documents are being exchanged among the initiatives so that the good common grounds are identified. We do not want to take to long discussing in the board room but to move quickly to registration. We also do not want to register a just a party. We want to register THE PARTY as there is a vacuum for a real political party in Kenya . 
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We are also asking progressive minded individuals to forward their details to either Nicholas Oyoo or Peter Odhengo. We are looking forward to recruiting at least 2500 such persons in this initiative so that it is not one person who will have donated the party?s funds and resources. We will strive to have at least a person from each constituency. That does not mean that that person will be the person identified as the nominee for Parliament
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In fact the language each of these parties are articulating is as follows
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Carrying out free and fair election of officials of the party and where possible the use of online and SMS initiatives can be employed to help cost saving. 
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That officials of the party will not double up as parliamentary/civic representative
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The councilors/MPs/President/VP/PM/Ministers and all public officials will be workers of the members of the party send to parliament to help the party achieve certain Objectives as set in its documents
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That the representatives will have to sign pre-nomination binding agreements with the party allowing their salary reduction, recall clause, paying of taxes, and summoning by the party disciplinary organs to ensure that they perform as per the requirements of the party members
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That the party must have ready documents to serve as the manifesto which will be reviewed from time to time as members contribute ideas. 
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The party will not just be a vehicle to take people to parliament. It will be the main policy formulation vehicle as well as use the forum of the party where so many people are brought together to try and find ways to help its members in uplifting their livelihoods. The party will have to be operational even when there are no elections around the corner. 
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The party must be deliberately designed to outlive its founders and not be bogged down by personality worship.
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If you ask me I think we are rooted in the right foundation. Your ideas and involvement at this time of formation will be highly welcome and needed. 
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As Franz Fanon said, A generation must rise from obscurity, find its mission, fulfill it or betray it. 
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The generation of the current political elite found their mission of returning Kenya to Multi-Party. They fulfilled it and letting them continue holding on is allowing this nation to be ruled by a mission and visionless leadership. Our mission is to get this country in the path of achieving first world status. Let dare not betray it, Wanabidii!! 
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Will the patriots of this country please stand up. 
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Nicholas Oyoo ? 0722954770 ? oyookraft at yahoo.com
Peter Odhengo ? 07220722984992 ? odhengo at yahoo.co.uk
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--- On Fri, 12/26/08, angaluki at aol.com <angaluki at aol.com> wrote:

From: angaluki at aol.com <angaluki at aol.com>
Subject: Re: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Cc: oyookraft at yahoo.com, odhengo at yahoo.co.uk, peter.odhengo at environment-agency.gov.uk, reca at hotmail.com
Date: Friday, December 26, 2008, 2:14 PM


Peter/Abonyo/Oyoo/Barack,

I think that with the prevailing political situation at home, this is a novel and noble idea. However, it is an onerous?task that comes with heavy responsibilities that should not be taken lightly or casually. We need a serious movement with which ALL Kenyans can identify and with which they'll be comfortable, not an ethnic outfit intended to negotiate for political validation by?and accommodation with a "big." We need a movement with?credible leaders and members of integrity. We need a movement with a vision, mission and philosophy for posterity. We need a movement with principles and not one that will be used as an electioneering machine to catapult political mercenaries into 1m-shilling-a-month jobs. We need a movement with?clear policies and agenda that will make a clear difference for our people and nation. Security, corruption, unemployment and poverty, infrastructure... are a few among our national challenges?for which?we need clear
 strategies of tackling. We need a movement which Kenyans can distinguish from the current plethora of parochial and ethnically factional political parties that serve to balkanize our country with nothing to show for the large salaries of their elected political representatives. We want a movement whose elected political representatives will do what they're elected to do and not just to enrich themselves - legislate for the betterment of our country. Then, we'll need a movement with the financial clout to penetrate every Kenyan village and directly reach every Kenyan homestead. The good news is that such a movement is entirely possible and our first major advantage is?this forum that Ndu. Robert has set up for us. If we can adhere to the aforementioned values, I'd love to be part of the movers and shapers of the movement and I'm sure we'll go places.

Hatua ya kwanza katika wajibu huu muhimu ni kuwahamasisha wanachama wa baraza letu?hili la Mtandaoni kuhakikisha kwamba wao ndio mbegu za kwanza za harakati hii. Miti itakayoota kutoka mbegu hizi itakuwa mikubwa na imara, na manufaa yake kwa Wakenya wote yatakuwa bila kipimo.

My first branding suggestion would be to reexamine the movement name. Let's have a brief, catchy name. "Progressive Development Movement," although with a beautiful acronym, is a mouthful and a little awkward. "Progress" and "Development" basically mean the same thing and you don't want one describing the other. How about just dropping "development" from the name altogether?

Please engage me as you feel fit.

Angaluki Muaka
Kiswahili Lecturer
University of Minnesota
Tel. +1.650.353.0013 (cell - accepts text messages)

-----Original Message-----
From: reca africa <recaafrica at hotmail.com>
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Cc: oyookraft at yahoo.com; odhengo <odhengo at yahoo.co.uk>; peter.odhengo at environment-agency.gov.uk; reca at hotmail.com
Sent: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 3:23 am
Subject: RE: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose




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Dear Wanabidii,

This is to acknowledge with much thanks the receipt of the above mentioned subject. Indeed as Dr. Abonyo indicated, I'm in the final stages of registering a party called Progressive Development Movement-PDM. We've done recruitment by getting more then 200 people from all the 8 provinces, we've also got founder members from 78 districts as required by the political party Act. We're still working on the finalist of offcials and I would request that, we join hands NOW to register this party. Iam willing to bring more pro-change agents-wanabidii to enable us raise funds for sumbission to the regitrar. I've also discussed the same with Dr. Abonyo and Nick Oyoo.

For more infornation please call me on 0722984992

Regrads.

Peter Odhengo


From: luo31 at hotmail.com
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
CC: oyookraft at yahoo.com; odhengo at yahoo.co.uk; recaafrica at hotmail.com; peter.odhengo at environment-agency.gov.uk; reca at hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:10:48 +0000



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Dear Wanabidi
Mr. Peter Odhengo is in the process of registering a party called Young Democrats (YDEM). He has done alot of leg work. I have copied him on this mail. His outfit may be appropriate for this group since it is not registered yet. You can reach him at 722984992. 
His emails is ccied above.
Barack





Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:28:38 -0800
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Subject: Lets Form Ourselves into a Party. Nothing to Loose
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com






We do not have to take over a fringe party. We can register ours. Why is it so hard for us to realize that this can be done and it's not that hard?

The conditions are that a party must have an office and 200 members in each province and at least one member in each district and 600,000


These are conditions we can meet

All we need is 2500 people paying 1000 each and these people will own the party because they paid for it. Not parties bankrolled by one person of r a few connected people. That will be 2.5M. Thats enough for registartion and 1 years party office rent. If we can get a person in each counstituecy=2 0we will have made the district condition. 

And we can do an online Convetion using email. it will be a first in the world 

Wanabidii, lets nominated proposed party interin Chairperson, Secreratry and Treasurer to start us off on this journey. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. 

What are we waiting for. i have been counting people favourable for the idea and the list is growing. What do we have to loose for trying? so much is going for the idea, for one it will be the only non parliamentary, non coucil party giving us all the rights of filling the vacuum of the opposition, albeit outside parliament.? ?

--- On Wed, 12/24/08, Otieno Hongo <otienohongo at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Otieno Hongo <otienohongo at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Kenyan Women Avoid Crocodile Tears
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 7:32 AM


The recent party elections held by different political parties in a bid to comply with new regulations once again proved that as a country we are still a long way from Democracy. All the major parties basically "staged the elections" and none of the current party leaders deserve to claim that they were elected. The party delegates merely met to rubber stamp board room decisions. What is even f rightening is that parties went as far as creating positions to accommodate certain personalities. Nowhere was this so blatant as in ODM where a position of second deputy party leader had to be created to accommodate William Ruto as the party feared the consequences of Ruto and Mudavadi facing each other. In another party, positions for eight vice chairs were created!! While it is laughfable the way our politicians fear to face each other in elections, what is of more concern to be is the fact that doors are effectively shut on new comers or new blood.

While the law will be making it difficult to have anybody come up with a party just for the sake of it, the mainstream parties are effectively being locked up through board-room maneuovers. This might mean that even having some fringe parties to run on with the hope of upsetting the applecart will be more difficult. And with mainstream parties under lock and key of the establishment, it will be a long time before any meaningful democracy is seen in our political space. I see a continuation where the PNU-ODM-ODMK dictatorship is further going to be entrenched as the political space closes up, more so with the continued attempts to frighten the media through legislation. Given that this axis of evil shares the same values, that is to further entrench and enrich the political and big business class at the expense of wananchi, this really is frightening.

It is time that Kenyans started to identify a political movement that can be shaped a nd controlled by wananchi, that whose leadership can be a reflection of the people's voice and not crafted to satisfy the bloated egos of some big shot politicians. And how can we do this. I don't have an exact answer at the moment but one of the first steps can be to identify a fringe party and take it over...just musing 

Hongo


On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 9:58 AM, amenya gibson <amenya.gibson at gmail.com> wrote:

I feel saddened to read in todays Newspapers that Kenyans women are spitting fire and saying that parties major ones have let them done.

I feel this is high sense of hyprocisy from our lovely women
I good faith why can't great people such as Wangari Maathai,Jelimo,Mugo etc mobilise youth and other women to strenghten a party they feel will give them proper representation
Sitting on fence then cry later is wrong.

They had the voice to say no in? PNU,ODM ODM-K and KANU but they did not in fact many women attended those delegates meetings
but they did nothing to raise their voices

Bye
Gibson Amenya







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From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 14:57:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Get Muthaura by Ears Immediately and show him the Door
Message-ID: <533435.7223.qm@web51901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>








Folks, 
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This man Muthaura has no business staying in public office doing public services.?He has defied all protocal and ethics of public service.?Mr Francis Muthaura?is appointing a team?from former ECK employees to manage the transition?of the proposed Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC). He is opening old wounds which are still terribly sore.? Mr. Muthaura is meddling with IIEC by appointing Mr. Chege back to Commission behind back doors to do a repeat of their dirty jobs as was seen during 2007 election fall out.? Mr. Chege?with colleagues in cohort as cartels almost?drove Kenya to a deadly civil war with many lives lost as a result of their coup.? Mr. Muthaura along with Chege and others blackmailed Kenya?during 2007 Election,?plotted a coup to overthrow Kenyans' democratic election rights?by installing Kibaki as President yet Kibaki did not win the election.?It is clearly a known fact that President Kibaki did not win 2007
 election.?? After all that has transpired, how could he Muthaura second Mr Chege back to the Commission? Do they think Kenyans both local and in the Diasporah with friends and sympathizers from Foreign Nationals are naive?? This must be condemned in the strongest term and must not be allowed. 
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This is not a season time to fight or exchange hard stance.? Muthaura and other power hungry lots want to take opportunity of this festive season to mess out Christmas and New Year celebration mood of peace, love with showers God's Blessings.? This is a defining moment?people are tuned to?recollect in both body and spirit, to spend quality time with family and loved ones in a sombre?atmosphere which for 12 months is rare to families and is equally hard to?comeby.? Mr. Muthaura and company,?with evil intentions,?see it is fit to raffle the jungle by sneeking unwanted characters back into doing public service.? Mr. Chege and team have been given red card to vacate public office?and have been shown the doors.? Muthauras' action?is not just messing with a household business but that of National standing and of grave public interest.? 
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We feel we?have been cheated and taken for granted for far too long by President Kibaki and cartel..... for this reason we want Mr. Muthaura, with immediate effect vacate the public office.? President Kibaki should not hesitate to ask him to step down.? PEOPLE DRIVEN FORCE MUST EVICT MR. MUTHAURA FROM OFFICE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.?? Mr. Chege?along with cohort and?others should be arraigned to court to face charges of genocide and treason.? Let us all in total condemn this act if we want to weed acts of impunity and chart-out forward-strategy formula for "the Kenya we all Want". 
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By copy of this email, as a Diasporan speaker, sounding my voice on behalf of many voiceless across the Globe request Kenyan Public, Civil Societies, Human Rights networks, Faith Based?as well as sympathizers World wide with Foreign Communities to stand-up with Kenyans to press President Kibaki to have Mr. Muthaura removed from public office with immediate effect.? Let us not rest until Mr. Muthaura is removed and shown the doors.? The likes of Muthaura have turned hardcores requiring iron fists.? So we?cannot apply?diplomacy anymore here because they do not understand that language.? They are incorrigible.? The general public have endured and sacrificed too much pain, we will not go that route.? They are too frail we?will not contain nonsense from the likes of Muthaura who only understands force. Unless such stringent measured are strictly adhered to, people of Muthaura behavioural characters will never change to cope with PEOPLE'S DEMANDS.
 They are thick skinned and selfish.? They dont care, they only care for themselves with their nuclea families along with their cohorts. 
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Therefore people, Kenya will not change unless we weed all these rotten?characters from the Government system by force before they?influence more rotten and lethal spoilers detrimental to Kenyans Peace we are painfully striving to restore.? 
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The world cannot?afford to let?Kenya collapse?because we still have 90% good people.? Let us in solidarity deal ruthlessly if necessary with the 10% who do not want CHANGE who are glutton?minded and are ready to go any amount destroying nature and lives so we can save 90% that are ready to accommodate CHANGE a lasting solution to Unity, Love, Peace, Security?and tranquility which the majority 42 tribes in Kenya are longing for so dearly. 
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Let us not relent, since the force we have steadfastly pursued in the past since 2007, we are now able to see spots of emerging progress however thinly veiled.? 
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Yes, we can take a short break and deal with this urgent matter before it gains ground.? We will then all lookforward to 2009 pregnant of peace with unending Blessings from God. 
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Happy New Years everyone, 
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With Lots of Love from, 
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Judy Miriga 
Diasporah Spokesperson? 
USA 
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com/ 
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Watch this........ 
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEdBZcJgKkQ&eurl=http://www.eastandard.net/ 
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Updated 6 hr(s) 10 min(s) ago 

By Maseme Machuka and David Ochami 
Prime Minister Raila Odinga and the Head of the Public Service have clashed over defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK). 
The PM?s office is accusing Mr Francis Muthaura of unilaterally appointing a team of former ECK employees to manage the transition to the proposed Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC). 
The PM?s office said Muthaura?s action was illegal and wants it reversed. 
In a confidential memo from the Office of the President, 38 members of staff were redeployed to be "in the transitional team" awaiting the IIEC, which is yet to be constituted. 
In the letter written on Monday, December 29, senior ECK officials totalling 38 were allowed access to their Anniversary Towers offices in Nairobi to oversee the changeover. 
Of these, 31 are ECK employees who will band up with six officers from the Ministry of Finance and one from the Ministry of Justice. 
The 38 officers form a transition team to ensure smooth changeover from the ECK following its disbandment by Parliament. 
The memo asks the Administration Police officers at the offices to allow the listed staff, among them ECK Secretary Suleiman Chege and the Registrar of Political Parties Lucy Ndung?u, into the offices. 
Barred from office 
Former ECK employees were barred from accessing their offices after the Government sent them on compulsory leave. 
The decision by the Government to send the more than 500 ECK employees home was reached after President Kibaki assented to the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill last Wednesday. An interim electoral agency is to be put in place to carry on electoral reforms. 
Sources at the PM?s office said Raila was incensed at the new turn of events. A Press conference that he was to address was cancelled at the last minute as he flew to Mombasa with his family. 
The letter reads in part: "Following the disbandment of the ECK it is now necessary that appropriate transitional arrangements, pending the appointment if the IIEC, be put in place to oversee cross cutting issues relating to assets, liabilities, obligations and staff of the defunct ECK." 
It further advises Muthaura not to allow any of the 22 commissioners and members of staff of the defunct ECK into the premises: "All former commissioners and members of staff are barred, by operation of the law, from accessing the records, offices and the premises."



      
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From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:11:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Get Muthaura by Ears Immediately and show him the Door
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Get Muthaura by Ears Immediately and show him the Door
Thursday, January 1, 2009 5:57 PM
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Folks, 
? 
This man Muthaura has no business staying in public office doing public services.?He has defied all protocal and ethics of public service.?Mr Francis Muthaura?is appointing a team?from former ECK employees to manage the transition?of the proposed Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC). He is opening old wounds which are still terribly sore.? Mr. Muthaura is meddling with IIEC by appointing Mr. Chege back to Commission behind back doors to do a repeat of their dirty jobs as was seen during 2007 election fall out.? Mr. Chege?with colleagues in cohort as cartels almost?drove Kenya to a deadly civil war with many lives lost as a result of their coup.? Mr. Muthaura along with Chege and others blackmailed Kenya?during 2007 Election,?plotted a coup to overthrow Kenyans' democratic election rights?by installing Kibaki as President yet Kibaki did not win the election.?It is clearly a known fact that President Kibaki did not win 2007
 election.?? After all that has transpired, how could he Muthaura second Mr Chege back to the Commission? Do they think Kenyans both local and in the Diasporah with friends and sympathizers from Foreign Nationals are naive?? This must be condemned in the strongest term and must not be allowed. 
? 
This is not a season time to fight or exchange hard stance.? Muthaura and other power hungry lots want to take opportunity of this festive season to mess out Christmas and New Year celebration mood of peace, love with showers God's Blessings.? This is a defining moment?people are tuned to?recollect in both body and spirit, to spend quality time with family and loved ones in a sombre?atmosphere which for 12 months is rare to families and is equally hard to?comeby.? Mr. Muthaura and company,?with evil intentions,?see it is fit to raffle the jungle by sneeking unwanted characters back into doing public service.? Mr. Chege and team have been given red card to vacate public office?and have been shown the doors.? Muthauras' action?is not just messing with a household business but that of National standing and of grave public interest.? 
? 
We feel we?have been cheated and taken for granted for far too long by President Kibaki and cartel..... for this reason we want Mr. Muthaura, with immediate effect vacate the public office.? President Kibaki should not hesitate to ask him to step down.? PEOPLE DRIVEN FORCE MUST EVICT MR. MUTHAURA FROM OFFICE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.?? Mr. Chege?along with cohort and?others should be arraigned to court to face charges of genocide and treason.? Let us all in total condemn this act if we want to weed acts of impunity and chart-out forward-strategy formula for "the Kenya we all Want". 
? 
By copy of this email, as a Diasporan speaker, sounding my voice on behalf of many voiceless across the Globe request Kenyan Public, Civil Societies, Human Rights networks, Faith Based?as well as sympathizers World wide with Foreign Communities to stand-up with Kenyans to press President Kibaki to have Mr. Muthaura removed from public office with immediate effect.? Let us not rest until Mr. Muthaura is removed and shown the doors.? The likes of Muthaura have turned hardcores requiring iron fists.? So we?cannot apply?diplomacy anymore here because they do not understand that language.? They are incorrigible.? The general public have endured and sacrificed too much pain, we will not go that route.? They are too frail we?will not contain nonsense from the likes of Muthaura who only understands force. Unless such stringent measured are strictly adhered to, people of Muthaura behavioural characters will never change to cope with PEOPLE'S DEMANDS.
 They are thick skinned and selfish.? They dont care, they only care for themselves with their nuclea families along with their cohorts. 
? 
Therefore people, Kenya will not change unless we weed all these rotten?characters from the Government system by force before they?influence more rotten and lethal spoilers detrimental to Kenyans Peace we are painfully striving to restore.? 
? 
The world cannot?afford to let?Kenya collapse?because we still have 90% good people.? Let us in solidarity deal ruthlessly if necessary with the 10% who do not want CHANGE who are glutton?minded and are ready to go any amount destroying nature and lives so we can save 90% that are ready to accommodate CHANGE a lasting solution to Unity, Love, Peace, Security?and tranquility which the majority 42 tribes in Kenya are longing for so dearly. 
? 
Let us not relent, since the force we have steadfastly pursued in the past since 2007, we are now able to see spots of emerging progress however thinly veiled.? 
? 
Yes, we can take a short break and deal with this urgent matter before it gains ground.? We will then all lookforward to 2009 pregnant of peace with unending Blessings from God. 
? 
Happy New Years everyone, 
? 
With Lots of Love from, 
? 
? 
Judy Miriga 
Diasporah Spokesperson? 
USA 
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com/ 
? 
Watch this........ 
? 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEdBZcJgKkQ&eurl=http://www.eastandard.net/ 
? 
? 
? 
Updated 6 hr(s) 10 min(s) ago 



By Maseme Machuka and David Ochami 
Prime Minister Raila Odinga and the Head of the Public Service have clashed over defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK). 
The PM?s office is accusing Mr Francis Muthaura of unilaterally appointing a team of former ECK employees to manage the transition to the proposed Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC). 
The PM?s office said Muthaura?s action was illegal and wants it reversed. 
In a confidential memo from the Office of the President, 38 members of staff were redeployed to be "in the transitional team" awaiting the IIEC, which is yet to be constituted. 
In the letter written on Monday, December 29, senior ECK officials totalling 38 were allowed access to their Anniversary Towers offices in Nairobi to oversee the changeover. 
Of these, 31 are ECK employees who will band up with six officers from the Ministry of Finance and one from the Ministry of Justice. 
The 38 officers form a transition team to ensure smooth changeover from the ECK following its disbandment by Parliament. 
The memo asks the Administration Police officers at the offices to allow the listed staff, among them ECK Secretary Suleiman Chege and the Registrar of Political Parties Lucy Ndung?u, into the offices. 
Barred from office 
Former ECK employees were barred from accessing their offices after the Government sent them on compulsory leave. 
The decision by the Government to send the more than 500 ECK employees home was reached after President Kibaki assented to the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill last Wednesday. An interim electoral agency is to be put in place to carry on electoral reforms. 
Sources at the PM?s office said Raila was incensed at the new turn of events. A Press conference that he was to address was cancelled at the last minute as he flew to Mombasa with his family. 
The letter reads in part: "Following the disbandment of the ECK it is now necessary that appropriate transitional arrangements, pending the appointment if the IIEC, be put in place to oversee cross cutting issues relating to assets, liabilities, obligations and staff of the defunct ECK." 
It further advises Muthaura not to allow any of the 22 commissioners and members of staff of the defunct ECK into the premises: "All former commissioners and members of staff are barred, by operation of the law, from accessing the records, offices and the premises."


      
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From koigiwamuere at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 10:05:09 2009
From: koigiwamuere at yahoo.com (John Kamau)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 07:05:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] (no subject)
Message-ID: <804682.24729.qm@web45715.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

 Forwarded Message: Get Muthaura by Ears Immediately and show him the door
Get Muthaura by Ears Immediately and show him the door
Thursday, January 1, 2009 3:01 PM
From:
"Judy Miriga" <jbatec at yahoo.com>
To:


Folks,
 

This man Muthaura has no business staying in public office doing public services. He has defied all protocal and ethics of public service. Mr Francis Muthaura is appointing a team from former ECK employees to manage the transition to the proposed Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC). He is opening old wounds which are still terribly sore.  Mr. Muthaura is meddling with IIEC by appointing Mr. Chege back to Commission behind back doors to do a repeat of their dirty jobs as was seen during 2007 election fall out.  Mr. Chege with colleagues in cohort as cartels almost drove Kenya to a deadly civil war with many lives lost as a result of their coup.  Mr. Muthaura along with Chege and others blackmailed Kenya during 2007 Election, plotted a coup to overthrow Kenyans' democratic election rights by installing Kibaki as President yet Kibaki did not win the election. It is clearly a known fact that did not win 2007 election.   After all that has
 transpired, how could he second the Mr Chege back to the Commission? Do they think Kenyans both local and in the Diasporah with friends and sympathizers from Foreign Nationals are naive?  This must be condemned and must not be allowed.

 

This is not a season time to fight or exchange hard stance.  Muthaura and other power hungry lots want to take opportunity of this festive season to mess out Christmas and New Year celebration mood of peace, love with showers God's Blessings.  This is a defining moment people are tuned to recollect in both body and spirit, to spend quality time with family and loved ones in a sombre atmosphere which for 12 months is rare to families and is equally hard to comeby.  Mr. Muthaura and company, with evil intentions, see it is the best time to raffle the jungle by sneeking unwanted characters back into doing public service.  Mr. Chege and team have been given red card to vacate public office and have been shown the doors.  This is not messing with a household business but that of National standing and of grave public interest. 

 

We feel we are been cheated and taken for granted for far too long by President Kibaki cartel..... for this reason we want Mr. Muthaura, with immediate effect vacate the public office.  PEOPLE DRIVEN FORCE MUST EVICT MR. MUTHAURA FROM OFFICE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.   Mr. Chege along with cohort and others should be arraigned to court to face charges of genocide and treason.  Let us all in total condemn this act if we want to weed acts of impunity and chart-out forward-strategy formula for "the Kenya we all Want".

 

By copy of this email, as a Diasporan speaker, sounding my voice on behalf of many voiceless across the Globe request Kenyan Public, Civil Societies, Human Rights networks, Faith Based as well as sympathizers World wide with Foreign Communities to stand-up with Kenyans to press President Kibaki to have Mr. Muthaura removed from public office with immediate effect.  Let us not rest until Mr. Muthaura is removed and shown the doors.  The likes of Muthaura have turned hardcores requiring iron fists.  So we cannot apply diplomacy because they do not understand the language.  They are incorrigible.  They only understand force. Unless such stringent measured are strictly adhered to, people of Muthaura characters will never change to cope with PEOPLE'S DEMANDS. They are thick skinned and selfish.  They dont care, they only care for themselves with their nuclea families along with their cohorts.

 

Therefore people, Kenya will not change unless we weed all these rotten characters from the Government system by force before they influence more rotten and lethal spoilers detrimental to Kenyans Peace we are painfully striving to restore. 

 

The world cannot afford to let Kenya collapse because we still have 90% of good people.  Let us in solidarity deal ruthlessly if necessary with the 10% who do not want CHANGE who are glutton minded and are ready to go any amount destroying nature and lives so we can save 90% that are ready to accommodate CHANGE a lasting solution to Unity, Love, Peace and tranquility the majority 42 tribes in Kenya are longing for so dearly.

 

Let us not relent, since the force we have steadfastly pursued in the past since 2007, we are able to see spots of emerging progress however thinly veiled. 

 

Yes, we can take a short break and deal with this urgent matter before it gains ground.  We will then all lookforward to 2009 pregnant of peace with unending Blessings from God.

 

Happy New Years everyone,

 

With Lots of Love from,

 

 

Judy Miriga

Diasporah Spokesperson 

USA

http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com/

 

Watch this........

 

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEdBZcJgKkQ&eurl=http://www.eastandard.net/ 




      



From joragem at gmail.com  Sat Jan  3 12:09:42 2009
From: joragem at gmail.com (Joram Ragem)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:09:42 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Kibaki's Legacy.
Message-ID: <ebb87ccc0901030909m67fd0768qa7705e4363264d50@mail.gmail.com>

Kibaki signing the media bill is a good thing indeed. Here is why:

1. It affirms that those agitating for an official opposition in parliament
were right and that Raila, though he remains my hero,is not always right.
Contrary to popular opinion, Raila's advisers are wiser.

2. In the long run, media suppression is a bad thing. However, this media
knew without a doubt that Raila won the 2007 elections. Other than the
Standard which came close to telling the truth, all other muzzled announcing
Raila's victory loud and forthright. Yes, even before Mt Kenya mafia kicked
out the press at KICC and stopped live broadcast, the press in Kenya was
freer than in the USA, and I say it. So it is prudent that the media which
decided that the truth was not good for the whole world to hear, stand
accused, and I am certain they are figuratively in the secret envelope to
Koffi Annan from Judge Waki. Kibaki has given them what they deserve! They
will be paroled during the 11th parliament.

3. Just like the fake reason to invade Iraq, hurricane Katrina and the US
economy nailed the fate of Bush's legacy as the worst president in US
history, Kibaki's legacy will be the worst president in Kenya in our time,
and he will end his term stinking so bad that even Macharia Gaithos would
rather breathe mustard gas than oxygen around him:
a) The Standard Raid and Lucy's press assault and the president's silence,
b) Reneging on an 2002 MoU and stealing the 2007 election,
c) Mega corruption like Anglo Leasing, and now draconian media gag.

This is the legacy of Mwizi Kibaraka

-- 
Joram Ragem
wuod Ndinya, wuod Onam, wuod Amolo, wuod Owuoth, wuod Oganyo, wuod Mumbe,
wuod Odongo, wuod Olwande, wuod Adhaya, wuod Ojuodhi, wuod Ragem! (Are you
my relative?)
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From jimkahara at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  4 18:20:04 2009
From: jimkahara at yahoo.com (Jim K)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:20:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Mourning for the passing of Jane Njeri Karanja (Kanjeri)
Message-ID: <57080.83391.qm@web46109.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>



--- On Sun, 1/4/09, Charles Njau <njau12 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Charles Njau <njau12 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Mourning for the passing of Jane Njeri Karanja (Kanjeri)
To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "charles nkuraya" <charlezi at yahoo.com>, "Wilfred Kenyaluk" <kenyaluk65 at yahoo.com>, nkabeberi at imd-cmd.co.ke, "'Somoni Birundu'" <birjef at yahoo.com>, "'NCEC'" <ncec at ncamovement.org>, abantu at africaonline.co.ke, amnestykenya at sections.amnesty.org, admin at femnet.or.ke, admin at actionaidkenya.org, admin at khrc.co.ke, A.obyerodhyambo at 4Cskenyatuitatkayo.org, anngatia at yahoo.com, anne at ecwd.org, "'AMKA'" <amkaspace at yahoo.com>, "'Atunga Atuti'" <atungaatuti at yahoo.com>, advocacy at femnet.or.ke, basicrights.kenya at actionaid.org, "'Boaz Waruku'" <bwaruku at yahoo.com>, chemichemi at clubinternetk.com, clan at nbnet.co.ke, cccc at africaonline.co.ke, cobadesngo at wananchi.com, credo at wananchi.com, covaw at icconect.co.ke, "'Njeru Kathangu'" <credo at insightkenya.com>, "'The Cradle-Children Foundation'" <cradle at wananchi.com>, "'Gacheke Gachihi Kamau'" <gachekegachihi at yahoo.co.uk>
Cc: "'Urgent Action Fund'" <urgentact at iconnect.co.ke>, "'Kaari B.Murungi'" <kaari at urgentactionfund-africa.or.ke>, kawive at crecokenya.org, irungu at oxfam.org.uk, mulika at wananchi.com, klal at africaonline.co.ke, ujamaa at swiftmombasa.com, "'Steve Ouma'" <souma at khrc.or.ke>, kangethemungai2002 at yahoo.com, ngangathiongo at yahoo.com, "'Kamanda Mucheke'" <kamanda at knchr.org>, rpp at sahannet.com, "'Shelter Forum'" <ericm at shelterforum.or.ke>, sophie at ncamovement.org, nascon_05 at yahoo.com, ongwen at sodnet.or.ke, niscof2006 at yahoo.com, undugu at insightkenya.com, "'Timothy Njoya'" <Timnjoya at hotmail.com>, "'Mwambi Mwasaru'" <mmwasaru at khrc.or.ke>, W.Mutunga at fordfound.org, dmalombe at khrc.or.ke, "'KNHCR'" <haki at skyweb.co.ke>, mkiai at knchr.org, "'KNCHR'" <haki at knhcr.org>, jnjau at yahoo.com, jimkahara at yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 9:57 PM


We are sorry to announce the passing away of Jane Njeri Karanja(maiden name Kahara) who is being survived by her doughter Kabura Despain,brother in law Jeff Despain, her two brothers Jimmy and Julius Karanja Kahara, her Three cousins Nancy, Keziar and Betty Kihu and her aucle Dan Karobia who all reside in Baltimore. Family and friends are meeting? for "Machakaya" at Nancy Kihu's residence, 23 parkhill place Nothingham, Md 21236 on sunday 1/4/09 through wednesday 1/7/09 starting at 5Pm. Please join us for Prayers.

For more information please contact Nancy Kihu 443-564-0861 or Keziar Kihu 443-939-8783. Thank you and God bless all ? 





      


      
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From henryouma2002 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  5 01:26:30 2009
From: henryouma2002 at yahoo.com (henry ouma)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:26:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
In-Reply-To: <113941.26276.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <124339.24850.qm@web53511.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear Okech,
?
You can do good to yourself by being rational in your remarks.
?
The benefits of a free media go beyond the petty stories you mention in your mail. Look at the free media in the broader context of societal transformation.Media seeks to enlighten our children about the changing world and how they can manage themselves.There? are better ways to teach our children?morality and counter the imaginary potential of some aspects of the media to spoil them----let's for example, strengthen our religions and let religious beliefs?dominate most of our daily lives and lets make our children be part?of this---they wont be spoilt-----But also allow our children to undertand the practical world of sex etc and its consquences so that they do not mess up later in their lives.
?
My view is that reasons? that Odhiambo Okech has given for congratulating the?president for signing into law the contraversial media bill are total balderdash and do not add value to?this forum.?????

--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>, "Jairus" <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>, KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>, thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William Oduor" <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 12:36 PM








--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: letters at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, editor at nation.co.ke, editorial at eastandard.net
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 2:18 AM






For the first time, HE President Mwai Kibaki got it right by signing the media bill. Congratulations. This is a perfect New Year gift to the parents and Kenyans at large.

And I want to be clear. No media has been gagged. The said section 88 has been in our statutes since 1998 and all along the media has been around.

Time has come when the media must be put to task, not the reverse. The media is the one single source that has led to decay in the society. They have never been able to value the social upbringing of our children. At the same time, we must thank the media for remaining so vibrant with political and economic issues. But life is more bigger than politics and the economy.

I support the freedom media to inform and to entertain. But I do not support the freedom of the media to mess the moral upbringing of our children. These are young minds that the media is corrupting, yet we seem helpless.

We have written endless letters to the media owners about TV and FM Radio content to no avail. If the media was responsible, they could have known that politics and more politics is not what defines press freedom. 

Press freedom should not includes the kind of pornography that they feed us on Radio, TV and the Mass media. Can we as a society seem helpless when the media invades the social fabric of the nation? I bet no.

The lie that the media has now been officially gagged is just that; a lie. Are our media owners and editors members of the same society with us? Are they comfortable with the lurid talks from some of the presenters both on Radio and TV? Are they comfortable when small children are being corrupted by what they watch and hear on TV and on Radio?

The answer is NO. If the media cannot self regulate, then the government must come to the rescue of Kenyans for the sake of our children.

For me, I am well formed and my mind will not be corrupted by the content of what I watch. The same applies with many adults.? But my child is still very vulnerable. He needs protection and guidance, and here is where the government must come in. 

The Minister must now move with speed to ensure that the media conveys material that is not harmful to the bringing up of my children. If we are responsible parents, parents who want the best of their children in future, we must all join hands and support the President on this. Otherwise, the purported free media will be our ruin as a society.

Congratulations once more to HE President Mwai Kibaki for signing this Bill.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.





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From kaburiah at gmail.com  Mon Jan  5 03:27:33 2009
From: kaburiah at gmail.com (Harun Kaburia)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:27:33 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to
	Kibaki
In-Reply-To: <124339.24850.qm@web53511.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <113941.26276.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<124339.24850.qm@web53511.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ad6589780901050027m64874f16t8490955e613ba8de@mail.gmail.com>

Guys,

What happened to 'let's respect each others' views and opinions'?

Saying someone's contributions are 'utter balderdash and do not add value to
this forum' is not only an insult, but also an assumption by the writer of
such comments that they have monopoly of ideas on what is right and wrong!

And we wonder why people killed each other last year!

It's for the reason that some people want everyone else to agree with their
points of view and anyone who does not is speaking 'utter balderdash'. There
is a saying that 'When two people always agree, one of them is not
necessary'. This is meant to cement the fact that there are always two sides
to a coin, and we need people who offer alternative views.

I have read the Media Bill, the Media Council's response to the president's
assenting to the Bill, and the Government's reaction to that response.
Frankly speaking, I think the bill does have positive aspects, but just like
anything else in life, it does have flaws that need to be addressed.

What the Media is doing is highlighting only the negative aspects of the
bill and conviniently omitting the positive aspects.

We need a balanced view on the Bill and not wholesome condemnation or
acclamation - that is what fanatics are made of!!!!

And that is my opinion.

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>   Dear Okech,
>
> You can do good to yourself by being rational in your remarks.
>
> The benefits of a free media go beyond the petty stories you mention in
> your mail. Look at the free media in the broader context of societal
> transformation.Media seeks to enlighten our children about the changing
> world and how they can manage themselves.There  are better ways to teach our
> children morality and counter the imaginary potential of some aspects of the
> media to spoil them----let's for example, strengthen our religions and let
> religious beliefs dominate most of our daily lives and lets make our
> children be part of this---they wont be spoilt-----But also allow our
> children to undertand the practical world of sex etc and its consquences so
> that they do not mess up later in their lives.
>
> My view is that reasons  that Odhiambo Okech has given for congratulating
> the president for signing into law the contraversial media bill are total
> balderdash and do not add value to this forum.
>
> --- On *Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>* wrote:
>
> From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
> To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <
> jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>,
> GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com,
> "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>,
> kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>,
> Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <
> pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net,
> youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Cc: "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com,
> gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>,
> hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>,
> "Jairus" <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>,
> KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com,
> kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <
> editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>,
> thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William
> Oduor" <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
> Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 12:36 PM
>
>
>
>
> --- On *Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>* wrote:
>
> From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Congratulations to Kibaki
> To: letters at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>,
> editor at nation.co.ke, editorial at eastandard.net
> Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 2:18 AM
>
>   For the first time, HE President Mwai Kibaki got it right by signing the
> media bill. Congratulations. This is a perfect New Year gift to the parents
> and Kenyans at large.
>
> And I want to be clear. No media has been gagged. The said section 88 has
> been in our statutes since 1998 and all along the media has been around.
>
> Time has come when the media must be put to task, not the reverse. The
> media is the one single source that has led to decay in the society. They
> have never been able to value the social upbringing of our children. At the
> same time, we must thank the media for remaining so vibrant with political
> and economic issues. But life is more bigger than politics and the economy.
>
> I support the freedom media to inform and to entertain. But I do not
> support the freedom of the media to mess the moral upbringing of our
> children. These are young minds that the media is corrupting, yet we seem
> helpless.
>
> We have written endless letters to the media owners about TV and FM Radio
> content to no avail. If the media was responsible, they could have known
> that politics and more politics is not what defines press freedom.
>
> Press freedom should not includes the kind of pornography that they feed us
> on Radio, TV and the Mass media. Can we as a society seem helpless when the
> media invades the social fabric of the nation? I bet no.
>
> The lie that the media has now been officially gagged is just that; a lie.
> Are our media owners and editors members of the same society with us? Are
> they comfortable with the lurid talks from some of the presenters both on
> Radio and TV? Are they comfortable when small children are being corrupted
> by what they watch and hear on TV and on Radio?
>
> The answer is NO. If the media cannot self regulate, then the government
> must come to the rescue of Kenyans for the sake of our children.
>
> For me, I am well formed and my mind will not be corrupted by the content
> of what I watch. The same applies with many adults.  But my child is still
> very vulnerable. He needs protection and guidance, and here is where the
> government must come in.
>
> The Minister must now move with speed to ensure that the media conveys
> material that is not harmful to the bringing up of my children. If we are
> responsible parents, parents who want the best of their children in future,
> we must all join hands and support the President on this. Otherwise, the
> purported free media will be our ruin as a society.
>
> Congratulations once more to HE President Mwai Kibaki for signing this
> Bill.
>
> Odhiambo T Oketch,
> Komarock Nairobi.
>
>
>
>
>
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From fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk  Mon Jan  5 06:24:11 2009
From: fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk (Fredrick Wamalwa)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:24:11 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to
	Kibaki
In-Reply-To: <14232.84271.qm@web31408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <229936.41722.qm@web25506.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

I correctly follow the direction of this discussion. I want to agree with both Oketch and Henry. I also want to toe the point that when we differ with other people?s views, we refrain from throwing harsh words at them. Back to the point, Okecth?s side of the story should be understood. Our media, especially radio and TV is getting too much liberal. Let?s face the truth, some of the programs and discussions being aired are out of proportion! They are contemptible being listened to.. and in that case, there is need to gag the media. Let parents have the opportunity of their children watching and listening issues that will define their morals.?
On the side of the story, through this bill, which is already law, the government has the leverage and full control of the media. And as I have always said, the government is run by politicians and bureaucrats, whose interest is to maximize their welfare. There is nothing as dangerous as the media being controlled by government. This is one way of comprising democracy and development. We all know how countries like Congo under Mobutu, have come to be what they are because of full control of media. As Pual Muite recently put it, I feel sad when I switch on a radio and all I here is Kibaki and Raila did this and that...
?Wamalwa 

--- On Mon, 5/1/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com, bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>
Cc: "ccr" <ccr-kenya at yahoogroups.com>, "African Press International API" <africanpress at getmail.no>, "africa-oped" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>, africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com, afrikanunity_ofharlem at yahoo.com, afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com, "Janet Akinyi" <janet at africanexecutive.com>, bnyee at googlegroups.com, "BOB-K BOB-K" <mrbob_k at yahoo.com>, "Chifu" <chifu2222 at gmail.com>, Christel.Sutherland at weforum.org, editor at africanexecutive.com, editor at guardianunlimited.co.uk, editors at newsweek.com, "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 5 January, 2009, 11:54 AM






Henry,

I respect your views and to this extent, I will not trash them in any form. Even if I am of a different opinion, I will respect your freedom to say and write all that you want without necessarily trashing your views.

In the last one year, I have been working very closely with children, orphans and vulnerable. I have also been associating with very many teachers and parents where we share lots of mutual talk on the plight of children. In this period, I have also exchanged views with people in the education industry and as such, I do not take any pedestrian view on the plight of the child.

At the same time, I took my time to read the so called media bill before I made my comments. And that is typical of me. I will never engage in any discussion without a firm foundation.

Personally, I was offended once when I boarded a matatu and I listened to what Capital FM was putting across on air in the morning. I complained to the driver immediately and he switched channels. Many parents complemented me for that move. I realized that many parents were victims of circumstances. They could not complain as much as they were being offended.

Thereafter, I took to my own studies to listen to and compare what the various channels aired in the morning. My, I was shocked. Only Milele FM, Waumini FM? and yes, KBC had programmes that one could listen to as a family unit. KBC National Service remains my favourite in the morning.

I did the same research on the TV stations and my, all the stations had music programmes almost akin to nudity parade. I wrote to all the media owners and the then Minister, Raphael Tuju to complain and got no response.

My take was simple. The government had to come in to help put in some order. Not that I have something against the free press. I enjoy the freedom of the press, but I do not enjoy the kind of programmes they bring forth that can injure the minds of our children.

Someone argued that it is upon the parent to regulate what the child can watch on TV and hear on Radio. I simply simpathize with such people. Maybe they do not have families and as such, do not know what parents go through.

How would you regulate what your child can watch and listen to when you are away from home. The children will of course play some monkey tricks with you. They will only watch what you approve of in your presence. The moment you go out, they have a field day.

It has nothing to do with instilling discipline. All children are adveturers. They would want to adventure and therein lies the trap. As a responsible citizenry, we must admonish the media if it goes off track, otherwise, in a free media, we will create a monster that will swallow our youth and completely destroy our future.

What kind of future leaders are we creating by feeding the envisaged future leaders material that does not add value to their upbringing? What role models are we creating by having on TV? male Peers educators with their eyes torn with rings? What future are we bequething our children by exposing them to pornography at class 2 levels? What moral pleasure do the media owners derive from perverts dancing with their waistes only and almost naked? 

If you have a family and you see your 3 year daughters seeking her privacy, you will know what I am talking about. But if you have no family, you might not know what I am talking about.

One such moral decadence was only witnessed recently when the youth descended on motorists along Langata Road during the so called Generation Jipange event. They aired this comic absurdity live.

If we want to have a generation of leaders after us, we must reign in on the press on this sad issue of pornography from the media right in our houses. By pointing this out, we must not be misunderstood that we want the media gagged.

I want the media gagged from bringing pornography to my residence and most residences across Kenya.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.

--- On Mon, 1/5/09, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: Kaburiah at gmail.com, komarockswatch at yahoo.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:00 AM







-Guys,
?
What do you make of "one"?congratulating the president for signing the draconian media bill into law ? If we Kenyan parents have failed to raise our own children properly?then lets not blame the media -feebly and unreasonably.?There are better programmes that we can get our children to watch or listen to. It is not the media that is entirely to blame for our childrens growing moral rot---lets tell the truth-----many parents are a bad example among other factors.
?
Just saying you congratulate the president for the tragic mistake he's made that could dearly cost the govt and economy?is unacceptable much as no body's right to express themelves is not denied.???
?
?
?
- On Mon, 1/5/09, Harun Kaburia <kaburiah at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Harun Kaburia <kaburiah at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>, "Jairus" <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>, KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>, thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William Oduor"
 <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 10:27 AM



Guys,
?
What happened to 'let's respect each others' views and opinions'?
?
Saying someone's contributions are 'utter balderdash and do not add value to this forum' is not only an insult, but also an assumption by the writer of such comments that they have monopoly of ideas on what is right and wrong!
?
And we wonder why people killed each other last year!
?
It's for the reason that some people want everyone else to agree with their points of view and anyone who does not is speaking 'utter balderdash'. There is a saying that 'When two people always agree, one of them is not necessary'. This is meant to cement the fact that there are always two sides to a coin, and we need people who offer alternative views.
?
I have read the Media Bill, the Media Council's response to the president's assenting to the Bill, and the Government's reaction to that response. Frankly speaking, I think the bill does have positive aspects, but just like anything else in life, it does have flaws that need to be addressed. 
?
What the Media is doing is highlighting only the negative aspects of the bill and conviniently omitting the positive aspects. 
?
We need a balanced view on the Bill and not wholesome condemnation or acclamation - that is what fanatics are made of!!!!
?
And that is my opinion. 


On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:






Dear Okech,
?
You can do good to yourself by being rational in your remarks.
?
The benefits of a free media go beyond the petty stories you mention in your mail. Look at the free media in the broader context of societal transformation.Media seeks to enlighten our children about the changing world and how they can manage themselves.There? are better ways to teach our children?morality and counter the imaginary potential of some aspects of the media to spoil them----let's for example, strengthen our religions and let religious beliefs?dominate most of our daily lives and lets make our children be part?of this---they wont be spoilt-----But also allow our children to undertand the practical world of sex etc and its consquences so that they do not mess up later in their lives.
?
My view is that reasons? that Odhiambo Okech has given for congratulating the?president for signing into law the contraversial media bill are total balderdash and do not add value to?this forum.????? 


--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>, "Jairus" <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>, KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>, thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William Oduor" <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 12:36 PM 











--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: letters at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, editor at nation.co.ke, editorial at eastandard.net
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 2:18 AM






For the first time, HE President Mwai Kibaki got it right by signing the media bill. Congratulations. This is a perfect New Year gift to the parents and Kenyans at large.

And I want to be clear. No media has been gagged. The said section 88 has been in our statutes since 1998 and all along the media has been around.

Time has come when the media must be put to task, not the reverse. The media is the one single source that has led to decay in the society. They have never been able to value the social upbringing of our children. At the same time, we must thank the media for remaining so vibrant with political and economic issues. But life is more bigger than politics and the economy.

I support the freedom media to inform and to entertain. But I do not support the freedom of the media to mess the moral upbringing of our children. These are young minds that the media is corrupting, yet we seem helpless.

We have written endless letters to the media owners about TV and FM Radio content to no avail. If the media was responsible, they could have known that politics and more politics is not what defines press freedom. 

Press freedom should not includes the kind of pornography that they feed us on Radio, TV and the Mass media. Can we as a society seem helpless when the media invades the social fabric of the nation? I bet no.

The lie that the media has now been officially gagged is just that; a lie. Are our media owners and editors members of the same society with us? Are they comfortable with the lurid talks from some of the presenters both on Radio and TV? Are they comfortable when small children are being corrupted by what they watch and hear on TV and on Radio?

The answer is NO. If the media cannot self regulate, then the government must come to the rescue of Kenyans for the sake of our children.

For me, I am well formed and my mind will not be corrupted by the content of what I watch. The same applies with many adults.? But my child is still very vulnerable. He needs protection and guidance, and here is where the government must come in. 

The Minister must now move with speed to ensure that the media conveys material that is not harmful to the bringing up of my children. If we are responsible parents, parents who want the best of their children in future, we must all join hands and support the President on this. Otherwise, the purported free media will be our ruin as a society.

Congratulations once more to HE President Mwai Kibaki for signing this Bill.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.







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From henryouma2002 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  5 07:15:58 2009
From: henryouma2002 at yahoo.com (henry ouma)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 04:15:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to
	Kibaki
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Oketch,
?
Thanks for the detailed observations.
?
But I will differ with you somehow : I have raised two daughters and?two sons?my own;
?
I come from a very big-- extended family that has raised many children just here in Nairobi and most of whom enjoyed the freedom to listen to and watch any programme they wished. Most of?them are over 18 years today and in universities and colleges and are very straight and honest people-----as parents/guardians we have been?steadfirst in giving better guidance and giving children freedom to learn.
?
?
Also note that children will learn bad manners even?in schools, among themselves at young age but this will gradually change as they grow----human moral and mental development is gradual------but also let's not assume that we will give birth to angels?some of the bad manners could have been passed on to kids genetically NOT the media only. Such thinking is naive.
?
We know the KS-FM, and whatever they say but that alone does not spoil one---infact some young people take it for comedy and enjoy?and it ends there.
?
One fundamental area that can have or shape our youth is building strong institutions?with strong disciplinary code, building strong religions and beliefs and have them observed by our youth as we give them opportunity to know also the bad side so that they can rationally choose their destiny and character----the world since time immemorial has just not only had angels--few devils will be there and life goes on.So let children decide what they want to be it will be there fate N-Way.
?
But in the modern world get them to know everything good and bad and let them know the consquences of their lifestyles.This is how we'll build a progressive society erected on pragmatism.NOT false pretensions for angel grandeur that?has ?NEVER been and will NEVER be
?


--- On Mon, 1/5/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com, bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>
Cc: "ccr" <ccr-kenya at yahoogroups.com>, "African Press International API" <africanpress at getmail.no>, "africa-oped" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>, africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com, afrikanunity_ofharlem at yahoo.com, afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com, "Janet Akinyi" <janet at africanexecutive.com>, bnyee at googlegroups.com, "BOB-K BOB-K" <mrbob_k at yahoo.com>, "Chifu" <chifu2222 at gmail.com>, Christel.Sutherland at weforum.org, editor at africanexecutive.com, editor at guardianunlimited.co.uk, editors at newsweek.com, "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 11:54 AM






Henry,

I respect your views and to this extent, I will not trash them in any form. Even if I am of a different opinion, I will respect your freedom to say and write all that you want without necessarily trashing your views.

In the last one year, I have been working very closely with children, orphans and vulnerable. I have also been associating with very many teachers and parents where we share lots of mutual talk on the plight of children. In this period, I have also exchanged views with people in the education industry and as such, I do not take any pedestrian view on the plight of the child.

At the same time, I took my time to read the so called media bill before I made my comments. And that is typical of me. I will never engage in any discussion without a firm foundation.

Personally, I was offended once when I boarded a matatu and I listened to what Capital FM was putting across on air in the morning. I complained to the driver immediately and he switched channels. Many parents complemented me for that move. I realized that many parents were victims of circumstances. They could not complain as much as they were being offended.

Thereafter, I took to my own studies to listen to and compare what the various channels aired in the morning. My, I was shocked. Only Milele FM, Waumini FM? and yes, KBC had programmes that one could listen to as a family unit. KBC National Service remains my favourite in the morning.

I did the same research on the TV stations and my, all the stations had music programmes almost akin to nudity parade. I wrote to all the media owners and the then Minister, Raphael Tuju to complain and got no response.

My take was simple. The government had to come in to help put in some order. Not that I have something against the free press. I enjoy the freedom of the press, but I do not enjoy the kind of programmes they bring forth that can injure the minds of our children.

Someone argued that it is upon the parent to regulate what the child can watch on TV and hear on Radio. I simply simpathize with such people. Maybe they do not have families and as such, do not know what parents go through.

How would you regulate what your child can watch and listen to when you are away from home. The children will of course play some monkey tricks with you. They will only watch what you approve of in your presence. The moment you go out, they have a field day.

It has nothing to do with instilling discipline. All children are adveturers. They would want to adventure and therein lies the trap. As a responsible citizenry, we must admonish the media if it goes off track, otherwise, in a free media, we will create a monster that will swallow our youth and completely destroy our future.

What kind of future leaders are we creating by feeding the envisaged future leaders material that does not add value to their upbringing? What role models are we creating by having on TV? male Peers educators with their eyes torn with rings? What future are we bequething our children by exposing them to pornography at class 2 levels? What moral pleasure do the media owners derive from perverts dancing with their waistes only and almost naked? 

If you have a family and you see your 3 year daughters seeking her privacy, you will know what I am talking about. But if you have no family, you might not know what I am talking about.

One such moral decadence was only witnessed recently when the youth descended on motorists along Langata Road during the so called Generation Jipange event. They aired this comic absurdity live.

If we want to have a generation of leaders after us, we must reign in on the press on this sad issue of pornography from the media right in our houses. By pointing this out, we must not be misunderstood that we want the media gagged.

I want the media gagged from bringing pornography to my residence and most residences across Kenya.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.

--- On Mon, 1/5/09, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: Kaburiah at gmail.com, komarockswatch at yahoo.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:00 AM







-Guys,
?
What do you make of "one"?congratulating the president for signing the draconian media bill into law ? If we Kenyan parents have failed to raise our own children properly?then lets not blame the media -feebly and unreasonably.?There are better programmes that we can get our children to watch or listen to. It is not the media that is entirely to blame for our childrens growing moral rot---lets tell the truth-----many parents are a bad example among other factors.
?
Just saying you congratulate the president for the tragic mistake he's made that could dearly cost the govt and economy?is unacceptable much as no body's right to express themelves is not denied.???
?
?
?
- On Mon, 1/5/09, Harun Kaburia <kaburiah at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Harun Kaburia <kaburiah at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>, "Jairus" <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>, KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>, thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William Oduor"
 <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 10:27 AM



Guys,
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What happened to 'let's respect each others' views and opinions'?
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Saying someone's contributions are 'utter balderdash and do not add value to this forum' is not only an insult, but also an assumption by the writer of such comments that they have monopoly of ideas on what is right and wrong!
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And we wonder why people killed each other last year!
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It's for the reason that some people want everyone else to agree with their points of view and anyone who does not is speaking 'utter balderdash'. There is a saying that 'When two people always agree, one of them is not necessary'. This is meant to cement the fact that there are always two sides to a coin, and we need people who offer alternative views.
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I have read the Media Bill, the Media Council's response to the president's assenting to the Bill, and the Government's reaction to that response. Frankly speaking, I think the bill does have positive aspects, but just like anything else in life, it does have flaws that need to be addressed. 
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What the Media is doing is highlighting only the negative aspects of the bill and conviniently omitting the positive aspects. 
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We need a balanced view on the Bill and not wholesome condemnation or acclamation - that is what fanatics are made of!!!!
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And that is my opinion. 


On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:






Dear Okech,
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You can do good to yourself by being rational in your remarks.
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The benefits of a free media go beyond the petty stories you mention in your mail. Look at the free media in the broader context of societal transformation.Media seeks to enlighten our children about the changing world and how they can manage themselves.There? are better ways to teach our children?morality and counter the imaginary potential of some aspects of the media to spoil them----let's for example, strengthen our religions and let religious beliefs?dominate most of our daily lives and lets make our children be part?of this---they wont be spoilt-----But also allow our children to undertand the practical world of sex etc and its consquences so that they do not mess up later in their lives.
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My view is that reasons? that Odhiambo Okech has given for congratulating the?president for signing into law the contraversial media bill are total balderdash and do not add value to?this forum.????? 


--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
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Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 12:36 PM 











--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: letters at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, editor at nation.co.ke, editorial at eastandard.net
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 2:18 AM






For the first time, HE President Mwai Kibaki got it right by signing the media bill. Congratulations. This is a perfect New Year gift to the parents and Kenyans at large.

And I want to be clear. No media has been gagged. The said section 88 has been in our statutes since 1998 and all along the media has been around.

Time has come when the media must be put to task, not the reverse. The media is the one single source that has led to decay in the society. They have never been able to value the social upbringing of our children. At the same time, we must thank the media for remaining so vibrant with political and economic issues. But life is more bigger than politics and the economy.

I support the freedom media to inform and to entertain. But I do not support the freedom of the media to mess the moral upbringing of our children. These are young minds that the media is corrupting, yet we seem helpless.

We have written endless letters to the media owners about TV and FM Radio content to no avail. If the media was responsible, they could have known that politics and more politics is not what defines press freedom. 

Press freedom should not includes the kind of pornography that they feed us on Radio, TV and the Mass media. Can we as a society seem helpless when the media invades the social fabric of the nation? I bet no.

The lie that the media has now been officially gagged is just that; a lie. Are our media owners and editors members of the same society with us? Are they comfortable with the lurid talks from some of the presenters both on Radio and TV? Are they comfortable when small children are being corrupted by what they watch and hear on TV and on Radio?

The answer is NO. If the media cannot self regulate, then the government must come to the rescue of Kenyans for the sake of our children.

For me, I am well formed and my mind will not be corrupted by the content of what I watch. The same applies with many adults.? But my child is still very vulnerable. He needs protection and guidance, and here is where the government must come in. 

The Minister must now move with speed to ensure that the media conveys material that is not harmful to the bringing up of my children. If we are responsible parents, parents who want the best of their children in future, we must all join hands and support the President on this. Otherwise, the purported free media will be our ruin as a society.

Congratulations once more to HE President Mwai Kibaki for signing this Bill.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.










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From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:54:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Kibaki was Part & Parcel of 2007 Election Coup now planning
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Folks, 
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This and many others for your food of thought, I forward here under, although questionable, there is no doubt this featured the true drama Hollywood style, how 2007 Election Coup?was set, formulated and executed.? The result where Kibaki forced himself back to power in a genocide motivated circumstances where more than 3,000 people lost lives in?thirst for true democracy.? If this is the case, then we understand?why President Kibaki is behaving in such questionable circumstances - People must therefore take note it is a sign of warning, public needs to prepare and tighten their belt?for tougher times ahead.? Take heart, no need to fear,?God will be on our side.? 
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Quoting George Nyongesa, Bunge La Mwananchi "Kenyans must remain aware that this whole political game is a power ploy between the state and the people. It is upon Kenyans to remind the state that the state power is a derivative of the people power. In this equation, the state will use their instruments to show power and the people will draw on their inherent power of resilience and boldness to challenge the state?s excesses. History will confirm to us that in this contest, eventually, the integrated power of the people will always triumph! Change is surely coming to Kenya. 
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Robbing public off their victory under calculated violent act while steadfastly denying them freedom of information by curtailing MEDIA, in the event to?starve the Nation under cover, manipulate security through sectionalized Police force by intimidation?with associated Mungiki rebel threats?under cover?in order to instil?fear?so to manipulate stay-in-power which is understood to mean "Leadership Under Dictatorship control". 
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Kibaki's rule?through such?manouvres is evidential proof of?the way he planted MUTHAURA (who is junior to PM Raila)?to muddle events, he sticks his gun on the ECK Team which he cant get over with, he steers Saitoti (to inherit him) as seen in the control of Police and armed force, Michuki in the control of Finance Ministry, he sets Uhuru Kenyatta to steady watch over PM Raila, he positioned Kalonzo Musyoka to maintain the spoil systematically both in the house and outside, he appointed Mutula Kilonze as his spokesman, to?Macho on the?twisting of events and?legal implication for escape route, we see how Biwot and Team are getting on board through the back door, we see how Moi is back actively campaigning in?politics?financing, fixing gadgets and bankroll machinery and equipment - come 2012 people's energy to move on steadily on their quest to democracy will have waned and thinned out. It is very clear they are trying to evade the most necessary
 constitutional reform,?which is why they keep scheming to 2012 election preparation, knowing too well they cannot escape implimentation of reform agenda number four. 
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Quote......"Former UN chief Kofi Annan has cautioned the Government against relenting on its reform agenda. Annan said Kenya was vulnerable to a repeat of horrific violence witnessed last year if reforms were not undertaken. Credited with negotiating a power-sharing deal in Kenya after the disputed presidential elections last year, Annan urged leaders to ensure Agenda Item Four of the Serena talks was implemented. He said there was sufficient political will to allow discussion and implementation of various promised reforms. "I have the impression sufficient political will now exists among coalition partners and sufficient unity of purpose among the public to provide Kenya with a historic opportunity for peaceful transformation," Annan said in a statement on Sunday. 
He also praised the Government for achievements made under the Grand Coalition, but stressed the need to implement recommendations of the Kriegler and the Waki commissions. The agreement signed by President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga two weeks ago, for the implementation of the Waki recommendations, Annan said, had affirmed Government?s intention to end impunity and reform the police force. 
The reform agenda, Annan said, should move much faster, warning the window of opportunity for serious reforms would soon start closing. He also cautioned politicians against premature campaigns for the 2012 elections, saying the country could be distracted from more pressing priorities. The media, civil society, religious sector and other stakeholders, Annan said, should remain focused in pressing for advancement of reforms by the executive". 
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The President has failed Kenyans on the MEDIA BILL........... when he ignored local and international concerns on the Communications of?Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2008 to sign it into law on Friday, President Mwai Kibaki deliberately turned to syntax to justify an improper act. His Government resorted to propaganda to portray media practitioners, human rights activists and lawyers ? among other critics ? as too ignorant to understand depth and potency of the venom in the new law. He portrayed thousands of experts opposed to the law as too ignorant to comprehend the intricacy of his decision or too haughty to care for the purported good aspects of the new law and its role in fulfilling the Vision 2030 dream. We all want the country to prosper. We want a better future for our children, an environment that attracts investors, and a people who stand for the national good. But this can only be achieved with good laws, which is why we are upset with the
 President?s decision to assent to a Bill that negates the very basic of aspirations of our country. It is unfortunate that the President claims that section 88 is not part of the amendments passed by the Parliament in December, lack of quorum notwithstanding. This is the ominous section that empowers the Minister for Internal Security to storm media houses and confiscate broadcast equipment. It is curious for the Head of State to twist the truth, ignore salient issues and popular appeal and make Kenyans believe he is making a credible argument. It is alarming if he innocently believes or has been made to believe that the draconian law he has assented to is his New Gift to Kenyans. 
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Tana River residents not consulted on Qatar land lease
The Government?s decision to lease land in the Tana River Delta to Qatar is another manifestation of the State?s inconsistency relating to the development and future of the delta and its residents. It is a reflection of bad governance and a Government that is insensitive and unresponsive to the democratic rights and civil liberty of the indigenous coastal communities, who have occupied and used land in the delta since time immemorial. 
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Should the government lease 40,000 hectares of the Tana River Delta to Qatar? 


How can it happen that the government is trying to lease out land and it cannot afford to feed it's citizens? We are already experiencing acute food shortage and the govenment is still ready to lease out land to foreigners. Where are we heading to? ... .......??...... asked Willy Birech, United States 
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Question Mark - Is?Government Blackmailing Kenyans? 

How was the decision to award the land reached? Was due process followed? Is it a coincidence that major decisions on the Tana Delta are announced in December through the media? The proposed sugar cane project was also announced in December 2003. 
Why is it that the value of all the proposed projects revolve around the Sh2.4 billion mark? How come the Government is unwilling to provide appropriate information to the public, and more importantly, to the local communities? 

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Held accountable 
Which ministry or State organisation should be held accountable and responsible for the decision to lease out the land? The Tana River Delta is rich in resources. It has many uses, users and interested parties. Decisions made concerning the region must take cognizance of this multiple use and sustainable yields of the delta. Before the Government proceeds with its current piecemeal and inconsistent development agenda, we urge it to formulate and develop an integrated land use master plan taking into account the region?s social, economic and ecological factors. This would revolve around crop farming, livestock herding, fisheries, tourism, biodiversity and natural resource conservation among others. The plan should be acceptable to all users of the delta and address their needs and aspirations. International interests must also be taken into account, like the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which Kenya is party to. 
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What is?the fate of Grand Regency Hotel?
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Respect rights 
The rights of the local people must be respected. Residents have a right to appeal because they believe the Government?s decision will harm them and their livelihood. 
The future of Tana River Delta calls for equity and better governance. 
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Why would Institutions be holding Sh38 billion as unclaimed funds? And why is Michuki not comming clean, is he hiding under the wings of Oburu?
Financial institutions are holding Sh38 billion in unclaimed financial assets when widows, orphans and other dependants have suffered for lack of a formal mechanism to reclaim the funds. Assistant minister Oburu Odinga, however, said a report from a team appointed to investigate the matter would soon be tabled in Parliament for action to be taken. 
But Mr M?Mithiaru said the banks were claiming back the amounts after some duration and asked the minister to come up with concrete solutions as Ekwee Ethuro (Turkana Central) called for an executive order to check the trend before the amendments. 
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Kenyas' Security is compromised
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With Iran's special?interests in Kenya, what are we not told?
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Why is Kenya's Borders compromised by the Presidents' tactful schemes? 
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Where is Kenyas' security as a whole???Or is Kenya really secure or AUCTIONED? 
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Is something cooking that Kenyans do not know?????????Is this kind of behavior by the President in order???????????
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Raila calling on CRISIS MEETING: 
This is a sign that things are not good ...... ....... .... Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called a crisis meeting of ODM ministers and legislators to reassess the party?s "standing in Government" this Wednesday. The PM considers the development as a slap in the face after he had publicly assured Kenyans that the President would not append his signature to the controversial Bill. The move by the President has caused ripples in the media fraternity but there are indications that it could have even more devastating effect on the Government. Of great concern is that the simmering tension in Government could have dire repercussions on the political stability, including derailing the ongoing reform agenda.
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Since?the public will not?DEMAND less for?CHANGE, we must categorically continue to pressure the President to pursue the signed agreements between him and PM Raila, so before anyone thinks of disolving Grand Coalition Government, there is still goodwill?to deliver?the required reform to the people as expected of them. 
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President Kibaki is not on a joy ride with Kenyans...... open your eyes and open them wide............
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Judy Miriga
Diasporan Spokesperson
USA
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Watch this!!!!!!!!!!!? Can you put the dots together???????
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SAMUEL 
KIVUITU 
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Fellow Kenyans, my name is Samuel Kivuitu. I 
could tell you all my Akamba names, but I don?t see what 
purpose that would serve, so let me stick to the two names you 
know well. I know that you?ve waited a long time to hear from 
me, to learn from the horse?s own mouth what happened that 
night?the night I finally decided to announce that President 
Mwai Kibaki had won the presidency by a thin margin. 
First off, let me tell you that Mwai Kibaki never won the 
election. Indeed, I have proof that the Hon. Raila Odinga beat 
Mr. Kibaki soundly. According to my own calculations?and 
based on the strength of documented data?I can categorically 
report that President Kibaki was beaten by his opponent by a 
clean nine percentage points. Had everything played out 
according to the dictates of democratic practice, the Langata 
Member of Parliament would be Kenya?s president today. There 
would be no Prime Minister and Assistant Prime Minister and 
forty Cabinet ministers and over fifty assistant ministers and so 
many permanent secretaries and? 
But I digress. 
I know that the question uppermost in your mind is? 
Why did you do it, Samuel? 
If you expect a simple answer, I?m sorry to disappoint 
you. This is indeed a very complicated matter. But despite the 
complexity of it, I promise to tell you everything, and to tell you 
nothing but the truth. And I hope you understand that I?m doing 
this only to set the record straight and to leave an authoritative 
document for posterity on one of Kenya?s most painful chapters. 
Why did you do it, Samuel? 
Before I answer that question, let me give you a 
backgrounder. In Kenya, what we have is an executive, allpowerful 
presidency. The president of Kenya?at least within 
the borders of the nation?is so powerful that he is only beneath 
Christ in the hierarchical scheme of things. His word is law. His 
desires are orders. And his reach is from sea to shining sea. Talk 
of a monster! 
But I digress again. I do that a lot, don?t I? I hope you 
understand that digression and a little humor?as you?ll run into 
later in this debriefing?is the only way I can deal with an issue 
that led to the death of more than one thousand of our fellow 
countrymen. It saddens me that when history is written, our 
historians and writers will place the blame for what went wrong 
in Kenya on me. They?ll conveniently ignore the role the men 
and women who were directly responsible for the implosion 
played. But?there?s nothing I can do about that. I hope, though, 
that after you read my account of what happened, you?ll at least 
understand why I called the election for a man I knew didn?t win 
it. 
Okay, buckle up now. 
Here is the story. 
It was December 30th. The election had been conducted 
three days earlier and everything had gone just fine. The 
Electoral Commission of Kenya officials on the ground?men 
who were my eyes and ears in the field?had called in and given 
a positive report about how things had played out. From Nyanza 
to Central, Western to Eastern, the Coast to the NEP, the reports 
were glowing. Kenyans had carried themselves with remarkable 
dignity. The occasional skirmishes that had reared their ugly 
heads in certain parts of the country had been dealt with swiftly. 
I was a happy man. 
We had pulled it off. 
And this evening?the results were coming in steadily 
from the precincts. Nyanza was turning in spectacular numbers 
for the Hon. Odinga. Central was voting to a man for President 
Kibaki. The Rift Valley was following the counsel of the new 
kingpin, William Ruto, and voting impressively for the Hon 
Odinga and the Orange Democratic Movement. At the Coast, the 
competition was stiffer, but again Raila had the edge. Out in 
Western, the emerging picture was one where the Hon Odinga 
was going to carry the day, but he was going to be beaten in 
pockets of the province by President Kibaki. Nairobi and Eastern 
were problematic. These were the two provinces that I can 
confidently say?even as we speak?still fascinate me. I say so 
because the results were so badly tampered with, it was 
impossible to say with certainty who won. 
Here is what I mean. Did President Kibaki beat the Hon 
Kalonzo Musyoka in his own backyard? And did the ODM kick 
the butt of the president?s Party of National Unity in Nairobi? An 
area everybody thought would come down to the wire? My take, 
if you ask me is?there was a deal. There was fixing. 
Fixing? 
Let me be categorical here. I know there was fixing. Do 
you remember the day?it was October 14, 2007?when 
President Daniel Arap Moi met Kalonzo Musyoka and Attorney 
Mutula Kilonzo at Kabarak, ostensibly to strategize? I have 
evidence that at that gathering, a deal was reached where 
Kalonzo Musyoka would work to divide ODM and mount his 
own run for the presidency. The idea was to weaken the 
opposition. Anyway, it was at this high-powered meeting that 
Moi?s and Kibaki?s men prevailed on Kalonzo Musyoka to 
deliver Eastern Province in exchange for the Vice Presidency. 
After money exchanged hands?and I can prove this?the deal 
was sealed. 
So did President Mwai Kibaki beat Kalonzo Musyoka in 
Musyoka?s own backyard? Quite Unlikely. What happened was 
simple. Musyoka?s men in Eastern Province?in cahoots with 
sellout precinct officials?sent deeply flawed figures and 
compromised reports to Nairobi. Based on the figures I saw at 
the headquarters, the KICC, it was clear that the rigging was 
blatant and done with chilling impunity. It was unbelievable. 
But I had to work with the set of circumstances that were 
presented to me. So I sat at the KICC and warned the electoral 
officials there to do the best they could, to consult with me over 
any matter they didn?t understand, to avoid talking to the press as 
much as possible and to carry themselves with utmost dignity. 
You have to realize that by the 30th, votes from most of 
the country had already come in and were already tallied. The 
Hon. Odinga was ahead by nearly one million votes. Because of 
the insurmountable lead, it had become a forgone conclusion that 
President Kibaki had lost and would graciously concede 
defeat?turn over power to his opponent. But that was not to be. 
Instead, Kenyans watched with collective horror as results from 
Central and Eastern Provinces started to roll in. The numbers 
were simply astounding. There were precincts that reported a 
near one hundred percent turnout. 
The gap between the Hon Odinga and President Kibaki 
started closing fast. Tension started rising dramatically in the 
country. Everywhere I went, I could feel the sense that 
something grave was about to happen in Kenya. And even 
though I projected the image of one in total command of the 
process, I can safely say that by this time my commissioners and 
I had effectively lost control. The bravado with which I spoke at 
the KICC was just a show. A sick show. But what could I do? 
What would you have done? 
Resign? 
Talk to the press? 
Flee the country? 
Trust me. Those were options I considered carefully. In 
the end, however, I concluded that the international community 
wasn?t going to let anybody rig an election in one of Africa?s 
most prosperous and quiet countries. The United States wasn?t 
gonna let it happen. And the Brits would surely say no. 
Right? 
Wrong. 
But I?ll talk about that later. Suffice it to say that it was 
around this time that I first realized just how dangerous the 
situation was. And it was the first time the warning to the public 
the Police Commissioner had issued two days earlier started to 
look very ominous indeed. Did Ali know something I didn?t? If 
he didn?t know something, why had he warned the public? And 
why were his boys on high alert all around the city? Indeed, why 
was the KICC practically barricaded by the police? As I went 
into a bathroom to pray and think, I remember whispering this: 
Dear God, 
I fear that this nation is about to be hit by a 
storm of a proportion I can?t even begin to 
comprehend. I pray that you may give me the 
wisdom to steer the country out of these 
turbulent waters. 
Amen. 
Yes, I?d gone into the bathroom to pee, but I never did. I 
couldn?t. I don?t know whether it was a premonition or just a bad 
feeling, but by the time I walked back into my office, it had 
become clear to me that the nation I love was only moments 
away from going up in smoke. 
Was I going to burn with it? 
MWAI 
KIBAKI 
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My name is Emirio Stanley Mwai Kibaki. Ohhh yes, 
those four are my real names. I?ve been the President of the 
Republic of Kenya for five years. The Hon Raila Odinga and 
millions of Kenyans have accused me of staging a civilian coup 
and of massively rigging the election in my favor. I find that 
very disturbing. Here is why. I find it disturbing because I 
never?at any one time?participated in the blatant theft that I 
witnessed with my own eyes. In fact, I?m still amazed that there 
are people in this world who can so coldly and methodically 
doctor numbers, manufacture votes and announce fraudulent 
results with such a straight face as Samuel Kivuitu and his 
commissioners did. You?d think the results were authentic and 
irrefutable. Absolutely dead on. 
But I?m getting ahead of myself. 
Since you want to know what happened that night, I?ll 
start from the beginning. The truth is?I lost the election. I say 
that right off so you?ll understand that there were forces that 
made it their mission to stop the Hon. Odinga from becoming 
president. If you ask my son, Jimmy, he?ll be glad to tell you that 
I wasn?t one of those people. In fact, I was ready to turn over the 
government to the Hon. Odinga. 
So why didn?t I? 
Let me take a deep breath. I?m about to bore you with a 
backgrounder, but I make no apologies for it. You have to realize 
that to understand Kenya, you must crawl back into the deep 
past. You have to come to terms with the sense of entitlement 
that has characterized Kikuyu attitude because of the 
disproportionate sacrifice they made in liberating Kenya from 
colonial bondage. You have to get to the fact that the Kikuyu are 
vastly wealthier than other Kenyan communities and feel a 
strong need to protect their wealth from any possible threats. 
Now, in the Kikuyu mind, there is no other threat that is 
greater than a man called Raila Odinga. That man?for reasons 
I?ve never ever understood?is a symbol of what political and 
business thought-leaders from the Mt. Kenya region fear like a 
plague. His name is synonymous with trouble. His actions are 
watched very closely. His words are listened to, studied and 
debated late into the night all across Central Province. Why? 
Look, all I can say is that the fear is based on a fundamental 
misunderstanding of the man?s nature and character. I?ve worked 
with him and found him to be a man with a sincere and deep love 
for Kenya. He is a man of his word, a guy you want on your side, 
not against you. But that?s all I?m gonna say about him?lest I 
annoy the folks who support me. 
But the one thing most Kenyans don?t really know is just 
how uncomfortable former president?Daniel Arap Moi?is 
with the Hon. Odinga. The loathing borders on hate and a 
pathological fear, really. So while the Kikuyu elite harbor a 
sizzling mistrust of the Langata MP, the former president and his 
minions are mortified by the man. They?ll go to any lengths to 
stop him. 
And that?s how we got to where we are. 
I?m sure you?ve heard the rubbish that the Americans 
supported me because I surrendered Kenyan citizens of Moslem 
persuasion to them for interrogation in camps in Ethiopia. Others 
have said that the U.S. Ambassador, Michael Renenberger, had a 
stake in the outcome of the election because he was my personal 
friend, a golf buddy and a nyama choma partner. 
Bullshit. 
Truth is?and I?m an old man so I won?t lie?there were 
three forces that derailed the elections. Before I mention them, 
let me take my portion of the blame for not stopping them. But 
that does not answer your question about why I didn?t stop them, 
does it? In the interest of posterity, I?ll answer that question very 
directly. I never stopped them because I was afraid. 
Uoga. 
And I?m very sorry about it. I hope Kenyans will forgive 
me for letting them down. For cowering behind the marble walls 
at State House while children and women were being butchered 
and burned alive by marauding gangs. 
Pole sana?Very Sorry! 
Okay, now I?ll tell you who I was afraid of. 
John: 
What most Kenyans don?t know is that this is one of the 
most dangerous men on the face of this earth. When John 
Michuki warned once that ?If you rattle a snake it will bite back? 
nobody took him seriously. People thought those were the words 
of a deranged man, a senile fat cat. But I knew better. Since our 
Mau Mau days, I knew that John was not a man to mess with. 
Look, he fought on the side of the white settlers and enriched 
himself like a toad in the process. The plight of the Africans? 
our fellow Agikuyu?didn?t seem to mean much to him. I?m 
talking in whispers because I don?t want him to hear me say 
things about him. So, does the fact that he fought darn hard for 
the British mean he didn?t care for the cause of the Mau Mau? I 
wouldn?t say so. I think he just figured out a way to make money 
for himself and keep it. But once that money was made, John has 
worked extremely hard to keep it, to grow it, to make it protect 
him. I know for a fact that if it came right down to it, he?s all 
along been willing to die to protect his empire. And now there?s 
no bigger threat to it than that kihi. 
Does that mean he could kill even a long-time friend like 
me? 
The answer is yes. I leave it at that. 
Nicholas: 
You should have seen this man on the night of the 30th. I 
was seated in the State House, at the balcony, having coffee with 
a friend that I?ll not mention here. I was politely notified by an 
aide that Nicholas Biwott was in the living room and wanted to 
see me urgently. I naturally thought he had a word from 
President Daniel Arap Moi?since the two have been very close 
over the years. 
I hurried to the living room and met a man with red eyes. 
He was in full panic mode. Only moments ago, the results for his 
constituency had been announced and he had been trounced by a 
humiliating margin. So what did he want? 
He said, ?Your Excellency, I have come here to warn 
you that you can?t turn over power to Raila Odinga. The man is 
dangerous.? 
?But he has won,? I said. 
Nicholas looked at me and said, ?Mr. President, we 
don?t know that he has won. The Electoral Commission has not 
announced that he?s won.? 
?So what are you saying?? 
?That the wazee?the elders have decided that power 
can?t be turned over to the Odinga boy. We won?t let him rule 
this country.? 
?But the people have voted for him?? 
?Damn the people. What they say doesn?t matter.? 
I was stunned. Was Moi in this scheme? If he was, why 
was he doing this? To this day, I don?t know whether Moi sent 
Nicholas, all I know is that by the time I was about to tell him I 
couldn?t put the country through such drama, John Michuki and 
my wife?Lucy Muthoni, the daughter of Reverend Kaggia? 
burst through the living room door and sat opposite me. 
It was dramatic. 
It was scary. 
But I?ll have to let Lucy talk for herself later on. For 
now, let me just say that she was the third force I was scared of. 
Read why below. 
Lucy: 
That?s my wife. The First Lady. You?ve read a lot about 
Lucy. How she slaps people. How she doesn?t take shit from 
anybody. How she doesn?t get along with her more attractive cowife. 
But what you?ve not heard is just how?obstinate and 
nagging she can be. Matter of fact, by saying obstinate and 
nagging, what I?m trying to hide is the fact that Lucy treats me 
the exact same way she treats everybody out there. Has she 
slapped me? I won?t answer that. Has she made me sleep in the 
living room couch? I won?t answer that either. 
All I can say here is?Lucy was the person I was the 
most afraid of. I saw her eyes on the night I suggested that power 
be turned over to Raila. Her eyes were red. She was ready to kill. 
Matter of fact, she drew a shotgun and pointed it at Jimmy. 
Before I could get to her?you know pombe has slowed me 
down?she squeezed the trigger and got the boy?s butt. I don?t 
want to get deeply into this story. I thank God that Jimmy is 
alive today. I would have lost my son. 
And because I know people will always wonder what the 
Kibaki children felt about the election debacle, let me say?for 
the record?that all my children wanted the right thing done. 
They wanted the presidency turned over to the man who won it. 
Jimmy was especially keen that democracy not be subverted. 
Obviously his wishes were never carried out?because he feared 
for his life. 
What!? 
Feared for his life? 
Sorry, guys, that?s all I?m gonna say about that. But you 
get the point. I was trapped. Had I turned over power to Raila 
Odinga, the power cartel that has controlled politics in Kenya 
since independence would have done everything to make Kenya 
ungovernable. In fact, they were prepared to do something 
heinous. 
They were ready to kill the man. 
Kill him! 
After what I?ve said here, you are obviously telling 
yourself that Emirio is saying this just so he can look good, so 
Kenyans can see him in a better light. Let me assure you that I?m 
not engaging in revisionism or trying to make myself look good. 
I?m just telling you what really happened. Ultimately, the buck 
stops with me and I know that I let Kenyans down. 
I?m sorry for that. 
But I also think we need to move on. That?s why I must 
say?Mjienjoy. 
RAILA 
AMOLLO 
ODINGA 
? 
Wananchi Watukufu, 
My name is Raila Amollo Odinga. Most of you know 
me by my nicknames. Agwambo. Tinga. Wuo Nya Alego. Owaga 
Kinyi. Nyundo. Or the more recent one?Arap Mibei. Where do 
you guys get these names from? No. I?m not complaining. I?m 
just humbled by the faith my fellow Kenyans have placed in me. 
My family and I realize that to whom much is given, much is 
expected. We don?t take this faith for granted. I will always work 
hard to make sure Kenya is a place where fathers and mothers 
and grandmas and grandpas can bring up their children and 
grandchildren in peace. 
That?s my pledge. 
Now to the matter at hand. You?ve heard what Samuel 
Kivuitu and President Kibaki have had to say. I?m not going to 
spend the little time I have here disputing anything they?ve said. 
What I want to tell you is the inside story of what happened that 
night. Most people?after I bit the bullet and got into a coalition 
government with Kibaki?accused me of not standing strong. Of 
giving away too much. Of having been hoodwinked. Outgunned. 
Outsmarted. People who are saying those things don?t know me 
very well. 
I?ve always loved Kenya. I own businesses in Kenya. I 
am a grandfather and a Christian. My father brought me up to 
respect all people and to see Kenyans as members of one big 
family. Over the years, I?ve lived by the principles the old man 
instilled in me as a young man. 
Well, on the 30th of December 2007, I was at a secret 
location. It was clear to me that ODM was on the way to winning 
the election. Our party had just swept out political titans 
affiliated to the PNU across the nation. Matter of fact, it was 
clear that the ODM was going to be a dominant party in 
Parliament and that Kenya?under our leadership?would never 
be the same again. 
But even at that time, what bothered me was a secret that 
was shared with me by a friend inside the PNU. This was a guy 
who had always told me?in confidence?what was going on on 
the other side. His word had always been good?and I fully 
trusted him. 
What he told me was that there was a very dark plan in 
place for Kenya. He said that the people around President Kibaki 
had realized, since September 2007, that he was headed straight 
for defeat. All the major polling agencies were placing him a 
distant second to me. In fact, even George Waititu?s discredited 
Steadman Poll had him trailing me by a significant margin. 
It was during this time?in total disregard for the 
staggering numbers?that Uhuru Kenyatta and other hangers-on 
were telling Kibaki that a GEMA-Akamba alliance was 
sufficient to defeat the ODM. What I kept wondering was just 
how stupid these people could be. Did they really believe that the 
four communities in Kenya?s central region had more numbers 
than the combined numerical strength of the rest of the Kenyan 
communities? What kind of math was this? 
But like I?ve always realized in politics, when your 
opponent is looking at a set of misleading data, making decisions 
based on grossly flawed logic, don?t come to their rescue. Cheer 
them on. So I let Uhuru and Michuki feed Kibaki the bullshit. 
Even so, I couldn?t shake off my friend?s warning about PNU 
intentions. They are going to take the government by force, my 
friend warned. In fact, let me tell you how it will play out. 
Samuel Kivuitu will be taken hostage and given a set of rules. 
He?ll be made to swear?at a secret State House ceremony?that 
he?ll do whatever is asked of him on behalf of Kibaki. He?ll let 
the elections go well, but he?ll find a way to declare Kibaki the 
winner. Predictably, the nation will erupt in chaos. There will be 
riots. It is then that Michuki?in his capacity as Security 
minister?will unleash terror on Kenyans. 
?But the military is made up of a lot of ODM supporters. 
Do they think the sons of the Kalenjin and Luhya and Luo in the 
forces will take that kind of treatment lying down? Do they?? I 
asked my friend. 
He said, That?s where things get really complicated. 
Strategists inside the State House?I mean the few elements 
intent on subverting democracy?have anticipated just that kind 
of trouble. So they won?t go with the military to quell and 
contain the riots. They?ll use soldiers from a neighboring nation. 
I knew immediately what nation he was talking about. 
The only pinhead in Eastern Africa?a man who has been at the 
center of some of the worst bloodletting in the region?was 
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda. He troubled Rwanda. And 
Sudan. Some even blame him for doing in the leader of the 
SPLA, the late Dr. John Garang. 
But I digress. 
I asked my friend how he came by this sensitive 
information. 
Njenga Karume. That old man is deeply disturbed by 
what Kibaki has become. The two have been friends for years. 
Matter of fact, they co-dated and?if I?m not wrong?Njenga was 
even Mwai?s best man at his wedding. They are that close. But 
Njenga has been increasingly frustrated by Kibaki?s direction 
since becoming president. He?s watched with alarm as Kibaki 
has gone from a wise, accommodating man to one flatly 
controlled by his wives, especially Lucy, and a bunch of 
hardliners from Central. 
But when?in October 2007?a meeting was held at the 
State House, where members of the Mungiki were brought in and 
given the task to terrorize Kenyans into accepting another 
Kibaki presidency, and when it was revealed that military 
uniforms would be given to members of the outlawed group and 
transported to Western Kenya and the Coast in the Daily Nation 
newspaper vans, Njenga knew that he had to act to save Kenya. 
And to save his friend, Kibaki. 
At this point, I was trying very hard to stay calm. I knew 
Kibaki. I knew that he couldn?t possibly want a legacy that was 
marinated in the blood of innocent Kenyans. So how could he let 
his kitchen cabinet plot something so evil? 
So Njenga?when he walked out of that meeting?drove 
straight to my home in Lavington. He asked me to make sure I 
told you what the men and women around Kibaki were planning. 
Here is how he put it: ?I want you to warn Raila that if 
he doesn?t act prudently, Kenya will be reduced to ashes, and the 
blood of innocent children will flow to the Victoria and leave a 
curse on our land forever.? 
I said, ?They really want to use the Mungiki?? 
Yes. 
?Kibaki?s men want to kill fellow Kenyans?? 
To these people there are no fellow Kenyans. I get 
amused when I see the blind support the Kikuyu people give 
Kibaki. If they knew just how disdained they are in the corridors 
of power? But I won?t get into that. What I?m trying to tell you, 
Hon Odinga, is that Njenga has passed on to you very sensitive 
information. He gets killed if this comes out. So handle it with 
care. 
?One last question,? I said. ?How did Njenga know that 
you and I are friends?? 
Look, they see our children together. They see our wives 
together. And we?ve occasionally been seen together. People 
have a way of making those kinds of associations. In any case, if 
Njenga didn?t come to me, he was going to find another way to 
reach you. This is too scary for him?and he believes the Kibaki 
group is bent on starting something that once it gets going will 
consume Kenya. He can?t let it happen. So let?s just be thankful 
that he came. 
When I was done talking to my friend, I called Ida. I was 
in total shock. I told her to meet me at Safari Park. When I was 
done telling her what my PNU friend had told me, she pulled out 
a Kleenex and dubbed her forming tears. 
It was too much to take. 
___ 
Fast forward. 
Everything my PNU friend told me was planned?with 
senior Mungiki figures at the State House?came to pass. Over 
one thousand five hundred Kenyans perished. The former United 
Nations Secretary General, Dr. Kofi Annan, came to Kenya and 
gracefully nudged Kenyans to form a provisional coalition 
government. But because of the sheer scale of the violence and 
destruction visited on Kenyans by the Mungiki and the supposed 
Ugandan forces, my supporters were livid. People wanted me to 
fight. Fight. And fight. In fact, there were those who were 
prepared for an all out war. 
Then what? 
Then what after the war? 
How many Kenyans was I willing to sacrifice by my 
intransigence? One thousand were already dead. Property worth 
millions of shillings destroyed. Thousands of our people were in 
refugee camps. Was I to overlook that grim reality and insist that 
I had to be president or else? If I did, what would be the 
difference between me and them? 
I decided that I couldn?t let Kenya burn. I decided that 
the internally displaced brothers and sisters at the camps had 
gone through enough. I decided that our people stuck in 
Ugandan camps needed to come back home. That Kenya was 
bigger than any of us and needed to heal. After all, in just a few 
more years the post-independence politicians who have 
subjected Kenya to such retrogressive politics would be dead. 
Why destroy our nation because of them? 
Well, I?ve said a lot. I hope you now understand why I 
made the decision I made. It had nothing to do with Renneberger 
or Sir Adam Wood or a misread of the gist of the agreement I 
signed?the one that produced the 50-50 government. Some 
people will try hard to make you believe I didn?t know what I 
was doing. Don?t believe them. We will have another chance to 
present the ODM vision to the public. This time I?ll make sure 
we do it after the constitution has been changed to reflect the 
common aspirations of Kenyans, and the process will be 
overseen by a newly constituted electoral commission. 
Isn?t that better than a civil war? 
God bless Kenya! 
KALONZO 
MUSYOKA 
? 
My name is Kalonzo Musyoka. My Christian name is 
Stephen. I come to you?my fellow countrymen?with a heavy 
heart because I?ve been called one of the worst things a Christian 
can ever be called. A Traitor. You?ll recall that in the Bible only 
one man has been branded a traitor?and that man did the worst 
thing any human being in history could ever do. The man was 
Judas. He sold Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver. To be 
compared to such a man is devastating for me, personally, and 
even more hurtful to my family. That?s why I want to be straight 
with you?my fellow countrymen?about what happened on the 
night of December 31. I hope this clears the air. 
It?s true that at a top meeting of my party?s officials, it 
was decided our party would back the PNU position of calling 
for an official announcement of the results of the presidential 
election. We did so because since October 2007, it was the 
official position of ODM-K to be in government. 
Now, the question many have asked is?how did you 
know Kibaki?s PNU was going to form that government. That?s 
a legitimate question. Truth is, I held a meeting with President 
Daniel Arap Moi and President Kibaki at Moi?s Kabarak home. 
At that meeting, I was with my good friend and our party?s 
Secretary General, Mutula Kilonzo. You?ll recall that Mutula 
had been President Moi?s lawyer for more than ten years. So he 
was my guide at the meeting. He knew the two men better than I 
did. And he was a player at these high levels. 
Anyway, as the meeting progressed, the talk wasn?t 
about how to defeat Raila and his ODM party, rather it was 
about how to make the country accept the defeat. In fact, I even 
raised the possibility that a Raila defeat would plunge the 
country into chaos because it would look rigged. 
At that point, Kilonzo had asked for a timeout and taken 
me aside. He said, ?You don?t get it, do you? What these guys 
are saying is?Kibaki has already won. He is the President 
whether Kenyans like it or not. So the reason you?ve been called 
here is to gauge whether you want to play on the Nyayo side or 
the Agwambo side. Do you get it?? 
With a heavy heart, I nodded, then asked, ?Then what?s 
the point of our running? What?s the rationale for ODM-K?s 
continued fight? Why don?t we just join the PNU?? 
Mutula cleared his throat. He looked pensive. You see, 
there are those who?ve assumed the guy was my friend just 
because he comes from my community. That?s not the case. 
What brought us together was my presidential run. In fact, if 
truth be told, Kilonzo would have preferred that I stayed within 
the Odinga camp so that victory was assured and he?d be 
appointed Attorney General. He was keen to oust Amos Wako, 
whom he?s always held in low esteem. But when we went to 
Kabarak and Moi asked Mutula to send feelers my way, I saw 
Mutula change tack. He went from working to unite Raila and I 
to figuring out how he benefited from a PNU-ODM-K alliance. 
I know what you?re thinking. You think I?m trying to tie 
a rope around Mutula?s neck. I assure you, that?s not what I?m 
doing. I?m just trying to help you understand how this thing 
played out. 
So like I was saying, Mutula cleared his throat and said, 
?We can?t join the PNU because that would be suicidal. What we 
can do is continue to run as if we?re in the opposition.? 
?Does that mean we won?t be in the opposition?? 
?If we accept to work with the PNU?no. At that point 
we become the government.? 
I frowned. ?Really? But how will we officially join the 
government. How will this work structurally?? 
Most of you don?t know Mutula Kilonzo well. There?s a 
good reason that man was the president?s attorney for a decade. 
When he saw that I was hesitant to endorse the crazy scheme 
he?d apparently worked out with Moi and Kibaki, he looked me 
in the eye and grimly declared, ?You have two choices to make. 
One, you work with Kibaki and get rewarded. You?ll get most of 
whatever you ask for. And you?ll be compensated well.? 
I thought?a bribe? 
Mutula said, ?It?s not a bribe by any stretch of the 
imagination. I couldn?t let myself be party to anything sleazy. 
This is just a token of appreciation for agreeing to help the Head 
of State stabilize the nation. That?s all.? 
?What?s the second choice?? I asked. 
?If I were you I wouldn?t entertain thoughts of a second 
choice. It?s dark. After working with these people for years, I 
know what they are capable of. Let me just warn you that since 
you have children, you don?t want to have a second choice.? 
I froze. 
?So what will you do, Mheshimiwa?? Mutula asked. 
I told him I couldn?t make a decision so quickly. At that 
point, President Moi joined us at the porch. 
Before I delve into Moi?s discussions with me, let me 
tell you straight out that Moi is the reason I am where I am. 
Together with Mulu Mutisya, he helped me gain traction in 
Kenyan politics by appointing me to the Cabinet. Look, at the 
time he appointed me, I?d just come out of a second attempt at 
being elected. My first attempt was just shortly after I?d come 
out of the University of Nairobi. I was trounced. At the second 
attempt, Mulu Mutisya reached out and took my hand. With the 
blessings of Moi, he guided me through Ukambani politics and 
helped me get elected. 
With that backgrounder, now you know why Moi 
mattered to me. He was my mentor?in a way. So when he came 
out and asked for a minute alone with me, I signaled Mutula to 
leave us alone. 
Mutula did. 
?I hear you?ve decided to stick with Raila?? Moi said 
without preamble. ?Have you so soon forgotten what Mulu and I 
did for you?? 
The old man could be blunt. But it wasn?t the bluntness 
that got to me. It was the pain in his eyes. I could see the fear, 
the tension, the sense that his prestige was on the line if Raila 
won. For him, a Raila win was tantamount to saying the Kalenjin 
had rejected Moi. Here is why. It?s because Raila was working 
closely with William Ruto, a man who had taken Moi on and 
was slowly replacing Moi as the political kingpin in the vast Rift 
Valley. 
So as far as Mzee was concerned, this election was more 
about him than it was about Raila and Ruto. 
?I can?t forget what you did for me, Your Excellency,? I 
said. 
?Then do as Mutula says.? 
That was it. Moi walked back into the mansion and shut 
the door. He left me alone. I thought they wanted to give me 
time to think, but it wasn?t so. Within minutes, Mutula walked 
out and said, ?Fifty million in the U.K. for you. Are you in or 
out?? 
?In.? 
?Good choice,? Mutula said. ?You?ll pick that money in 
London. I?ll let you know the details.? 
I?m sure you?d like me to tell you the details of my 
London trip and the complex transactions that brought millions 
of shillings to my account out there, but I don?t see the relevance 
of it. Suffice it to say, I followed the instructions and bagged my 
money. Once I had the money, I was in the opposition in name 
only. I was there to chochea, to derail the opposition, to make 
sure Raila was wounded beyond repair. That was what Moi and 
Kibaki wanted me to do. That?s what I did. 
Now, there are many people out there?led by an 
uncompromising string of Kumekucha writers?who accuse me 
of having betrayed Kenyans. By the way, Kumekucha is Kenya?s 
most authoritative blog?for those who don?t know it. Not 
surprisingly, I don?t agree with the views of these writers. When 
they say I betrayed Kenya, are they assuming I knew Kenya was 
going to implode? Are they suggesting I wanted Kenyans to die? 
Or is it their contention that my Christianity doesn?t mean 
anything to me? 
Look, I?m a very competitive politician. And politics is 
about winning and strategizing. That?s what I tried to do in 2007 
when the elections were approaching. Obviously my strategy 
worked in a way I would never have predicted. It led to the death 
of over a thousand of my fellow countrymen. 
I?m sorry about that. 
But if you expect me to be sorry about the money I 
transferred into my account in London, you?re mistaken. I love 
money. I love power. The only way to get both?in Kenya at 
least?is to consort with Moi, Kibaki and the Kikuyu elite who 
support them. If you disagree, tell me another way. 
Finally, I can?t stop talking without telling you that I 
can?t stand Raila Odinga. I can?t stand his brand of politics. But 
what bothers me most is the adoration people have for the man. 
Just consider this?at a time when people call me a traitor, he?s 
being called Nyundo! 
I don?t find that funny. 
Do you? 
____ 
Most people thought I was at home, in Ukambani, on 
December 31, the night Samuel Kivuitu was battling James 
Orengo and William Ruto and Otieno Kajwang and Musa Sirma 
and other ODM luminaries. Others think I was at my Karen 
home. Both are wrong. I was actually at the State House. 
I know you?re surprised by my revelation. What you 
don?t understand is that I was scared. It was clear to me?by the 
time I was whisked to the State House?that something major 
was about to happen. Of course I was aware that the elections 
were going to be rigged, and that I would eventually be named 
vice president, but I never thought that because of the rigging 
churches were going to be burned, property destroyed, thousands 
of people killed and many others displaced in Kenya. 
So when I tell you that the eruption of violence in Kenya 
took me by surprise, I?m telling you the truth. But if I say the 
first night of violence stunned me, I was in for a rude shock. 
Because in the next three days, Kenya literally went up in 
smoke. I watched with horror as Kenyans butchered Kenyans. 
As people were burnt to death in a church in Eldoret and in their 
houses in Naivasha. I sobbed with my wife when I saw the 
charred remains of a family. All of them set on fire till they were 
rubble. It was?worse than anything I?ve ever seen. 
You blame me for that? 
Let?s be fair to each other, my fellow countrymen. Like 
I?ve said, I?m sorry that the policy of my party to be in 
government at any cost may have been partly responsible for the 
mess that followed the elections. But I hope we don?t lose sight 
of the fact that when all is said and done, I just walked into a 
plan that had already been put in place by others. 
I was a pawn. 
LUCY 
KIBAKI 
? 
I am Lucy Kibaki. You?ve heard what my husband has 
said. It?s bullshit. The man always wants people to believe that 
I?m a bad girl. But you all know that I?m not. In fact, let me tell 
you right away that my daddy was a pastor, a revered minister of 
the gospel. The reverend Kaggia brought me up to be a good, 
honest girl. That?s what I?ve been all these years. Even when 
Stanley provoked me deeply by bringing some piece of trash 
called Mary Wambui home, I tried hard to control myself. Yes, I 
made him sleep on the living room sofa a couple of nights, but 
what woman wouldn?t have done the same? 
I have four children, but it?s Judy and Jimmy who are 
known well to Kenyans. I always get amazed that people know 
Judy because she?s a very quiet girl. Jimmy?my eldest?came 
to the public?s attention on the night I shot his butt. I know that 
Emirio and his spin machine told you that I didn?t shoot the boy. 
They are lying. I shot Jimmy in the butt. If you look at his right 
butt, you?ll see a mark. It?s probably healed now because I don?t 
see him limp anymore. I?m told he was sent to a London hospital 
for treatment. I don?t give a shit where he went. All I know is 
that a msaliti is a msaliti whether it?s your child or not. 
Let me explain. 
The night was December 31. Across the nation, tensions 
were rising. The returns from most of the country were in, but 
Central and Eastern were not. When the results started coming in 
from those two Kibaki strongholds, the numbers were incredibly 
high. Even an idiot could sense that they were cooked. But what 
did people expect? That Emirio and I were going to just walk 
away from the State House? That I was going to graciously show 
Ida around the executive mansion then pack up and leave? If you 
expected that, you people don?t know the daughter of Reverend 
Kaggia very well. 
I was born a fighter. I don?t take slights lying down. So 
when those results started trickling in from across Kenya, it 
became obvious to me that Kenyans had slighted me, told me to 
go to hell. What I couldn?t understand was why they were doing 
so after all I?d done for them. Wasn?t it me, Lucy Muthoni 
Kibaki, who had gone around the country telling Kenyans that 
my husband was a good man? Wasn?t it me who had shaken the 
dirty hands of Wananchi, telling them how I loved and cared for 
them? And wasn?t it me who had made a fool of myself by 
dancing at campaign events in all the provinces except Nyanza? 
Do you think I did that because I was ready to leave the State 
House? If you thought that, you?re even more stupid than I 
thought. Mjinga kabisa! 
Truth was, I wasn?t ready to leave the State House. I 
didn?t care what Emirio and his handlers thought. I was going 
nowhere. Not even Muthaiga. 
So I called all the District Commissioners in Central and 
Eastern and asked them to sit on the results. ?We?ll release them 
after the rest of the nation?s results have come in.? 
One chilled DC said, ?What good will that do, Fast 
Redy?? 
?We?ll top up the nation?s. Emirio must win!? 
I could tell the DC was stunned, but I didn?t care. Where 
was he when Agikuyu warriors stormed the bush in Nyandarua 
and drove the Brits away? Where was Ida and Raira? I know 
they call Emirio General Kaguoya, claim he was a home guard, 
but that?s just bullshit. Emirio was a fighter. It?s true I saw him 
talk to the British soldiers. I even saw him picked up in the green 
Land Rover?laughing with the British Marines, but that wasn?t 
because he was an informant, it?s because he was cunning. 
But how did he make his money? 
That?s a stupid question. In fact, why don?t you ask 
Michuki that question? Why don?t you ask Biwott and Moi? And 
why don?t you ask Raira and all the other fat-cat politicians? 
What I know is that Emirio worked hard for his money. He had 
the brains. Everything he owns is legit. Period. I must warn you 
that if you ask me anything about our wealth to my face, I?ll slap 
the shit out of you. I mean it. 
But I digress. 
Hell no, I?m not digressing. This is important. Look, 
there are people who claim I cost Emirio the election. They say I 
did it by slapping people who ticked me off. What I ask such 
people is?what would they have done were they in my shoes? 
Take the example of the night Diop, the World Bank Country 
Rep, was holding a farewell party at his Muthaiga home. First of 
all, that home was not Diop?s home?as was reported by some 
dunderheads. It is our home. Diop had rented it from us. And 
second, I was in my home asleep that night. Emirio was in the 
State House. At around midnight, there was music blaring from 
Diop?s house. It was loud. It was obnoxious. Is there any surprise 
it pissed me off? 
When I couldn?t take it anymore, I jumped out of bed in 
my pajamas, went straight to the electric outlet where the cord 
was and unplugged it. I told the idiots to turn down the volume 
or I?d make sure the party was over. Then, like a reasonable 
woman, I plugged the cord and went back to sleep. 
The revelers didn?t obey me. 
So when I came back, I unplugged and started to walk 
away with the cord. It was at that point that I saw Judy and 
Jimmy. Judy was practically near tears. She said, ?Mama, why 
are you doing this?? 
I didn?t answer. 
Then Jimmy rolled around and tried to grab the cord. I 
told him to leave me alone if he didn?t want any embarrassment. 
?Ngai? More than you?ve already caused Judy and I, you 
mean?? he asked. 
I said, ?Believe me, you ain?t seen nothing yet.? 
He backed off. 
Judy backed off too. She went away saying Ngai Ngai 
Ngai. But I didn?t give a damn shit. Why didn?t they try to stop 
the loud music? 
Moments later, trouble with the press started. This is 
even more interesting. If you give me a minute, I?ll tell you 
about it. 
____ 
Trouble with the press started as soon as the Daily 
Nation and the East African Standard people saw me trotting 
into the backyard of Diop?s house?where the party was going 
on?in pajamas. I instantly saw flashes, angling, laughter and 
horror. It was refreshing. Within minutes, a couple of men?who 
I later thought were my secret bodyguards?rushed to the spot, 
approached the media people and told them to hand over their 
films. Usi fanye ufujo hapa! 
The reporters declined. 
The guards confiscated some of the films, but I later 
learnt the journalists got away with others. What that meant was 
that the pictures were going to hit the news the following day. I 
couldn?t let that happen. So I jumped into the gray Mercedes 
Benz and ordered my driver to paste his butt on the driver?s seat 
and nail the accelerator. 
?But where are we going at this time?? he asked. 
?Nation and Standard.? 
You should have seen the guy. He bit his lip. ?At this 
time?? 
I nodded. 
?But?you are in those!? 
?Pajamas? Forget about pajamas. Take me to those 
idiots. They had the audacity to take pictures of me; they are 
going to pay a price.? 
?But they?ll take more pictures!? he said. 
?Then I?ll have no choice but to fight.? 
?Fight!?? 
?Exactry. I?ll fight them like a school girl. I?ll grab their 
groin and scratch their faces. And if they fight back, I?ll tear their 
shirts and throw my shoes at them.? 
?But you don?t have shoes on, ma?am.? 
?Then let me get them.? 
I saw the man say?wazimu. I didn?t care. 
I ran back to the mansion and grabbed some low Adidas. 
I dashed back to the car, and this time the guy didn?t ask any 
questions or try to dissuade me. He just turned on the engine and 
kissed his foot to the accelerator. Within minutes, we were at the 
Daily Nation offices. There, I demanded the rest of the footage 
from the Diop party. To my astonishment, instead of giving me 
the damn thing, some son of a bitch started taking more pictures. 
I hurried to him and grabbed the camera. I slapped him hard?I 
think I even drew blood. 
As this was going on, Judy and Jimmy called the State 
House and Emirio was told what I was doing. Within minutes, 
the pot-belly Nairobi Police Commissioner arrived at Nation. He 
persuaded me to leave. 
I left. 
But I never told him what my intentions were. He only 
came to realize when we were approaching the East African 
Standard and KTN offices that my nocturnal mission was still 
on. When my Mercedes Benz stopped at the lobby, his Toyota 
Land Cruiser screeched to a halt right next to my Benz. He 
jumped out and said, ?Mama Taifa, what are you doing here? I 
thought you were going home?? 
I said, ?I changed my mind. I have to teach these fools a 
lesson. Watajua mimi ni ndume!? 
What I didn?t know was that the Nation people called 
their Standard colleagues to warn them. So when I got into the 
lobby, flashes blinded me. I could tell there were multiple shots. 
Strategic shots. They had me covered. Worse still, these people 
owned KTN and I was sure the TV crew was here too. 
For some reason, the Nairobi Police Commissioner 
didn?t follow me into the studios. He waited outside a couple of 
minutes. Was he talking to Emirio? I couldn?t tell. But after five 
or ten minutes, he walked into the studios and asked me to leave. 
As he did, he told the cameramen to not dare take any pictures of 
him. 
They didn?t, but I suspected it was only because they?d 
already taken the juicy part. They didn?t need pictures of the 
commissioner. They wanted pictures of the President?s mad 
wife. He he he! 
Needless to say, the next day TV stations around the 
world showed footage of me straddling the studios at Nation and 
Standard. They also carried a full story on how I busted the party 
at Diop?s. It made me so mad. But it was then that I learned 
never to trust the press. The idiots were up to no good. 
Then there was the story of Mary Wambui?my 
purported co-wife. I literally had to call the top editors at Nation 
and at Standard to warn them that the woman was not Emirio?s 
wife, and that if they reported anything to the contrary I would 
personally deal with them. 
That scared them. 
But let?s move on. Finally, there were the slaps. I 
slapped a lot of goons, that?s for sure. But the question isn?t how 
many goons I slapped, it?s why I did slap them. Well, I?ve 
already elaborately told you why I slapped the fools at Nation 
and Standard. Other people I?ve slapped include Emirio himself, 
that bitch called Mary Wambui, my sons, my daughter, and my 
driver. 
I?ve told you about slapping my immediate family 
members so you can ask yourself this question. If she can slap 
Emirio and the boys and the girl, who won?t she slap? Who is 
safe from her quick hand? 
Answer: Nobody. 
That?s why I came after fools like Gitobu Imanyara, that 
idiot who had the audacity to mix up my name with Mary?s at an 
important state function. Look, you can call me what you wish, 
but I must warn that if you plan to do or say anything stupid 
where I am, make sure you?re out of the range of my flailing 
hand. Okay? 
Thank you. 
Now back to that night. December 31, 2007. Tensions 
were rising across the country. By nine o?clock, KBC and KTN 
were reporting the beginning of trouble. Over in Kisumu, irate 
youth were burning tires and warning members of the Kikuyu 
community to leave. In Eldoret, a seemingly organized gang of 
youth was advancing from the east, approaching the city military 
style, warning members of the Kikuyu community to leave. At 
the Coast, a few members of the Kikuyu community had already 
seen their homes burnt and their property?worth millions of 
shillings?destroyed. 
It was at about that time, right around 10:30 p.m., that 
Jimmy walked into the living room, where I was seated with 
Emirio, and asked his dad to do the honorable thing. ?Turn over 
power to the man who won it,? he said. 
Emirio said, without looking at him, ?I would if your 
mother allowed me.? 
?Mama?? 
I said, ?Jimmy, if you repeat what you just said, I?m 
gonna shoot you.? 
But I was his mother. He didn?t think I would shoot my 
own son. So he pressed his bullshit. He pleaded with his dad to 
turn over power to Raira. Finally, I had enough. I grabbed a 
shotgun from under the chair, pointed at his butt and squeezed 
the trigger. 
Jimmy limped out of the living room and was hurriedly 
bundled into a waiting State limousine. Within minutes, he was 
rushed to Kenyatta, treated, then put on a flight to London. At 
least that?s what I was told. 
While all that went on, Emirio cowered at the corner. He 
didn?t want to mess with me. I left him there and walked into 
another room. When I came back, I was with John Michuki and 
Nicholas Biwott. 
These were fighters. 

? 
I?m Samuel Kivuitu. I like the way everybody is 
being forthright about their role in this debacle. I wish though 
that Kibaki could have been more descriptive about the Mungiki 
meeting at the State House. But if Kibaki won?t, I hope Maina 
Njenga will?in another segment. 
For now, here is why I?m back. While Kibaki and Lucy 
were telling their stories, it just hit me that Kenyans were not 
getting the full picture. The truth is a lot scarier than the two 
actors make it out to be. For me, here is how that night evolved. I 
was at the KICC. There were several GSU personnel, some mean 
people who had earlier even pushed the Hon Raila Odinga out of 
the building. 
James Orengo and William Ruto and Charity Ngilu and 
Kosgei?the man?had just led ODM supporters in demanding 
that election results be withheld because they suspected the 
numbers that had just streamed in from Central and Eastern 
provinces were doctored. ?In light of how these numbers have 
come in, we ask that they not be read, Mr. Chairman,? Orengo 
pleaded. But when it appeared like I might just read the results, 
Orengo went back to his University of Nairobi days. He came at 
me and literally warned me not to read the bogus results. 
Justice Richard Kwach, who was in the building at that 
time, was more controlled. He beseeched me to take my time, to 
ensure that the matters raised by the ODM side were adequately 
addressed before results were read. Because of the respect I had 
for this seasoned judge, I led the commissioners back to our 
offices at the KICC and deliberated on this matter. Within 
minutes, we came back out and gave our findings. It was Kihara 
Muttu?s suggestion that carried the day. Here is what it said: 
We, as a commission, are tasked to carry out elections 
and read the results. Once we?ve read them, it?s the duty of those 
who feel aggrieved to have their grievances heard in court. We 
therefore must proceed with reading the results. 
When I made that statement, all hell broke loose. Both 
inside the KICC and in the wider Kenya, I could feel the heat. 
Kenya was beginning to burn. 
Orengo, seething at my apparent carelessness, said, ?Mr. 
Chairman, does it matter to you that this nation may go up in 
flames?? 
I said, ?If it burns, I?ll burn with it.? 
Now it was burning. What was I going to do? Was I 
going to heed Raila Odinga?s call and resign? Was I going to 
declare the results inconclusive and call for fresh elections? 
Thinking fast, I told Kenyans that I had to sleep on this matter. 
?I?ll come back here tomorrow to read the results,? I said. 
Needless to say, the following morning, by the time I 
came to the KICC, hundreds of Kenyans had died in the night 
and millions of shillings worth of damage wrought across Kenya. 
The simple matter was?people were convinced that rigging was 
taking place blatantly?and that I was part of it. 
Like I said earlier, it?s true rigging took place. And it?s 
true Kibaki lost the election. But what Kenyans don?t know is 
what I went through. The previous night, as I left the KICC, I 
was shoved into an idling Mercedes Benz and driven away from 
the raging mob at a high speed. It took me several minutes to 
realize that the car in which I was was neither my official ride 
nor any of my private cars. 
But when I looked at the driver and saw a man in GSU 
uniform, and another next to him talking on a walky-talky, I 
knew things were not good. Where were they taking me? And 
who the hell were they? The Mungiki? 
But I had no nerve to ask. 
Nearly half an hour later, I was brought into a dark 
room. It was about 1:30 am. I was led up the stairs and shoved 
through a marble door. The minute I got through, the lights went 
off and I found myself in total darkness. 
?You were supposed to read the results!? 
That voice belonged to a man. I didn?t know who it was. 
?Because you didn?t read, you?ve made yourself a target of our 
crusading army. But lucky for you, I?ve just heard word from the 
Big House that we spare your life. So I won?t cut your throat. 
But I must warn you that your foolishness has made us bring in 
your wife. You may talk to her on the phone if you wish.? 
I wished. 
After talking to my shaken, pleading wife, I regretted 
taking money from these goons. Was five million shillings worth 
putting myself?and my family?through this? 
?You must read the results tomorrow or you?ll never see 
her again,? the man said. 
I was shaken. Never see my wife again? And just where 
were they holding her? Was she in this same building? Was she 
safe? 
?Will you do your part?? the man demanded. 
What if I didn?t? What if I called the election for Raila? 
What would they do? Would they kill my wife? My children? 
Would they rape? 
Rape. 
That stopped me cold. Rape my wife? 
?Will you, sir?? the man said. 
?I will,? I said. 
But where were my children? Were they safe? 
The man interrupted my train of thought. He said, 
?Here?s how things will play out. You will sleep in here?under 
guard. In the morning, you?ll shower, take breakfast, then you?ll 
be driven back to the KICC.? 
I said, ?My security is in the hands of the Police 
Commissioner. Matter of fact, he may be searching for me right 
now. Can I at least talk to him? Let him know all is well?? 
?He knows.? 
My brows arched. Major General Mohammed Ali knew 
I was here? In a dark room? Being warned with death? Was he 
aware that my wife had been kidnapped? Feeling utterly 
defeated, I said, looking in the direction of the voice, ?I?ll do 
what I?m supposed to do.? 
On that note, the lights came back on and I saw the 
man?s back as he walked away. Jesus, it looked so much like 
Michu? 
Right then, a lady walked by and asked me to follow her. 
Only God knew where she was taking me. 
____ 
I slept in a small room. I had no idea what part of the 
city this was. At 7:30 a.m., the lady woke me up and made sure I 
was taken excellent care of. 
At 8:30, two men walked into the building and asked me 
to get ready. They asked me to follow them. As I did?and just 
before I reached the last set of stairs?he slapped a piece of cloth 
on my face and made me blind. I didn?t see a thing the rest of the 
way. 
I got to the KICC at around 9:30. I instantly read the fear 
in my commissioners. The nation was on fire. Word was 
trickling in that a church had been burnt in Eldoret with people 
in it. Kibera and other city slums were on the brink. The city, 
though I was blinded, I could tell was a ghost town. 
?We must get out there and read the results,? I said. 
My commissioners looked at me with fear in their eyes. 
It was at that time that I realized that some of them must have 
been put through a similar ordeal as I was. They were terrified. I 
had to wonder?had they also received the five million? 
Without a word of protest from the commissioners, 
especially Kihara Muttu, who I suspected was put in the 
commission to deliver the presidency for his longtime friend, 
President Kibaki, I led the commissioners to the lobby of the 
KICC. Without preamble, I started to read the results. 
I was stopped by hecklers. 
The GSU people moved in and led my commissioners 
and I to the office upstairs. When I got to the office, I found a 
KBC crew waiting. I was ushered to a seat and a mic dropped 
before me. ?You may read now, Mr. Chairman,? a sweet voice 
said. 
And so I read. 
When I was done reading, I felt like killing myself. I had 
given Kibaki the presidency when I knew very well he?d not 
won it. I had denied Kenyans their democratic rights for five 
million shillings. But what became too much to take was when I 
saw Kenyans being butchered in Kisumu and Nakuru because of 
my actions. It made the five million instantly become blood 
money. 
I was devastated. 
But if I thought having the KBC on short notice at the 
KICC was quite something, I was in for a rude shock. Because as 
soon as I read the results, I was bundled into a waiting Land 
Rover and sped with to the State House. When I got there, I 
found dignitaries seated and ready. I saw the Chief Justice rise. I 
saw President Mwai Kibaki seated nervously behind the podium. 
But what I didn?t see were diplomats and presidents from 
neighboring countries. 
Within minutes, it occurred to me that this was a 
swearing in ceremony. But it was not like any other Kenya had 
ever witnessed. There were no diplomats, the national anthem 
wasn?t played and it was over within minutes. 
It was a sham! 
After it was over, other dignitaries stayed back to 
celebrate. For me, I asked to be taken to my wife. When I finally 
met her?it was the first time I?ve cried in my adult life. 
I?d set Kenya on a path to destruction. 
*** 
Hey wait. I know you?d like to hear from the next guy, 
but if I don?t tell you why I chose to take the five million, you?d 
think it was plain greed. Truth is, it wasn?t. The man who came 
to me with the proposal made it clear if I didn?t accept the 
money, the alternative was death. 
If you were me, what would you have done? 
MARTHA 
KARUA 
? 
My name is Martha Karua. I?m a graduate of the 
University of Nairobi and the Kenya School of Law. I was in 
school with the likes of James Orengo, Kiraitu Muriungi and 
Gitobu Imanyara?among others. I know that makes me look 
old, but trust me, I am a very young and pretty woman. Those 
who say I?m ugly and that I have big eyes don?t know what a 
beautiful woman looks like. 
Well, that?s it for theatrics. Let?s get serious now. 
December 30, 2007. 
The election results are streaming in. I?ve just received 
word that President Kibaki needs me at the State House. I?m not 
entirely sure why he needs me, but I can guess that it has 
something to do with this dramatic turn of events?where he 
(Kibaki) is now poised to overtake Raira in votes because of 
Central and Eastern votes. 
Like every Kenyan, I?m stunned by the returns from the 
two zones. I know that it?s impossible to marshal the numbers 
the precinct officers have turned in to the Electoral Commission 
offices at KICC, but I don?t talk. I don?t want to talk. So I get 
ready and drive to the State House. But when I get there, it?s not 
Kibaki who wants to have a word with me, it?s Lucy. I?m 
ushered into a room, where the First Lady is animatedly talking 
to Michuki and Biwott. 
?Welcome,? Lucy says. 
?Thank you,? I say. 
And suddenly I?m in the presence of men and a woman 
who are plotting to deny Raila Odinga the presidency. And by 
the way, these guys don?t beat about the bush. They go straight 
to the heart of the matter. 
Lucy says, ?Martha, we?ve called you here because you 
are a lawyer. You know the constitution. What we want you to 
do is?snatch the baby from that boy from the lake?and use the 
book while doing it.? 
Biwott is not impressed. He doesn?t like parables. So he 
interprets Lucy?s words. He says, ?Martha, what the First Lady 
is saying is that you will use the constitution to deny the Hon. 
Odinga the presidency.? 
?Deny? Are you forgetting that I am the minister for 
Constitutional Affairs?? 
?Nobody is forgetting that,? Michuki says. ?But just 
think of what you stand to lose should Mzee be defeated. Raira 
won?t give you a job, or if he does, it won?t be as high a profile 
ministry like Mzee has given you.? 
Given? 
I?m troubled by the word given. Does Michuki think I 
was given a ministry? Is it the case that he doesn?t believe I 
deserved it? Does he feel I was unqualified to handle 
Constitutional Affairs? Or is he just a male chauvinist pig? 
Lucy looks at me and shakes her head. ?Don?t, Martha. 
We have no time to quarrel among ourselves. Look, I know you 
are eager to know whether Mzee is in this scheme with us. The 
answer is?he is. He is the one who told us to call you.? 
That revelation makes me happy. But what Lucy fails to 
tell me is that Mzee suggested I get called only after he?d been 
boxed into a corner by this trio. Trying to imagine what Mzee 
might have told them, here is what I come up with. Ruci, 
Yohanna, Kipyator, if you people are hell bent on stealing this 
election from the son of Jaramogi, at least let?s do it with some 
brains. Let? bring in Madhaa Garua. 
I laugh. 
Right then, Mzee walks in and takes a seat next to Lucy. 
No kiss? These two are not in love at all. Mzee says, ?Thank you 
for coming in, Martha. Ohhhh yes! Now we can start the 
business of undoing what the electorate did. The stupid 
Kenyans.? 
?But how will we?? I ask. 
Michuki clears his throat. I watch as his eyes narrow and 
focus on me. He says, ?Martha, we have an elaborate plan. But 
first of all, we have to swear you to secrecy.? 
A man comes out of an adjoining room and gives me a 
shity concoction. What he doesn?t tell me is that that?s the same 
concoction the Mungiki people had taken just a month ago right 
here at the State House. So?am I Mungiki now? Decide that for 
yourself. 
Michuki?after I?ve forced down the shity liquid?asks 
me to sit down. He says, ?Madhaa, we are now bound by 
destiny. Where the brave boys?the inheritors of the Mau Mau 
flame go?we will go.? 
?The Mungiki?? 
Nobody talks. 
So Michuki says, ?Every angle is covered. But I?ll give 
you the picture in a nutshell. The first phase of this operation is 
on. It entails cooking the numbers so that Central Province and 
Eastern Province give Mzee the numbers he needs to win this 
election. As we speak, he?s just a couple hundred votes behind. 
That should change in an hour. 
?The second phase starts tomorrow morning. At that 
time, we?ll send our boys to Kisumu and other Luo-dominated 
slums here in the city to quell the riots that will inevitably follow 
a declaration of Mzee president. The boys are under orders to use 
maximum force so that Kenyans will know we mean business.? 
I flinch. ?A civilian coup?? 
Michuki shrugs. ?I don?t care what you call it. The third 
phase starts as soon as a semblance of order is restored. At that 
point we?ll call on Raira and his ODM to go to court if they feel 
aggrieved.? 
?Court?? 
Michuki nods. ?You don?t have to worry about that. By 
the time he goes to court, Chief Justice Evans Gicheru will have 
sworn in Mzee, so it will be obvious to any observer that all 
avenues are closed.? 
?A civilian coup?? I repeat. 
?Like I said, I don?t care what you call it. All I can tell 
you is?the next few hours won?t be pretty.? 
Now, as I look back, I?m stunned by just how much 
Michuki and Biwott and Lucy underestimated the fury of the 
Kenyan people. In fact, after only two days of satanic 
destruction, of smoke and corpses, of unprecedented venting by 
Kenyans, Michuki called Lucy and wondered aloud whether 
such a catastrophe was worth it. 
?I?m not leaving the State House,? Lucy said. 
And meanwhile, Raila Odinga refused to play according 
to script. It was as if he?d secretly been given our game plan. 
First, he refused to go to court, calling them kangaroo courts full 
of Kibaki?s yes-men. Then he did a curious thing. He refused to 
meet Kibaki for arbitration unless the mediation was overseen by 
an international body, preferably led by Dr. Kofi Annan. 
I was shocked. 
And?it was around that time that Kirui came out and 
gave a chilling account of how the numbers were cooked at the 
KICC. Indeed, even the European election observers talked 
about precincts where they witnessed tabulation and certification 
only for the numbers read by the ECK at KICC to turn out to be 
double what was certified at the precincts. 
It was amazing. 
In the coming days, I sat at the Annan mediated efforts 
with one thing in mind. The Kibaki succession. Since I was 
selected to lead the government?s side, I sensed an opportunity to 
use this matter as a stepping stone to bigger things. I could run 
for president in 2012 or 2017. 
But as destruction and mayhem went on across the 
nation, it became clear that Michuki?s plan had completely 
flopped. Literally flashed down the toilet. In fact, as I sit here 
today, I thank only one man for saving the nation we all love. 
I thank Raila Odinga for his statesmanship. 
But I can?t say that loudly. 

? 
Just call me Bike Rider. I lived in Nakuru before the 
elections came and turned my life upside down. Back in Nakuru 
I was just a worker in a hotel. I cleaned the dishes and kept the 
floors clean. For that kind of work, I made just enough money to 
keep me going. It even enabled me to send my brother?s son to 
school?just like I promised him before he sailed into the sunset 
one rainy evening. 
On the night of December 30, 2007, I was glued to a 
neighbor?s TV. It was clear that Amollo was coming like rumbi. 
There was no stopping the son of Jaramogi. I was excited 
because for the second time in Kenyan history, there was going 
to be an orderly transition in my country. President Kibaki?a 
gentleman like no other?was going to congratulate Raila and 
turn over power. 
But around 9:30 p.m., things started going so wrong. 
Kibaki?s numbers started dropping in and forcing his totals up 
like an avalanche. Within hours, the son of Othaya had managed 
to erase the one million votes Raila had built a lead of. It was 
like the gods were laughing at us. 
At around 11:00 p.m., I went to bed, but I couldn?t sleep. 
I knew that something was gravely wrong. And I sensed that 
something ominous was about to happen. But I never took any 
action until two days later, when the Mungiki were dropped in 
Nakuru in broad daylight. 
Now, I?d earlier heard that the Daily Nation vans were 
being used to ferry machetes to areas considered hostile, to await 
the arrival of the Mungiki, but I never saw them myself. I never 
saw the vans and I never saw the machetes. 
Suddenly, on a Saturday, Nakuru erupted. I watched 
with a dropped jaw as my neighbor?the man in whose house I 
watched TV the previous night?guided the Mungiki to the 
homes belonging to the Luo and the Kalenjin and the Luhya. I 
watched as fellow Kenyans, even though they were Kikuyu, 
poured paraffin on my shanty squalid and burnt it down. I 
watched as children and women were hacked to death. I saw an 
elderly man being forcefully circumcised. 
That?s when I knew I had to leave Nakuru. 
I tiptoed to my shell of a house/shanty, looked to see if 
anything could be saved. What I saw was my bike. It stood intact 
at a corner. I hurriedly retrieved it, then went down on my knees. 
I asked Obon`go Nyakalaga to watch over me. It was going to be 
a long, long journey?especially on a bike that had just come out 
of a fire. 
I was going back to Nyanza. 
____ 
You don?t know how beautiful Kenya is because you 
always cruise through it in a bus or your private car, or fly across 
its skies in a plane. Me, I?ve seen the beauty that only a man who 
has had to ride from Nakuru to Kisumu could have. It?s beautiful 
at day time and it?s calm at night. 
But I?m getting ahead of myself. 
Look, I have to tell this story with the seriousness it 
deserves. When I climbed on my bike and set foot to the paddle, 
I knew that the country I love would never be the same again. I 
knew that it would be Kenyan against Kenyan. Tribe against 
tribe. I was so dispirited that I thought it would have been much 
better to just hang around and wait for the marauding Mungiki 
forces to come out of the blue and drive their arrows or machetes 
through my neck. 
But God said no. 
I didn?t spare that bike for nothing. Get up and go 
back to Nyanza. 
Nyanza? Lord, Nyanza on a bike? 
Yes. I will be with you till you get home. 
That was God?s voice. So I climbed on my bike and 
started out. One mile. Two miles. Three. Four. And on I went. 
No food. No water. Just my clothes and the bike. And God?s 
promise to take care of me. 
It was actually around 2:30 pm when I set out. I rode 
along the road, whistling spiritual songs, having a sweet 
conversation with God, asking Him why he?d let my country go 
down this path. Was there something Kenyans had done to 
offend Him? Was the nation being punished because of some 
hidden sin? Had the Lord heard of the growing devil worship in 
the country?s secret corners? 
It?s Greed. 
Greed? 
I looked around, in the bushes, as I rode. There was 
nobody. The country was hiding. People were staying indoors. In 
the expansive pyrethrum plantations, I threw my eyes to the 
horizon to see if I could catch any human being. There was 
nobody. But yes, there were occasional cars and buses and 
lorries. Whenever a car or a lorry passed by, it did so at a high 
speed. 
It was amazing. 
As evening came and the night was just moments away, 
I stopped to pee. It was close to a shrub. As I was peeing, I felt 
fear. I looked up to the heavens and asked God why He didn?t 
warn me this was going to be a long and dangerous journey. 
Didn?t He know it would. 
I knew. 
So, how do you propose I ride at night? 
I?ll be your light. 
So you want me to ride on? 
Keep going. 
God can be funny. I didn?t know He had such a sense of 
humor. Keep going? In the night? 
Like I said, I?ll be your light. 
How about the animals. 
They?ll cheer you along. 
The snakes? 
They?ll whistle as you ride by. 
The hyenas. 
I?ve ordered them to be quiet tonight. 
That was God. 
I got back on my bike at 7:15 pm. What I saw ahead of 
me was a bush as long as the eye could see. In the bush was a 
road that linked Nakuru and Kericho. Was I going to make it? 
Yes, you will. 
But why was God doing this? I?d just come out of 
Nakuru and I?d seen a lot of people killed. I?d seen many homes 
burnt. I?d also seen the Mungiki?dressed as soldiers?manning 
the roads. Why was God keen on saving a worthless old man? 
Why didn?t He save the kids I saw dead on the streets? Why 
didn?t he save the woman I saw with a deep cut in the head? 
You must not question my ways. 
I shut up. 
And now I must surprise you. Just like God said, I rode 
along the road without matata. And I could see very clearly. 
Some scientist will call that adaptation. I call it God?s eyes. 
Whenever I saw a huge snake cross the road, I rode faster to see 
if it was going to whistle like the Lord had said. Guess what? 
The noise their scales made on the tarmac as they crawled by 
sounded even sweeter than whistling. The hyenas? They were 
nowhere. I never saw them. Never heard them. 
Around 2:30 am, I felt like something touched my back. 
I slowed down and turned to look. There was nothing. I rode 
about three more kilometers, then the same thing touched my 
back again. I slowed and turned. Nothing. 
Finally, when I was about to speed up again, I said 
?Thank you!? 
How did you know it was me? 
I stopped. 
The Lord was with me. 
In the bush! 
Kericho is not too far away. And since you?ve 
demonstrated your faith in me, now I?ll help you ride. 
All I know is that from that point on, I was on the bike 
but I didn?t know how it was moving so fast and so effortlessly. I 
even slept about thirty minutes into God?s ride all the way to 
Kericho. 
God is a safe rider! 
____ 
I know you?d like to hear the end of my story, so I?ll 
hurry it along. I didn?t stay in Kericho much. It was already 
dawn and I wanted to have a direct chat with God. We left 
Kericho at about 6:45 am. But just as we gunned left to take the 
rise toward Kisumu, a band of youth came out of the bush. The 
agile boys wore leaves and were ready to kill. Trust me when I 
tell you that it was the first time in my life I ever saw an angel. 
The two angels appeared out of nowhere and stood 
between me and the boys. The tallest of the boys?who I could 
tell was the leader?asked me who I was and where I was going. 
?My name is Jaktone. I lived in Nakuru until yesterday. I 
had to leave because of the Mungiki. They killed my friends and 
people from my community. I had to flee on my bike.? 
?So you rode this bike from Nakuru?? the leader asked. 
?Yes.? 
?Where are you going?? he pressed. 
?To Kisumu,? I said. 
?On a bike?? 
I nodded and smiled. 
I saw the leader?s teary eyes. He talked to his boys in 
Kalenjin, then came back to me. He said, ?Look, we?ll give you 
a place to eat and rest, then we?ll put you on your way. Any man 
from Arap Mibei?s community is our man?our cousin.? 
I said, ?I?m well rested. Just let me go.? 
Right there, they collected fifty shillings and gave it to 
me. ?Fare thee well, our brother,? the leader said. ?God be with 
you!? 
God? 
So they didn?t see the angels? 
Only I saw them? 
Let?s go now. 
I got on the bike and rode two kilometers?then God 
took it from there. While God was riding, I fell asleep. 
I woke up just as we were approaching Kisumu. How 
could the Lord have let me sleep when I was approaching 
Kisumu? 
Because you?re such a sleepyhead. 
I laughed. 
Moments later, we rolled into Kisumu and the Lord 
asked me if I could make my way home alone. 
I nodded. 
It was nice riding with you. I know you have many 
questions in your mind about how I do things, but there are 
things you can never understand in your present human 
state. For example, are you aware that as we speak, a church 
is burning in Eldoret with women and children trapped in it? 
Don?t you wonder why I?m not there? 
Yes. Why? 
But God was gone. 
UHURU 
KENYATTA 
? 
My name is Uhuru Kenyatta. My daddy?as you?ll 
recall?was the first president of Kenya. My mom is Mama 
Ngina Kenyatta, the woman I owe what I?ve become. Without 
saying too much about my family, let it suffice to say that I have 
brothers, sisters and a lot of relatives. Because of dad?s 
prominence and his influential position as president of Kenya, 
our family became extremely wealthy after independence. We 
own huge swaths of land, most of which was acquired by 
resettling their owners in the Rift Valley. The original owners 
were from Kiambu. But again, I shouldn?t reveal very much 
about how this was done. 
Hope you understand. 
So you want to know what happened that night, right? I 
have to begin by telling you that what happened that night had its 
roots in the deep past. It started in the colonial times and wound 
its way through my dad?s presidency, on to President Daniel 
Arap Moi?s and on to Mwai Kibaki?s. It?s called elitism. This is 
a situation where a few fabulously wealthy people in Central 
Province?about one hundred families to be sure?have decided 
that they not only own the wealth they acquired under 
questionable circumstances, they own Kenya as well. 
When I decided to align my political fortunes with those 
of President Daniel Arap Moi in the nineties, it was because I 
thought that this Kikuyu elitism had vanished, replaced by the 
reality that every Kenyan community had a stake in the running 
and development of the nation. But aligning myself with Moi put 
me in a direct collision course with Raila Odinga, who supported 
Kibaki. 
I lost. 
When I lost, I reassessed my political bearing and 
beliefs. Unfortunately, whichever way I sliced it, the events of 
2002 taught me the lesson that Kikuyu dominance was alive and 
apparently acceptable to Kenyans. How else would you explain 
the fact that Raila led the nation to vote for Kibaki?another 
Kikuyu?barely two decades after my dad was president for 
years? And how do you explain the fact that after four years of a 
turbulent Kibaki presidency the nation seemed to be hurtling 
toward reelecting him? Didn?t George Waititu?s polls suggest he 
was going to beat Raila? And didn?t the Daily Nation 
commissioned polls suggest that Waititu?s polls were right? 
That?s why in October?after meeting Presidents Moi 
and Kibaki?I decided to cease being in the opposition and back 
President Kibaki?s reelection bid. My calculation was that for me 
to be acceptable to the Kikuyu, I had to back Kibaki. Strangely, I 
was wrong again. Because this time Kenyans rose up in arms and 
violently rejected the shameless tribal nature of Kikuyu politics, 
where three quarters of important jobs in Kenya were held by 
people from Central Province. 
In fact, so deplorable was the tribalism that I kept 
wondering why a District Commissioner in Kisumu was a 
Kikuyu. And why the Police Commissioner in Nyanza was some 
woman from Eastern. Do you see so many people from other 
parts of Kenya running affairs in Central Province? I don?t. 
Anyway, I supported Kibaki. And it was me who 
pressed on him the fact that the two provinces?Eastern and 
Central?were enough to deliver the presidency for him. The 
math seemed straightforward enough. But I was wrong. When 
Raila Odinga marshaled Kenya against the House of Mumbi, 
Kibaki was trounced. 
Luckily, we were prepared. 
Since November 2007, it had become increasingly clear 
that Kibaki was going to lose the presidency. Every credible poll 
showed a spread that was going to be difficult to bridge in the 
remaining two months. It was at that time that I suggested we 
bring in the Mungiki. Like them or hate them, the Mungiki was 
emerging a formidable force in Central Kenya politics and a lot 
of politicians were working to earn their respect. In fact, most 
politicians in Central were secretly channeling money to this 
group. So, in my usual zeal to outplay everyone, I said, ?Why 
don?t we bring in the Mungiki? If we lose the election, we can 
use them to keep the trophy from going to the Lake.? 
To my surprise, Michuki and Saitoti and Lucy and others 
agreed with me. And just like that, the Mungiki became the 
alternative army. And I was given the task to bankroll it. 
Together with the Daily Nation?s man?Kirubi?I secretly 
became the man behind the Mungiki. 
I know you?d like me to tell you about my relations with 
the Mungiki national chairman, Mr. Njenga, but I can?t. I?ll let 
him tell his layered story. The story of the Mungiki. What I?ll 
concentrate on is tell the story of what I saw on the 30th. 
To tell the truth, I can?t understand why I?m always on 
the wrong side of political waves in Kenya. Because of the 
power of incumbency and the sheer sums of money Kibaki 
loyalists had marshaled for his campaign?and may I 
add?because of Kikiyu thinking, I was sure that Kibaki would 
form the government. And I wanted to be in government. That?s 
why I supported him. Moi? Okay, I supported Moi because my 
mom, Mama Ngina, asked me to. She explained that Moi was 
loyal to Daddy, and that there was a secret agreement between 
Dad and his Vice President. 
According to Mama, Dad and Moi had agreed that when 
the time was ripe, Moi would help me become president. It was 
like making the Moi clan an extension of the Kenyatta one. I 
found it curious, but it helped explain why Moi had so adamantly 
insisted on making me the KANU flag bearer?to the detriment 
of my campaign. 
You may call what I just said an excuse, but when 
you?re as young and as green as I was when those events took 
place? I?ll leave it at that. Let me just add that I hate opposition 
politics. I was born an aristocrat. I was born rich. I?ve never felt 
what the common man feels. I don?t walk their walk and I don?t 
dream their dreams. To me, common Kenyans are people to be 
used and dumped. Isn?t that what politicians always do to them? 
Besides, I never really wanted to be in politics. I was brought 
into it against my wishes. And after being in it for almost a 
decade now, my fears about this dirty game have been 
vindicated. Politics is a lousy game. 
Moving on, I now focus on that night. By ten o?clock, it 
had become clear that Raila Odinga had won, and that plan B at 
the State House was in full gear. We were well on our way to 
overturning the people?s wishes. If I told you that I wasn?t 
scared, I?d be lying. You don?t pull off a civilian coup and think 
everything is just fine. But for things to work, it was clear to me 
that we?d entered a stage where we were going to use brute 
force?at least in the interim?to pacify a seething electorate. 
We knew that Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret were going 
to be a problem. We also estimated that swaths of slums in 
Nairobi would be problematic. Of course Eastern and Central 
provinces were not going to be a problem. Once it became clear 
to the people of these two provinces what we were trying to do, 
they?d fall in line and support our theft. Democracy kitu gani? 
Isn?t tribalism a sweet thing? 
Things played out exactly as planned. The Luo, 
Kalenjjin, Luhya and Costal tribes were seething. The Kikuyu 
and Akamba fell in line and supported the theft. 
But three days into the ensuing riots, when a boy in 
Kisumu was killed in broad daylight, and Kenyans of the 
Diaspora started making loud noises in capitals around the 
world, and ODM politicians started asking questions about 
Ugandan troops, and proof started emerging that the Mungiki 
were deployed in cities outside Central Province, I got scared. I 
watched with dismay as our assessment that Kenyans would 
accept the status quo within three days of terror went up in 
smoke. People refused to be cowed. Kenyans wanted their 
democracy. 
As I thought about these matters, I received a call from 
my mom. She said, ?Do you feel good about working with 
people who?ve denied Kenyans their rights?? 
That was a discussion I didn?t want to have. I knew we 
were wrong. And the international community was beginning to 
lean heavily on us to stop the killings that were destroying any 
chance of a quick resolution of this matter. ?Mama,? I said, ?I?m 
quite busy right now, can you call me back later?? 
?No, I won?t. Just think about how you?d have felt were 
you in Raila?s shoes.? Click. 
I froze. 
I hung up and dialed her number. 
She didn?t answer. 
That night, as I sat in one of my Nairobi homes, I 
thought long and hard about what we?d done. I knew we couldn?t 
go back and undo the damage. It was already too late. Besides, 
we?d cut deals with the Mungiki that no Central Province 
politician was willing to go back on. So we had to go forward 
with the theft. But it was on that night that I decided that should 
this matter get resolved, I would take a very low profile. I would 
fight to be an assistant Prime Minister, but after that I would lie 
low. I would work hard to reinvent myself, make myself a 
Kenyan politician, not a tribal chauvinist, which I?ve come to be 
seen as. 
Like I said earlier, I?ll let Njenga tell the story of what 
the Mungiki did that night, but let me just tell you categorically 
that I saw them wear Kenya Army uniforms. I saw them 
transported to Kisumu and Eldoret and some Nairobi slums. I 
saw them dropped off in Mombasa. And I knew that the people 
everybody thought were Ugandan forces were not really 
Ugandan, they were Mungiki troops, trained in Uganda by 
Museveni?s commanders. And lastly, I saw the machetes ferried 
in the Daily Nation trucks to these destinations for delivery to 
the Mungiki troops. 
Why didn?t I blow the whistle? 
Because I couldn?t. I was scared. Two MPs were already 
dead. James Orengo had just escaped death. Raila Odinga?s 
Karen home had just been visited by weird people. Mungiki? I 
think so. So I couldn?t blow the whistle. It was too dangerous. 
By the time the morning came, I?d made a decision to 
make a trip to Nakuru. I was going there ostensibly to bring 
peace and healing. My real intention, though, was to bring fresh 
supplies to the boys. Matter of fact, I think any Kenyan with half 
a brain, who studied my body language as I talked to the boys, 
could read the insincerity in me. It was a charade. And the boys 
read it as such. 
But I was disturbed. What the hell was this Mingiki 
thing? Why were we in bed with such a dangerous organization? 
How were we going to extricate ourselves from these people 
once Kenya was back on track? 
As I traveled back to Nairobi that day, it became clear to 
me that my game plan had to dramatically change ahead of 2012. 
Just how was I going to do it? 
Before I answer that question, let me give you Maina 
Njenga. This man is the national chairman of the two-million 
strong Mungiki. 
The floor is yours, Bwana Njenga. 
MAINA 
NJENGA 
? 
My name is Maina Njenga. I?m the national chairman 
of the Mungiki. I know you?re sitting there and wondering why a 
man who is at the Naivasha Maximum Prison feels compelled to 
talk about the events of December 30, 2007. Simply stated, I feel 
compelled because my organization, which has gotten very bad 
press, was at the forefront of saving the Kikuyu Diaspora when 
Kenya erupted in an orgy of destruction and unprecedented 
bloodletting. 
It shouldn?t come to you as a surprise that I?m in very 
close contact with my brigades outside of this Naivasha den, 
where they?ve had me locked up for years now. In October 2007, 
when a meeting was held at the State House to map out what role 
the Mungiki would play in the coming elections, I was fully 
briefed. In fact, on one of the occasions, when the blessings of 
the top leadership of the Mungiki were required, I was secretly 
driven to the State House. It was around 12:30 a.m. The car that 
picked me up was a GK Mercedes Benz. The man who drove it 
had a deep voice, stiff manners, but he wore a mask, so I didn?t 
know who the hell he was. 
On that October night, they drove me at a high speed 
through the country, from Naivasha to Nairobi, and all this time 
nobody said a word. Not even the two hawk-eyed paramilitary 
types who sandwiched me at the backseat. 
Finally, at about 1:45 a.m., I found myself at the gate of 
the State House. Imagine my shock. Who wanted me here? And 
what did he/she want? I instantly prayed that it wasn?t Lucy. I 
hate that woman. I hate her gut. But while I still wondered why I 
was here, the gate flew open and the driver sped up a hill, 
coming to screeching halt right in front of a marble door. 
?Karibu,? a man said. 
Karibu? Whose guest am I? 
I was hurried down a long hallway. I was nervous like 
hell. Then?suddenly a door opened and I found myself in front 
of Michuki, Karume, Uhuru and Lucy. Was I dreaming? What 
did these people want? 
Michuki was the first to put out his hand. ?Oroaku?? 
I refused to greet him. 
But let me cut out the bullshit and tell you what went on 
there. For the next two hours, I was filled in on a plan that 
sounded very much like something straight out of a Hollywood 
thriller, or the capital city of hell. As I listened to the know-it-all 
confidence of Michuki and Lucy, all I could think about was that 
these people were either crazy or they were thoroughly prepared 
for what they were about to unleash on Kenyans. 
I said, ?How do you plan to protect our people in 
Kisumu? In Eldoret? In Kakamega? In Mombasa?? 
?The police commissioner has instructed his officers to 
use maximum force to quell any riots. It?s our estimation that 
within two to three days, people will have accepted the reality 
that Kibaki is going nowhere and will give up.? 
?What if they don?t?? I asked. 
Nobody had a good answer to that. 
Lucy said, ?We?ll make sure they surrender.? 
I didn?t know how they?d ensure that, but I didn?t ask. It 
became obvious to me that the Mungiki needed to be mobilized 
to save Kikuyus in the Diaspora. So as I was driven back to 
Naivasha, I started plotting?in my mind?how my organization 
was going to save people from Central Province who lived in the 
Rift Valley and Nyanza. And once back in my cell, I found it 
deplorable that Kibaki and his people would plan something this 
dangerous without adequately taking care of the security of the 
Diaspora. What the hell were they thinking? 
To cut the long story short, when trouble started across 
Kenya, our guys were ready. Our boys who?d gone to train in 
Uganda had come back in through the lake. Our uniforms had 
been shipped to strategic locations by the Daily Nation vans. The 
money was available in millions?donated by fat cats from 
Central Province. All that was lacking?as far as my boys were 
concerned?was my word. 
That word came at 6:30 on the 31st. A call that originated 
in the State House was answered by the Naivasha Prison 
officials. It somehow ended up on my ear and it was my field 
commander on the line. ?We have to make our move,? he said. 
?Without delay,? I said. 
He hung up. 
As I sat there, in the wee hours of the morning, I 
wondered what the field commander?s thoughts were. Did he 
think we were going out there to fight for Kibaki? If that?s what 
he thought, I didn?t want to disabuse him of that notion. 
Nationalism was a powerful enough force to make the boys fight 
like crazy. When this was over, I was going to tell the leaders of 
the sect that Kibaki and those crazy men around him cannot be 
trusted. They were using the community to fight their evil 
battles, yet they don?t care for the people. And just how far were 
they prepared to go in isolating the community from the rest of 
Kenya? 
I slept for four hours. 
At about 10:30 a.m., Field Commander Chura?again 
through the State House?informed me that a church had just 
been torched by rioters in Eldoret and men and women burnt 
alive. Then, over the next three days, word of total devastation 
and death came to me like a tornado. People were being killed, 
displaced, their property destroyed. What the hell was FC Chura 
doing? Where was Chura? 
The next time Chura called, I told him that I would 
personally cut his balls if the Diaspora Kikuyus continued facing 
death and displacement on the scale they had in the two days 
since the implosion. 
Within hours of my warning to Chura, the boys arrived 
in Nakuru and sent a very strong message to the rioters there. In 
Kisumu, where one fool called Grace Kahindi had given a shootto- 
kill order, our boys took advantage and shot a guy in cold 
blood. Suffice it to say that throughout Kenya, the Mungiki boys 
found a way to save the Diaspora from the attacks of their fellow 
countrymen. 
Then as days turned to weeks, I watched with keenness 
as Raila Odinga?the man our elderly leaders had painted as a 
monster?took steps to save Kenya from disintegrating. I was 
very disturbed by the fact that Raila the monster was the one 
willing to climb down his demands and save Kenya while Kibaki 
and his team were ready to see the nation wash in blood to hang 
on to power. Why was this? 
Fast forward. 
On the day that Raila became the nation?s second Prime 
Minister, I knew that the Mungiki had to work with him. He?d 
won my admiration. It occurred to me that the man had a deep 
love for Kenya, and that he understood why young men?like 
the ones who filled the ranks of the Mungiki?felt aggrieved by 
the way resources were distributed in Kenya. 
So as I sit in this Naivasha cell, I want to tell you, my 
fellow countrymen, that I?ve grown older and wiser in prison. I 
know that I have blood on my hands, but that?s a chapter we 
should try to close together?as a nation. We can choose to work 
with the Hon. Raila Odinga to save Kenya or choose to perish. 
What will it be? 

ELEVEN 
? 
I?m back. I?m still Kalonzo Musyoka. This time I?m 
back to announce that I?m still running for president, and this 
time it?s for 2012. I know you don?t trust me and would much 
rather that I disappeared, but that will not happen. All my life, 
I?ve always been guided by one thing?calculation. Going into 
the 2007 elections, it was my calculation that I couldn?t beat 
Raila on my own, that?s why I worked with Kibaki. I?ve 
accepted blame for helping him steal an election. Can I be 
forgiven so we can move on? I sincerely hope that 2012?if we 
even go that far?won?t be a replay of 2007. 
Here is my game plan. I want to do everything to endear 
myself to the GEMA bloc. It?s the calculation of my political 
handlers that the combined numbers of GEMA and the Akamba 
community are enough to beat back Kenya. What still worries 
me though is the fact that in 2007 that didn?t seem to work out as 
Uhuru and Michuki had promised Kibaki. In fact, GEMA and 
Akamba fell short by nearly one million votes. Which begs the 
question?will it be an outright win or will we resort to rigging 
again? 
All I know is that just like in 2007, I?ll do everything in 
my power not to let Raila Amollo Odinga become president of 
Kenya. 
No to Raila. Period. 
JOHN 
MICHUKI 
? 
I?m back too. Was I even here before? I don?t 
remember. But don?t call me John Michuki anymore. That 
name has been soiled by evil people. Naturally I wouldn?t want 
to see Raila become president, but I think that man is inevitable. 
People love him. And now I fear that even the younger 
generation of Kikuyus are warming up to him. They admire the 
fact that he dropped his demands to become president so the 
nation could calm down and heal. Just imagine how many more 
Diaspora Kikuyus would have died and displaced had he insisted 
on his rights? I guess that?s why Maina Njenga is walking the 
sons of the Mau Mau to a tent built by Raila. 
As for me, I?m now an old man. I want to sail quietly 
into the sunset. I?ve made my share of mistakes, starting from 
the colonial times, when I fought on the side of our oppressors, 
but that?s too long ago. 
To the extent that I?ve hurt my fellow Kenyans, I ask for 
your forgiveness. You?ll never hear from me again, until the day 
they announce my death on KBC. 
Ida, mama 
taifa 
? 
Before you guys wind this up, I think I should have 
my say. My name is Ida Odinga. I?ve been married to the Hon. 
Raila Odinga for a long time. He is a man of honor. A man of 
dignity. And quiet frankly, he is a man who loves Kenya with all 
his heart. 
On the night of the 30th, he called me at 1:30 a.m. to tell 
me that he wasn?t coming home. He couldn?t reveal where he 
was calling from. Matter of fact, I never asked him. Across the 
nation, things were getting nasty pretty fast, so I knew that he 
was taking maximum care of himself. But I could tell that he was 
stressed and hurt by what Kibaki had done. His voice broke for 
his country. 
The following morning, at around 10:30 a.m., he came 
home for breakfast. He never ate. I watched him agonize. He was 
in shock. He couldn?t believe that in this day and age there were 
some people who could blatantly steal an election and get away 
with it. But he also knew that the killing orgy that was spreading 
across the nation needed to stop. 
It was around 10:50 a.m. that he opened up and said, 
?The Americans don?t seem to understand what is going on 
here.? 
He caught me off guard. ?The Americans?? 
?The ambassador, Michael Rennenberger, seems to be of 
the idea that Kenya?s security is of more importance than 
democracy. He wants the country quiet. And I agree with him. 
My fear is that a precedent is being set where future leaders will 
steal elections and get away with it.? 
?So?what?s gonna happen?? 
?I don?t know. I?ve decided that I?m going to do 
everything in my power to keep Kenya from disintegrating. I?m 
aware that Kibaki and his people don?t really care what happens. 
The recklessness on their side is stunning.? 
?So?what?s gonna happen?? 
?Like I said, I don?t know. Opinion is divided at the 
Pentagon. There are those who want us to fight to the bitter end. 
Then there are those who are so sick of Kikuyu impunity that 
they are ready to curve Central Province out of Kenya, make it 
into a Lesotho. Finally, there are those?me included?who 
think we are young enough to fight another day. It?s the opinion 
of those who think like me that we must hold Kenya together by 
all means. If we prevail, our approach will be to take these 
people for a ride. We?ll make them think we are with them when 
we are not.? 
?But aren?t you running the risk of being perceived as 
weak? Won?t people say you?ve gone to bed with the enemy?? 
He looked at me, then turned and looked at his grandson. 
Shaking his head he said, ?Sweetheart, look at that boy. Am I 
more important than him? Doesn?t he deserve to grow up in a 
peaceful country?? He wiped a tear. ?That boy, and the millions 
like him across Kenya, is the reason I?m not going to go down a 
path that will lead to a civil war. I owe it to Kenya?s children 
to?? 
He chocked. 
?I owe it to Kenya?s children to?? 
?You don?t have to say it,? I said. ?I get your point.? 
When breakfast was done, he called me to the bedroom and said, 
?These are the moments when my faith in humanity is shaken. 
Give me a big hug.? 
I did. 
?Now I?m ready to go fight.? 
He left. 
I watched over the next few days as my husband led his 
party to the negotiating table instead of the bush. I watched as he 
struggled with Kibaki?s people, who included the obnoxious 
Martha Karua. Let me digress for a second here. Can you believe 
that Martha Karua?the same woman who fought the Moi 
administration like hell to expand democracy in Kenya?was the 
one now doing everything to subvert it? 
Back to the elections. I was moved when I saw my 
husband stand and shake hands with Mwai Kibaki. I was moved 
when he added his signature to the document that brought a 50- 
50 government to Kenya instead of war. I was moved when he 
made it possible for a cabinet to be named. And then I was 
moved when he was inaugurated. I knew that he did it all for the 
children. 
The nation?s most vulnerable. 
But now, several months on, many people look at what 
he did, how the PNU is doing everything to shortchange him, 
and think he?s becoming weak. Wrong. What I know for certain 
is that my husband has a plan. No, he has plans. Plan A. Plan B. 
And plan C. When the time is right, the PNU won?t know what 
hit them. 
Enough said. 
GENERAL 
ALI 
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Fellow Kenyans, allow me to also say my piece. My 
name is General Ali. I am the nation?s police commissioner. I 
hate to have to say what I?m going to say, but since everybody 
has been honest, I must be too. I?m a Kenyan of Somali descent. 
My family has been prominent in the NEP, and it has produced a 
number of influential Kenyans. Let that introduction suffice for 
now. 
I want to move quickly to the night of December 30. I 
was at my home when I heard a sharp knock on my door. Only 
minutes ago, I?d just come in from my girlfriend?s place?you 
know that media tycoon called Rose. Before that, I?d met a 
number of men?who?ve spoken ahead of me?at the State 
House. These men had instructed me how to handle the coming 
crisis. I sat there glumly as it occurred to me that a coup was 
being planned and executed right before my eyes. 
The minute I got home?after my visit with my 
girlfriend?I called the State house and told Michuki, who was 
still out there, that I was resigning. 
?Oh, but you can?t,? he told me. 
?I can. I must.? 
?Why?? 
I cleared my throat. ?Because I don?t agree with where 
you?re going. When I joined the forces, I signed up to help 
uphold the law, to protect Kenyans, not to kill them. I can?t 
allow myself to do anything contrary to my conscience.? 
?Ujinga tupu?bullshit,? he said. 
?I?ll drop off my resignation letter in an hour.? 
I never had a chance. 
Within minutes of talking to Michuki, I heard that sharp 
knock on my door. When I opened, two men forced themselves 
in, pointed their guns at me and said, ?Follow us.? 
My brow arched. ?What?s going on?? 
?The president needs you.? 
The president? 
I was stunned. Why did the president need me? I turned 
off the TV, which had Vitimbi on, and told the two guys I was 
ready. 
They bundled me into an idling Range Rover and sped 
off. 
When I got to the State House, I was led straight to the 
balcony where President Kibaki was waiting. He was seated on a 
stiff chair, with Michuki sipping some kind of liquid by his side. 
?Mabo gani haya ninayo sikia, Generali?? the president 
said, looking at me with deep concern. 
I looked the head of state in the eye and said, ?I?m 
resigning. I don?t know whether you?ve heard what John is up to, 
but I can?t go along. My conscience won?t let me.? 
?So you must resign?? 
I said yes. 
?Then look,? President Kibaki said, ?I?ve called you 
here to tell you that you can?t. The nation is in the middle of a 
crisis. Should you resign now, it has to be considered an act of 
treason?which means we must arrest you.? 
?Arrest me?? 
Michuki nodded with a smile. Then he said, ?So, 
General, is it to prison or are you helping us quell the riots?? 
?Give me time to?? 
?You?ve had all the time,? Michuki said. ?Either you?re 
with us or you?re with the other side. It?s that simple.? He 
cleared his throat. ?Where are you?? 
I felt like spitting on this bastard?s face. I said, ?I?ll work 
for Kibaki, not for you.? 
Michuki laughed. ?Suit yourself.? 
When I walked out of that State House, I knew exactly 
what Michuki was going to do. He was going to plant spies on 
me, have his men watch me every minute. If they saw me go 
toward any foreign embassy or the airport, they would either kill 
or arrest me. I was terrified. 
To cut the long story short, I didn?t do anything to hurt 
any Kenyan. When Grace Kahindi gave her shoot-to-kill orders 
in Kisumu, the authority by which she did it did not come from 
me. It came from?John. 
Now, there are things I saw during and after the 30th of 
December that I must die with. They are too horrible to believe. 
What I want Kenyans to know is this?that had it not 
been for my toughness and restraining influence on the police, a 
lot more Kenyans would have died. 
I prevented a catastrophe. 

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Samuel Kivuitu. 
I?m back to wish Kenyans peace and prosperity. I know 
that the nation is hopelessly divided between the people from 
Western Kenya?who have successfully put together an alliance 
that brings Kenya?s tribes under one banner?and the GEMAAkamba 
alliance. It?s my duty, as a proud son of the Akamba, to 
tell my people that staying in a coalition fronted by a man like 
Kalonzo Musyoka is a boneheaded strategy indeed. The man is a 
loser. And to most Kenyans he is a traitor. 
Now, before we?ve even had a chance to resettle all our 
IDPs, he is out there scheming how to become president. I know 
that he is more acceptable to the Central Province power barons, 
but I must warn that should he be shoved down people?s throats, 
the implosion that rocked Kenya in 2007 will look like a piece of 
cake. 
Kenyans are angry. 
So as we plan future elections, let me plead with 
Kenyans to carry out free and fair elections. Let us get back on 
track. 
That?s my prayer. 
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Mimi naitwa Daniel Arap Moi. Kimombo ni ngumu, 
lakini nita jaribu. There?s a good reason I?ve waited this long to 
speak. I wanted to hear what these people had to say. What I?ve 
heard has impressed me. I?m happy that there?s been a candid 
discussion about how things played out on one of Kenya?s most 
ignoble nights. First and foremost, I?m glad that this mess 
happened on Kibaki?s watch and not mine. Don?t pundits always 
say that brilliant men like Kibaki are what Africa needs? Now 
look at what Mr. Africa has brought us. 
But to blame the entire mess on Kibaki is to miss the 
point. The man from Othaya is a very weak man, that?s for sure, 
but that?s no reason for people around him to take advantage of 
him. 
Before I go on, though, let me be the first to confess that 
I took advantage of Kibaki. You have to understand that when I 
decided to leave the presidency, it wasn?t of my own volition. 
The stupid Americans literally pushed me out. They wanted 
Uhuru Kenyatta to take over. So I played along?made them 
think I supported Uhuru?when in reality I supported Mwai 
Kibaki. 
Why? 
It?s very simple. I supported Mwai Kibaki because I 
wanted someone in power who wouldn?t come after me and my 
family and my aides. I looked through the spectrum of Kenya 
politicians and decided that Kibaki was the man. I didn?t trust 
Raila Odinga. The man is like a storm. And I didn?t trust Uhuru. 
Knowing him as I do, what I?ve seen in him?which most 
Kenyans haven?t?is a man who makes rush decisions. He goes 
on impulse, not reason. That?s why when the time came, I 
secretly supported Kibaki and did everything to turn over power 
to him. 
Okay, I know what you?re asking yourself. You?re 
wondering why the Kibaki people mistreated me after I?d so 
graciously turned over power to them. The simple answer is? 
they were idiots. And I dare say, they?ve remained idiots 
throughout the Kibaki presidency. Why, for example?did they 
choose to antagonize Raila after he?d accepted to work as a 
Cabinet minister? And why did they allow Lucy to be such a 
pivotal figure in Kenyan politics when they knew she was a 
nutcase? 
That said, I believe that the events of December 30th 
could have been avoided were it not for the mortal fear most 
Kenyan politicians have for the Hon. Raila Odinga. The man is 
charismatic, a brilliant strategist, and he?s got more energy than a 
high school chap. You look at him barnstorm the country during 
campaigns and you wonder where he gets all that energy from. 
It?s amazing. 
But if you ask me why we fear Raila, I?ll be honest and 
say I don?t know. When you talk to the man, or work with him 
like I did, what you see is a man whose sole desire is to create a 
better Kenya for future generations. He is genuinely trying to 
unite Kenya?s tribes, be a bridge between the past and the future. 
And even the perception that he is a dangerous radical is 
misplaced. I loved to cast him that way when I was president 
because it worked for me, but in truth, the man is no radical at 
all. He is more of a pragmatist. What guides him is?does it 
make Kenya a better country for our grandchildren? 
So, based on what I?ve said about Raila, if I were 
challenged to endorse a candidate for the presidency of Kenya, I 
would endorse Raila Odinga. But am I going to do so? No. I 
won?t because he schemed and successfully made Ruto replace 
me as the Baba of the Kalenjin community. Besides, wasn?t it 
him who put together the ODM juggernaut that locked my three 
sons?including Gideon?out of Parliament? It?s a vendetta. 
That?s all it is. But he?d make the best president. 
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December 30, 2007. 
I was in Kabarak. I?d just come back from treatment in 
Germany. Everything was going well. I?d even accepted the fact 
that Kenya was going to have a new president. Raila had 
outplayed us all. Then things started to happen. Strange results 
started pouring in from Central Province. I had to sit back and 
laugh. Wasn?t it Mwai Kibaki who once said that even rigging 
required brains? That it had to be done intelligently? Where was 
intelligence in the way this one was being done? This was 
blatant. Impunity. Is it any wonder that a lot of PNU supporters 
hit the blogs and asked the damning question?Mta do? 
There was nothing Kenyans could do to take Kibaki out. 
And I knew that there was nothing the Americans or the Brits 
could do. Look, it?s almost impossible to drive anybody from the 
presidency if they?ve decided to hang on. And what I saw in 
Kibaki was a man who had decided to hang on, to let Kenya burn 
to rubble if that was the price to pay. I was scared to death. 
Within days of things going out of hand, my doctor 
recommended that I go to the hospital. No, I wasn?t sick. It was a 
political move. You see, I didn?t want to get involved in this 
mess. This was Kibaki?s thing. 
Did I have any part in it? 
Many people have asked what my role was in what 
happened. Truth is?I never had any part. I deplore what 
happened. It was a shocker when Nicholas Biwott called to tell 
me that the elders had decided not to turn over power to Raila 
Odinga. The first question that went through my mind was? 
Who are these elders? 
?You?re one of them,? he said. 
?Me?? 
?Yes. I?ve told Mwai Kibaki that you?re one of us.? 
I was stunned. 
When I told my aides and doctor, they all agreed that I 
needed to be at a place where Kenyans would see me resting, 
rather than be at a place where they?d be guessing what I was up 
to. That?s how I wound up in the hospital. And I must say it 
worked well for me. 
To close, let me say that I?m soon sailing away. But I 
leave behind my sons and grandchildren. It?s my hope that when 
the time comes and I must go, that I will leave Kenya in the 
hands of the only man who can unite the young and the old, the 
rich and the poor, the Central Province tribes and the Western 
Kenya tribes. I say so because our children and children?s 
children deserve a Kenya that?s peaceful and prosperous. 
That?s why I endorse Raila Odinga for president. 

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Finally, Fellow Kenyans, I?m back to let you know 
the way forward. I am Raila Odinga. As Ida told you earlier, I 
took a bullet in my chest for Kenya because I want the children 
of the nation I love to grow up in a peaceful and prosperous 
society. I know there are people who don?t care what history 
says about them, but I care about my legacy. I want future 
Kenyans to look back at what I did in 2007 and early 2008 and 
say that A Patriot Lived Among Us. 
For now, it?s full speed ahead to 2012. But I must warn 
my supporters across the nation that?2012 is a date we most 
likely won?t get to. I say so because the PNU is full of people 
who don?t have the slightest regard for the agreements they sign 
on to. They are dishonorable people who say one thing and do 
the exact opposite. However, let me disclose here that I met 
President Kibaki at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri. We drew 
the map into 2012, or sooner. Barring some unforeseen 
eventuality, power will be turned over to me. 
That?s all I?ll say for now. 
Back to what I was talking about. Many times I sit and 
laugh at the PNU operatives because they think they managed to 
shortchange the ODM on parastatal appointments, ambassadorial 
postings and PS jobs. Does it look like we were shortchanged? 
Yes. Am I aware that it?s created a perception of weakness? 
Again yes. But after spending nearly a month with Dr. Kofi 
Annan and observing how Martha, Mutula and the PNU team 
treated our ODM team, it became clear to me that even if we 
tried our best, staying in a government run by these scoundrels 
would be impossible. So given such a situation, it became 
necessary for me to do just enough to give the impression that I 
was in government. Truth is, we are on to the next chapter in our 
long struggle to fully democratize Kenya. 
I?m saddened that the men and women who fought 
alongside the patriots of yesteryears came to power and turned 
out to be even more dictatorial than the previous regimes. I still 
wonder?for example?how Kiraitu Muriungi and Martha Karua 
could have wound up oppressing Kenyans. Do they remember 
that they nearly lost their lives trying to liberate Kenya? 
Friends, the march is on. We are not going to stop until 
Kenya is freed from the grip of the men and women from Central 
Province. And this time I make this promise?that I will not let 
anybody play games with the rights of Kenyans. I did it in 2007 
to stop the bloodletting and destruction. But you and I know that 
there comes a time when lasting peace can only be won through 
bloodshed. 
So should the elections be rigged again, no amount of 
police brutality and gang mayhem will deter our determination to 
drive out autocracy and impunity from Kenya. We will fight and 
we will win. 
That is my pledge. 
So help me, God! 
Fellow Kenyans, 
I wrote this book shortly after the events of 2007. Since then, 
Prime Minister Raila Odinga and the ODM, the party most 
Kenyans were looking up to for deliverance, has proved to be no 
different from those who?ve oppressed Kenyans for years. You 
undoubtedly watched in disbelief as he remained glued to his 
seat as Kenyans were clobbered on a national holiday. As for 
Kibaki, his wacha wapigane call was typical. It is my belief that 
for Kenya to be freed from the grip of these men, the 
brotherhood of politicians who?ve misled Kenya since the sixties 
must now be defeated. The fight to usher in real democracy, 
where all Kenyans will live as one people?bound together by a 
common destiny?has now come. 
As we march toward taking back our country from the most 
authoritarian, most insensitive Parliament in the history of this 
nation, and as we rise up to stop the resurgent and growing 
police brutality, let?s keep that image of Fredrick Odhiambo 
being battered on Jamhuri Day 2008 in mind. Let?s remember 
Caroline Mutoko, Mwalimu Mati and his wife, and all the other 
civil society heroes who bravely protested the media suppression 
bill. If we don?t stop the forces that would drag us backward, 
we?ll never see the future we wish for our children. 
So ladies and gentlemen, we now know that the enemies of 
Kenya are not the poor Kikuyu, or the poor Luo, or the poor 
Kalenjin, or the poor Luhya, or the poor Kisii next door. Our 
enemies are the unscrupulous MPs and the successive 
governments that have never shed colonial, repressive tactics, 
and see Kenyans as a people to beat up and subdue. 
This shall end. 
That?s why I announce my candidacy for the presidency of 
Kenya in 2012. In June 2009, I will put up a website that will 
cover in detail my plan for Kenya. The campaign we mount will 
be powered by the people of Kenya, not the fat cats who have 
repeatedly used money to buy the presidency. We will repeat 
Obama?s magic right here in his father?s homeland. Where the 
old guard use thuggery and terror to silence us, we will answer 
them with a firm no. We will present a clear and inspiring 
alternative to the retrogressive politics our band of politicians 
have perfected over the years. 
Join me, my fellow countrymen, in taking Kenya back from the 
Kenyattas, the Mois, the Kibakis, the Odingas and all the other 
families that think Kenya belongs to them?and not to us all. 
Yes we can. 
Let?s get moving! 
Sam Okello 
Nairobi, Kenya 


      
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From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:53:11 -0800 (PST)
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Your say, Any Idea how to Deal with home breakers Plus Domestic Violence against Women? Are there any proposals included on the review constitution including inheritance by girls and women in family property? Do women have protection or securities in their marriages stipulated under contitutional review agenda? Is the law protecting domestic family undersiege by home breakers? Where is the Law protecting women in Kenya?
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In part of some of our discussions, I heard some friends comments that women?are secure when in USA or other European countries, but when they go for vacation back?to Kenya, they feel inscecure, that their men turn violent on them, is this true and if so why?? Is marriage for love or slavery? How do you define a good marriage? What is partnership in marriage?
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Discuss.........
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Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
USA




The home breakers

Published on 28/12/2008 
Romance has been turned on its head with young, single women targeting older married men, writes Annie Shirley
There was a time when beer and football topped every woman?s list of obstacles to marital bliss. 




The two commanded their husbands? attention and incomes, and the wives had to make do with the leftovers. 
Today it is fashionable to date an older man, and if a girl can steal him from his wife, the sweeter will be the conquest. 
Back in the day, a man with a wedding ring was regarded as unattainable, not to be looked at except from a distance. Today, married men are the latest must-have craze for many single women. The sight of the ring on the finger leaves women drooling, adrenaline racing and sets in motion plans to acquire this epitome of manhood. 
In a married man, these women see someone responsible (he takes care of a family), romantic (he gave up his independence for a woman) and mysterious (he is unavailable). 
A woman today will see a single man every day and not be interested until the same man shows up with a wedding ring. Then all of a sudden he becomes very attractive and she will do anything to try and get him away from his wife. She will become a predator on the prowl and never rest until she has him in her bed for keeps if possible. 
Mark Jepkoech, a businessman, is baffled by this behaviour because when he was single, no woman gave him a second glance. When he got married the race for him began in earnest. 
Some studies suggest that it is not that married men are inherently better, but rather women judge them to be better than single men. 
Women are basically more sensitive to the choices made by other women. A married man has already been chosen as a suitable mate by at least one other female and the man has indicated by getting married that he wishes for a long-term relationship. For women this is a very attractive quality and they will seduce another woman?s husband without a tinge of guilt or shame. 
So determined are they that they never play fair. It is not a game to them but a means for self-preservation. 

The Seduction 
"In order to get a married man?s attention, a woman needs to be his fantasy, be what his wife with two kids can never be or at least create the illusion. Married men usually get bored with their marriages very fast and will easily fall for a single woman who understands the art of seduction," says Angela Muturi, a stall owner. 
She is currently dating a married man who she believes is everything she ever wanted in a husband. He is hard working, loving, a natty dresser and with money to boot. 
Angela claims that when she first met him, she knew immediately that she would marry him one day. She wasn?t deterred when she learnt he was married. 
Indeed, the knowledge only spurred her on because she was convinced he was ?safe? and the kind of man who was willing to marry unlike many of the single men she knew. 
"Part of the attraction of being the other woman is being a good listener," she says. "Whenever my man is around I do not shout at him like his wife probably does. I?m very welcoming and I try to satisfy all his fantasies however insane they are, something his wife is too busy to do." 
"While the wife might turn him down sexually I?m always available. He may not be my husband now but he will be soon. I am not ashamed of what I am doing because this is a competitive world and since good men are few we have to fight for them." 
They say the difference between men and women is that when a man sees a friend of his happy with a nice woman he says to himself, "I want a woman like that!" But when a woman sees a friend happy with a good man she says to herself, "I want that man!" 
Safe Distance 
Maureen learnt too late that single women should be kept as far as possible from one?s hubby. 
"I got married before my closest friend back in 2004. She was very pretty yet she could not settle down. Since I felt sorry for her because she was always lonely and getting into bad relationships, I would invite her over to our home. She was always around, and in fact some of the neighbours thought she was my younger sister," she recalls. 
When Maureen got pregnant, the friend was always there to help. Though she was always in short skirts and revealing clothes with the cleavage showing, Maureen never worried. 
"I was not worried because I knew my husband loved me," she says. After her second child she started to notice that her husband and best friend had become so close that they even had their own jokes and would call each other pet names. 
Then Maureen?s husband began to ask her why she never dressed like her friend, why she never did this and that like her friend but she just shrugged it off. Before long she was kicked out of her matrimonial home and her best friend became the new wife. 
"I could not believe that my husband could do such a thing to me. If you are a married woman please keep your single friends out of your home, meet them anywhere but never bring them near you husband. Single women today are sharks who will stop at nothing in order to steal a man," says Maureen. 
Another thing that makes a married man so attractive to some women is his unavailability. The unavailable man is very attractive to women who do not want to be controlled by men. They just want to benefit from a relationship but not a commitment. 
Some women, however, do not want to completely steal another woman?s husband ? they just want him for a few hours a day. 
Lucy Ann, a 28-year-old lawyer, does not hide the fact that she is dating a married man. She says it?s not about the money, because she is financially stable. She is not after commitment either. All she wants is a little loving when it?s convenient for her. Lucy prefers a no-strings-attached relationship and who better to give it than a married man. All Lucy wants when she is in a relationship are attention, sex and gifts. 
"When you date a married man you don?t have to do the heavy lifting, that is the wife?s job. I don?t have to live with him or to pick up after him and I still have the freedom to do whatever I want on the side," says Lucy. 
Hungry for fantasy 
She adds philosophically: "All I do is steal him for a few hours every day at my convenience. Seducing a married man is not hard. They always seem so hungry for fantasy. It does not matter if his wife gives him everything; he will always find a reason to stray. Everyone likes to blame the other woman but a lot of the times it is the man to blame. If a married man simply refused a single woman?s advances, no one would steal him. It takes two to tango."
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Abused spouses have role to play in fighting domestic violence

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Published on 02/12/2008 
About three weeks ago, my brother told me an interesting story, only it wasn?t fiction but real life. The event, for lack of a better word, unfolded one evening in Buru Buru estate Phase Two. 
My brother was enjoying a movie and was so engrossed in the drama that he did not hear the screams outside the compound until there was a muted lull in the film. Surprised, he switched off the television and when he confirmed the screams, he rushed outside. What he saw shocked him. 
One of his neighbours was violently beating up his wife. In his words, "alikuwa anamkanyaga kama mwizi." Meaning that the beating this woman was receiving was akin to the justice usually meted out on thieves caught red-handed by a mob. 
domestic affairs 
But what surprised my brother even more was the attitude of the neighbours who had come out earlier than him. They all stood there, no one daring to lift a finger to help the poor lady. 







Rhoda Wairimu, 27, recuperates at the Central Provincial General Hospital in Nyeri. Last month, her husband allegedly chopped off her hands after she accused him of infidelity. [PHOTO: FRANCIS NGIGE/STANDARD]It took the intervention of my brother, Karis (that?s how we call him), to rally the rest of the neighbours against the abuser. Rushing to the abuser, Karis shoved him away. Enraged, the man turned his violence on my brother, angry that someone had dared interfere in his ?domestic affairs? with his wife. 
That is what our police, our neighbours and the society in general refer to spousal abuse ? maneno ya kinyumbani, or domestic affairs. 
This man wanted to be left alone to kick, pound, box and slap his wife, and the reason he was so livid with his spouse and mother of his children who, by the way, were outside in the compound screaming at their father to stop beating their mother and beseeching the neighbours to stop their father, all to no avail, was that he suspected her of adultery. 
16 days of activism 
Now I?m not trying to make my brother a hero but, in this case, he clearly was. Karis is not very tall. He is about 5ft 4inches and weighs about 65kg, but his rage at seeing this man brutally kick his wife who wasn?t fighting back, and seeing their kids scream in fear, propelled him to action. That is when the other male spectators did the same, forming a body armour around the woman to prevent her husband from inflicting more injuries. 
How long are we going to accept spousal abuse? This is one of the questions we must ask and seek solutions as we continue to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. The sad truth though, is that for as long as our law enforcers (meaning police and Judiciary) continue to regard such beatings as ?domestic affairs?, spousal abuse will continue unabated. Human nature being what it is, man (and woman) will always indulge in what he knows is clearly wrong until someone slams harsh consequences against his actions. 
dialogue not enough 
Lobbying for dialogue as a means to end gender violence in Kenya may sound dandy but it will never be enough until the police and the Judiciary get actively involved and choose to be brave and proactive by making examples of spousal abusers. 
However, we also have a responsibility to help the law enforcers do their job. I had a chat with a criminal investigator and I asked him what the official police response is supposed to be when called to intervene in a domestic dispute. This is what he told me; that police are expected to separate the couple and take the abuser (be it man or woman) into custody. 
law enforcers frustrated 
The abused then has to file assault charges against the abuser for the matter to be forwarded to court. Unfortunately, in majority of the domestic abuse cases, the abused often recant their stories, drop the charges, and go back home only to be abused again. And the vicious cycle goes on. This is what is frustrating efforts by law enforcers to stem the tide of domestic abuse. 
The woman who was been beaten by her husband at my brother?s court has been living with him for several years. Their parents and relatives know of their abusive relationship but they cannot do much unless the wife takes the first step. She is the only one who has the real power to stop her abusing husband. The same goes for all those hundreds of women and men being abused by their spouses and partners. Say ?No More?. 
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?Women fighting for their rights are not their own worst enemies

Published on 23/12/2008 
Njoki Karuoya
Our male leaders must be extremely shocked. It is not typical behaviour for women to come out fighting and shouting for what they consider to be a wrong perpetuated against them. 
Typically, women mumble and grumble amongst themselves about whatever they are disgruntled with then move on with their lives because, generally, women have a lot of duties to contend with on a daily basis that do not allow them to spend too much time and energy focusing on the abuse of their rights. A male conspiracy? Perhaps. But it works effectively in keeping women off the political and leadership arenas.
Economic empowerment 
Fortunately, times are changing fast and I?m not really surprised that men are not too comfortable with this new set-up. And let us not kid ourselves. As more women enjoy the benefits of education and economic empowerment, men are also going back to the drawing board and designing strategies to keep women ?in their place?. There is not a single man out there who will willingly fight for the overall rights of women unless there is something in it for him. It could be love, money, or whatever benefit, but there must be something coming his way for him to sacrifice his dignity because other men will crucify and ridicule him for crossing over. 
And let?s also face it. Men are more adept at strategising for war than women. They have the time, money and resources. While women rush home to ensure their children have eaten, done their homework and are safely tucked into bed, their men are enjoying social drinks at a pub or members club and rallying each other towards powerful positions. Sometimes, they don?t even like the guy they want to support into power but they do it anyway for purposes of solidarity and to safeguard their self-interests. 
With incredible smooth style, a man will pit one woman against another. Shortly, the two women will be at each other?s throats, and the man who started it all will laugh with his male comrades and state: "Women! They are their own worst enemies. Why are they fighting each other instead of supporting each other?" 
Effective campaign 
And the media will pick this clarion call and emblazon it and the world will sing along this tune. Result: An effective campaign to blacken women?s efforts to secure leadership positions. It is time for women to stop believing this hype. 
When men fight each other (with chairs and tables no less) during Council meetings, no one says they are their own worst enemies. When our Members of Parliament fist fight each other outside the August House, no one points out how they don?t support each other. But when the reverse happens, there is laughter and comic relief nationwide as the women are ridiculed as being petty and disorganised. 
Women, too, should be allowed to voice their different opinions. Just because I am a woman does not mean I support and love another woman?s ideals. By being a woman, for instance, it should not mean I should blindly love and support Martha Karua, Charity Ngilu or any other woman leader. However, in the same spirit we garner during national disasters or noble campaigns like saving certain communities from hunger or protecting our children, women should all come out to lobby and fight for more representation in Parliament and other key decision-making organs. 
And just because we have rallied together for a common, self-serving cause should not mean we will not have individual differences, some of which may be aired out in public. It is time to take our right in governance. The space generally allocated is 30 per cent, and we should fill that and then stake out for 50 per cent and more. 
?
Walk the talk on violence against women, says Karua

?
Published on 10/12/2008 
By Susan Anyangu
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua has challenged Kenyans to intensify the campaign against gender-based violence.
Ms Karua, yesterday, acknowledged that while Kenya has mechanisms to address the vice the country is far from being successful.
She said details of the Waki Report and other statistics indicate sexual violence is rife and needs due attention.
She proposes Kenyans embark on a massive campaign aimed at safeguarding the rights of women and girls.
Impunity
"We need to take the fight against gender violence a notch higher and start addressing the impunity that goes with it. Emphasis should be on protection and safeguarding the rights of women," she said.
Karua was speaking at a Nairobi hotel during the launch of a book, In the Shadow of Death, which is an account of stories from 24 women detailing their trauma and experiences during the post-election chaos. 
African Woman and Child Feature Services has compiled the book
The Justice minister noted that despite the Sexual Offences Act, implementation has not been easy.
Act
Said she: "The Sexual Offences Act is one measure of protecting women. However, implementation has not been rosy. Considering how lightly we address sexual violence, it is time to walk the talk."
Karua also proposes an overhaul of the socialisation process. 
"This campaign should begin at home and are socialise children to understand the different gender roles. If boys are brought up in families where women are treated with contempt, then you should expect them to grow into similar roles. This has to change," she said.
She also noted the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Act, which will create the Truth Commission, willprovide an avenue for redress for sexual violence.
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Women must be empowered to be free from abuse and violence

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Published on 16/12/2008 
By Njoki Karuoya
Jane Wairimu sent me a letter last week and this is what it said:
"Hi Njoki, I want to commend you for encouraging my fellow women [living in abusive marriages] to end those relationships at whatever time as long as they are alive. I want to share my own personal experience with domestic violence.
"I?m 41 years old with three sons aged 17, 12 and eight years. My husband abused me for years but I stayed on for the sake of the children who, as a result, witnessed all aspects of the physical abuse and psychological stress, for which I had to take medication daily.
"Last year, I had enough, and I made the decision to leave. It was not easy, but enough was enough. I moved out and put up in a hotel where I stayed for two months, all by myself. The time I had alone provided me with the platform to examine my 17 years of marriage without any disturbance from him or the children. 
"Then I drew an exit plan. Later, I went back to the house, took the children and moved out. Immediately afterwards, I sought the services of a lawyer and asked for a legal separation. This took three weeks.
"I decided to leave my husband because I saw it was wise for me to sacrifice my entire future just because I had invested 17 years of my life into a marriage that was full of misery. I, therefore, would like to urge my fellow women to re-examine their own lives and their future. 

No smooth sail
When you are out of an abusive relationship you are able to think clearly. It is not an easy decision or life but it is far much better than when I was in the marriage. Even the children get to live a normal life free of harassment."
This letter moved me because it confirmed what I have always believed ? that there is always a choice. People are just afraid to take the alternative because they have become accustomed to what they have in hand, and are afraid of seeking another alternative.
Every choice in life has its pros and cons. No way of life is a smooth sail, even that lived by the rich and powerful. They?ve got their own hiccups, although theirs can easily be smoothed over by money?.sometimes.
No one wants to live in an abusive relationship. Finding yourself in one ? and this is regardless of whether you are a man or woman ? can be as such a shock that reacting can take a while. 
This is symptomatic of trauma. Some people get stuck in such relationships for years, while others make quick decisions and get out quickly. Sadly for others, they stay long enough to be killed or maimed. 
This is the bitter truth. That leaving the man or woman who has been your companion for most of your life, a companion that you still love (it is not easy to switch off love like you do electricity), is not easy. 
Hell on earth 
However, this does not mean you should continue living in hell on earth. After a few struggles, mostly financial and emotional, you will get out of the blue mood and enjoy the bright colours of life that will give you a peaceful existence devoid of stress and health complications. I would rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable. 
Perhaps if I say this long enough, and more women join me in saying it, then we shall convince men and women living in abusive relationships to finally say, enough, and move out.? nkaruoya at eastandard.net
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As long as you are still alive, you can get out of an abusive relationship

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Published on 09/12/2008 
Njoki Karuoya 
When a man raises his arm to hit his woman, the love in that relationship is gone. What is left are the dregs of what once was and fantasies of what could have been. Sadly, this is why a lot of women continue to languish in abusive relationships ? the hope that things could get better, and the belief that she has nowhere else to go. 
I have asked a number of men what would make a man beat his woman (and here I mean girlfriend, fiancee, wife, concubine, mistress) and, interestingly, the responses were generally the same. 
At first, the men swore they would never beat a woman but after pointing out incidences where women were so brutalised that they were maimed or killed, the responses came in swiftly: 
Provocation 
"The woman must have annoyed the man," said one. 
"She must have provoked her husband or boyfriend," quipped another. 
"When a man comes from work, he is usually very tired so when his woman brings nyokonyoko, she has to be silenced," said another. 
"In some of our cultures," another man added, "men are supposed to beat their women to show their love. If a woman from such a community is not beaten by the husband, then it means he no longer loves her." 
Now that I found interesting. That, as a nation, we have generally ?agreed? to discard some traditions that we feel are not in line with the modern times, yet we stick to those that enhance our masculinity or femininity. The question of domestic violence, especially that meted out against women, is a complex one, and just because a woman has chosen to remain in an abusive relationship does not mean she enjoys the abuse. 

End of 16 days of activism 
It just means she has resolved to tolerate the abuse because, in her mind, the alternative is a lot worse. A woman will stay with an abuser for the sake of the children, for financial support and to retain her standing in society. 
In my opinion, this is a classic case of addiction, much like that associated with drugs. Inevitably, the women pass this addiction to their children and their grandchildren ad infinitum. 
This defeatist attitude is what keeps women hanging onto the coat-tails of men who don?t love them and who persistently demonstrate their hatred for them by bashing them. Am I being too harsh? Perhaps. But it is time women woke up and smelt the coffee, for as long as the woman remains in that relationship, the abuse will never stop. 


      
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From jbatec at yahoo.com  Wed Jan  7 11:12:31 2009
From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:12:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Jienjoy with Churchil Live Promoting DJ Industry
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From joragem at gmail.com  Wed Jan  7 22:22:43 2009
From: joragem at gmail.com (Joram Ragem)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 22:22:43 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Fwd: Putting Country First
In-Reply-To: <20090107182031.7FF15B0321D@shared3.smartmailer.net>
References: <20090107182031.7FF15B0321D@shared3.smartmailer.net>
Message-ID: <ebb87ccc0901071922mc7d94aek7828be0fb6bd85c6@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Senator McCain,

Thank you for your message which obviously has very good intentions. I have
done my part and made my contributions to your grass roots organization and
as you can see, I am forwarding this message to my friends since I believe
democracy is sustained by a vibrant opposition. Oh how I wish Raila and the
Kenyan people would have listened to those who agitated for Grand National
Opposition. If they did, there is no way Parliament would pass a draconian
media bill, and subsequently Kibaki would not have embarrassed himself by
signing it into law.

Let me return back to you John, if you can allow me to address you like
this since you *are* my friend. It is prudent that having realized the
importance and effectiveness of community organizing, that you reprimand
Governor Palin and Juliani who spoke ill of our brother Barack Obama, the
44th President of the United States of America.

In acknowledging that community organizing is a very successful skill or art
in politics, could you particularly send Governor Palin to Kenya where she
will acquire the necessary fundamentals, like those mastered and perfected
by your former opponent? There she will get to meet a young politician who
is living some light years ahead of his time. A politician who is being
whispered in the lips of many as Kenya's Obama, or the 4th president.

I understand that you have wiped the bruises from your person and dust from
your Joseph A Banks after the gruelling battle from Obama, and are set to
watch and actually enjoy the most watched inauguration ever. Well the Kenyan
people will also soon inaugurate their own Obama having been failed
miserably by Kibaki, betrayed by Kalonzo, and dumped by Raila.

Yes, my 10th great grandfather Ragem, is indicating that Ababu Namwamba
is THE ONE. Or what do you think John?

If you or the Kenyans are in doubt, ask Oprah.


-- 
Joram Ragem
wuod Ndinya, wuod Onam, wuod Amolo, wuod Owuoth, wuod Oganyo, wuod Mumbe,
wuod Odongo, wuod Olwande, wuod Adhaya, wuod Ojuodhi, wuod Ragem! (Are you
my relative?)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: John McCain <john at countryfirstpac.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Subject: Putting Country First
To: joragem at gmail.com


  My Friend,

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Governor Sarah Palin.

The road was a difficult one from the outset. Yet, your faith, your support
and friendship never wavered. Just as I have proudly served my country for
more than half a century I am as committed as ever to helping see our
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From jairuschurch at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  8 09:08:08 2009
From: jairuschurch at yahoo.com (Jairus K'Onyiego)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 06:08:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fwd: Putting Country First
In-Reply-To: <ebb87ccc0901071922mc7d94aek7828be0fb6bd85c6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <459351.45145.qm@web62108.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Dear to you all, I read herein under some noble words coming from wuod Ojuodhi aka Wuod Mumbe ja Lundha. Despite that, I have a quick question to Wuod Lundha and it is; "Does Apapu (Ababu) Namwamba know whether he is coming or going? Or does he know how long it will take him to arrive or will he?ever arrive??Further find out from Namwamba how a Government generates revenue,?because the World over Governments for Centuries, actually thousands of years, have been known to Generate Revenue , which they the Governments, use to render services to the Citizens, through taxing?those citizens. Ababu Namwamba does not believe he should pay his taxes. 
?
So how are you gonna tell me that a Tax evader?is good enough to Lead a Government. Isn't that country going to be a country of Tax evaders? Will that?kind of a country ever grow economically?
?
K'Onyiego???

--- On Wed, 1/7/09, Joram Ragem <joragem at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Joram Ragem <joragem at gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Putting Country First
To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "jaluo jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Cc: john at countryfirstpac.com
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 7:22 PM



Dear Senator McCain,
?
Thank you for your message which obviously has very good intentions. I have done my part and made my contributions to your grass roots organization and as you can see, I am forwarding this message to my friends since I believe democracy is sustained by a vibrant opposition. Oh how I wish Raila and the Kenyan people would have listened to those who agitated for Grand National Opposition. If they did, there is no way Parliament would pass a draconian media bill, and subsequently Kibaki would not have embarrassed himself by signing it into law.
?
Let me return?back to you John, if you can allow me?to?address you?like this?since you are my friend. It is prudent that having realized the importance and effectiveness of community organizing, that you reprimand Governor Palin and Juliani?who spoke ill of our brother Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America.
?
In acknowledging that community organizing is a very successful skill or art in politics, could you particularly send Governor Palin to Kenya where she will acquire the necessary fundamentals, like those mastered and perfected by your former opponent? There she will get to meet a young politician who is living some light years ahead of his time. A politician who is being whispered in the lips of many as Kenya's Obama, or the 4th president. 
?
I understand that you have wiped the bruises from your person?and dust?from your Joseph A Banks after the gruelling battle from Obama, and are set to watch and actually enjoy the?most watched inauguration ever. Well the Kenyan people will also soon inaugurate their own Obama having?been failed miserably by Kibaki, betrayed by Kalonzo, and dumped by Raila.?
?
Yes, my 10th great grandfather Ragem, is indicating that Ababu Namwamba is?THE?ONE. Or what do you think John?
?
If you or the Kenyans are in doubt, ask Oprah.
?
?
-- 
Joram Ragem
wuod Ndinya, wuod Onam, wuod Amolo, wuod Owuoth, wuod Oganyo, wuod Mumbe, wuod Odongo, wuod Olwande, wuod Adhaya, wuod Ojuodhi, wuod Ragem! (Are you my relative?)?


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: John McCain <john at countryfirstpac.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Subject: Putting Country First
To: joragem at gmail.com







My Friend, 

In the time since the 2008 presidential campaign ended I have had a chance to reflect on many things. And as I said on election night, I truly cannot adequately express how indebted I am to you, my entire campaign team and my running mate, Governor Sarah Palin. 

The road was a difficult one from the outset. Yet, your faith, your support and friendship never wavered. Just as I have proudly served my country for more than half a century I am as committed as ever to helping see our mission through. 

So to continue the movement, I have decided to launch a new grassroots organization called Country First. 

Today, I'm asking you as a friend and supporter to renew your commitment to our common goals by becoming a Charter Member of Country First with an online contribution. 

Country First will allow us to strengthen our Party, better define our Republican ideals and message, recruit and back strong, dedicated candidates and continue our efforts to bring real reform to government by always putting our country and the noble ideals she stands for first. 

Together, we can make government more responsive to today's problems and more answerable to the people. That's why I hope you will become a Charter Member of Country First and support our cause by following this link to make a generous contribution of any amount today. 

With your help we can work to elect these new leaders to Governorships, Statehouses, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and beyond. Once in office they will become fierce advocates for limited government, economic opportunity, personal responsibility and strong national security. 

On Election Night last year, I called on all Americans not to despair of our present difficulties but to believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here. 

Today, I am asking you to join Country First to continue fighting for the worthy cause of revitalizing both our democracy and our Party. 

Our goals will never be realized if your voice falls silent. You are the best hope for our country's success. Please stay in this fight with me; our country needs your service now as much as ever. 

I know that together we can make a difference - we already have. Again, I thank you for your unwavering friendship and support. 

Sincerely,

John McCain 

P.S. Country First will serve as a powerful voice for the American people. It will allow us to get our Republican message out to the voters and elect a new generation of Republican leaders who can go to Statehouses and Congress to fight for all we believe in. Please join as a Charter Member of Country First by following this link to make a contribution today. Thank you. 


 









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From owner-thedishlist at treet.ctinetworks.com  Sun Jan  4 19:02:06 2009
From: owner-thedishlist at treet.ctinetworks.com (owner-thedishlist at treet.ctinetworks.com)
Date: Sun,  4 Jan 2009 19:02:06 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Jambo] The DISH Vol. 12 No 1
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Dot's Information Service Hotline
"Unbossed and unbought news and information you can use"
Visit The DISH online at www.thedish.org
Vol. 12 No 1...Dedicated to the Dialogue on Race... 02-04-09
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Table of Contents

1. Eleven Years and Looking Forward...By John Burl Smith
2. Venue for an Artist...The Passing of the Year...By Robert William Service
3. Bit of History...John Robert Clifford (1848-1933)
4. Intuit's Vibe...America's New Year Resolution: Stop Being  
Stupid...By Bob Herbert
5. Hood Notes..Murder in Mississippi?
6. News You Use...Reject Shock and Awe Redux
7. Disgruntled
8. Mailbox
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Eleven Years and Looking Forward
By John Burl Smith

Dot's Information Service Hotline (The DISH) has just finished it  
eleventh uninterrupted year of publication.  Thinking back over the  
years, the world we gaze upon today is a far different place than it  
was when the idea of a weekly newsletter first popped into Dot's head.  

The two of us had been struggling writers for years; Dot began in  
the early1970s and I in the late 1960s.  Young community organizers in  
Memphis, Tennessee, we were committed to black power and felt getting  
the word out to black people was essential to educating them and  
building unity.

The idea for The DISH came to Dot after we graduated from the  
University of Memphis, moved to Atlanta, Georgia and found employment  
with the federal government.  Racism has always been a fact of life  
for us, which is why we remained supporters of black power and  
affirmative action, so when we both lost our jobs due to racial  
discrimination and "strict construction" federal judges denied our  
claims, the Internet allowed us to tell our stories.

Over the years, I have been amazed by the sheer number and ways black  
people are treated disparately and discriminated against by employers,  
landlords, police, and government officials, as employees, occupants,  
taxpayers, customers, consumers, voters and citizens in general.  The  
DISH became an international voice for those like us, who could not  
get their day in court.  However, through The DISH, they could tell  
the world what was happening to them and their communities.   
Connecting the dots, we filled in pictures that were barely outlines  
when presented via national media.  The DISH broke new ground in the  
way it presented information, unearthed hidden facts, publicized vital  
research that had been ignored and exposed culprits, scam artists, the  
greedy and unscrupulous people that dominate our world.

The last decade has been a remarkable period and for us to still be  
here stronger than when we started is even more remarkable.    
Overcoming several government attempts to shut us down by kicking us  
off the web (the latest attempt was in September 2008), Dot's battle  
with cancer in 2007, and all the day to day challenges arising from  
family problems, grandchildren and economic crisis were just some  
issues that provided more than enough reasons to quit.  But Dot kept  
us focused by pointing us into the storm and sailing against the wind.  

Surviving those turbulent times was possible only because Dot was  
our steady and determined helms woman. Emerging into sunlight and  
clear skies on the other side, we know sailing the tempestuous seas of  
2009 will not be smooth or easy, yet we face the next decade with  
optimism.

Two thousand-nine begins the Obama decade and it already presents  
prospects never before considered, not just because he is the first  
non-white man to hold that office, but because America is facing  
situations no president ever confronted -- an economic crisis unlike  
previous ones, two wars fought on credit, foreign occupations costing  
lives and resources, unsustainable energy demands, environmental  
degradation, poverty and homelessness growing exponentially, declining  
health among an aging population and bleak prospects of rising health  
care cost for everyone, just to name a few.  Such daunting realities  
to begin the O-decade will challenge the best minds to solve  
fundamental problems in such areas as education, employment, equality,  
crime and justice with a prison population that is not only growing  
but getting younger each day, an immigrant population (legal and  
illegal) competing for scare resources and jobs and a majority  
minority population that receives less than 25% of the nation's wealth.

Today, the United States of America is poised on the precipice of hope  
with its leaders peering into the unknown for answers that only  
tomorrow will reveal.  This is not the first time that America has  
stood at such a pivotal juncture, where the fate of the nation hung in  
the balance.  Surely, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt and even  
John F. Kennedy tittered precariously at such thresholds when all the  
retrospective analysis available to them amounted to mist in the wind.  

This is a place where a quantum leap must be seen as the bridge to  
the future and where imagination and innovation lift one to those  
lofty heights where only visionaries reside.  Those who dare to walk  
among giants must traverse a valley littered with the bones of those  
who reached high but grasped only what was beneath their potential and  
possibilities.

Whatever the outcome, we are sure our loyal readers will be there with  
us, encouraging us and for that we are eternally grateful.  From The  
DISH family to yours, may the best of 2008 be the worst of 2009.





Venue for an Artist
The Passing of the Year
By Robert William Service

My glass is filled, my pipe is lit,
My den is all a cozy glow;
And snug before the fire I sit,
And wait to feel the old year go.
I dedicate to solemn thought
Amid my too-unthinking days,
This sober moment, sadly fraught
With much of blame, with little praise.

Old Year! upon the Stage of Time
You stand to bow your last adieu;
A moment, and the prompter's chime
Will ring the curtain down on you.
Your mien is sad, your step is slow;
You falter as a Sage in pain;
Yet turn, Old Year, before you go,
And face your audience again.

That sphinx-like face, remote, austere,
Let us all read, what e'er the cost:
Maiden! why that bitter tear?
Is it for dear one you have lost?
Is it for fond illusion gone?
For trusted lover proved untrue?
O sweet girl-face, so sad, so wan
What hath the Old Year meant to you?

And you, O neighbour on my right
So sleek, so prosperously clad!
What see you in that aged wight
That makes your smile so gay and glad?
What opportunity unmissed?
What golden gain, what pride of place?
What splendid hope?  O Optimist!
What read you in that withered face?

And You, deep shrinking in the gloom,
What find you in that filmy gaze?
What menace of a tragic doom?
What dark, condemning yesterdays?
What urge to crime, what evil done?
What cold, confronting shape of fear?
O haggard, haunted, hidden One
What see you in the dying year?

And so from face to face I flit,
The countless eyes that stare and stare;
Some are with approbation lit,
And some are shadowed with despair.
Some show a smile and some a frown;
Some joy and hope, some pain and woe:
Enough!  Oh, ring the curtain down!
Old weary year! it's time to go.

My pipe is out, my glass is dry;
My fire is almost ashes too;
But once again, before you go,
And I prepare to meet the New:
Old Year! a parting word that's true,
For we've been comrades, you and I --
I thank God for each day of you;
There! bless you now! Old Year, good-bye!

About Me:  Robert W. Service was born in Lancashire, England on  
January 16, 1874.  Adventurer, poet and writer, his numerous  
publications include forty-five verse collections, two  
autobiographies, Ploughman of the Moon (1945) and Harper of Heaven  
(1948), and six novels. Service appeared briefly in the 1942 movie The  
Spoilers.  Considered the people's poet, Service died in France in1958.



Bit of History
John Robert Clifford (1848-1933)

"Being a member of the National Bar Association doesn't make a Negro  
any better or wiser, not certain that it helps cure the caste disease  
-- better for them to work hard to meet and outstrip white lawyers --  
especially those who ?don't like a Nigger.'"  (J.R. Clifford)

John Robert Clifford was born in 1848 in the small town of  
Williamsport, near present-day Moorefield in the western mountains of  
the slave state of Virginia.   Clifford's parents, Isaac and Mary  
Clifford, as well as his grandparents, were "free blacks" that had  
lived in the region for several generations.  In the early 1860s,  
Clifford's parents sent him to Chicago to attend school, since there  
was no school for black children in the area.

At age fifteen (1864), Clifford enlisted in the United States Colored  
Troops, serving with the 13th US Heavy Artillery until 1865.  After  
the Civil War, he learned the barber's trade and attended a writing  
school in Wheeling.  In the early 1870s, Clifford enrolled in Harper's  
Ferry newly formed Storer College, which was created to educated  
blacks in the region.  After earning his degree in 1875, Clifford  
accepted a teaching position at Sumner School, a segregated public  
school in Martinsburg, West Virginia; he was eventually promoted to  
principal.

In 1882, Clifford established the Pioneer Press, the state's first  
black newspaper.  A fierce civil rights advocate, Clifford was often  
at odds with local and national political decisions; he even  
criticized the all-white management of Storer College.  The Pioneer  
Press became one of the most respected black newspapers in the nation.  
The federal government closed the newspaper in 1917 because of  
Clifford's editorial criticisms of the US' involvement in World War I.  
By then, the Pioneer Press was the longest running black newspaper  
in the country.

Clifford studied law with J. Nelson Wysner, a white lawyer in  
Martinsburg.  In 1887, he  became the first black American to pass the  
West Virginia bar examination.  Clifford argued two landmark civil  
rights and education cases before West Virginia Supreme Court of  
Appeals.  The first case, Martin v. Board of Education (1896),  
challenged the state's segregated school system.  Clifford argued on  
behalf of Thomas Martin, a black Morgan County parent, who wanted his  
children to attend a local white school; there was no separate school  
for the black children in the rural area.  The court ruled black  
children could not attend the white public school; the court's  
decision affirmed Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and the state's  
segregation policy, which were not overturned until the US Supreme  
Court landmark decision in  Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka  
Kansas (1954).

The second case, Williams v. Board of Education of Fairfax District  
(1898), challenged the Tucker County Board of Education's decision to  
shorten the school year for black school children from eight to five  
months to save money, while maintaining a full term for white  
students.  Clifford advised Carrie Williams, the black school's  
teacher, to teach the full term. When the board refused to pay her,  
Clifford sued for the additional $121.00 in wages due and won the case  
at a jury trial and before the WV Supreme Court of Appeals.  The court  
ruled that school boards had to provide equal pay for teachers and  
school terms for black and white students; the ruling in Williams  
(1898) was the first in US history to determine that racial  
discrimination was illegal.

Like W.E.B. Dubois and other founding members of the "Niagara  
Movement," which was organized to counter Booker T. Washington's  
philosophy of working within the existing system to achieve gradual  
civil rights advancement, Clifford wanted immediate change.  The  
Niagara Movement called for full civil rights for black Americans and  
an end to legalized segregation. Clifford arranged the organization's  
annual gathering in August 1906 on the grounds of Storer College in  
Harpers Ferry.  He broke with the Niagara Movement when it formed the  
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in  
1909.  Among other disagreements, Clifford objected to the use of the  
word "colored" in the organization's title

Civil War veteran, attorney, newspaper publisher, editor and writer,  
schoolteacher and principal, grandfather and civil rights pioneer,  
Clifford was the President of the National Independent League, first  
Vice-President of the American Negro Academy and  member of the  
Knights of Wise Men.  J.R. Clifford died in Martinsburg in 1933; he   
was buried in the city's Mount Hope Cemetery. In 1954, his body was  
re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery in recognition of his Civil  
War service.  A US postal stamp honoring J.R. Clifford is scheduled  
for release on February 21, 2009. (Sources:  www.allacademic.com,  
http://en.wikipedia.org and www.wvculture.org)



Intuit's Vibe
America's New Year Resolution: Stop Being Stupid
By Bob Herbert

We have behaved in ways that were incredibly and embarrassingly stupid  
for much too long. It's time to stop the self-destruction.   I've got  
a new year's resolution and a new slogan for the country.  Americans  
must resolve to be smarter going forward than we have been for the  
past several years.

Look around you. We have behaved in ways that were incredibly,  
astonishingly and embarrassingly stupid for much too long. We've  
wrecked the economy and mortgaged the future of generations yet  
unborn. We don't even know if we'll have an automobile industry in the  
coming years. It's time to stop the self-destruction.

The slogan? "Invest in the U.S." By that I mean we should stop  
squandering the nation's wealth on unnecessary warfare overseas and  
mindless consumption here at home and start making sensible  
investments in the well-being of the American people and the long-term  
health of the economy.

The mind-boggling stupidity that we've indulged in was hammered home  
by a comment almost casually delivered by, of all people, Bernie  
Madoff, the mild-mannered creator of what appears to have been a  
nuclear-powered Ponzi scheme. Madoff summed up his activities with  
devastating simplicity. He is said to have told the F.B.I. that he  
"paid investors with money that wasn't there."

Somehow, over the past few decades, that has become the American way:  
to pay for things -- from wars to Wall Street bonuses to flat-screen  
TVs to video games -- with money that wasn't there.

Something for nothing became the order of the day. You want to invade  
Iraq? Convince yourself that oil revenues out of Baghdad will pay for  
it. (Meanwhile, carve out another deficit channel in the federal  
budget.) You want to pump up profits in the financial sector? End the  
oversight and let the lunatics in the asylum run wild.

For those who wanted a bigger house in a nicer neighborhood, there  
were mortgages with absurdly easy terms. Credit-card offers came in  
the mail like confetti, and we used them like there was no tomorrow.  
For students stunned by the skyrocketing cost of tuition, there were  
college loans that could last a lifetime.

Plenty of people managed their credit wisely. But much of the country,  
including many of the top government officials and financial titans  
who were supposed to be guarding the nation's wealth, acted as if  
there would never be a day of reckoning, a day when -- inevitably --  
the soaring markets would crash and the bubbles explode.

We were stupid in so many ways.  We shipped American jobs overseas by  
the millions and came up with the fiction that this was a good deal  
for just about everybody. We could have and should have taken the time  
and made the effort to think globalization through, to be smarter  
about it and craft ways to cushion its more harmful effects and to  
share its benefits more equitably.

We bought into the dopey idea that you could radically cut taxes and  
still maintain critical government services -- and fight two wars to  
boot!

We were living in a dream world. The general public, and to a great  
extent the press, closed its eyes to the increasingly complex and  
baffling machinations of the financial industry, which kept screaming  
that oversight would ruin everything.

We should have known better. It didn't require a genius (or even an  
economics degree) to understand a crucial point that popped up some  
years ago in a front-page article in The Wall Street Journal: "Markets  
are a great way to organize economic activity, but they need adult  
supervision."

Did Alan Greenspan not understand that? Bob Rubin? Larry Summers?  Now  
that the reality of a stunning economic downturn has so roughly  
intervened, we at least have the option of being smarter going  
forward. There is broad agreement that we have no choice but to go  
much more deeply into debt to jump-start the economy. But we have  
tremendous choices as to how we use that debt.

We should use it to invest in the U.S. -- in a world-class  
infrastructure (in its broadest sense) to serve as the platform for a  
world-class, 21st-century economy, and in a system of education that  
actually prepares American youngsters to deal successfully with the  
real world they will be encountering.

We need to invest in a health care system that improves the quality of  
American lives, enhances productivity, puts large numbers of  
additional people to work and eases the competitive burden of U.S.  
corporations.

We need to care for our environment (if long-term survival means  
anything to us) and get serious about weaning ourselves from foreign  
oil.

Finally, we need to start living within our means and get past the  
nauseating idea that the essence of our culture and the be-all and  
end-all of the American economy is the limitless consumption of
trashy consumer goods.  It's time to stop being stupid.




Hood Notes
Murder in Mississippi?

Seventeen-year-old star athlete, Billey Joe Johnson rushed for 1,559  
yards and 24 touchdowns this season.  According to press reports, he  
was being aggressively recruited by some of the nation's top colleges  
and universities,  including Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU,  
Mississippi and Mississippi State.  A natural athlete, Johnson  
possessed speed and strength, "a rare combination," in the words of  
George County coach Al Jones.

His fans, family and friends adored him.  A local hero, he was to be  
toasted at a banquet hosted by a television station.  Instead of being  
showered with accolades and hearing college scholarships offers and  
looking forward to a bright future, Billey Joe died in the presence of  
a white deputy sheriff in Lucedale, Mississippi on December 8, 2008.

To say this young black man, considered one of the top high school  
football players in the nation, died under suspicious circumstances  
would be an understatement. According to a statement issued by the  
George County Sheriff's Department, Johnson died from a self-inflicted  
gun wound after being pulled over by a sheriff's deputy for running a  
red light and stop sign; the deputy did not see Johnson kill himself.   
The deputy returned to his patrol car to run a license check on the  
truck driven by Johnson.  While sitting in the patrol car, the deputy  
heard a gunshot and saw Johnson laying on the ground with a shotgun  
lying on him.

Unanswered questions surrounding this bizarre death abounds.  What  
crime did Johnson commit?  He apparently had no police record.  Why  
were his parents not allowed to see his body, hours after his death,  
while other whites were allowed to identify the body?  Without any  
input from the victim's parents, police carried Johnson's body to  
Jackson, Mississippi, where an autopsy was performed.  Only after the  
autopsy were Johnson's parents allowed to see his body.  According to  
Mr. Johnson, "They butchered Billy's body like a pig."

In a press release issued by Ruby Sales, director of SpiritHouse  
Project, a Mississippi-based social justice organization, "Mr. and  
Mrs. Johnson and local Black people do not accept the official story  
that Billey killed himself. Instead, they smell murder in this small  
Mississippi town where they talk about an unnamed white ex girlfriend  
"who set him up that morning" to be killed by a group of white men.  
With the help of the NAACP, Billey's parents will permit an outside  
source to perform a second autopsy.

The family and community want justice. They need your help! They want  
the nation to know that their "baby boy" died under very suspicious  
circumstances. They want justice and accountability to make sure that  
the lives of Black young men have currency and value in our society.  
They want to uncover the truth of Billey's death. For the Johnsons and  
the grieving communities of Lucedale and Benndale, this is the least  
that they can do for their favorite son of whom they were so proud and  
who was the light and hope of his family and community. They offer  
deeply felt testimonies of a kind and polite young man who befriended  
people of all colors and who wanted to succeed, not only for himself,  
but to help his parents."





News You Use
Reject Shock and Awe Redux

Israel is the United States' most favored ally in the Middle East; it  
provides the US no essential natural resource or obvious reason for  
enjoying this vaulted status.  Some scholars have eruditely suggested  
the stranglehold Israel has on US Middle East policy can be traced to  
Jewish influence and money, which have bought US policymakers and  
control US mainstream media.

For practical purposes, Israel can be viewed as a toehold in the  
region.  The US provides weapons and security assistance; it lends its  
weight to Israel in the international community via its veto power in  
the UN Security Council.  Such close allies, joined at the hip,  
whatever Israel does, especially when it violates international law  
and commits crimes against humanity, the US acts as a buffer in the  
United Nations to prevent meaningful sanctions.  Given this symbiotic  
relationship, the US is as guilty as Israel when it slaughters and  
collectively punishes Palestinians.

Forced off their land so that Israel can expand, build security  
fences, walls, roads,  settlements or whatever else Israel desires,  
Palestinians are treated like American Indians under US manifest  
destiny and black South Africans under apartheid.  In both of those  
instances, the native-born people were dubbed "savages," now  
terrorists, standing in the path of progress.  Defeated by militarily  
superior adversaries, they were moved to reservations. Gaza is a  
reservation.

As expected, US media are beating the drums of war for Israel.  In the  
current round of violence in which the death and injury tolls are 100  
to 1 against the Palestinians, it is their fault for democratically  
electing "terrorists" as their representatives and breaking a  
cease-fire agreement that Israel never honored.  When Israel was  
killing Palestinians in targeted assassinations, denying the  
reservation essential fuel, food and medical supplies, US mainstream  
media were silent. Similar to their complicity in the US invasion of  
Iraq, they are blaming the  victims in Israel's shock and awe campaign  
against the Palestinians.

Ramsey Clark, the 2008 U.N. Human Rights Award winner and Founder of  
International Action Center has launched an online petition calling on  
US and world leaders to reject Israel's shock and awe campaign.   
Thousands have already added their names to the petition at  
www.iacenter.org/gazapetition and joined demonstrations protesting  
Israel's actions.




Disgruntled wants to know: Federal prosecutors are seeking 147 years  
in prison for the torture convictions against the son of ex-Liberian  
President Charles Taylor.  A judge is scheduled January 9 to sentence  
31-year-old Charles MacArthur Emmanuel, who was convicted in October  
of committing torture and other abuses as head of a paramilitary force  
in his father's government.  The case against Emmanuel is the first  
use of a 1994 US law allowing prosecution for torture overseas.  
According to press reports, prosecutors believe the lengthy sentence  
will send a worldwide message against torture.  Days prior to this  
assertion, Vice President Dick Cheney in a television interview on ABC  
News confirmed he was aware of and approved torture tactics employed  
at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and other sites where the US held prisoners in  
its so-called War on Terror.  If prosecutors really want to send a  
message about the consequences of using torture shouldn't they be  
bringing charges against George W. Bush and his sidekick Dick Cheney?

Disgruntled says:  Honeymoons are sometimes long, short or  
non-existent for the ?lucky' or ?unlucky' couple.  In the case of  
President-elect Barack Obama, the latter is likely to be the case.   
Already, he has filled most of his cabinet positions; something that  
usually happens after the inauguration.  Ironically, the team he has  
assembled has not necessarily pleased his liberal base while making  
those opposed to his election, if not happy, satisfied given the  
appearance that he will attempt to govern right of center.  George W.  
Bush governed right of center, far right mind you, but right  
nonetheless.  President-elect Obama cannot be the agent of change  
governing in such a manner that he basically maintains the status quo.  
If that turns out to be what he intends to do, then as honeymoons  
go, this one is definitely over.

Disgruntled feels:  Coup de grace!  Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod  
Blagojevich, who is under a cloud for conspiring to sell the vacated  
Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama, raised the stakes by  
appointing Roland Burris, former attorney general of Illinois and  
first black to win a statewide office, to fill the seat.   Democrats,  
including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, have indicated they will  
not allow the appointment to stand.  It seems they plan not the seat  
the black man. For the party in power, such a step is likely to have  
all kinds of unintended consequences, whatever move they make, given  
their very public assertion to oppose the Blagojevich appointment.   
Under the law, since he is the duly elected governor, Blagojevich can  
legally make the appointment of a qualified individual to fill the  
senate seat; there is no question that Burris is qualified.  And,  
there is no evidence that has come to light that Burris paid to play  
senator.  Under the circumstances,  Blagojevich has presented the  
ultimate coup de grace!




Mailbox: E-Mails, Faxes and Telephone Calls

Email www.CommonDreams.org ...America's Soul Sickness & Permanent War:  
Obama's Rude Awakening...by Roberto Rodriguez....Obama's first  
challenge will not be the unresolved Middle East crisis. Nor will it  
be Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo or the economy. His primary challenge  
will come in coming face to face with the Bush/Cheney doctrine of  
permanent worldwide war. Unless Obama renounces it on inauguration  
day, this doctrine will continue to be U.S. policy. Beyond that, an  
even larger challenge - one which he may not ever be able to meet - is  
healing a nation that for too long has been sickened by what American  
Indian historian, Jack Forbes terms in Columbus and other Cannibals:  
soul-sickness. It is a disease that historically has allowed a  
majority of EuroAmericans to believe that God has chosen them to lead  
the rest of the world into the light, permitting the United States to  
employ massive military might in achieving that so-called mandate.

Email gregdempsey at sti.net ....Naked man dies after 4 taser shocks...By  
David Edwards...A naked man wandering around an apartment complex near Houston, Texas  
died after police shocked him with a taser four times.  The deputies  
involved have been put on administrative duty pending the outcome of  
investigations by the internal affairs and homicide divisions.   
Earlier this year, members of the NYPD's Emergency Unit tasered an  
emotionally disturbed man who was waving a fluorescent light while  
standing naked on a building ledge, who then fell over ten feet to his  
death. The tasering "violated departmental guideline," but no charges  
were brought against the officers involved. Not long after, the NYPD  
lieutenant who ordered the tasering committed suicide. Tasers have  
killed more than 400 people in the United States and Canada since  
2001, according to a recent study.  "Taser International, based in  
Arizona, dismissed the study as flawed," Nick Juliano recently  
reported for Raw Story. "The company maintains that its weapons are  
safe."

Email www.legitgov.org....US Votes No on Right to Food - By a vote of  
180 in favor to 1 against (United States) and no abstentions, the  
Committee ... approved a resolution on the right to food, by which the [UN General] Assembly would "consider it intolerable" that more than 6 million children still died every year  
from hunger-related illness before their fifth birthday, and that the   number of undernourished people had grown to about 923 million worldwide, at the same time that the planet could produce enough food to feed 12 billion people, or twice the world's present population.  
According to the Bush administration, then, it's entirely "tolerable"  
that 6 million children die from hunger each year so that we can  
instead support our war machine with millions of dollars per day.



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Regards 

The Atlanta Kenyan Community has lost Peter Kamau Mwangi (Kamau wa Ndederu). Kamau, a resident of Kennesaw Georgia was allegedly Stabbed to death per police reports (See the AJC report below).

There are daily meetings going o at his residence at 2021 Gren House Patio, Kennesaw GA, 30144 from 7PM
Contacts: Maina-404-319-4328 / Mwas-678-698-0314
Other details will follow as tey become available. Please pass the word around.


Man charged in stabbing death of Kenyan at party 


By ALEXIS STEVENS <mailto:apstevens at ajc.com> 


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Lillian Ngugi of Acworth had a party at her house New Year's Eve to celebrate the holiday and her son's eighth birthday.
Just hours into the new year, her front yard became a crime scene. One of her neighbors, Kevin Martin, 35, has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of another man who attended the party.
Police have not identified the victim but have said he is a native of Kenya. Ngugi said he a family friend who lives in Kennesaw. She knows him only by his middle name.
"There was no cause for it," Ngugi said Friday. Ngugi's Elderberry Drive home is in McPherson Estates, off New McEver Road.
Martin, who lives across the street from Ngugi, wasn't invited to the party, but came over with friends some time around 3 a.m. He argued with the victim, who asked him to close the front door to keep cold air out. "That was it," Ngugi said.
A little more than an hour later, as guests were leaving, the verbal sparring between the two continued outside. Martin reportedly got a knife from his car and stabbed the victim, who initially didn't realize he had been stabbed, Ngugi said.
"He opened his jacket and he was full of blood," she said.
Martin went home, but was later taken into custody by Acworth police.
The victim died at WellStar Kennestone Hospital following surgery.
Ngugi and her husband, John Ragui, are Kenyan natives who have lived in the U.S. for four years. Ngugi said she is still shocked that a crime could take place in her quiet neighborhood.
"I'm so scared for my children," she said. "I don't want them to go outside now." 


 
Michael Karuu
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Certified Commercial Brokerage{CCB}
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Office:404 843 2500 
Direct Line 770 698 1159
Fax: 770 924 5206

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From njau12 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  4 18:49:51 2009
From: njau12 at yahoo.com (Charles Njau)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:49:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Mourning for the passing of Jane Njeri Karanja (Kanjeri)
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We are sorry to announce the passing away of Jane Njeri Karanja(maiden
name Kahara) who is being survived by her doughter Kabura
Despain, brother in law Jeff Despain, her two brothers Jimmy and Julius
Karanja Kahara, her Three cousins Nancy, Keziar and Betty Kihu and
her aucle Dan Karobia who all reside in Baltimore. Family and friends
are meeting for "Machakaya" at Nancy Kihu's residence, 23
parkhill place Nothingham, Md 21236 on sunday 1/4/09 through wednesday
1/7/09 starting at 5PM. Please join us for
Prayers.? For more information please contact Nancy
Kihu 443-564-0861 or Keziar Kihu 443-939-8783. Thank you and God bless
all. 



      
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From njau12 at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  4 16:57:39 2009
From: njau12 at yahoo.com (Charles Njau)
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:57:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Mourning for the passing of Jane Njeri Karanja (Kanjeri)
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Wake is being held at 23 Parkhill Place, Nottingham MD 21236 for Jane Njeri Karanja (Kanjeri) who passed away on Thursday January 1st 2009.?? 

For more information please contact Nancy Kihu phone 410.256.6993





      
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From ngitagidel at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 09:52:29 2009
From: ngitagidel at yahoo.com (Jakoderobara Jarongo)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 06:52:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] THOSE SEVEN THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT MARRIAGE:
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Seven Things No One Tells You About Marriage 
The surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard truths married folks all face -- and how they teach us about what love really means.
You're smart. You know life is no storybook.
 But admit it: Somewhere deep in your subconscious lurk romantic visions of Cinderella, or maybe Julia Roberts. The images may be sketchy and a little outdated, but you can still make out the silhouette of the bride and Prince Charming riding off into the sunset.

In real life, sometimes your Disney fairy tale ends up feeling more like a Wes Craven horror flick -- and you're the chick who keeps falling down and screaming for her life. I've been there. Let's face it, marriage is not for the faint of heart. You want to believe your pure love for each other will pull you through. And it does. But it ain't always pretty.

That may sound grim. 
But here's a secret: Sometimes it's the least romantic parts of marriage that have the most to teach you about yourself, your partner, and the nature of love. Read on for some simple truths that will unlock the surprising treasures and pleasures in your imperfect, unstorybook, real-life love.

1. You will look at the person lying next to you and wonder, Is this it? Forever?

When you get married, you think that as long as you pick the right guy -- your soul mate -- you'll be happy together until death do you part. Then you wake up one day and realize that no matter how great he is, he doesn't make you happy every moment of every day. In fact, some days you might wonder why you were in such a hurry to get married in the first place. You think to yourself, "This is so not what I signed up for."

Actually, it is. You just didn't realize it the day you and your guy were cramming wedding cake into each other's faces, clinking champagne glasses, and dancing the Electric Slide. 
Back then you had no idea that "for better and for worse" doesn't kick in only when life hands you a tragedy. Your relationship mettle is, in fact, most tested on a daily basis, when the utter sameness of day-in/day-out togetherness can sometimes make you want to run for the hills. That's when the disappointment sneaks in, and maybe even a palpable sense of loneliness and grief. It's not him. It's just you, letting go of that sugarcoated fantasy of marriage that danced in your eyes the day you and your beloved posed in all those soft-focus wedding photos. You're learning that marriage isn't a destination; it's a journey filled with equal parts excitement and tedium.

Waking up from a good dream to face the harsh morning daylight may not seem like a reason to celebrate. But trust me, it is. Because once you let go of all the hokey stories of eternal bliss, you find that the reality of marriage is far richer and more rewarding than you ever could have guessed. Hard, yes. Frustrating, yes. But full of its own powerful, quiet enchantments just the same, and that's better than any fairy tale.

2. You'll work harder than you ever imagined.

Early on, when people say, "Marriage takes work," you assume "work" means being patient when he forgets to put down the toilet seat. In your naivete, you think that you will struggle to accommodate some annoying habit, like persistent knuckle cracking or flatulence.

If only it were that easy. Human beings, you may have noticed, are not simple creatures. Your man has mysterious, unplumbed depths -- and from where he sits, you're pretty complicated, too. You have to learn each other the same way that you once learned earth science or world geography. And getting married doesn't mean you're done -- it just means you've advanced to graduate-level studies. That's because every time you think you've mastered the material, he'll change a bit. And so will you. As two people grow and evolve, the real work of marriage is finding a way to relate to and nurture each other in the process.

"It's like losing weight," says Andrea Harden, 45, of Buffalo, NY. "You want it to be a one-time deal. You lost it, now just live. But then you learn it's a lifestyle. That's marriage. The effort is a forever thing." So don't be too hard on yourself -- or him -- on those days when you feel like you're struggling through remedial math.

3. You will sometimes go to bed mad (and maybe even wake up madder).

Whoever decided to tell newlyweds "Never go to bed angry" doesn't know what it's like inside a bedroom where tears and accusations fly as one spouse talks the other into a woozy stupor until night meets the dawn. If this scenario sounds familiar, I've got three words for you: Sleep on it.

You need to calm down. You need to gain perspective. You need to just give it a rest. I've found that an argument of any quality, like a fine wine, needs to breathe. A break in the action will help you figure out whether you're angry, hurt, or both, and then pinpoint the exact source. Maybe the fight that seemed to erupt over the overflowing garbage can is really about feeling underappreciated. 

Could be you're both stressed out at work and just needed to unload on someone. Taking a break will help you see that, and let go. Or maybe you really do have a legitimate disagreement to work out. Without a time-out, sometimes a perfectly good argument can turn into an endless round of silly back-and-forth, rehashing old and irrelevant transgressions as you get more and more wound up.
Even when you do manage to stay focused and on topic, there are some fights that stubbornly refuse to die by bedtime. And if you stifle your real feelings just to meet some arbitrary deadline, your marriage will surely be the worse for it. "This was a huge lesson for me," says Andrea. "As women we've been trained to make nice. But the whole kiss-and-make-up thing just to keep the peace was eating me up inside. I'd let things build up inside me until I just exploded. Now I wait a while to get hold of myself -- let the emotions settle a bit -- and state my position. Even if that means reopening the fight the next day."

4. Getting your way is usually not as important as finding a way to work together.

I can be a bit of a know-it-all. There, I said it. It's really not my intention to be hurtful or brash with people I love. It's just that a lifetime of experience has taught me that in most areas, at most times, I am right about most things. What shocked me several years into my marriage, though, was the realization that the more "right" I was, the more discontented my husband and I were as a couple. See, oddly enough, throughout his life Genoveso has been under the misguided impression that he's right most of the time (go figure!). So we'd lock horns -- often. That is, until I learned a few things.

Namely, that when it comes to certain disagreements, there is no right or wrong -- there is simply your way of looking at things and your husband's. "I used to be very black-and-white earlier in our marriage," says Lindy Vincent, 38, who lives in Minneapolis. "Now I see that I'm not all right and my husband is not all wrong. There's more gray in life than I thought, and that's taught me patience and the value of compromise."

5. A great marriage doesn't mean no conflict; it simply means a couple keeps trying to get it right.

Maybe you think that because of my newfound wisdom, Genoveso and I never fight anymore. Ha! As important as it is to strike a balance, it's also important to have a big, fat fight every now and then. Because when you fight, you don't just raise your voices; you raise real -- sometimes buried -- issues that challenge you to come to a clearer understanding of you, your man, and your relationship. I wouldn't give up our fights for anything in the world, because I know in the end they won't break us; they'll only make us stronger.

6. You'll realize that you can only change yourself.

Ever seen the '80s sci-fi cult classic "Making Mr. Right?" When the stylish heroine, played by Ann Magnuson, is hired to teach a robot how to act like a human, she seizes the chance to create a perfect guy. A hotshot commercial whiz, she uses her marketing prowess to shape John Malkovich's android character into her personal version of the ideal man -- sensitive, eager to please, and willing to listen.

There is a bit of that makeover fantasy in all of us -- something that makes us believe we can change the person we love, make him just a little bit closer to perfect. We may use support and empathy or shouts and ultimatums, but with dogged conviction we take on this huge responsibility, convinced we're doing the right thing.
Whatever our motives, the effort is exhausting. Transforming a full-grown man -- stripping him of decades-old habits, beliefs, and idiosyncrasies -- is truly an impossible task. And you will come to realize, sooner than later if you're lucky, that it is far easier to change the way you respond to him.

7. As you face your fears and insecurities, you will find out what you're really made of.

There were clues when Genoveso and I were dating, especially with the trust thing. Early on, I was supersuspicious of him. He used to say things like, "I'll call you at 8." Then, just to try to trip me up, he'd call at 8. I knew he was up to something, I just couldn't figure out what. The same kinds of experiences followed after the wedding. Except occasionally he would actually mess up. And I had no sense of scale when it came to rating his offenses; everything was a major violation. Whether he teased me about a new haircut or came home late, I seethed for days and even let thoughts of divorce creep into my head. I figured, if he loved me -- really and truly -- this stuff wouldn't happen.

I'd like to be able to say that this irrational behavior lasted only a few months and I eventually worked it out. Kind of, sort of, is closer to the truth. After years of looking deeply into my soul and talking to good friends and the best sister a girl could ever have, I've come to recognize certain things about myself. Not to get all Dr. Phil about it, but I've had to examine my history with an emotionally distant dad and a strong-willed mom and face up to all the ways, both good and bad, that those relationships have affected how I approach my marriage.

That's the strange beauty of marriage:
 It's full of hard times and hard lessons that no one can ever prepare you for. But in the end, those are the things that give richness to your life together -- and make your love even deeper and stronger than when it began.




      
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From michael.karuu at metrobrokers.com  Sat Jan  3 16:37:22 2009
From: michael.karuu at metrobrokers.com (Michael Karuu)
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:37:22 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Healthy And Wealthy 2009
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Brothers and Sisters! I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful and a fantastic year 2009.

I hope and trust that this year will bring you peace and joy, that it will come with good health and wealth, that it will usher success and victory into your life, and also steer your spirit to draw closer to your God with true hearts fully trusting Him. May 2009 not only draw you closer to your goals, but also help you attain and accomplish your dreams.

My friends remember your thoughts design your future, while your words create that future, I therefore, want to encourage and inspire you that as from 12:00 midnight today change your thoughts and start having positive thoughts. Since as he (man) thinks in his heart, so is he. You ought to think positively in all areas of your life, spiritually, economically and socially. 

Having thought positively, start speaking (vocalizing) those thoughts out, don't fear speaking them loud to yourself and even to your friends, it might sound crazy or feel as if you're bragging about yourself, but remember that God spoke everything into existence, so speak yourself into your destiny using the power of the spoken word for death and life are in the power of the tongue.  

After speaking please write your goals down. Get a piece of paper and write your 2009 dreams down, put the written paper in your wallet or in your purse. It sounds simple but my friends just write your goals down including the date. 

Yes, positive thoughts, speaking your goals, writing them down, you then have one more thing to do, get pictures of your dreams and goals. Whatever your dream are, get a photo of them or any kind of a visual image of your dreams, place them where you can see them frequently, in your bedroom, bathroom, or on your refrigerator. 

Together with the above things remember the following words persistence, perseverance, determination, dedication, firmness, focus, purpose and commitment. My dear friend next year the same time, open your goals, trust me in one way or the other you will have all or some of your written goals fulfilled and accomplished. Friends let your faith run ahead of your mind, see further than you can go and go further than you can see.

Finally, remember to trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will lead and direct your path straight in the year 2009.
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Michael Karuu
Realtor
Certified Business Brokerage{CBB}
Certified Commercial Brokerage{CCB}
Metrobrokers/Gmac Real Estate
Woodstock,GA 30188.
Office:404 843 2500 
Direct Line 770 698 1159
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

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From mwaura.edwin at gmail.com  Mon Jan  5 04:23:15 2009
From: mwaura.edwin at gmail.com (edwin mwaura)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:23:15 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative
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This is just another Luo party. We want a Kenyan party.
Shame on you and do itt alone

On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 12:21 AM, nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:

> *Initiatives to Form an Inclusive youth driven Political Party Are Set To
> Meet Early Next Year and Discuss Merging *
>
> After those coronations and selection that left youth and women out in
> party elections, young people are finally realizing that they can do it.
> They are discussing the possibility of forming a major party that embraces
> inclusivity. Some six initiatives?and counting are ready to unite to form
> one major party with the youth component as its driving force
> (You may recognize some)
>
> ? The Integrity Quest Party (IQ) party (Nicholas Oyoo)
> ? Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo)
> ? Justice and Development Party (JDP) (Okiya Omtatah)
> ? Democratic Reformation Party of Kenya (Peter Ligale)
> ? Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)
> ? The Youth for Kenya (Y4K) (Elijah Oenga)
>
> We are looking forward to recruiting at least 2500 persons in this
> initiative so that it is not one person who will have donated the party's
> funds and resources(If each of the 2,500 donated 1000 that will be
> 2.5Million enough to register a party, pay one year rent for office and get
> essential facilities in place). We will strive to have at least a person
> from each constituency. That does not mean that that person will be the
> person identified as the nominee for Parliament
>
> In fact the language each of these parties are articulating is as follows
>
> ? Carrying out free and fair election of officials of the party and where
> possible the use of online and SMS initiatives can be employed to help cost
> saving.
>
> ? That officials of the party will not double up as parliamentary/civic
> representative
>
> ? The councilors/MPs/President/VP/PM/Ministers and all public officials
> will be workers of the members of the party send to parliament to help the
> party achieve certain Objectives as set in its documents
>
> ? That the representatives will have to sign pre-nomination binding
> agreements with the party allowing their salary reduction, recall clause,
> paying of taxes, and summoning by the party disciplinary organs to ensure
> that they perform as per the requirements of the party members
>
> ? That the party must have ready documents to serve as the manifesto which
> will be reviewed from time to time as members contribute ideas.
>
> ? The party will not just be a vehicle to take people to parliament. It
> will be the main policy formulation vehicle as well as use the forum of the
> party where so many people are brought together to try and find ways to help
> its members in uplifting their livelihoods. The party will have to be
> operational even when there are no elections around the corner.
>
> ? The party must be deliberately designed to outlive its founders and not
> be bogged down by personality worship.
>
> If you ask me I think we are rooted in the right foundation. Your ideas and
> involvement at this time of formation will be highly welcome and needed.
>
> As Franz Fanon said, a generation must rise from obscurity, find its
> mission, fulfill it or betray it.
>
> The generation of the current political elite found their mission of
> returning Kenya to Multi-Party. They fulfilled it and letting them continue
> holding on is allowing this nation to be ruled by a missionless and
> visionless leadership. Our mission is to get this country in the path of
> achieving first world status. Let dare not betray it.
>
> The consultative meeting is being slotted for early January at a day that
> will be communicated. Help make the Kenya we want.
>
> Will the patriots of this country please stand up.
>
> *Nicholas Oyoo ? 0722954770 ? oyookraft at yahoo.com
> Peter Odhengo ? 0722984992 ? odhengo at yahoo.co.uk*
>
> *Here below is the conversation going on about the meeting, Be the change
> you want to be. Join the change brigade *
>
> *Like they say, an idea whose time has come will never be stopped. Guys
> keep the conversation going and we will get a date for the meeting *
>
> *Dr Barack Obonyo says*: Oyoo is it ok for me to circulate this to other
> forums.
> Peter please make an effort to link up with Oyoo on this meeting. I think
> this is a great way forward. I will request someone to come on my behalf. If
> I was in Kenya I would have been there in person. Let's roll this thing on.
> YES WE CAN.
>
> *Oyoo says:* Daktari and the rest of us please let's circulate to all
> forums and all like minded people you can reach. I think it would be prudent
> for us to pick a day from 9th, 10th and 12th. Peter talked about schools
> opening on the days were looking at (5th)
>
> *Nancy Andwati says*: Sundays are normally family days, sio siku ya siasa.
> Guys, whatever date we settle on, meeting from 4.00PM on wards should be
> possible for all, ama?
>
> *Rawson Mugambi says*: no problem on my part.... I can create time for my
> other commitments
>
> *Martin Kengei says:* I think this is a great start. The 5th of January is
> a very tricky day coz most people will be heading back to work. I suggest we
> hold the first meeting says this Friday or Saturday for those guys who are
> around then hold another one next weekend for the rest who will be coming
> back into town next week.
>
> *TONY Obura says:* Well to tell you the truth, I don't really know where
> the youth are headed; do you have a good number of individuals so we can
> hold a serious brain storming meeting and find a way forward? Let us stand
> up and make a difference and all the others will follow, it starts with you
> and me are you up so I follow?
>
> *Mathias Aguta Says:* What has lacked in Kenya for long is a party that
> inspires patriotism and a nationalistic movement that puts the nation above
> the tribe. The name must make people want to be part of a revival, a
> rebirth, a regeneration - a new beginning. I suggest The National Patriotic
> Renaissance Party (NPRP).
> Mathias.
>
> *Lattif Shaban says:* I support this initiative. For sure Kenya needs a
> fresh start from the political fiasco that has imprisoned us for so long.
> Uzalendo wa Kenya Party (UWAKE) could be another name for consideration
> I would be happy to attend the planned meeting early next year
>
> *Clarence Jumba Says:* Nicholas hope you still remember me we worked
> together in the moribund National Youth congress on your initiative of the
> nascent political party count me in, and keep me posted as to any event
> unfolding.
>
> *Onyancha Rodgiers says:* You know Nicholas we come a long way. There have
> been a number of development and you have let me in the cold. Nimambie so
> that can follow suit too
>
> *Willis Alala says:* I agree 120%. I will back theses initiatives fully.
> Am in Canada right now. But I vote from Nyakach Constituency.
>
> *Kombo Elijah says:* Good names put forward. The following names should be
> thought - I think they fit perfectly well: Progressive Development Party
> (PDM) (Peter Odhengo), Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons
> Mugambi)
> I am in for the Progressive Development Party of Kenya - (PDPK)
> Day Two Deliberations
> *George Nyongesa (Bunge La Mwananchi)* I replied your call on progressive
> people to form a political party saying I associate myself with the idea
> fully. I will be away till 10th Jan and I hope to keep getting updates on
> developments. We must get involved beyond talk or writing so as to change
> the politics of our country!
> *Naumi Kassim:* it's a fabulous idea and i hope it becomes a reality and
> not one of the many brilliant proposals which fade with time. Am in leu with
> this initiative and ready to build the concrete foundation it surely
> deserves. Goodwill to all!!!!!!
> *Aloice Ombura:* Comrades this is a very serious issue that we need to
> treat with a lot of concern, following all the convincing excuses that are
> from other concerns I suggest that the meeting be pushed forward by at most
> a week to allow all of our intellectual sharing without blocking any
> constructive interest that might be around
> *Muthuri Bundi:* Please count me as part of the revolution. Those people
> who purport to have been elected in the just concluded major political
> parties "elections" do not qualify in any way to be referred as youths and
> in any case they were not elected but hand picked themselves and declared
> themselves victors.
> *Jared Akama Ondieki:* Well, I am also among the founder of United
> People's Congress. It is rear to get young people like you, young people who
> want to work with each other, I salute you for that.
> *Jacob Boaz:* Man you have been silent. Your idea is ripe for fruition and
> time is now. I am interested to help with the website and its hosting in UK
> is due. I have a free thinker from UK whom I told about your determination
> for a political party and he is willing to host us and we shall get someone
> to built the website? let me get your farther plans I am available to
> coordinate with others in Mombasa-kilindini-malindi and kwale by networking
> as forums are already visible.
> *Sharon Naomi:* Hi Nico, What a brilliant idea..........
> *Jumba Khamati:* I am utterly encouraged by the number of souls you have
> been able to convince it just shows how insatiable the youth are in seizing
> leadership so as to shape there destiny, the status quo has left many a
> youth of this country continue to yawn for change. as for the dates of the
> meeting and venue my opinion will be that anyone who has a burning desire to
> contribute to the youth ideology, must be ready to make great sacrifices at
> any time or any place. Thank you for this and keep in touch
> *Nancy Okoth:* Just curious how do I join the group coz am so much
> interested.... I believe its time for change which an only be achieved by us
> youths coming together to form initiatives that basically aim to improve the
> well being of us in these country dominated the old cocoons. So care to let
> me know what exactly is required of me to join and be glad to be part of
> this very worthy calling....
>
>
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From willisalala at hotmail.com  Tue Jan  6 14:23:06 2009
From: willisalala at hotmail.com (willis alala)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:23:06 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [YDEM] Other forums: Is Uhuru Kenyatta the change we
 have been waiting for?
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With these kind of arguments, our forum will soon be turned into a campaign machine for candidates (people who have plundered our country. people who do not care to burn down with us). As young people, and as common folks, we lack the massive resources that these established politicians have. We are outsiders in this game. But this is our asset because we are not part of the so called insiders. We are still clean and freash. Lets stop mentioning politicians names here. This is a forum fro clear and concise dreams. dreams that will compound the Kenyan dream. these dreams have to be unique and untainted and must stand the test of time to prove to the future Kenyan generation that our generation as the youth today were real to our beautiful country. Forget abt Uhuru, Raila, Kibaki, mungatanas etc??? Cmon lets wake up!!
 
If someone wants to prove himself to be the Kenyan dream, let him prove himself. Let him go out and sell the Kenyan dream. He can start as Barack Obama started. He can start as a community mobilizer in Mukuru kwa Njenga or Manyatta slum or Mandera. it is hard But Yes He/She Can!!!!
 
I will only be part of this forum and initiative if we stop talking abt the Uhurus, the Railas, the Rutos and the so forths. It blinds us and stops us from nurturing this beautiful baby that we have in our laps.
 
To have a true and real dream is not a joke. To be responsible for the dreams and aspirations of over 35 million Kenyans is also not a play.
 
 
Alala,
toronto
 



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Thanks George,This is a powerful retort. Kenyans must wake up and face reality. Can you see the forces of status quo at play? We are sending ECK home and immediately, Muthaura opens the window to let in the worst of the cast.Kenyans must now make a resolve and vote out this lot. They are busy painting Raila with their filth, I just do not know whether he is seeing this. He better demands his 50% share of this government now and help drive the reform agenda.He must never contemplate resigning. He is an equal Partner here.Odhiambo T OketchKomarock Nairobi--- On Mon, 1/5/09, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>Subject: [YDEM] Other forums: Is Uhuru Kenyatta the change we have been waiting for?To: YDEM at yahoogroups.comDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 4:12 AM







Greetings my brothers and sisters!  
 
Mr. Njai, a very spirited fight you put up for Hon. Kenyatta. I am not sure that you yourself do believe or actually can convince your innerself using the arguments you are putting up for Kenyatta. Surely, this country is on the brink because of calamitous leadership. We can't afford more experiments with leadership especially with people our hunch, our experience, tells us have no vision, no dreams or the good of all Kenyans at heart.  
 
As a nation we are engaged in a battle of values, vision and principles. These are unchanging cardinal beliefs about life. For close to 50 years we have failed this test and we cannot a fail in the 2012 resit. This country cannot be left in the hands of people who have benefited from crimes of plunder, corruption, mismanagement of our resources etc otherwise we will never see the change we can live in.  
 
What happened to the old truths that say "like father like son"? How do we expect Uhuru, after testing the sweetness of his father's loot in terms of land and other accompanying wealth,  to depart from the culture that he was brought up in? Is there anything that happened to Uhuru on the road to Damascus? Has he ever apologized or disassociated himself with his father's greed? The best way to do that would be for him, like St. Francis of Asisi, to take what he inherited from his father's loot and give it back to the public and then apologize for his father's sin. This is applied knowledge from the Bible. We know that our legal courts cannot try you for your father's sin but the public court always will. 
 
Therefore, brothers and sisters, you see the change that kenya and Kenyans want must not be about political rhetorics of "a president not crowded by wreckless handlers" or family lineage, no, it is about a woman or a man  who can envision our people's dreams,desire, ambitions etc; embody their dreams and ideals; and convincingly share his understanding on how to get them where they want to go successfully. When such a person jumps on the scene or is proposed as you propose Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenyans must check such a person's track record as a private and public person to measure his genuineness, his sensitivity and his integrity to lead them on that journey. As a nation, we must quit this behavior of going for a better devil... 
 
Now, for someone like Uhuru Kenyatta it is an easy job to evaluate his efficacy on the matter in debate. We have already tested him and suffice it to say that definitely like all other Kenyans he also has some good in him. However, since we know that he is more dangerous than John Michuki and Njenga Karume combined, we cannot allow him to fool us. For instance, did you listen to Uhuru's argument about the media law in parliament? Do you know that when he was Minister for Local Government, commenting on the road network that passes through their slum, he told Muthurwa residents that he always thought those buildings he used to see (the slum), were horse stables? Have we forgotten that when Kenyans entrusted him with the watchdog role- opposition leadership- to check government excesses and irresponsibilities he jumped ship to enjoy state treats with Kibaki? Have we forgotten that Uhuru is actually on record owning up that during post election violence he sent money to Naivasha? In the back drop of Naivasha massacre, shouldn't we be asking him what the money was for?  
 
To quote a friend, Morris Odhiambo, "we face a battle of VALUES and VISIONS; away from oligarchy, patriarchy, conwo/manship and other conservative values, to more progressive values". We should not reduce our future to a battle of a few personalities. As for me and my household, we shall worship at the altar of values, principles and visions.
 
That is my contribution to this debate.
 
George Nyongesa
Bunge la Mwananchi
               +254 720 451 235         --- On Mon, 1/5/09, jeff nduva <jeffnduva at yahoo. com> wrote:
From: jeff nduva <jeffnduva at yahoo. com>Subject: Re: Uhuru Can Never be the Change Kenyans are Waiting ForTo: bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. comDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 11:13 AM




Do you honestly believe that we have any individual right now in kenyan politics who can give kenyans the change we want?. This guys talk of the same things every election Time but they deliver nothing. Empty promises. If a whole minister cannot even understand the Tax system and where the Tax Money collected from kenyans goes to. or someone makes remarks such as Paying tax being a generous contribution to kenyans, or even worse  reverse democratic process they fought for when they were in opposition. Then we are living in a world where only those in power will keep on benefiting and making changes to suite their political ambitions. Our only hope of knowing what they do behind our back has been taken away. So again Kenya remains in Darkness.--- On Mon, 1/5/09, Sammi Njai <sammynjai at gmail. com> wrote:
From: Sammi Njai <sammynjai at gmail. com>Subject: Re: Uhuru Can Never be the Change Kenyans are Waiting ForTo: bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. comDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 12:05 AM
Let us always examine issues critically and give credit where it deserves, a spade will always be a spade. Let me correct Owinga when he asserts that uhuru Kenyatta owns land equal to Nyanza province alone. that cannot be true. We all know that he was born on October 26, 1961. Sure you will agree with me that a todler could not own  land. The land in question belongs to his father and family and you cannot blame him if he has inherited such land after all he is entittled to it. Am not defending the situation where one individual 'owns' huge tracks of land while millions are languinshing in camps,what we need is to address the root cause and not the effect. Let us have a comprehensive land p[olicy that we have desired for so long. Infact I see the lands Minister dragging his feet on this issue. We need it now n not tommorrow.Am sure also that JM did not talk of Uhuru since he was a teenager, but rather talked of the ruling elite that was grabbing land then. Secondly, I dont see anything tribal in him supporting Kibaki, Politics can be  defined as the art of influencing decisions with the aim of influencing  economic decisions ....... I dont think that Uhuru was obliged not to support Kibaki, that wasa his democratic right and its pure politik.The question of him being the change we want will depend on the change one as an individual wants, but for me I think witha team that does not crowd him out and progressive minded and not hypocrites i think he would bring change. 
On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:58 AM, owinga bonfas <owinga2000 at yahoo. com> wrote:
Mathias..I think you always get it wrong. Uhuru Kenyatta cannot be the change that Kenyans are waiting for. Just to give you two examples of things that make Uhuru the unlikely change that Kenya wants. First Uhuru Kenyatta is part of the land grabbing machines that has created land crisis and tensions in the country. Uhuru owns land that equal Nyanza Province-Mathias Nyanza has about 7 million people..How did Uhuru Kenyatta acquire this land? Has he ever explained to Kenyans how? by the way this is part of the land grabbing that JM Kariuki talked about before he was murdered by the Kenyatta government.Secondly during the 2002 Uhuru showed that he is one hell of a tribalist who will sacrifice national interest at the alter of tribalism. He switched to support Kibaki while all along he is one who was trumpeting the generational card from 2002 to 2006...Mathias just by being a youth doesnt mean that one represents change..Look at Danson Mungatana and you will prove me right in this.As much as some people in Kenya dont wanna reason-Raila represented change that Kenya would really want to develop...It should never be always Central...kwani some women didnt give birth to men who can lead..the feeling of entitlement to Kenyas leadership by Central province has stunted the development of this country for 45 years..and counting...--- On Sun, 1/4/09, mathias aguta <agutam at hotmail. com> wrote:> From: mathias aguta <agutam at hotmail. com>> Subject: RE: Kibaki is Senile!> To: "Bidiiafrika Group" <bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com>> Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 1:04 AM> While I do not buy into the belief that those who run around> the streets throwing stones, shouting> "liberation" , or those who are perpetually> liberious and critics of everything about government are> always the best leaders, I think Kenyans made a big blunder> in year 2002 by voting in Kibaki. I still insist Uhuru> Kenyatta was a better bet. That we repeated the same mistake> in 2007 will forever haunt Kenyan voters. spilt milk,> though.> Can we now expend our energies in ensuring 2012 will give> us the "Change We Need"?> Mathias.> > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 01:28:30 -0800> Subject: Re:> Kibaki is Senile!> From: peter.osotsi@ gmail.com> To:> bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com> > > Kombo;> >> It was Martin Shikuku, Kenneth Matiba, John Keen, Charles> Rubia, The> Odinga's, Masinde Muliro and a host of> others that fought for the> freedoms we enjoy today.> Kibaki was always a joyrider waiting for the> storm to> subside then emerge and steal the show. Moi never> teargassed> Emilio Mwa Kibaki. I saw Kibaki quite often> and he was not as clean as> he looks today. He was a> shabby lad, Mutahi Ngunyi can tell you more.> We have> been conned, by the way.> > In 2002, its Musalia> Mudavadi, one of the founder members of LDP and a> very> liberal democrat, that could have been president, well, he> went> back to the party of mama na baba, the vacancy of> which was filled by> turncoat Kibaki.> > Let us not> cry loudly since Kibaki has never fought for the freedom> of> the media. I saw this coming, LDP saw it coming and> im not surprised.> Do you people ever read Mutahi Ngunyi?> You too, would not be> surprised.> > I miss Kenneth> Matiba, he's still waiting to be crowned president> of> Kenya.> > P> >> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ________> Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with> Windows Live Spaces. It's easy!> http://spaces. live.com/ spacesapi. aspx?wx_action= create&wx_url=/friends. aspx&mkt=en-us>--~--~------ ---~--~-- --~------ ------~-- -----~--~ ----~YOU ARE IN BIDII AFRIKA GROUP 
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From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Wed Jan  7 09:02:25 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:02:25 -0500 
Subject: [Jambo] AGWATA HELMET  -l: Nigeria bikers' vegetable helmets
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Heheee,
	Wearing "agwata" while on Boda Boda


** Nigeria bikers' vegetable helmets **
Nigerian authorities are cracking down on motorcyclists who try to dodge
fines for not having a helmet by wearing dried pumpkin shells.

"We are impounding their bikes and want to take them to court so they can
explain why they think wearing a calabash is good enough for their safety,"
he said. 

Fifty motorbikes had been seized so far in Kano city alone, he added.


< http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/7813418.stm >






From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Wed Jan  7 13:37:18 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:37:18 -0500 
Subject: [Jambo] JAN/20/2009 OBAMA -: Inaugural Ball To Feature Lokasa Ya
	Mbongo a	nd the Soukous Stars
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Friends,

This is a follow up update on plans for Obama's Inaugural Ball
Celebration that will be held on the January 20th. in Washington, DC
Starting from 8 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. The flyer with the update is
attached.

THE BAND 
<  http://www.africasounds.com/soukous_stars_feature_2004.htm 
SHOW PREVIEW:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAGOiylDALo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afIEEev89aY
VENUE TUESDAY  :  JAN/20/2009
Ukranian Catholic national
Shrine Family Ballroom
4250 Harewood Rd., NE
Tickets are $40 online and $50 at the gate. Buy online @
www.eacpdinternational.org

Washington DC 20017 (Metro accessible, Red Line Brookland Catholic
University Stop)kr

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From ppa at africaonline.co.ke  Thu Jan  8 00:13:42 2009
From: ppa at africaonline.co.ke (PEOPLE FOR PEACE IN AFRICA)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:13:42 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] Regional News
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cid:00db01c8ba69$a925d360$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423Colleagues Home & Abroad
Regional News cid:00dc01c8ba69$a9275a00$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423

 

EVEN WITH THIS GESTURE RAILA HAS NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO RESIGN

 

BY JOSEPH ADERO NGALA

NAIROBI-KENYA

JANUARY 8, 2009

 

Even though President Mwai Kibaki has given in on Communications Amendment
Bill, 2008 which he was blindly misdirected to sign into law despite the
pleas of Media Owners Association (MOA) including Archbishop Zaccaus Okoth
of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese that Kibaki should not sign it, instead be
returned to parliament to amend clauses that curtail press freedom, Raila
should all the same resign.

 

The fact that he signed it without consultation with Raila Odinga as
required by the power sharing agreement, it means he will still do many
other things behind his Prime Minister, save this one he gave in due to
pressure.

 

By signing the Bill Kibaki had not only exposed the growing rift in the
grand coalition government but also shown that by one stroke of his pen he
laid bare the deep mistrust between him and Raila, and indeed Kenyan people.

 

The fear now is that the disenchantment with the shared government as
expressed by politicians across the political divide is likely to infect the
people. Already some of the politicians are demanding the withdrawal of one
of the partners from the coalition.

 

The trend would be that for the people, the collapse of the coalition was
going to be a recipe for disaster. Indeed, the Chief Mediator Kofi Annan in
his message to Kenya had impressed upon Kenya leaders to co-operate and work
together to resolve the many outstanding issues which they have patiently
been waiting to see concluded.

 

Kibaki must accept that it is only through consultation and consensus with
his coalition partners that most of the promises he made in the new years
can become reality.

 

Breaking the coalition and going it lone is not option. However brittle it
is, both partners must hold on to it for the sake of the country which is
already fragile for the war.

 

Archbishop Okoth had critised Kibaki for signing the Bill into law, saying
he had turned his back against a media that elevated him to the presidency,
adding that Kenyans would not give up basic freedoms for which they had
fought for many years.

 

Archbishop Okoth is known for his effort against the excesses of the
President Moi regime when he was the Chairman of the Kenya Episcopal
Conference for suitable development democracy for justice and peace. He said
the dark days during the country's fight for multi-party democracy when the
arbitrary arrests were the order of the day has been buried and should not
be exhumed.

 

In his support a fellow catholic Bishop of Machakos Martin kivuva, who
himself is a trained journalist said all issues that make the bill
outrageous should be cleared. The state he should not do what the majority
of the population is against, calling on both parties in the disputes to use
available means to find an amicable solutions.

 

The uproar over signing of the Bill in to law had jolted the Kenya
Government into a propaganda scheme to rally Kenyans to support the
draconian law.

 

In Kenya capital of Nairobi, the office of Public Communications distributed
leaflets to motorists and pedestrian, explaining the reasons behind the new
law. The leaflets that littered city roads during the day were distributed
by unemployed youths during morning hours as people went to work.

 

Besides that the government panic by buying space in local dailies
explaining their position, saying the government argues that act does not
dictate what is to be included in the print, but sees to curb the airing of
phonograph and sex stories" on radio.

 

This tries to water down arguments presented by media owners in rejecting
the recently asserted law on to provisions which give the communications
commission powers to prescribe the type of programme to be aired. The civil
society and peace activist have termed it as a waste of public funds.

 

Dr Richard Leakey also stepped in by saying that the government was "an
embarrassment to this part of Africa". Dr Leakey a former head of Civil
services and secretary to the cabinet said the country was not moving
forward far enough from last years disputed elections and the post election
violence.

 

Meanwhile the Kenya Editors' Guild welcomes the decision by President Mwai
Kibaki directing the Attorney-General and the Minster for Information and
Communications to study amendments proposed by the media industry to the
above legislation and forward appropriate recommendations for consideration
by the Cabinet.

 

In a circular signed January 7, 2009 by Macharia Gaitho (Chair), Rosemary
Orlale (Secretary) and David Makali (Treasurer) sent to media houses the
Editors' Guild appreciate that the President has acknowledged the legitimacy
of complaints by the Kenya Editors' Guild and other media stakeholders about
retrogressive provision in the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act that
were designed to roll back the great gains Kenya has made in the area of
freedom of the media.

 

In light of the very positive gesture from the President, the Kenya Editors'
Guild has revised its earlier position rejecting the stakeholders' forum
convened by the Minister for Information and Communication.

 

They will attend the meeting scheduled for Wednesday January 14, 2009, and
look forward to engaging with the Attorney-General and the Minister in order
to hasten the Legislative process that will remove contentious provisions
from the said Act.

 

Although in the interim, they have suspended further action as intimated at
the press conference on Tuesday in the hope that a speedy resolution will be
reached, they remain cautious, however, that there are elements in the
Government who remain committed to imposing unacceptable curbs on the
operations of a free and independent media.

 

It is their hope that such elements will not be allowed to sabotage any
progress towards a revised Communications Act that is agreeable to all
sides.

 

In that regard they ask the President to direct those in the Government
opposed to a free and independent media to halt their crude propaganda
campaign marked by the spreading of hate leaflets and the illegal
demonstrations in Nairobi streets by youth recruited and paid by public
officials.

 

Considering the importance of the Act to the entire communications industry,
they said it is important that the impasse over the objectionable clauses by
resolved speedily, hoping that the mooted discussions are not merely a
delaying tactic.

 

People for Peace in Africa (PPA)
P O Box 14877
Nairobi
00800, Westlands
Kenya

E-Mail ppa at africaonline.co.ke
Tel 254-20-4441372
    Website : www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org

 

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From miriam.chemmoss at gmail.com  Thu Jan  8 23:07:29 2009
From: miriam.chemmoss at gmail.com (Miriam Chemmoss)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 23:07:29 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Moving on up
Message-ID: <e803620f0901082007i71e9859en8ce532c554886d94@mail.gmail.com>

 ***Happy New Year!
I wish you lots of love and blessings in 2009...and beyond.

No matte how things look, stay optimistic...we are moving on up!

This video below made me chuckle...

We've come a long way, people! Long way!


http://americancomedynetwork.com/video.html?bit_id=35016
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  9 07:18:21 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 04:18:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Foolish questions!
Message-ID: <163907.31935.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I am yet to find anyone who does not claim to be busy. And because of that, 

-Some don't have time to read the Bible
-Some don't have time to go to church or attend religious meetings
-Some don't have time to help someone in need
-Some don't have time to sit down with the family and check on the progress of things
-Some don't have time to do that which they are supposed to do as husband/wife/father/mother

That said, there are things/events that no matter what, we seem to have or find time for. Such, is asking or answering questions! It goes without saying that each day of our lives we either ask or answer questions. Some of the questions that we ask or answer include but are not limited to the following.
-About the Bible 
-On how to get a job
-On how to find a life partner
-On how to go for further studies
-On how to stop smoking/drinking
-On how to be a good citizen/father/mother/wife/husband/Christian, etc

Well, you and I can agree that there is no manual with good or bad questions. But according to the apostle Paul, there are what he referred to " foolish questions," that need not to be asked or answered! To such, his admonition to Titus, was to avoid them altogether. He wrote:"But avoid foolish questions , and genealogies, and contentions, and striving about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain." Titus 3:9

So, before you and I ask or answer any question, let us take time and reflect on the implications. But someone might ask, how will I know? I have, but three observations!

-We are all of age and ought to know what to ask or attempt to answer
-If indeed we are busy as we claim to be, then we will not have time for the so called "foolish questions!"
-Let us all learn from the world leaders. Have you ever observed how careful they are in asking or answering questions. They have trained themselves to know that they can easily get into trouble!

Well, since this admonition is coming from the word of God, there is need to pay attention. Will you?

Just a thought

Pr B
Friday,January 9th, 2009 @ 6:10 AM





      


From dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  9 08:15:47 2009
From: dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com (Dorothy Agwa)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 05:15:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Kenyans For Barack Obama Inaugural Celebration- January
	20 at Hilton Hotel
Message-ID: <542466.30206.qm@web30102.mail.mud.yahoo.com>






January 20, 2009
7:00pm ? 2:00am
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$50.00 per head (Limited tickets, buy yours today)
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LIVE MUSIC BY FAMOUS KENYAN BAND: Ochestra ?SUPER HAKI HAKI?/ DOLA KABARI
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Also a time of worship, praise and thanks to God for what He did for Barack Obama



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Exihibitors/Vendors Contact: Dr. Anne Osano 240-893-7221
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For More Info Call:?





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From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Fri Jan  9 13:08:48 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 13:08:48 -0500 
Subject: [Jambo] WARM RECEPTION AWAITS OBAMA'S KOGELO RELATIVES
Message-ID: <EB0182407359D411BEBB009027CC692C079CDF28@apollo.gmsi.com>

http://www.kenyafoxnews.com/

By Fox International Correspondent in Washington, DC  The announcement by
the US embassy in Kenya that eight of Obama's Kogelo relatives had already
been issued with travel documents has accelerated plans to receive them in
Washington, DC. The delegation to the US capital will be led by the
President-Elect's uncle Mr. Nicholas Rajula.  In a short telephone
conversation with Mr. Rajula, the relatives will be hosted by Kenyans living
in the US and plans had been finalized. He thanked the Kenyan friends in
advance for their hospitality and generousity. The delegation plans to
attend the inauguration on January 20 and thereafter attend an evening
celebration that will feature music artist Lokasa Ya Mbongo and his Soukous
Stars band.  <<...OLE_Obj...>>  Plans to celebrate President-Elect Barack
Obama's inauguration are in the final stages within different African
communities living in the US. A celebration ball organized by Kenyans living
around the metropolitan area under the umbrella of Eastern Africa Center for
Progressive Development
<http://www.kenyafoxnews.com/www.eacpdinternational.org> was in the final
stages and guests to the funtion such as DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and
Montgomery County Executive Ike Legget have shown interest. Already, the
famous Lokasa Ya Mbongo and The Soukous Stars Band have confirmed that they
will entertain the guests on that evening. Ticket purchases for the event
started several weeks ago and the organizers have reported a positive
response from the general public. Vendors were already scrumbling to get
spots for their machandise, mainly Obama T-shirts, calenders, and wall
potrait of the President-Elect. Advertisement banners for the event such as
the one bellow were being circulated to different Kenyan joints in and
around the metropolitan area.   <<...OLE_Obj...>>     	



From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  5 04:54:11 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 01:54:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to
	Kibaki
In-Reply-To: <148957.76734.qm@web53505.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <14232.84271.qm@web31408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Henry,

I respect your views and to this extent, I will not trash them in any form. Even if I am of a different opinion, I will respect your freedom to say and write all that you want without necessarily trashing your views.

In the last one year, I have been working very closely with children, orphans and vulnerable. I have also been associating with very many teachers and parents where we share lots of mutual talk on the plight of children. In this period, I have also exchanged views with people in the education industry and as such, I do not take any pedestrian view on the plight of the child.

At the same time, I took my time to read the so called media bill before I made my comments. And that is typical of me. I will never engage in any discussion without a firm foundation.

Personally, I was offended once when I boarded a matatu and I listened to what Capital FM was putting across on air in the morning. I complained to the driver immediately and he switched channels. Many parents complemented me for that move. I realized that many parents were victims of circumstances. They could not complain as much as they were being offended.

Thereafter, I took to my own studies to listen to and compare what the various channels aired in the morning. My, I was shocked. Only Milele FM, Waumini FM? and yes, KBC had programmes that one could listen to as a family unit. KBC National Service remains my favourite in the morning.

I did the same research on the TV stations and my, all the stations had music programmes almost akin to nudity parade. I wrote to all the media owners and the then Minister, Raphael Tuju to complain and got no response.

My take was simple. The government had to come in to help put in some order. Not that I have something against the free press. I enjoy the freedom of the press, but I do not enjoy the kind of programmes they bring forth that can injure the minds of our children.

Someone argued that it is upon the parent to regulate what the child can watch on TV and hear on Radio. I simply simpathize with such people. Maybe they do not have families and as such, do not know what parents go through.

How would you regulate what your child can watch and listen to when you are away from home. The children will of course play some monkey tricks with you. They will only watch what you approve of in your presence. The moment you go out, they have a field day.

It has nothing to do with instilling discipline. All children are adveturers. They would want to adventure and therein lies the trap. As a responsible citizenry, we must admonish the media if it goes off track, otherwise, in a free media, we will create a monster that will swallow our youth and completely destroy our future.

What kind of future leaders are we creating by feeding the envisaged future leaders material that does not add value to their upbringing? What role models are we creating by having on TV? male Peers educators with their eyes torn with rings? What future are we bequething our children by exposing them to pornography at class 2 levels? What moral pleasure do the media owners derive from perverts dancing
with their waistes only and almost naked? 

If you have a family and you see your 3 year daughters seeking her privacy, you will know what I am talking about. But if you have no family, you might not know what I am talking about.

One such moral decadence was only witnessed recently when the youth descended on motorists along Langata Road during the so called Generation Jipange event. They aired this comic absurdity live.

If we want to have a generation of leaders after us, we must reign in on the press on this sad issue of pornography from the media right in our houses. By pointing this out, we must not be misunderstood that we want the media gagged.

I want the media gagged from bringing pornography to my residence and most residences across Kenya.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.

--- On Mon, 1/5/09, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: Kaburiah at gmail.com, komarockswatch at yahoo.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:00 AM

-Guys,
?
What do you make of "one"?congratulating the president for signing the draconian media bill into law ? If we Kenyan parents have failed to raise our own children properly?then lets not blame the media -feebly and unreasonably.?There are better programmes that we can get our children to watch or listen to. It is not the media that is entirely to blame for our childrens growing moral rot---lets tell the truth-----many parents are a bad example among other factors.
?
Just saying you congratulate the president for the tragic mistake he's made that could dearly cost the govt and economy?is unacceptable much as no body's right to express themelves is not denied.???
?
?
?
- On Mon, 1/5/09, Harun Kaburia <kaburiah at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Harun Kaburia <kaburiah at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com, gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>, "Jairus"
 <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>, KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>, thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William Oduor" <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 10:27 AM



Guys,
?
What happened to 'let's respect each others' views and opinions'?
?
Saying someone's contributions are 'utter balderdash and do not add value to this forum' is not only an insult, but also an assumption by the writer of such comments that they have monopoly of ideas on what is right and wrong!
?
And we wonder why people killed each other last year!
?
It's for the reason that some people want everyone else to agree with their points of view and anyone who does not is speaking 'utter balderdash'. There is a saying that 'When two people always agree, one of them is not necessary'. This is meant to cement the fact that there are always two sides to a coin, and we need people who offer alternative views.
?
I have read the Media Bill, the Media Council's response to the president's assenting to the Bill, and the Government's reaction to that response. Frankly speaking, I think the bill does have positive aspects, but just like anything else in life, it does have flaws that need to be addressed. 
?
What the Media is doing is highlighting only the negative aspects of the bill and conviniently omitting the positive aspects. 
?
We need a balanced view on the Bill and not wholesome condemnation or acclamation - that is what fanatics are made of!!!!
?
And that is my opinion. 


On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:






Dear Okech,
?
You can do good to yourself by being rational in your remarks.
?
The benefits of a free media go beyond the petty stories you mention in your mail. Look at the free media in the broader context of societal transformation.Media seeks to enlighten our children about the changing world and how they can manage themselves.There? are better ways to teach our children?morality and counter the imaginary potential of some aspects of the media to spoil them----let's for example, strengthen our religions and let religious beliefs?dominate most of our daily lives and lets make our children be part?of this---they wont be spoilt-----But also allow our children to undertand the practical world of sex etc and its consquences so that they do not mess up later in their lives.
?
My view is that reasons? that Odhiambo Okech has given for congratulating the?president for signing into law the contraversial media bill are total balderdash and do not add value to?this forum.????? 


--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Fw: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, "OKUTOI Gabriel" <gokutoi at iom.int>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com, happilynaturalday at yahoogroups.com, "Jabungu" <davendolo at yahoo.com>, "jaluo" <jaluo at jaluo.com>, kenyaclub at yahoogroups.com, "kol" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, Ta_Seti at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com, "sue werene" <pugiwim at yahoo.co.uk>, wesboy at att.net, youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Cc: "Fred Wamalwa" <fredwamalwa at yahoo.co.uk>, friends at templehealing.com,
 gopiyo at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, hndsupport at gmail.com, "GVEP International" <georgia.berry at gvep.org>, "Jairus" <jairuschurch at yahoo.com>, "Joe Omanya" <j_omanya at yahoo.com>, KACA at yahoogroups.com, kdpuk at hotmail.com, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com, kesol at tiscali.co.uk, "Standard" <editorial at eastandard.net>, "Shu Tefnut" <shutefnut at yahoo.com>, thanubian2 at yahoo.com, "ugandacom" <ugandacom at yahoogroups.com>, "William Oduor" <williamodr at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 12:36 PM 











--- On Sat, 1/3/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Congratulations to Kibaki
To: letters at eastandard.net, "Guardian" <letters at guardian.co.uk>, editor at nation.co.ke, editorial at eastandard.net
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 2:18 AM






For the first time, HE President Mwai Kibaki got it right by signing the media bill. Congratulations. This is a perfect New Year gift to the parents and Kenyans at large.

And I want to be clear. No media has been gagged. The said section 88 has been in our statutes since 1998 and all along the media has been around.

Time has come when the media must be put to task, not the reverse. The media is the one single source that has led to decay in the society. They have never been able to value the social upbringing of our children. At the same time, we must thank the media for remaining so vibrant with political and economic issues. But life is more bigger than politics and the economy.

I support the freedom media to inform and to entertain. But I do not support the freedom of the media to mess the moral
 upbringing of our children. These are young minds that the media is corrupting, yet we seem helpless.

We have written endless letters to the media owners about TV and FM Radio content to no avail. If the media was responsible, they could have known that politics and more politics is not what defines press freedom. 

Press freedom should not includes the kind of pornography that they feed us on Radio, TV and the Mass media. Can we as a society seem helpless when the media invades the social fabric of the nation? I bet no.

The lie that the media has now been officially gagged is just that; a lie. Are our media owners and editors members of the same society with us? Are they comfortable with the lurid talks from some of the presenters both on Radio and TV? Are they comfortable when small children are being corrupted by what they watch and hear on TV and on Radio?

The answer is NO. If the media cannot self regulate, then the
 government must come to the rescue of Kenyans for the sake of our children.

For me, I am well formed and my mind will not be corrupted by the content of what I watch. The same applies with many adults.? But my child is still very vulnerable. He needs protection and guidance, and here is where the government must come in. 

The Minister must now move with speed to ensure that the media conveys material that is not harmful to the bringing up of my children. If we are responsible parents, parents who want the best of their children in future, we must all join hands and support the President on this. Otherwise, the purported free media will be our ruin as a society.

Congratulations once more to HE President Mwai Kibaki for signing this Bill.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock
 Nairobi.







     

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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  5 09:30:30 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:30:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] What became of Wanjala?
Message-ID: <498695.82691.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What became of Wanjala and his sweet heart? Are they back in the country? Or they are still in India?

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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Wed Jan  7 05:01:26 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 02:01:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Recipe for thuggery
Message-ID: <953374.75349.qm@web31402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The Kenya Bureau of Standards have slapped a ban on importation of second hand motor vehicle spare parts. And this has elicited some sharp reactions from stake holders.

Did KBS take into account the many factors that make such a move draconian and punitive? Did KBS make this move with the best interest of Kenyans at heart?

I bet not.

The first casualty will be the regular motorist who bears the burden of everyday chores. He has a family to feed, children to take to school, mortgage to pay, family to support, against the high costs of food, fuel, school fee and now, he is to take his vehicle for regular spares to the dealers. How many Kenyans can afford the costs of spare parts from the dealers?

Secondly, we have many youth in the jua kali sector as mechanics. This ban is most likely to impact on them negatively. When there are no second hand spares, many motorists will have to take their vehicles to the dealers for routine work. This will render these youths out of jobs and if you are out of job, you might have to fend for your family any how, even if it means mugging for survival.

This ban will hence increase thievery in the society.

Thirdly, with this ban, there will be an increase in theft of motor vehicles for purposes of getting spare parts. Are we prepared to deal with such consequences?

To forestal crime, we must help in generating more avenues of engaging our people in productive ventures, not curtailing the blossoming of such areas as the jua kali sector. If anything, the government has recognized the worth of this sector and is already channelling some support however small.

I bet it is time the government arms became a little bit more careful and thoughtful about the consequences of their actions. Let us not add more oil into the fire when we cannot extinguish the ragging inferno.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi 



      
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  8 03:29:52 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:29:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Mr Matunda Nyanchama; Thank you
Message-ID: <376813.62173.qm@web31406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mr Matunda Nyanchama gave us a courtesy call yesterday in the morning at KCDN.



This was in fulfillment of his promise to be of support to the KCDN Child Support Initiative. He had promised us Kshs 6000.00 in support, and he made good this pledge yesterday.



On behalf of the KCDN team, I want to sincerely thank him for having
made time from his tight schedule while he was in holiday here in
Kenya. Many thanks.



During his visit, we had fruitful discussions that will add value to
what we are doing at KCDN. Later on in the day, Mr Matunda was kind
enough to host us for lunch where we were joined by Irene from South
Africa.



Remember Irene also made a contribution of Kshs 5000.00 in support of
the KCDN Child Support Initiative while still in South Africa. She
later also made a courtesy call on us while in Kenya for her holidays.



Our programme for the year is set and we want to engage all those
people who are mindful of the welfare of the Orphans and Vulnerable
Children.



On March 2nd, we are coming up with the inaugural issue of The Network, A KCDN Child Support Initiative.
This will be a quarterly magazine detailing the plight of the OVCs, the
educational challenges facing parents and teachers, governement policy
on education etc. We want to invite your support to make this possible
as our contribition to helping these children come December.



On June 13th, we will host the 2nd edition of the KCDN Peace Run.
This will be lots of fun as we will engage many children, parents and
teachers. We will do this in collaboration with the Provincial
Administration and we will preach the virtues of Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation



On September 12th, we will have the KCDN Child Day Out.
On this day, we will take our 250 children on a tour on the National
Park. We want this to be of educational value to the kids. We will
invite your inputs to make it more lively and interactive.



Then on December 4th, we will host the second edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative.
On this day, we will give out educational materials to the children. We
will give out books, stationery, uniforms, socks, shoes, bags and lots
of materials that we shall have mobilized from the public.



The die is cast, and as we thank Mr Matunda and all those who made last
year a big success for KCDN, we want to invite your support.



God bless you all and Happy New Year.



Odhiambo T Oketch,

CEO KCDN Nairobi.

Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557.

Email; komarockswatch at yahoo.com


      
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Thu Jan  8 05:54:41 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 02:54:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] African Statesmen
Message-ID: <332940.60768.qm@web31406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>





8th
January 2009

?

African Statesmen

?

Africa is being done proud
by the current crops of statesmen.

?

In South
  Africa, the revered Migosi Nelson Mandela
leads the pack. His contribution to good governance and democratic ideals will
be immortalized by Historians. His grace and forceful presence made the World
Cup team take note and as a result, the soccer premier show will come to Africa next year. To Nelson Mandela we say; thank you
Baba.

?

In Mozambique,
Joachim Chissano is doing Africa proud. After
relinquishing power in a peaceful transition, Migosi Chissano has been on the
trail to all the hot spots in Africa. He was
even here in Kenya
last January at the height of our own conflicts. His presence and that of his
peers was a welcome relief to people who care. We took note that we have such
responsible leaders in Africa, people who mean
well for our continent.

?

In Botswana,
Katumire Masire leads by example. He is among the breed of African leaders that
are emerging to fight for good governance to adherence to the tenets of
democracy in Africa. His involvement in the
economic gains in Botswana
made him win the respected Ibrahim Mo Award of Excellence amongst African
leaders. He has been to all the hot spots in Africa
preaching peace and national healing. He was even here in Kenya at the
height of our madness.

?

In Zambia,
even though Kenneth Kaunda had to suffer the ignominy of poor leadership, he
has risen to the top and adds his voice to those of reason in African issues.
He is a welcome addition to past African leaders leading from the front.

?

Across the border in Tanzania, Ndugu Benjamin Mkapa has
been very active in finding solutions to a host of nations in conflict. How I
wish his predecessor also came out, for Ndugu Mwinyi must still be alive. Ndugu
Mkapa is doing Africa proud by keeping himself busy with conflict resolutions
in Africa.

?

Yonder in Nigeria,
Gen Olusegun Obasanjo has actively joined his peers in search of solutions to
the conflicts in Africa.

?

All that these leaders share in common is simple; they are
making Africa proud by playing in the premier
league of African body politics. They have come above their countries to look
at Africa as the theatre of their play. 

?

In their respective countries of origin, they have assumed
immense status that does not allow them to play anymore in the lower leagues,
what in Kenya
could be defined as Provincial or Tribal politics.

?

How I wished that we could also produce such a statesman
from Kenya.

They are a shinning example to what someone once
derogatively called the Dark Continent. Their
efforts will soon bear fruit and African conflicts in places like Darfur, Somalia
and DRC will be solved. The next level of play will be to enhance the rule of
law. And to this extent, we must congratulate the people of Ghana for
having the kind of resilience that they displayed when their election was
becoming too close to call. You have done Africa proud and we must now walk
tall in the firm knowledge that in Africa,
elections can also be won, not rigged.

?

?

Odhiambo T Oketch,

Komarock Nairobi

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From oulugpo at yahoo.com  Wed Jan  7 14:58:07 2009
From: oulugpo at yahoo.com (Oulu Paul O.)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:58:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] THIS COALITION GOVERNMENT CAN ONLY WORK BETTER UNDER
	PRESSURE
Message-ID: <740811.31319.qm@web65415.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

THIS COALITION GOVERNMENT CAN ONLY WORK BETTER UNDER PRESSURE.
   
  The greatest historical mistake to happen to this country was the formation of a coalition government. The face value of it may have appeared to have brought some relative calm and normalcy, given that the political violence and situation at that time poised a great threat to the existence of this nation, but on the sad note the coalition government has subsequently brought more damage, confusion and culture of impunity than the good and before.
  Without credible Opposition wing in the parliament the government has continued to collude to trample against her own citizens. The standard of living is rising and the government is telling Kenyans that it is a global problem. What they don?t tell us is that ours is locally manufactured. A cabinet of 42 members, luxury spending and high salaries for the few is denying majority the access to better livelihoods, health and work. Corruption is still thriving and as we loose the grand regency, so do we loose the Kenya Railways and the 13 billion shilling at the Ministry of heath services.
  The parliament has failed to enact laws that are just to the people of this nation and since we have no sufficient voice from the parliament to protect the citizen, the people have no otherwise but to defend their own rights. This is the reason why a man had to risk his life on Jamhuri day to pass a message of concern to the President. This is the reason why Raila and Ruto were booed in Kibera and Eastleigh over Unga issue
  The signing of National Accord Agreement was the beginning of this culture of impunity from this good for nothing crop of political class. They immediately abandoned the talks at Serena, abandoned the mediator Adeneji in frustration and completely forgot about agenda four; - the agenda that was talking about the youth and unemployment, the lasting solution to violence, the land reform, poverty and inequity, consolidation of national cohesion and transparency, accountability and impunity. The political class embarked on power sharing wrangles and blatantly displayed this in sharing of ministerial positions and civil servants appointments.
  But the most disturbing thing is the way this government has decided to give a blind eye to the wishes, aspirations and desires of the Kenyan people. To begin with, it has totally forgotten to address the fate of the Internally Displaced Persons. The government has done little to ensure that the families in the IDP?s camps are sufficiently resettled. It is a shame that one year down the line; we still have fellow citizens who are refugees in their own land. So until the IDP?s rise up to some actions that will give the government some headache and sleepless night,  then they will have no option but to continue languishing in the camps, because no one in this government seem to remember of their existence.
  Further, this government has not presented a clear roadmap for constitutional dispensation. Kenyans desire to have a new constitution but the government to the contrary, has failed to heed to this quest from the Kenyans citizen.
  And while Kenyans appreciate the speed upon which the two key commissions, namely; Kriegler and Waki Commission was formed, our hopes are fading over the commitment upon which the government is having in implementing the recommendations and findings of these Commissions. Waki report for instance has been rubbished by some very key and high profile people in this government; a clear expression of the high level of arrogance that this government is willing to lash on her own people.
  So Kenyans should not expect the government to operate on business as usual basis. It is the pressure of the citizen that will make it work and perform. The same way Kenyans stood against the high food prices and escalating prices of  maize flour and their voice bore fruits, is the same way they should stand up to make the government deliver on her many unfulfilled promises. The same way the Partnership for Change spearheaded the non-violence campaign 0f 12-12 2008 is the same way Kenyans ought to carry the banner of pursuit of change in their daily lives.
  The passing of the Media offensive bill by the parliament and subsequent assenting on the bill by the president Kibaki shows how this government is neither of the people nor for the people. The Media?s effort through Media Owners Association was ignored in the formulation of this bill. And though the president has asked the minister of information to review the requests made by MOA, it is a late intervention that has after all come through the pressure put upon the government by media, members of public and section of some private entities.
  A little and persisted pressure from the people of this country is the only thing that will make this government perform, for it has shown that, that is the only language it understands and that Kenyans have no one to push their agenda except themselves.
   
  Yours faithfully,
      
     Signed
   
  OULU GPO
  P.O Box 4598-00200
  Nairobi
  oulugpo at yahoo.com
   
   
   


OULU GPO,
P.O Box 4598-00200
Nairobi,Kenya
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Mobile. +254 722 214 869

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From oyookraft at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  2 16:21:13 2009
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com (nicholas oyoo)
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:21:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative
Message-ID: <604390.17772.qm@web90402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Initiatives to Form an Inclusive youth driven Political Party Are Set To Meet Early Next Year and Discuss Merging?

After those coronations and selection that left youth and women out in party elections, young people are finally realizing that they can do it. They are discussing the possibility of forming a major party that embraces inclusivity. Some six initiatives?and counting are ready to unite to form one major party with the youth component as its driving force?
(You may recognize some)

? The Integrity Quest Party (IQ) party (Nicholas Oyoo)
? Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo)
? Justice and Development Party (JDP) (Okiya Omtatah)
? Democratic Reformation Party of Kenya (Peter Ligale)
? Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)
? The Youth for Kenya (Y4K) (Elijah Oenga)?

We are looking forward to recruiting at least 2500 persons in this initiative so that it is not one person who will have donated the party?s funds and resources(If each of the 2,500 donated 1000 that will be 2.5Million enough to register a party, pay one year rent for office and get essential facilities in place). We will strive to have at least a person from each constituency. That does not mean that that person will be the person identified as the nominee for Parliament

In fact the language each of these parties are articulating is as follows

? Carrying out free and fair election of officials of the party and where possible the use of online and SMS initiatives can be employed to help cost saving.?

? That officials of the party will not double up as parliamentary/civic representative

? The councilors/MPs/President/VP/PM/Ministers and all public officials will be workers of the members of the party send to parliament to help the party achieve certain Objectives as set in its documents

? That the representatives will have to sign pre-nomination binding agreements with the party allowing their salary reduction, recall clause, paying of taxes, and summoning by the party disciplinary organs to ensure that they perform as per the requirements of the party members

? That the party must have ready documents to serve as the manifesto which will be reviewed from time to time as members contribute ideas.?

? The party will not just be a vehicle to take people to parliament. It will be the main policy formulation vehicle as well as use the forum of the party where so many people are brought together to try and find ways to help its members in uplifting their livelihoods. The party will have to be operational even when there are no elections around the corner.?

? The party must be deliberately designed to outlive its founders and not be bogged down by personality worship.

If you ask me I think we are rooted in the right foundation. Your ideas and involvement at this time of formation will be highly welcome and needed.?

As Franz Fanon said, a generation must rise from obscurity, find its mission, fulfill it or betray it.?

The generation of the current political elite found their mission of returning Kenya to Multi-Party. They fulfilled it and letting them continue holding on is allowing this nation to be ruled by a missionless and visionless leadership. Our mission is to get this country in the path of achieving first world status. Let dare not betray it.

The consultative meeting is being slotted for early January at a day that will be communicated. Help make the Kenya we want.?

Will the patriots of this country please stand up.?

Nicholas Oyoo ? 0722954770 ? oyookraft at yahoo.com
Peter Odhengo ? 0722984992 ? odhengo at yahoo.co.uk

Here below is the conversation going on about the meeting, Be the change you want to be. Join the change brigade?

Like they say, an idea whose time has come will never be stopped. Guys keep the conversation going and we will get a date for the meeting?

Dr Barack Obonyo says: Oyoo is it ok for me to circulate this to other forums.
Peter please make an effort to link up with Oyoo on this meeting. I think this is a great way forward. I will request someone to come on my behalf. If I was in Kenya I would have been there in person. Let?s roll this thing on. YES WE CAN.

Oyoo says: Daktari and the rest of us please let?s circulate to all forums and all like minded people you can reach. I think it would be prudent for us to pick a day from 9th, 10th and 12th. Peter talked about schools opening on the days were looking at (5th)?

Nancy Andwati says: Sundays are normally family days, sio siku ya siasa. Guys, whatever date we settle on, meeting from 4.00PM on wards should be possible for all, ama?

Rawson Mugambi says: no problem on my part.... I can create time for my other commitments
?
Martin Kengei says: I think this is a great start. The 5th of January is a very tricky day coz most people will be heading back to work. I suggest we hold the first meeting says this Friday or Saturday for those guys who are around then hold another one next weekend for the rest who will be coming back into town next week.

TONY Obura says: Well to tell you the truth, I don't really know where the youth are headed; do you have a good number of individuals so we can hold a serious brain storming meeting and find a way forward? Let us stand up and make a difference and all the others will follow, it starts with you and me are you up so I follow?

Mathias Aguta Says: What has lacked in Kenya for long is a party that inspires patriotism and a nationalistic movement that puts the nation above the tribe. The name must make people want to be part of a revival, a rebirth, a regeneration - a new beginning. I suggest The National Patriotic Renaissance Party (NPRP).
Mathias.

Lattif Shaban says: I support this initiative. For sure Kenya needs a fresh start from the political fiasco that has imprisoned us for so long.
Uzalendo wa Kenya Party (UWAKE) could be another name for consideration
I would be happy to attend the planned meeting early next year

Clarence Jumba Says: Nicholas hope you still remember me we worked together in the moribund National Youth congress on your initiative of the nascent political party count me in, and keep me posted as to any event unfolding.

Onyancha Rodgiers says: You know Nicholas we come a long way. There have been a number of development and you have let me in the cold. Nimambie so that can follow suit too

Willis Alala says: I agree 120%. I will back theses initiatives fully. Am in Canada right now. But I vote from Nyakach Constituency.

Kombo Elijah says: Good names put forward. The following names should be thought - I think they fit perfectly well: Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo), Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)
I am in for the Progressive Development Party of Kenya - (PDPK)
Day Two Deliberations
George Nyongesa (Bunge La Mwananchi) I replied your call on progressive people to form a political party saying I associate myself with the idea fully. I will be away till 10th Jan and I hope to keep getting updates on developments. We must get involved beyond talk or writing so as to change the politics of our country!
Naumi Kassim: it?s a fabulous idea and i hope it becomes a reality and not one of the many brilliant proposals which fade with time. Am in leu with this initiative and ready to build the concrete foundation it surely deserves. Goodwill to all!!!!!!?
Aloice Ombura: Comrades this is a very serious issue that we need to treat with a lot of concern, following all the convincing excuses that are from other concerns I suggest that the meeting be pushed forward by at most a week to allow all of our intellectual sharing without blocking any constructive interest that might be around?
Muthuri Bundi: Please count me as part of the revolution. Those people who purport to have been elected in the just concluded major political parties "elections" do not qualify in any way to be referred as youths and in any case they were not elected but hand picked themselves and declared themselves victors.
Jared Akama Ondieki: Well, I am also among the founder of United People's Congress. It is rear to get young people like you, young people who want to work with each other, I salute you for that.
Jacob Boaz: Man you have been silent. Your idea is ripe for fruition and time is now. I am interested to help with the website and its hosting in UK is due. I have a free thinker from UK whom I told about your determination for a political party and he is willing to host us and we shall get someone to built the website? let me get your farther plans I am available to coordinate with others in Mombasa-kilindini-malindi and kwale by networking as forums are already visible.
Sharon Naomi: Hi Nico, What a brilliant idea..........
Jumba Khamati: I am utterly encouraged by the number of souls you have  been able to convince it just shows how insatiable the youth are in seizing leadership so as to shape there destiny, the status quo has left many a youth of this country continue to yawn for change. as for the dates of the meeting and venue my opinion will be that anyone who has a burning desire to contribute to the youth ideology, must be ready to make great sacrifices at any time or any place. Thank you for this and keep in touch
Nancy Okoth: Just curious how do I join the group coz am so much interested.... I believe its time for change which an only be achieved by us youths coming together to form initiatives that basically aim to improve the well being of us in these country dominated the old cocoons. So care to let me know what exactly is required of me to join and be glad to be part of this very worthy calling....
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From oyookraft at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  5 06:36:31 2009
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com (nicholas oyoo)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 03:36:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative
In-Reply-To: <ef392ead0901050123y4394653bh283e5b71d620b8f2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <683045.60803.qm@web90404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

To Edwin, 

The song by TLC goes: you say TOMETO,? I say TOMATO
People see what they want to see. its called, selective perception
otherwise what is so luo in names like
mugambi, Kangei, Lattif, hemed, Kamau, Kombo, Ligale, Oenga, Muthuri Bundi?
And as you continue looking for the perceived Luoness in this, other young people are joining

This is a call to start a party with an inclusive ideology, would it look more luoless if the convener happened to be Kikuyu? Lets not get to this arguments of it is not kikuyu enough or it is too kalejin. It an opportunity for those who want to start the formation of a real party to enlist and appear for the first meeting and give their opinions and positions. But as it is right now, i haven't given you the update of the people that have expressed their support for this just today. Your myopic tribal? glasses my friend will not derail? patriotic Kenyans from changing the course of this nations destiny.
Peace be with you.? 



--- On Mon, 1/5/09, edwin mwaura <mwaura.edwin at gmail.com> wrote:
From: edwin mwaura <mwaura.edwin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative
To: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Cc: johngichuru2004 at gmail.com, jambo at publiceyesite.org, tkamire at gmail.com, mutaikc at gmail.com, tasenaji at gmail.com, waigasymeon at yahoo.com, oderapaulo at yahoo.com, shenengul at gmail.com, cycachair at gmail.com, perps2002ke at yahoo.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:23 AM

This is just another Luo party. We want a Kenyan party.?
Shame on you and do itt alone

On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 12:21 AM, nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:

Initiatives to Form an Inclusive youth driven Political Party Are Set To Meet Early Next Year and Discuss Merging?


After those coronations and selection that left youth and women out in party elections, young people are finally realizing that they can do it. They are discussing the possibility of forming a major party that embraces inclusivity. Some six initiatives?and counting are ready to unite to form one major party with the youth component as its driving force?

(You may recognize some)

? The Integrity Quest Party (IQ) party (Nicholas Oyoo)
? Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo)
? Justice and Development Party (JDP) (Okiya Omtatah)
? Democratic Reformation Party of Kenya (Peter Ligale)

? Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)
? The Youth for Kenya
 (Y4K) (Elijah Oenga)?

We are looking forward to recruiting at least 2500 persons in this initiative so that it is not one person who will have donated the party's funds and resources(If each of the 2,500 donated 1000 that will be 2.5Million enough to register a party, pay one year rent for office and get essential facilities in place). We will strive to have at least a person from each constituency. That does not mean that that person will be the person identified as the nominee for Parliament


In fact the language each of these parties are articulating is as follows

? Carrying out free and fair election of officials of the party and where possible the use of online and SMS initiatives can be employed to help cost saving.?


? That officials of the party will not double up as parliamentary/civic representative

? The councilors/MPs/President/VP/PM/Ministers and all public officials will be workers of the members
 of the party send to parliament to help the party achieve certain Objectives as set in its documents

? That the representatives will have to sign pre-nomination binding agreements with the party allowing their salary reduction, recall clause, paying of taxes, and summoning by the party disciplinary organs to ensure that they perform as per the requirements of the party members


? That the party must have ready documents to serve as the manifesto which will be reviewed from time to time as members contribute ideas.?

? The party will not just be a vehicle to take people to parliament. It will be the main policy formulation vehicle as well as use the forum of the party where so many people are brought together to try and find ways to help its members in uplifting their livelihoods. The party will have to be operational even when there are no elections around the corner.?


? The party must be deliberately designed to
 outlive its founders and not be bogged down by personality worship.

If you ask me I think we are rooted in the right foundation. Your ideas and involvement at this time of formation will be highly welcome and needed.?


As Franz Fanon said, a generation must rise from obscurity, find its mission, fulfill it or betray it.?

The generation of the current political elite found their mission of returning Kenya to Multi-Party. They fulfilled it and letting them continue holding on is allowing this nation to be ruled by a missionless and visionless leadership. Our mission is to get this country in the path of achieving first world status. Let dare not betray it.


The consultative meeting is being slotted for early January at a day that will be communicated. Help make the Kenya we want.?

Will the patriots of this country please stand up.?

Nicholas Oyoo ? 0722954770 ? oyookraft at yahoo.com

Peter Odhengo ?
 0722984992 ? odhengo at yahoo.co.uk

Here below is the conversation going on about the meeting, Be the change you want to be. Join the change brigade?


Like they say, an idea whose time has come will never be stopped. Guys keep the conversation going and we will get a date for the meeting?

Dr Barack Obonyo says: Oyoo is it ok for me to circulate this to other forums.

Peter please make an effort to link up with Oyoo on this meeting. I think this is a great way forward. I will request someone to come on my behalf. If I was in Kenya I would have been there in person. Let's roll this thing on. YES WE CAN.


Oyoo says: Daktari and the rest of us please let's circulate to all forums and all like minded people you can reach. I think it would be prudent for us to pick a day from 9th, 10th and 12th. Peter talked about schools opening on the days were looking
 at (5th)?

Nancy Andwati says: Sundays are normally family days, sio siku ya siasa. Guys, whatever date we settle on, meeting from 4.00PM on wards should be possible for all, ama?

Rawson Mugambi says: no problem on my part.... I can create time for my other commitments

?
Martin Kengei says: I think this is a great start. The 5th of January is a very tricky day coz most people will be heading back to work. I suggest we hold the first meeting says this Friday or Saturday for those guys who are around then hold another one next weekend for the rest who will be coming back into town next week.


TONY Obura says: Well to tell you the truth, I don't really know where the youth are headed; do you have a good number of individuals so we can hold a serious brain storming meeting and find a way forward? Let us stand up and make a difference and all the others will
 follow, it starts with you and me are you up so I follow?

Mathias Aguta Says: What has lacked in Kenya for long is a party that inspires patriotism and a nationalistic movement that puts the nation above the tribe. The name must make people want to be part of a revival, a rebirth, a regeneration - a new beginning. I suggest The National Patriotic Renaissance Party (NPRP).

Mathias.

Lattif Shaban says: I support this initiative. For sure Kenya needs a fresh start from the political fiasco that has imprisoned us for so long.
Uzalendo wa Kenya Party (UWAKE) could be another name for consideration

I would be happy to attend the planned meeting early next year

Clarence Jumba Says: Nicholas hope you still remember me we worked together in the moribund National Youth congress on your initiative of the nascent political party count me in, and keep me posted as to any event
 unfolding.

Onyancha Rodgiers says: You know Nicholas we come a long way. There have been a number of development and you have let me in the cold. Nimambie so that can follow suit too

Willis Alala says: I agree 120%. I will back theses initiatives fully. Am in Canada right now. But I vote from Nyakach Constituency.


Kombo Elijah says: Good names put forward. The following names should be thought - I think they fit perfectly well: Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo), Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)

I am in for the Progressive Development Party of Kenya - (PDPK)
Day Two Deliberations
George Nyongesa (Bunge La Mwananchi) I replied your call on progressive people to form a political party saying I associate myself with the idea fully. I will be away till 10th Jan and I hope to keep getting updates on developments. We
 must get involved beyond talk or writing so as to change the politics of our country!
Naumi Kassim: it's a fabulous idea and i hope it becomes a reality and not one of the many brilliant proposals which fade with time. Am in leu with this initiative and ready to build the concrete foundation it surely deserves. Goodwill to all!!!!!!?

Aloice Ombura: Comrades this is a very serious issue that we need to treat with a lot of concern, following all the convincing excuses that are from other concerns I suggest that the meeting be pushed forward by at most a week to allow all of our intellectual sharing without blocking any constructive interest that might be around?

Muthuri Bundi: Please count me as part of the revolution. Those people who purport to have been elected in the just concluded major political parties "elections" do not qualify in any way to be referred as youths and in any case they
 were not elected but hand picked themselves and declared themselves victors.
Jared Akama Ondieki: Well, I am also among the founder of United People's Congress. It is rear to get young people like you, young people who want to work with each other, I salute you for that.

Jacob Boaz: Man you have been silent. Your idea is ripe for fruition and time is now. I am interested to help with the website and its hosting in UK is due. I have a free thinker from UK whom I told about your determination for a political party and he is willing to host us and we shall get someone to built the website? let me get your farther plans I am available to coordinate with others in Mombasa-kilindini-malindi and kwale by networking as forums are already visible.

Sharon Naomi: Hi Nico, What a brilliant idea..........
Jumba Khamati: I am utterly encouraged by the number of souls you have  been able
 to convince it just shows how insatiable the youth are in seizing leadership so as to shape there destiny, the status quo has left many a youth of this country continue to yawn for change. as for the dates of the meeting and venue my opinion will be that anyone who has a burning desire to contribute to the youth ideology, must be ready to make great sacrifices at any time or any place. Thank you for this and keep in touch

Nancy Okoth: Just curious how do I join the group coz am so much interested.... I believe its time for change which an only be achieved by us youths coming together to form initiatives that basically aim to improve the well being of us in these country dominated the old cocoons. So care to let me know what exactly is required of me to join and be glad to be part of this very worthy calling....

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From oyookraft at yahoo.com  Mon Jan  5 07:08:52 2009
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com (nicholas oyoo)
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 04:08:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative
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I notice Somehow you conveniently 'forgot' to send this reply to the whole group. Funny, last time i check Obma was a dreamer, Henry Ford too was a dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream..., need i go on? 

--- On Mon, 1/5/09, edwin mwaura <mwaura.edwin at gmail.com> wrote:
From: edwin mwaura <mwaura.edwin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative
To: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 3:38 AM

In your dreams yes


On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 2:36 PM, nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:

To Edwin, 

The song by TLC goes: you say TOMETO,? I say TOMATO
People see what they want to see. its called, selective perception

otherwise what is so luo in names like
mugambi, Kangei, Lattif, hemed, Kamau, Kombo, Ligale, Oenga, Muthuri Bundi?
And as you continue looking for the perceived Luoness in this, other young people are joining


This is a call to start a party with an inclusive ideology, would it look more luoless if the convener happened to be Kikuyu? Lets not get to this arguments of it is not kikuyu enough or it is too kalejin. It an opportunity for those who want to start the formation of a real party to enlist and appear for the first meeting and give their opinions and positions. But as it is right now, i haven't given you the update of the people that have expressed their support for this just today. Your myopic
 tribal? glasses my friend will not derail? patriotic Kenyans from changing the course of this nations destiny.
Peace be with you.? 



--- On Mon, 1/5/09, edwin mwaura <mwaura.edwin at gmail.com> wrote:

From: edwin mwaura <mwaura.edwin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Join New Youth Party All Inclusive Initiative

To: oyookraft at yahoo.com
Cc: johngichuru2004 at gmail.com, jambo at publiceyesite.org, tkamire at gmail.com, mutaikc at gmail.com, tasenaji at gmail.com, waigasymeon at yahoo.com, oderapaulo at yahoo.com, shenengul at gmail.com, cycachair at gmail.com, perps2002ke at yahoo.com

Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:23 AM

This is just another Luo party. We want a Kenyan party.?
Shame on you and do itt alone


On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 12:21 AM,
 nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:


Initiatives to Form an Inclusive youth driven Political Party Are Set To Meet Early Next Year and Discuss Merging?


After those coronations and selection that left youth and women out in party elections, young people are finally realizing that they can do it. They are discussing the possibility of forming a major party that embraces inclusivity. Some six initiatives?and counting are ready to unite to form one major party with the youth component as its driving force?


(You may recognize some)

? The Integrity Quest Party (IQ) party (Nicholas Oyoo)
? Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo)
? Justice and Development Party (JDP) (Okiya Omtatah)
? Democratic Reformation Party of Kenya (Peter Ligale)


? Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)
? The Youth for Kenya
 (Y4K) (Elijah Oenga)?

We are looking forward to recruiting at least 2500 persons in this initiative so that it is not one person who will have donated the party's funds and resources(If each of the 2,500 donated 1000 that will be 2.5Million enough to register a party, pay one year rent for office and get essential facilities in place). We will strive to have at least a person from each constituency. That does not mean that that person will be the person identified as the nominee for Parliament



In fact the language each of these parties are articulating is as follows

? Carrying out free and fair election of officials of the party and where possible the use of online and SMS initiatives can be employed to help cost saving.?



? That officials of the party will not double up as parliamentary/civic representative

? The councilors/MPs/President/VP/PM/Ministers and all public officials will be workers of the members
 of the party send to parliament to help the party achieve certain Objectives as set in its documents

? That the representatives will have to sign pre-nomination binding agreements with the party allowing their salary reduction, recall clause, paying of taxes, and summoning by the party disciplinary organs to ensure that they perform as per the requirements of the party members



? That the party must have ready documents to serve as the manifesto which will be reviewed from time to time as members contribute ideas.?

? The party will not just be a vehicle to take people to parliament. It will be the main policy formulation vehicle as well as use the forum of the party where so many people are brought together to try and find ways to help its members in uplifting their livelihoods. The party will have to be operational even when there are no elections around the corner.?



? The party must be deliberately designed to
 outlive its founders and not be bogged down by personality worship.

If you ask me I think we are rooted in the right foundation. Your ideas and involvement at this time of formation will be highly welcome and needed.?



As Franz Fanon said, a generation must rise from obscurity, find its mission, fulfill it or betray it.?

The generation of the current political elite found their mission of returning Kenya to Multi-Party. They fulfilled it and letting them continue holding on is allowing this nation to be ruled by a missionless and visionless leadership. Our mission is to get this country in the path of achieving first world status. Let dare not betray it.



The consultative meeting is being slotted for early January at a day that will be communicated. Help make the Kenya we want.?

Will the patriots of this country please stand up.?

Nicholas Oyoo ? 0722954770 ? oyookraft at yahoo.com


Peter Odhengo ?
 0722984992 ? odhengo at yahoo.co.uk

Here below is the conversation going on about the meeting, Be the change you want to be. Join the change brigade?



Like they say, an idea whose time has come will never be stopped. Guys keep the conversation going and we will get a date for the meeting?

Dr Barack Obonyo says: Oyoo is it ok for me to circulate this to other forums.


Peter please make an effort to link up with Oyoo on this meeting. I think this is a great way forward. I will request someone to come on my behalf. If I was in Kenya I would have been there in person. Let's roll this thing on. YES WE CAN.



Oyoo says: Daktari and the rest of us please let's circulate to all forums and all like minded people you can reach. I think it would be prudent for us to pick a day from 9th, 10th and 12th. Peter talked about schools opening on the days were looking
 at (5th)?

Nancy Andwati says: Sundays are normally family days, sio siku ya siasa. Guys, whatever date we settle on, meeting from 4.00PM on wards should be possible for all, ama?

Rawson Mugambi says: no problem on my part.... I can create time for my other commitments


?
Martin Kengei says: I think this is a great start. The 5th of January is a very tricky day coz most people will be heading back to work. I suggest we hold the first meeting says this Friday or Saturday for those guys who are around then hold another one next weekend for the rest who will be coming back into town next week.



TONY Obura says: Well to tell you the truth, I don't really know where the youth are headed; do you have a good number of individuals so we can hold a serious brain storming meeting and find a way forward? Let us stand up and make a difference and all the others will
 follow, it starts with you and me are you up so I follow?

Mathias Aguta Says: What has lacked in Kenya for long is a party that inspires patriotism and a nationalistic movement that puts the nation above the tribe. The name must make people want to be part of a revival, a rebirth, a regeneration - a new beginning. I suggest The National Patriotic Renaissance Party (NPRP).


Mathias.

Lattif Shaban says: I support this initiative. For sure Kenya needs a fresh start from the political fiasco that has imprisoned us for so long.
Uzalendo wa Kenya Party (UWAKE) could be another name for consideration


I would be happy to attend the planned meeting early next year

Clarence Jumba Says: Nicholas hope you still remember me we worked together in the moribund National Youth congress on your initiative of the nascent political party count me in, and keep me posted as to any event
 unfolding.

Onyancha Rodgiers says: You know Nicholas we come a long way. There have been a number of development and you have let me in the cold. Nimambie so that can follow suit too

Willis Alala says: I agree 120%. I will back theses initiatives fully. Am in Canada right now. But I vote from Nyakach Constituency.



Kombo Elijah says: Good names put forward. The following names should be thought - I think they fit perfectly well: Progressive Development Party (PDM) (Peter Odhengo), Progressive People Party of Kenya (PPPK) (Rawsons Mugambi)


I am in for the Progressive Development Party of Kenya - (PDPK)
Day Two Deliberations
George Nyongesa (Bunge La Mwananchi) I replied your call on progressive people to form a political party saying I associate myself with the idea fully. I will be away till 10th Jan and I hope to keep getting updates on developments. We
 must get involved beyond talk or writing so as to change the politics of our country!
Naumi Kassim: it's a fabulous idea and i hope it becomes a reality and not one of the many brilliant proposals which fade with time. Am in leu with this initiative and ready to build the concrete foundation it surely deserves. Goodwill to all!!!!!!?


Aloice Ombura: Comrades this is a very serious issue that we need to treat with a lot of concern, following all the convincing excuses that are from other concerns I suggest that the meeting be pushed forward by at most a week to allow all of our intellectual sharing without blocking any constructive interest that might be around?


Muthuri Bundi: Please count me as part of the revolution. Those people who purport to have been elected in the just concluded major political parties "elections" do not qualify in any way to be referred as youths and in any case they
 were not elected but hand picked themselves and declared themselves victors.
Jared Akama Ondieki: Well, I am also among the founder of United People's Congress. It is rear to get young people like you, young people who want to work with each other, I salute you for that.


Jacob Boaz: Man you have been silent. Your idea is ripe for fruition and time is now. I am interested to help with the website and its hosting in UK is due. I have a free thinker from UK whom I told about your determination for a political party and he is willing to host us and we shall get someone to built the website? let me get your farther plans I am available to coordinate with others in Mombasa-kilindini-malindi and kwale by networking as forums are already visible.


Sharon Naomi: Hi Nico, What a brilliant idea..........
Jumba Khamati: I am utterly encouraged by the number of souls you have  been able
 to convince it just shows how insatiable the youth are in seizing leadership so as to shape there destiny, the status quo has left many a youth of this country continue to yawn for change. as for the dates of the meeting and venue my opinion will be that anyone who has a burning desire to contribute to the youth ideology, must be ready to make great sacrifices at any time or any place. Thank you for this and keep in touch


Nancy Okoth: Just curious how do I join the group coz am so much interested.... I believe its time for change which an only be achieved by us youths coming together to form initiatives that basically aim to improve the well being of us in these country dominated the old cocoons. So care to let me know what exactly is required of me to join and be glad to be part of this very worthy calling....


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From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Fri Jan  9 02:06:28 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 01:06:28 -0600
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From: Voiceof Diaspora <voiceofdiaspora at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Subject: DEMYSTIFYING RAILA ODINGA'S HAND IN VIOLENCE IN AFRICA
To:


*By Mcmillan Oduor*
*DEMYSTIFYING RAILA ODINGA'S HAND IN VIOLENCE IN AFRICA*

It is one thing for a leader to claim to have common sense values, and it is
another thing to exhibit such self-claimed values. One common mistake
leaders make is to assume that the people they lead have some semblance of
intelligence that can easily distinguish between falsehood and authenticity
of leaders. Any move a leader makes reveals the innate ulterior motive. One
such leader has been flying below the radar camouflaging as a patriotic
individual worthy a grain of salt.     Such individual is none other than
The Kenya's Prime Minister Hon. Raila A Odinga.  Hon Raila Odinga has deep
thirst for human blood with impunity. The coup he orchestrated in 1982 is
good case of the early signs of his flawed personality.

Since the scrabble for Africa mania by the rednecks of this world, people of
African continent have continued to experience untold superficial suffering
with no end to the suffering on horizon.  It was revealed to this writer
that Hon Raila Odinga was initially a member of the Lords Resistance Army
LRA, currently headed by Joseph Kony. Raila trained in as guerilla fighter
decade ago, all in preparation of seeking to dominate people in Africa.  We
all grapple with the issue of suffering in Africa and wonder whether there
will ever come a time when the tears of the African men and women shall be
wiped away. Currently, we have unending crisis in Darfur, Northern Uganda,
DRC, Zimbabwe, West Africa and many others. In our search for causes of
these man made conflicts, we found beyond a shadow of doubt that Raila
Odinga is the man to watch.

Reliable information from a retired CIA undercover  disclosed to the Voice
of the Diaspora indicate that Raila Odinga has been a key player in
the  instigating,
planning  and funding majority of the political conflict in Africa. For
example, the agent divulged information relating to deep relationship he has
with the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) of Morgan Tsvangirai , the key
political opponent of president Robert Mugabe. It was said that Raila
provided both technical and financial assistance to Tsvangirai in an effort
to destabilize the greater part of the central Africa. The main driver of
this move is the huge contracts Raila Odinga has with some westerners to
supply small arms to the guerilla movements in Africa. Available doduments
indicated that Raila Odinga reeives about 178 million US dollars every month
for being  a conduit for the proliferation of small arms, which is a total
violation of the UN convections on proliferation of small arms. Recently,  he
supplied an untold amount of weaponry to the Movement for Democratic Change
tocause chaos in Zimbaber and ensure that that the Western countries
perceive the country as chaotic and lawlessness under Mugabe. He has advised
MDC and its followers not accept the legitimacy of a government that does
not reflect the will of the Zimbabwean people. Keen political observers
wonder why Raila Odinga aggressively interferes with other countries'
internal affairs. What Raila Odinga seems to forget is that all African are
not like Kenyans. The fact that he caused chaos that left thousands dead and
millions misplaced to this day, and used the international community to
agitate for power sharing with President Kibaki does not mean that his
anarchy model  should be applied in all African countries.  According to
keen political observers, Tsvangirai was ready to concede for the sake of
the Zimbabweans but was advised by Raila Odinga to remain resistant and seek
power sharing as he had successfully done in Kenya. Raila Odinga has
strongly recommended the opposition to continue the smearing campaign
targeting the Western powers in order to receive sympathy and financial
support.

Reliable information from a Kenyan diplomat based in SA who requested
anonymity for fear of retaliation indicated that Raila Odinga was also
involved in the recent xenophobia violence that erupted in South Africa that
left hundreds dead and thousands had to flee the country. According to the
Kenyan diplomat, the xenophobia crisis can be characterized as nothing short
of pointless, pathetic and selfish political maneuvers aimed at inciting the
poor SA people. A former security chief of the conflict intimated that Raila
Odinga was working in cohort with Jacob Zuma, the leader of the ruling
party, to incite people so that Zuma could legitimize his standing as the
ANC president and be perceived as a die hard supporter of the majority poor
folks as they attacked foreigners with impunity. Thus, it is no wonder that
Zuma only came out with nothing more than a "stop it" statement after Raila
Odinga visited him on his way from Germany where he had undergone eye
surgery.

A Kenyan in the Diaspora Mr. Xaphia Doyo expressed great regret of having
marshaled support for Raila Odinga in the last general election. He asserted
that the Kenyans who overwhelmingly supported Raila Odinga are disgusted by
his selfish quest of insatiable political power. He referenced the current
fresh demands over Prime Minister's office. He observed that while Raila
Odinga cannot seem to get enough power whatsoever, the Kenyan people
especially his keen supported continue to languish in abject poverty.  Doyo
lamented that Raila Odinga has not shown leadership or any intent to help
his supporters. Hence, he should enjoy his sunset days in politics as
Kenyans are watching his every move and they are not ready to be hoodwinked
this time around. His slogan that he only has half loaf to share holds no
water and Kenyans are wiser not to offer sympathy support where none is
warranted.

It is important for Raila Odinga to understand that a day is coming when he
will need the people he has relentlessly sought to oppress. We wish him good
as he plans to retire from active politics come 2012.



-- 
People Foundation, Inc,
Social Transformation Advocacy Group
775 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95136
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From vrprinting at gmail.com  Thu Jan  8 11:32:34 2009
From: vrprinting at gmail.com (VR Printing)
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 19:32:34 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The Omoyis - Death & Funeral Arrangements - Final
	Fundraising - DJ Vince
Message-ID: <82d879820901080832o3b05af4bsc5ea2e6c3cd442f5@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Everyone;

In response to George Omoyi's untimely death, a *Final* fundraising has been
scheduled in *addition* to the *daily* meetings.



We are welcoming you to support us as we prepare to travel to Kenya for Mr.
George Omoyi's burial.

You are welcome to join us at:



*LOCATION:*

11 BARBARA STREET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bloomfield&state=NJ&address=11+Barbara+St

*DATE & TIME*
Saturday, January 10th, 2009   From 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm

*CONTACTS: *

Edmund Olukere at *201-410-9935*



Charles Lukoba at *973-296-9710*



Lambert Barasa at *917-440-7025*



Geoffrey Omoyi at *201-709-6839 *Email: Omoyi at comcast.net

 *or* simply use map quest to Google search.



*DIRECTIONS: *
Call: *(201) 709-6839 or* simply use map quest to Google search.



Family, friends and well wishers alike are welcome to celebrate his life.



*We are also continuing to meet daily on weekdays (JAN 05 THRU JAN 09, 2009)
all day everyday from 10:00A.M to 03:00A.M.** **Please call any of the
coordinators above to confirm you will be coming.*

*

We will be leaving to Kenya on Sunday, January, 11 2009, to ensure that Mzee
George Omoyi is laid down to rest with dignity with all your blessings.*


Thank you for your whole hearted, selfless support at these tough economic
times and during our mourning for this terrible loss.



May God Bless You all; abundantly.

Regards,

Geoffrey Omoyi (on behalf of the committee)









*January 4, 2009*



Friends,



It is with deepest regret and sadness that we announce the sunset into glory
of a beloved family member and friend.



*Mr. George Omoyi*, our beloved father, sadly left us to be with the Lord
early this morning January 04th, 2009 after a long illness. He was formally
with Kenya Railways and also a Farmer/Businessman in Nambale, Busia, Kenya.
Father to Geoffrey Omoyi, Vincent Omoyi both of New Jersey, Samuel Odhiambo,
Samson Lukoba and Abigail Omoyi all based in Kenya.



 He was also father in-law to Lydia Omoyi and Alice Kariuki. Brother in-law
to Lawrence Mugala Mugasiali and Florence Murema; Uncle to Lambert Barasa,
Arthur Lukoba and Charles Lukoba all of New Jersey, as well as uncle to
Abigail Lunzalu and Olivia Kunguru of Texas.



Family, friends and well-wishers are meeting daily for prayers and
celebration of his life and to make funeral and travel arrangements.

A Funeral service will be held on 17th January 2009 at his home in Busia,
Kenya.



For contributions, directions or any additional information, please contact:




Geoffrey Omoyi 1-201-709-6839 OR

Vincent Omoyi 1-973-207-7775 OR

Charles Lukoba 1-973-296-9710



Address:

11 Barbara St

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

We thank you sincerely in advance for any assistance you are able to offer.



Regards,

Geoffrey Omoyi on behalf of the Family
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From atungaatuti at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 10 03:35:39 2009
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Dear All 
The East Africa Human Rights Institute has
been undergoing a
Restructuring period to enable it to respond to a changed environment
in its
areas of competence, interest and operations. We are launching a major
Research, Training and Consultancy Programs in the areas outlined
below. In this regard we are in
the process of establishing a database of persons (and Institutions)
with
training and consulting expertise and competencies i for our work in
the year 2009-2012 Strategy Period.

We are interested in the following:
Consulting
and Training Competencies in the following areas; 
	1. Human Rights, Democracy, Governance, Conflict Management, Human Security and related subjects.
	2. Training competencies in  any or a combination of the following aspects; human rights and democracy, human security and good governance and development; Human Rights and Corruption, Refugee rights issues and issues pertain to Internally Displaced Persons( IDPs),Economic Social Cultural  rights issues
	3. Foreign Assistance/ support to Justice, Democracy and Human Rights Sector.  
	4. HIV / Aids Management and Human rights
	5. International Criminal Prosecutions/ Transitional Justice/Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commissions
	6. National Human Rights Institution and Civil Societies. Experiences on co-operation  between NHRIs and CSOs ,Management of NHRIs
	7. Democracy Reporting and Assessment
	8. Human Rights Assessment Reporting
	9. Labour issues and Human Rights, ILO Conventions on various Labour Issues 
	10. Emerging issues in human rights; Climate Change and Human Rights, Right to Development and concept of progressive realization.
	11. Racism
	12. Education ? right to education, education for all. Rights issues in Education Institutions Management
	13. Access to Justice
	14. Media and Human rights Reporting
	15. International Humanitarian Law
	16. International Law
	17.  Global Energy issues Right to Food and human Rights
	18. Human Rights and Development/Poverty Reduction, Millennium Development Goals
	19. Children?s Rights issues
	20. Crime, Social Order and Human Rights
	21. Monitoring, Evaluation and Advocacy for Human Rights and Democracy Actors
	22. Gender issues
	23. Reforms in Electoral Management Bodies
	24. Courts and Human Rights
	25. Political Parties and Democratic ConsolidationWe
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areas of competency. It is anticipated that the trainings will commence
in March 2009. For more information on upcoming and confrimed courses
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From MsJoe21St at aol.com  Fri Jan  9 16:46:50 2009
From: MsJoe21St at aol.com (MsJoe21St at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:46:50 EST
Subject: [Jambo] [KOL] STOP EXPLOITING KENYA ( WALTER E. FOUNTROY )
Message-ID: <c1f.52aeeebf.36991fca@aol.com>

 
What do we Africans expect? When we have about 30 different national and  
tribal euphoric dancing, why should Fountroy not make good on it? I counted and  
there are at least  3 Kenyan related balls on Jan, 20th.
 
 
In a message dated 1/9/2009 4:01:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com writes:

 
 
 
Wanainchi,
How can this con-man Walter Fountroy be stopped from making  money in
the name of Kenya? As stated below from the Eastandard, neither  President
Kibaki nor any GNU representatives are to attend the  Inauguration.

_http://www.FALLENSOhttp://wwwhtt_ (http://www.fallensoldiersinc.org/) 

Published  on 09/01/2009 
By Peter Opiyo and Kepher Otieno 
No official delegation  will attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as US
President .
The US  Embassy in Nairobi said only Kenya's ambassador to the US Peter Ogego
would  represent the country at the ceremony.
According to US practice, Ogego may  be accompanied by his spouse.
"In keeping with past practice, the chiefs of  diplomatic missions in
Washington and their spouses are invited to  represent their countries at the
inauguration,inauguration,<WBR>" said a statement from 
The statement said no other foreign delegations from any  country have been
invited.
_http://www.eastandahttp://www.eastahttp://wwhttp://www&<WBR>_ 
(http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144003592&cid=4) 

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From memberservices at anacweb.org  Fri Jan  9 15:09:04 2009
From: memberservices at anacweb.org (memberservices at anacweb.org)
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:09:04 -0700
Subject: [Jambo] ANAC "THE VOICE OF NIGERIANS ABROAD" SCHEDULED MONTHLY
	BOARD MEETING
Message-ID: <20090109130904.ad1f58ba49f852f53d44274d3e858974.28e24d161a.wbe@email.secureserver.net>

ALL NIGERIAN AMERICAN CONGRESS (ANAC)
WASHINGTON, DC USA
ANAC Memberservices Announcement
JANUARY, 9TH, 2009
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING


The Secretary General of All Nigerian American Congress (ANAC) Hon.
Colin Atobajeun, Trustee representing the South West USA Northern
District of Texas, Oklahoma has announced the monthly Board of Directors
and Trustee meeting of ANAC. The only independent organized conglomerate
that represents the interest of all Nigerians residing outside Nigeria
has a lot on its agenda this month. With the new trend of reverse "Brain
Drain", an increase of the numbers of Nigerians returning back to the
continent to attempt business and other employment ventures, the recent
slump in world oil prices has seen a renewed exposure of the weakness in
the Nigerian homeland economy. 

ANAC fight to allow bonafide Nigerian residents abroad to vote in
Nigerian elections from their embassies abroad titled ANAC Resolution
101is still a primary issues in the board's agenda, along with recent
religious outbreaks in the country, arrest of Nigerian reporters
critical of Nigerian corrupt government officials, as well as strategy
to move Nigerian American agenda forward in face of recent democratic
gains with Barrack Obama election and what this could possibly means for
Nigerian American progress.

Please contact your representative Trustees to share your views, your
representatives need to hear you views to better represent you.

National Chairman: Hon. Akeem Bello chairman at anacweb.org,
akeembello at yahoo.com, akeembello2007 at yahoo.com 

North East (New York, Connecticut, Mass, NJ) - Peter Agho M.D (
peteragho at aol.com), Ola Aina, Hon. Lacrown (lacrwon13 at hotmail.com )

National Capital Area - Dan E. Austin M.D (danaustin at cignetcard.com),
Emmanuel Iroanya (johmabfamily at aol.com )

South East USA (Georgia, Florida, Carolinas) - Paul Oranika (
oranika at yahoo.com), Martin Okafor (National Vice Chair)(
mokafor at earthlink.net ), Grace Clark

South West USA (Texas, Oklahoma) - Colin Atobajuen (Sec.
Gen)(secretarygeneral at anacweb.org), Samuel Isokpunwu
(samuelisokpunwu at yahoo.com)

West (California, Oregon, Washington) - Chief Ms. Temitope Ajayi (
nigeraincandf at yahoo.com), Dr. Bright Aregs ( brightex2 at msn.com), David
Ogunnaike

Midwest (Indiana, Illinois, Kansas) - Paul Akhimien (
pakhimien at yahoo.com), Debo Adenekan, Dr. Emmanuel Idahosa, Dr.
Abdulateef Kareem (oakareem at yahoo.com)

Canada (Northern Provinces) - Hon. Issa Odidi ( isa at isaodidi )

Please visit  www.anacweb.org for full listing of all Trustees and
representatives, including UK chapters and other countries. Participate,
call in, make your voice heard. 
 
Email: memberservices at anacweb.org , or your trustees directly.

Be a part of the organized Nigerians Voice, be independent, be a part of
Nigeria and not a just part of a tribal nation, stand firm and fight
against corruption from an organized and independent platform. ANAC

ANAC Memberservices.



From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Fri Jan  9 16:00:36 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:00:36 -0500 
Subject: [Jambo] STOP EXPLOITING KENYA ( WALTER E. FOUNTROY )
Message-ID: <EB0182407359D411BEBB009027CC692C079CDF31@apollo.gmsi.com>

Wanainchi,
	How can this con-man Walter Fountroy be stopped from making money in
the name of Kenya?  As stated below from the Eastandard, neither President
Kibaki nor any GNU representatives are to attend the Inauguration.



http://www.FALLENSOLDIERSINC.ORG

Published on 09/01/2009 
By Peter Opiyo and Kepher Otieno 
No official delegation will attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as US
President .
The US Embassy in Nairobi said only Kenya's ambassador to the US Peter Ogego
would represent the country at the ceremony.
According to US practice, Ogego may be accompanied by his spouse.
"In keeping with past practice, the chiefs of diplomatic missions in
Washington and their spouses are invited to represent their countries at the
inauguration," said a statement from the US Embassy.
The statement said no other foreign delegations from any country have been
invited.
http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144003592&cid=4


Odhis




From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 10 05:10:30 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:10:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Mr John Maina; Thank you
Message-ID: <325720.75045.qm@web31408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mr John Maina has been in Kenya for the last month on holiday. He went
across the country visiting those that were displaced by the madness
that befell Kenya in December 2007. He also had time to visit Mama
Sarah Obama, whom she had known earlier in the US.



When he came back to Nairobi, John gave me a call and we met for lunch
yesterday in town. That was a pleasant surprise. We shared talk on our
mutual interest and passion. I learnt that John has a deep concern
about Kenyans staying together in harmony and at peace with each other.
These are areas that are at the heart of what we are doing at KCDN.



John was deeply touched with what we have been doing at KCDN and he
immediately gave me Kshs 2000.00 in support of our on-going activities.
On behalf of KCDN, I say, thank you so much.



Johns call and support comes in shortly after a similar call of support
from Migosi Matunda Nyanchama from Canada and Nyadendi Irene Ngugi from
South Africa.



At KCDN, we want to rally all like minded individuals and institutions
to come to the support of children who are orphans and vulnerable by
rallying educational support for them. In doing this, we appreciate the
role the government is playing vide the Free Primary Education.



As a community, we must rally behind the government and offer
mitigating mechanisms that add value to the provision of quality
education to all children without hindrance.



To John Maina and other people of goodwill, we are truly indepted.



Odhiambo T Oketch,

CEO KCDN Nairobi.



this was our end year summary;



















At this very moment last year, Kenya was
 pregnant with hope.





















We were looking forward to an election which had all the indications of
changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. Politics was at its highest,
and the people were excited either way.





















But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 2007 when the Hon Samuel
Kivuitu made his announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki as having won
the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all over.





















The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw across the
country made me change. Time had come for me to do something useful for
Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political discussions
which added no value.





















I made up my mind that from that time on, I would work with forces that
focused on the plight of children. I had seen that in times of
conflict, men would fight leaving the women and the children vulnerable.





















In worse case scenarios, women would trade off their security for sex
while the child had nothing to trade off. These were the scenes that
were obtaining in conflict zones. Property was burned; women were
raped; children got lost; some lost their parents; and many more lost
their homes and education become a pipe dream.





















In January, I started discussing this with friends like Mr Jairus
K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone and I would
update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam Okello, also from
USA would join in and we discussed more.





















Out of these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May
of 2005 as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In
February, with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able
to open the KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in;
Mr Joram Odus, Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian
Onyango, Ms Caroline Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr
Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS
Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation
Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene Wasike, Aristocrates
Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo],
Capital Airlines Ltd [Capt Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino
Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The
Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many more.





















It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people into self
help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for self
sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid
Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the
people whom we wanted to help.





















We immediately changed focus and identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;










1] The immediate plight of IDPs










2] National Healing and Reconciliation










3] Child Support.





















1] The immediate plight of IDPs










Our immediate task was to call for material support for Kenyans who
were internally displaced following the post election violence. We got
very favourable responses, more so, Caroline Otieno from Arusha
Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of friends in Arusha
and he consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings
in support.





















We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and the next to a
local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. This first
phase was a resounding success.





















2] National Healing and Reconcilaition










This was our second phase. We thought of better ways by which we could
preach the gospel of National Healing and Reconciliation and we settled
on organizing a peace run in May.





















KCDN Embakasi Peace Run was
hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. This date
coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC Nairobi
informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 15th June
2008.





















With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier & Amolo Advocates,
Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries Ltd and material
support from Text Book Centre Ltd, Phoenix Publishers Ltd and East
African Educational Publishers, we were able to host a very successful KCDN Embakasi Peace Run.





















We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who added their voices to
the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. The Commissioner of
Sports was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant Commissioner.
In attendance we had Ms Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya
Nairobi Province, sports officials from Nairobi Province
 and many more
guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from
different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general
public.










This second phase of our programme was also a resounding success.





















3] Child Support.










Our last focus was on child support and we decided on December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 2008.





















The KCDN Child Support Initiative
was meant to give educational support to as many children from
vulnerable family backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the
right mix of children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head
Teachers. The number of children who need help was so overwhelming, but
we settled on mobilizing support for 250 such children.





















This was not easy. We made several appeals and when it all looked like
getting lost, support started coming in. We have made our public
appreciation to all those who helped this day to become a resounding
success. We have also made our public appreciation to all our guests,
starting with the Director Basic Education in the Ministry of Education.





















This is a challenge we want to take into the new year where we hope to
retain your support. It is you who have made us succeed with the 3
initiatives we undertook this year. God bless you so much.





















We have 4 things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;










1] In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter.
We will invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we
will be articulating what we are doing for the society and the children
in particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their
challenges and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from
the Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government
is doing in support of the Free Primary Education.





















2] In June 2009, we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run.
We will not call it KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We
will invite support and participation from you all as we preach the
virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation.
We will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues
from the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.





















3] In September 2009, we will organize a KCDN Child Day Out
for our children. Many children of privilege often have days out where
they have lots of fan. We will mobilize your support to make this day
out a success. This will see us organize tours to the parks for these
children. It will be lots of fan for the children.





















4] In December 2009, we will again mobilize the second edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative. Through this initiative, we will mobilize support for educational materials for these children. 





















The best gift we can give to our children is EDUCATION.
And this we can only achieve by actively helping the government as they
provide for Free Primary Education, by providing the remaining
necessities.





















As we close the year, we must thank you all for your support. We could
not do any better, but we appreciate the little that we have done in
support of our country and our children. In our collective
responsibility, we believe. And Yes, we did it.





















May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009. God bless, God bless, Amen.





















Odhiambo T Oketch,










CEO KCDN Nairobi.













this was our thank you note to all those who helped make the KCDN Child Support Initiative on 5th December 2008 to be a success.













Dear Friends,













We hereby replicate the speech delivered by the Director Basic Education Mrs Leah K Rotich during the KCDN Child Support Initiative Day on 5th December 2008 at our offices. The speech was read on her behalf by Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education, Ministry of Education.













We
also take on this opportunity to sincerely thank the following for both
financial and material support that enabled our day to be a success;






1] Phoenix Aviation Ltd






2] Capital Airlines Ltd






3] Express Connections Ltd






4] Mr Leonard Amolo of AIG






5] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd






6] Ms Irene Wasike of Barclays Bank






7] Ms Irene from South Africa






8] Mr Lugonzo






9] Mr Chacha Odera [Oraro & Co Advocates]






10] The Cradle- the Children's Foundation













We also want to appreciate the following for having taken their time to be
 with us on this day;






1] Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education






2] Ms Irene Wasike, Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch






3] Mr Peter Mwangi, District Education Officer, Nairobi East District






4] Ms Grace Ngine, SQASO Nairobi East District






5] Ms Edna Ambasa, SQASO Nairobi East District






6] Mr John Muli Makau, PA to the MD, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd






7] Mr Arthur Kibisu, representing the MD, Express Connections Ltd






8] Ms Teresia Muturi, The Cradle






9] Mr Eric Juma, Chairman,
 Komarock Residents Association






10] Eng Barrack Okal, Secretary, Komarock Residents Association






11] Mr Meshack Kimathi, member, Komarock Residents Association.













We
know that we have friends whose support we will still be receiving,
those who had called and written to us pledging their support, we want
also to appreciate your envisaged support.













We will account to
all our benefactors. This is just the beginning of what we want to do,
and it is a journey of a thousand miles. We have only made the first
step. We hence still need all the support we can get.













To you all we say; Thank you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2009.













Odhiambo T Oketch,






CEO KCDN Nairobi.






Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,






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Subject: [Jambo] New Ways to Beat Investment Risks
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From aokwemba at gmail.com  Sat Jan 10 15:41:37 2009
From: aokwemba at gmail.com (Arthur Okwemba)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:41:37 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Fwd: FW: Reminder
In-Reply-To: <011020092018.22677.49690284000F2B9B0000589522007374780E0D030A9905010E@comcast.net>
References: <011020092018.22677.49690284000F2B9B0000589522007374780E0D030A9905010E@comcast.net>
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <aokwemba at comcast.net>
Date: Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Subject: FW: Reminder
To: aokwemba at gmail.com





-------------- Forwarded Message: --------------
From: omoyi at comcast.net
To: aokwemba at comcast.net
Subject: Reminder
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:52:23 +0000

Hi Everyone;

In response to George Omoyi's untimely death, this is a *REMINDER of the* *
Final* fundraising which has been scheduled in *addition* to the
*daily*meetings.



We are welcoming you to support us as we prepare to travel to Kenya for Mr.
George Omoyi's burial.

You are welcome to join us at:



*LOCATION:*

11 BARBARA STREET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003



*DATE & TIME*
Saturday, January 10th, 2009
>From

8:00 am to 11:00 pm **** started early due to the impending inclement of bad
weather***

*CONTACTS: *

Edmund Olukere at *201-410-9935*



Charles Lukoba at *973-296-9710*



Lambert Barasa at *917-440-7025*



Geoffrey Omoyi at *201-709-6839 *Email: Omoyi at comcast.net

*or* simply use map quest to Google search.



*DIRECTIONS: *
Call: *(201) 709-6839 or* simply use map quest to Google search.



Family, friends and well wishers alike are welcome to celebrate his life.



*We are also continuing to meet daily on weekdays (JAN 05 THRU JAN 09, 2009)
all day everyday from 10:00A.M to 03:00A.M.** **Please call any of the
coordinators above to confirm you will be coming.*

*

We will be leaving to Kenya on Sunday, January, 11 2009, to ensure that Mzee
George Omoyi is laid down to rest with dignity with all your blessings.*


Thank you for your whole hearted, selfless support at these tough economic
times and during our mourning for this terrible loss.



May God Bless You all; abundantly.

Regards,

Geoffrey Omoyi (on behalf of the committee)









*January 4, 2009*



Friends,



It is with deepest regret and sadness that we announce the sunset into glory
of a beloved family member and friend.



*Mr. George Omoyi*, our beloved father, sadly left us to be with the Lord
early this morning January 04th, 2009 after a long illness. He was formally
with Kenya Railways and also a Farmer/Businessman in Nambale, Busia, Kenya.
Father to Geoffrey Omoyi, Vincent Omoyi both of New Jersey, Samuel Odhiambo,
Samson Lukoba and Abigail Omoyi all based in Kenya.



 He was also father in-law to Lydia Omoyi and Alice Kariuki. Brother in-law
to Lawrence Mugala Mugasiali and Florence Murema; Uncle to Lambert Barasa,
Arthur Lukoba and Charles Lukoba all of New Jersey, as well as uncle to
Abigail Lunzalu and Olivia Kunguru of Texas.



Family, friends and well-wishers are meeting daily for prayers and
celebration of his life and to make funeral and travel arrangements.

A Funeral service will be held on 17th January 2009 at his home in Busia,
Kenya.



For contributions, directions or any additional information, please contact:




Geoffrey Omoyi 1-201-709-6839 OR

Vincent Omoyi 1-973-207-7775 OR

Charles Lukoba 1-973-296-9710



Address:

11 Barbara St

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

We thank you sincerely in advance for any assistance you are able to offer.



Regards,

Geoffrey Omoyi on behalf of the Family
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From bigavala at aol.com  Sat Jan 10 14:03:14 2009
From: bigavala at aol.com (bigavala at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:03:14 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] KACA Election in a few months Why silent
Message-ID: <8CB416D398ABC09-1780-A1A@webmail-dx05.sysops.aol.com>

Happy new year wanainchi,
As we all are aware the term for current Kaca office holders end in the next four months. Whether elected, appointed, or anointed, time has come to account for the failure to unite the community.
Time has come for people to be told of what these people have been discussing in meetings every month without sharing with registered members.
Time has come for the people to be told why some names were stuck of the Kaca mailing list yet we paid membership fee.
Rules should not be changed to suit some candidates.
The electoral commission should be balanced and equal.
If we have two groups running each has equal chance on the electoral committee.
No room for extending timetable of election.
Equal playing field and now campaigns should start since the office is silent waiting to ambush us.
Roomer is that they do not want election.
No importation of voters who have nothing to do with community in other matters.
Candidates please convince us that you stand on your own and not for anybody else's convictions.
Who failed the organization?
Who took members for a ride and who dictates what happens?
Why too many night meetings?
What is the agenda?
What is hidden?

Hakuna matata, kura ya haki na ukweli na mkenya ni mkenya.
By the way who calls for the election?
I do not think it is the sitting office.

Barasa
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From masembo at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 10 14:41:06 2009
From: masembo at yahoo.com (Meshack Owino)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:41:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fresh start for man who lost family in arson attack
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From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Sat Jan 10 19:54:44 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:54:44 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] =?windows-1252?q?Fwd=3A_Raila_Odinga=92s_Retrogressive_Po?=
	=?windows-1252?q?licies_Demystified?=
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From: Voiceof Diaspora <voiceofdiaspora at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Subject: Raila Odinga's Retrogressive Policies Demystified
To: "contact at statehousekenya.go.ke" <contact at statehousekenya.go.ke>


*By  Voice of Diaspora Correspondent*

* *

*Raila Odinga's Retrogressive Policies Demystified*



While it is evident that one in every three Kenyans is in danger of
starvation due to crop failure, the Prime Minster of Kenya Hon Raila Odinga
continues to espouse and pursue vigorously policies that exhibit total
disconnect with the fierce urgency of the moment.



It is now almost a  year since the formation of the grand coalition
government in which Hon Raila Odinga assumed the role of supervising other
ministers. As Kenyans, we expected to see a well thought proactive service
delivery to all Kenyans. However, and to the contrary, Hon Raila Odinga has
relentlessly continued to exhibit a myopic view of what needs to be done
towards alleviating the suffering of the majority of Kenyans. While Raila
Odinga has no single relevant strategy to implement for the sake of Kenyans,
it is obvious even to the cavemen that he has continued his guerrilla
welfare to stifle the efforts of superb service delivery by non politicians
in the public service.



Hon Raila Odinga does not seem to understand that there is a difference
between legislative arm of government and the executive branch. While the
Kenyan constitution does not delineate succinctly the functions of each arm
government, it is common sense that the role of the legislative branch
comprised of the politicians is to make laws. It is important for Raila and
his politicians to understand that Kenyans do not expect anything other than
the  enactment of laws for the wellbeing of all Kenyans. On the same breath,
Raila and his politicians need to understand that they do not play any role
in the enforcement and implementation of the laws they make in parliament.
Thus, the work of the public service headed by Ambassador Francis Muthaura
is to implement the laws enacted by the legislative branch of government.
Similarly, the work of the third arm of the government; the Judiciary is to
interpret the laws enacted by parliament in light of the constitution.  We
are drawing this simple yet important distinction to help Kenyans understand
that Hon Raila Odinga has no business interfering with the implementation of
decisions made by the legislative branch.  We are simply asking Raila to
respect the current structures of government. We do not seem to buy into his
claims against the head of public service.



The last couple of weeks have been characterized by unnecessary discomfort
whereby among alleged causes of the discomfort was the law enacted by the 10
th parliament to regulate the media. It was no secret that bill was
thoroughly debated in the house and finally carried. It is also important to
note that the members of parliament were elected by their respective
constituents to represent them. Thus, in a democratic society, the wishes of
the people should never be trashed. The wishes of the people are reflected
in the decisions made in the house. As far as the Media bill is concerned,
the President did the right thing by respecting the wishes of the people in
a democratic society by assenting to the bill.



Now, Raila Odinga and some of the ODM members of parliament seem to be
renegades of their own conscious. The truth of the matter is that they were
in that parliament, debated the bill, and voted for it. So, why are they
backtracking?  Why are they so obsessed with trivial matters when the
country is almost in a state of emergency due to the looming starvation? Why
is Raila Odinga diverting the attention of Kenyans from the dire needs of
security and food by calling endless pro ODM crisis meeting? When you look
at what Raila defines as crisis is nothing but his craving for re-asserting
his ego. As we speak and approach the first anniversary of the grand
coalition government, the fourth largest city in Kenya is still in shambles
with no reconstruction plan in sight. Our brothers and sisters in Nyanza
continue to suffer for a cause, which is not their own. They were plunged
into their current dire crisis by Raila in the hope that he was going to
help them. *Now, Raila Odinga is crying foul that he only has half loaf,
which he cannot share with them. This is really not acceptable at all.*



We had a Minister of Finance by name Hon Amos Kimunya who was lured by Raila
Odinga out of office. It shall go into annals of history that Amos Kimunya
deliberately pursued common sense fiscal policies aimed at equity. He
relentlessly attempted to reduce wasteful government spending. At one time
he proposed a reduction in the fleet of vehicles at the disposal of
Ministers and public servants, a move that was derailed by Raila Odinga. In
the last budget, Amos Kimunya had proposed an expanded revision of the tax
code to require MPs to pay taxes on all their allowances, this genuine
fiscal policy was equally shot down by Raila Odinga. Raila Odinga denied his
involvement in the disposal of the Grand Regency Hotel and sought to
victimize Hon Kimunya claiming that the Minister of Finance had acted
improperly. This move by Raila and some ODM diehards led to the
establishment of a commission to probe the Grand Regency Saga at cost of
staggering millions, which could have been redirected to worthy people
driven initiatives. It was poor leadership and lack of sound judgment for
Raila Odinga to claim that he was not privy to the disposal of the Grand
Regency Hotel. http://kenya.rcbowen.com/talk/viewtopic.php?id=89426. The
Justice Cockar commission to probe the Grand Regency Hotel Saga cost the
Kenyan taxpayer Usd 37.64 million. Hon Kimunya was finally exonerated of any
wrongdoing in the transaction that saw the Five-Star hotel sold to Libyan
African Investment Company (LAICO).



The lack of judgment by Hon Raila Odinga is not without a price tag.  The
Waki commission cost the Kenyan tax payer a staggering USD 189.51 million.
The total cost of Raila Odinga's lack of common sense leadership is
enormous. Raila Odinga should stop his Machiavellian gimmicks and change
heart towards the people of Kenya.



We are all willing and ready to work with Hon Raila Odinga. True, Raila has
committed great atrocities to the people of Kenya, yet, we are strong
believers in redemption.  He has a chance to salvage himself.



We are calling on Hon Raila Odinga to respect the office of the head of
public service for now until the expected new constitution creates a proper
separation of powers. We need checks and balances. We are pleased with the
work of the Head Public Service and ask all Kenyans   let Amb. Francis
Muthaura do his work. We are pleased with his filling the positions in the
new IECK. That team truly reflects the face of our nation. Raila Odinga
should champion legislative agenda to pave way for truly independent ECK. We
are also asking the President to stop procrastinating on Hon Kimunya fiasco,
and reinstate him to the Ministry of Finance. With all due respect to Hon.
Michuki, we need a hot brass at the Treasury, so, let us have Hon Kimunya
back at the treasury.



-- 
People Foundation, Inc,
Social Transformation Advocacy Group
775 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95136
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From luo31 at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 00:27:22 2009
From: luo31 at hotmail.com (barack abonyo)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:27:22 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] Join the discussions at progressiveminds@yahoogroups.com
In-Reply-To: <95271.5050.qm@web33301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <95271.5050.qm@web33301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <COL108-W46FAD77C02F080838CEB39BBDB0@phx.gbl>


Dear Kenyan
For those who are interested in bring in a new political dispensation in Kenya. Join the discussion at progressiveminds at yahoogroups.com
The statements below is a glimpse of what goes on there.
Barack



To: ProgressiveMinds at yahoogroups.comFrom: jacoboaz2002 at yahoo.comDate: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:56:35 -0800Subject: Re: [ProgressiveMinds] Take note








 
Hi, Welcome to the Progressive Minds discussion board. This is a place to discuss local and national events of interest to the well being of our beloved nation-Kenya and with intent to form a political party by the Mwananchi and for mwananchi. To fully take advantage of this group, please note the following:1. This group is moderated for all members. Abusive or off topic posts are not allowed. Please try to stick to issues that we can agree on and can bring us together to fight for democracy as a group. 2. If you wish to make a personal remark to someone, please e-mail that person privately. This will help control the volume of messages.3. If you do not wish to receive individual messages by e-mail, you can change the delivery options. They are located on the web page  in the upper right hand corner. If you need assistance please e-mail me and I can make the modifications for you.4. Members of this board may not post spam on this site. Posting of spam will result in the immediate removal of the member from the membership list.5. Please note the menu on the left hand side of the site. The calendar shall contain events and meetings. The bookmarks section has many sites that may interest you in future. The files section shall contain meeting minutes, flyers, directions to meetings, and other significant posts in future. 
 
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From muchoripa at juno.com  Sun Jan 11 06:19:36 2009
From: muchoripa at juno.com (muchoripa at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:19:36 GMT
Subject: [Jambo] Mr John Maina; Thank you
Message-ID: <20090111.031936.17856.0@webmail15.vgs.untd.com>

Dear Mr. Okecth,
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We do not know one another, but we are united by a common purpose and destiny as Kenyans. My name is Rev. Muchori, a servant of God as a minister of the Gospel. I am based in the US where I pastor a church, but I have been actively involved in ministry in Kenya since 1998. I have followed some of your contributions in these forums for sometime since the run-up to the 2007 general elections.
The reason why I am reaching out to you is that we need to come together as brothers and seek solutions for our suffering brethren. If we wait for the elected officials, most have proved that they are there for themselves alone, while the rest languish in poverty. Specifically, I came to Kenya in Feb-Mar 2008 at the height of the political violence and again in Sept 2008. From my observations, little has been done to alleviate the suffering of the IDPs and other victims. After much prayer for intervention, God has given me a VISION and has called me like Nehemiah to come and re-build the broken walls. I will be arriving in Kenya later this month. I want to meet with you soon after my arrival to discuss a few things of mutual interest and to see if there areas we can work together after sharing our visions.
Please write back directly and let me know if you are open to that and if so, give me your phone number for me to contact you. 
In the mean time, may God bless you and the good work you are doing at KCDN.
Thank you.

In His Service,
Rev. Muchori

Rev. Muchori P. Kairu, Senior Pastor/CEO
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 11 06:42:08 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:42:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Save money live better!
Message-ID: <50515.28717.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Every company/organization/institution, has a slogan that is meant to inspire or draw customers to it! I love the Walmart one, "save money live better!"

With Walmart selling itself as a store with everyday low prices, the slogan goes to tell the customers that by shopping at Walmart, they will indeed save money and live a better live! Save money?

It seems to me or at least it's a fair assessment to say that everyone wants more money! If it were possible, many of us would like to become millionaires! The difference between those who have more and those who have less, in my opinion, may come down to saving and spending! I would like today to say one ot two things about savings!

I suggest that any attempt to save money ought to include the following:

1. Recognizing the owner of the universe.

>From the very beginning, God has made His case and urged His people to follow it. God expects us to return 10% of our income to the church where we hold membership and to give systematically and generously towards other programs of the church such as church budget. You and I need to study this subject in detail, put aside all un called for opposition, and start giving as per Gods teaching.
A closer look at Malachi 3:8-11; Mathew 6:25-33; and 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 reveals that God, indeed, promises blessings to all those who choose to follow this path!

2. Learning from the Millionnaires

Ever wondered how some made it to the millionnaire club? It took discipline, hard work, and savings! Listening to some millionnaires share their experience, it comes out that they saved every single penny. Some people need lessons on how to start saving. Every little bit counts. Avoid spending what you don't have.

3.You, you, and you!

We can write and share lots of stories. We can sing the familiar chorus on how to make it, but in the end, it all depends on what you decide to do. You are the master of your own life! You decide your destiny! 

In away, success or failure in life depends on very hard choices that each one of us makes daily! life. Some decide to follow a very strict path and in the end succeed. Others chose to ignore every advise and spend the rest of their lives condmning God and others for basically every one of their problems? Which one will you choose?

Just a thought

Pr B
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From: updates at njdems.org (The New Jersey Democratic State Committee)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:25:23 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Garden State Inauguration Celebration
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Please join us for an 
historic event in our nation

THE GARDEN STATE
INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
FOR PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM - RSVP BY JANUARY 15

HOLIDAY INN AT RARITAN CENTER
3050 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08818

Click Here to View The Invitation

Please bring canned food items for donation to local food banks
Proceeds for this event will be donated to local food banks

Tickets: $50
Formal Wear Optional

For More Information contact:
(609) 751-4844
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Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:50:14 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Waltah PPK "Cd Release Party" Friday January 16th at
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From judyslink at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 11 16:15:25 2009
From: judyslink at hotmail.com (judith onyango)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:15:25 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] Please Circulate
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May God Bless President Obama and his family...
 
e an Apondi Nyar Apiyo Odanga, mar gi Daudi...
 
Ruoth Kende! 









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Let's keep this going!  Lord,  We pray for optimum health, mental clarity and politicalprosperity for President Barrack Obama.  We pray that what he lacks in political'experience' you make up for with supernatural wisdom and power.  Wealso pray that when his enemies come upon him they will stumble andfall; and that your love will fill his heart to the end that 'Your will'will be done through him.  We pray mightily for his protection.  As we plead the Blood ofJesus over him and his family, we ask you to dispatch legions of angels< BR>to protect them from all hurt, harm, danger, and from all accidents andincidents as he is next President of these UnitedStates of America .    We thank and praise you for answering our sincere prayers.   InJesus' Name, AMEN.      All you are asked to do is keep this circulating. 




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Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:38:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Jambo] The DISH Vol. 12 No 2
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Dot's Information Service Hotline
"Unbossed and unbought news and information you can use"
Visit The DISH online at www.thedish.org
Vol. 12 No 2...Dedicated to the Dialogue on Race... 02-11-09
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Table of Contents

1. Intuit's Vibe...Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)...By Marvin  
Gaye and James Nyx
2. Bit of History...Barry C. Scheck
3. Racism: Numbers Don't Lie...By John Burl Smith
4. Hood Notes...Private Prisons: Neo-Slavery...By John Burl Smith
5. Politics Y2K9...The Hidden Secret of Private Prisons...By John Burl Smith
6. DISHing It Up Hot!...On Modern Lynching...By Dot
7. Disgruntled
8. Mailbox
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Intuit's Vibe
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) lyrics
By Marvin Gaye and James Nyx

Dah (Repeat 24 times)
Rockets, moon shots
Spend it on the have nots
Money, we make it... ?Fore we see it you take it
Oh, make you wanna holler
The way they do my life
Make me wanna holler
The way they do my life
This ain't livin', this ain't livin'
No, no baby, this ain't livin'

No, no, no
Inflation no chance..To increase finance
Bills pile up sky high...Send that boy off to die
Make me wanna holler
The way they do my life
Make me wanna holler
The way they do my life

Dah (Repeat 5 times)
Hang ups, let downs
Bad breaks, set backs
Natural fact is, I can't pay my taxes
Oh, make me wanna holler
And throw up both my hands
Yea, it makes me wanna holler
And throw up both my hands

Crime is increasing
Trigger happy policing
Panic is spreading
God knows where we're heading
Oh, make me wanna holler
They don't understand
Dah (Repeat 5 times)

Mother, mother
Everybody thinks we're wrong
Who are they to judge us
Simply cause we wear our hair long



Bit of History
Barry C. Scheck

Born September 19, 1949 in Queens, New York, Barry Scheck graduated  
from the Horace Mann School in Riverdale, New York (1967).  Scheck  
received a B.S. from Yale University (1971) and a J.D. and M.C.P. from  
the University of California at Berkeley (1974).  In 1978, he joined  
the faculty at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he has  
taught a number of courses, including forensic DNA testing,  
post-conviction relief and trial advocacy.   Currently, he is Director  
of Clinical Education for the Trial Advocacy Program and the Center  
for the Study of Law and Ethics.

In 1988, Scheck and co-counsel Peter Neufeld became involved in  
studying and litigating issues concerning the use of forensic DNA  
testing. This important criminal justice work shaped the course of  
case law across the country, helped lead to an influential study by  
the National Academy of Sciences on forensic DNA testing, and led to  
important state and federal legislation setting standards for the use  
of DNA testing.

In 1992, Scheck and Neufeld founded the Innocence Project at the  
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where Scheck is a professor and  
director of clinical legal education.  The Innocence Project is  
dedicated to the utilization of DNA evidence as a means to exculpate  
individuals of crimes for which they were wrongfully convicted.  It  
does not use legal technicalities to challenge convictions, rather it  
only accepts cases in which newly discovered scientific evidence can  
potentially raise a reasonable doubt as to a criminal defendant's   
guilt.  The Innocence Project highlights flaws in the American justice  
system.  As of January 10, 2009, 227  wrongful convictions have been  
overturned by DNA testing, thanks to the hard work and dedication of  
the Innocent Project team and other legal organizations.

In 1996, Scheck received the National Association of Criminal Defense  
Lawyers (NACDL) prestigious Robert C. Heeney Award for his  
contributions to the association.  The award is presented annually to  
"the one criminal defense attorney who best exemplifies the goals and  
values of the Association, and the legal profession"  A life member of  
the NACDL, Scheck served as its president from 2004-2005.  Scheck is a  
commissioner on New York's Forensic Science Review Board,  which  
regulates all crime and forensic DNA laboratories in the state.  He  
serves on the board of directors of the National Institute of  
Justice's Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence and co-chairs the  
NACDL's DNA Task Force.  Scheck is also a former staff attorney at the  
Legal Aid Society of New York.

In February 2000, Doubleday published Actual Innocence: Five Days to  
Execution, and Other Dispatches From the Wrongly Convicted, a  
non-fiction written by Scheck, Neufeld and Pulitzer Prize-winning New  
York Times reporter Jim Dwyer.  The book is based largely on Innocent  
Project cases.

Professor Scheck is known for his high profile cases, which frequently  
redefine and expand the parameters of permissible defenses involving  
forensic psychiatry and laboratory science.  He has represented such  
notable clients as Hedda Nussbaum, O. J. Simpson, Louise Woodward, and  
Abner Louima.  Most of this work is pro bono and of public interest.  
These cases often result in enhancing public awareness of systemic  
problems, call for improvements in the criminal justice system, and  
legislative reform.  (Sources:  www.innocenceproject.org,  
http://en.wikipedia.org and www.nacdl.org)



Racism: Numbers Don't Lie
By John Burl Smith

According to the US Census Bureau, the US population in 2000 was  
281,421,906. The racial breakdown was 194,552,774 (69.1%) white;  
33,947,837 (12.1%) black; 35,305,818 (12.5%) Hispanic; 2,068,883  
(0.7%) Native American, and 10,123,169 (3.8%) Asian. Subsequently, on  
June 30, 2002 as reported by the US Justice Department's Bureau of  
Justice Statistics (BJS), America's prison population exceeded 2  
million for the first time in history.  The incarceration rate on June  
30, 2007 for men was 1,406 per 100,000, and 136 per 100,000 for women.  
White men had a rate of 773 per 100,000, black men 4,618 per 100,000  
and Hispanic men 1,747 per 100,000.  White women had a rate of 95 per  
100,000, black women 348 per 100,000, and Hispanic women 146 per  
100,000.

When Ronald Reagan took office, fewer than 400,000 Americans were  
incarcerated.  Today, 2.3 million citizens are in custody, 2.1 million  
men and 208,300 women. Black males represent 35.4%, white males 32.9%  
and Hispanic males 17.9%.  Although blacks are only 12.1% of the  
population, their chance of going to prison is 32.2% males and 5.6%  
females, Hispanic males 17.2% and females 2.2%, and white males 5.9%  
and females 0.9%.

The disparities between black and white incarceration rates in the  
United States (US) changed drastically during the 1980s with the "War  
on Drugs."  The racially disproportionate affect of the war on drugs  
challenges the believability  of democracy and such bedrock  
constitutional principles as justice and equal protection under the  
law.  Its devastating impact contradicts and undermines the fairness  
and efficacy of the criminal justice system for blacks.

The disparate impact of the war on drugs is borne out by research and  
statistics from the BJS which show that not only black men are  
targeted, but black women are eight times more likely than white women  
and twice as likely as Hispanic women to be in prison.  Also black  
women and girls are primarily incarcerated for "poverty crimes" ?   
property theft or other economically motivated non-violent offenses.

Professor Paula C. Johnson, a researcher at the Syracuse University  
School of Law, interviewed women in prison and found that they often  
shared similar experiences of traumas throughout their lives, such as  
physical and sexual abuse.  In many instances, criminality was a  
coping mechanism or escape from abusive circumstances. Often, their  
traumas were rooted in family dysfunction surrounding alcohol and drug  
abuse. In other cases, it was the women's difficulty in making wiser  
choices choosing companions, and the perceptions or realities of  
limited options for productive, fulfilling, and economically viable  
lives. Underlying these difficulties, these women expressed keen  
awareness of the devaluation of African American women.

BJS statistics reveal the impact of the war on drugs on Black girls  
beginning in the late 1980s.  The likelihood of a young woman born in  
2001 spending time in prison in her lifetime is six times higher than  
for a woman born in 1974.  Approximately two out of three women (66.6  
percent white, 64.8 percent black, 46.6 percent other) serving federal  
prison terms in 2002 were convicted of drug crimes.   Regardless of  
similar or equal levels of illicit drug use during pregnancy, black  
women are 10 times more likely than white women to be reported to  
child welfare agencies for prenatal drug use.

Drug enforcement policies are more vigorously enforced and suspects  
pursued in black neighborhoods than in white communities and suburbs.   
The number of delinquency cases involving Black girls increased by  
106% between 1988 and 1997, compared with an increase of 83% for all  
girls; and between 1988 and 1997, Black girls were detained at a rate  
three times greater than the rate for Caucasian girls.

Proportionally, there are more white drug offenders, according to BJS  
statistics; five times as many whites use drugs as blacks. Yet, blacks  
comprise the majority of drug offenders imprisoned.  The Federal  
Household Survey states that, "Most current illicit drug users are  
white. There were an estimated 9.9 million whites (72 percent of all  
users), 2.0 million blacks (15 percent), and 1.4 million Hispanics (10  
percent) who were current illicit drug users in 1998."  Yet, blacks  
constitute 36.8% of those arrested for drug violations, and over 42%  
of those in federal prisons for drug violations. Blacks comprise  
almost 58% of those in state prisons for drug felonies; Hispanics  
account for 20.7%.

The solution to this racial inequity is not to incarcerate more  
whites, but to reduce the use of prison for low-level drug offenders  
and to increase the availability of substance abuse treatment.   
Regarding State prison population growth from 1990 through 2000, the  
US Dept. of Justice reported, "Overall, the increasing number of drug  
offenses accounted for 27% of the total growth among black inmates,  
15% of the growth among white inmates and 7% of the total growth among  
Hispanic inmates.

Among persons convicted of drug felonies in state courts, whites were  
less likely than blacks to be sent to prison. Only 33% of whites  
convicted received  prison sentences, while 51% of black were  
sentenced to prison.  Of the 253,300 state prison inmates serving time  
for drug offenses at year-end 2005, 113,500 (44.8%) were black, 72,300  
(28.5%) were white and 51,100 (20.2%) were Hispanic.




Hood Notes
Private Prisons: Neo-Slavery
By John Burl Smith

Typically, in privatized prison settings, states lease or contract  
convict labor to private companies. In some cases, such as Texas,  
however, the corrections function was taken over by private interests  
that promised to control delinquents at no cost to the state. As  
private systems spread, labor and businesses complained that using  
unpaid convict labor constituted "unfair" competition. Anecdotal  
evidence from across the country on prisoner abuse under private  
correctional control painted a grim picture, while state officials  
remained indifferent or were bought off by private interests,  
prisoners suffered malnourishment, frequent whippings, overwork and  
overcrowding.

A series of investigations of state prisons confirmed the tales of  
horror and produced public outrage.  As with anti-trust legislation  
and the progressive reforms which followed, public pressure demanded  
government regulation to prevent private sector abuse. By the turn of  
the century, concerted opposition from labor, business, and reformers  
forced the state to take direct responsibility for prisons, thus  
bringing the first era of private prisons in America to an end.
But as the twentieth century stumbled to a close, the hard lessons of  
a hundred years ago were drowned out by the clamor of free market  
ideologues.

Surprisingly for most, these accounts of private prisons occurred in  
the mid-1800s. Then Louisiana's penny-pinching state legislatures  
awarded contracts to private entrepreneurs to operate and manage its  
first state prisons.  New York's Auburn and Sing Sing penitentiaries  
were out sourced.  These institutions became models for entire  
sections of the nation where privatized prisons were the norm later in  
the century.  Private prisons promised to turn a profit for the state,  
or at least pay for themselves.

Today America is repeating the same mistake; it seems we never learn  
from past errors.  Hidden behind perimeters of razor wire or concrete  
walls, tucked away in isolated rural back-washes, armed prison guards  
supervise hundreds of medium- and maximum-security federal and state  
prisoners. This is the world of America's leading growth industry -  
private sector, for-profit prisons.  A new flesh trade, like slavery,  
companies like the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA),  
Wackenhut, Pricor and  U.S. Corrections Corporation run various types  
of short-term detention facilities with little or no monitoring by  
government.  During the last decade, private interests entered the  
incarceration business in a big way building and/or running facilities  
from juvenile detention centers to county jails, work farms to state  
prison units, and INS holding camps for undocumented aliens.

Facing chronic prison overcrowding and court mandates, states are  
looking to house inmate's anywhere they can.  A classic case of  
"chickens coming home to roost," longer sentences, mandatory minimums,  
no parole, three strikes and harsher drug laws, not to mention illegal  
aliens, have exploding prison populations looking like honey combs to  
private traffickers in human bondage.   For instance, 1/3 of Hawaii's  
6,000 state inmates are in private prisons in Oklahoma, Mississippi,  
Kentucky and Arizona, while Arizona has 2,000 inmates in prisons in  
Oklahoma and Indiana.  Arizona and Tennessee have 360 of California's  
overcrowded prison systems' inmates.  Not to be left behind, lowly  
Alabama has 1,300 inmates in Louisiana prisons.

This game of "musical cells" which sends prisoners thousands of miles  
away to be warehoused in a private prison doesn't save money,  
especially in a time of shrinking budgets.   Arizona pays Indiana $14  
million a year to house 610 prisoners, which is $3 million more than  
it would cost housing inmates at in-state public prisons.  There is  
more to the private prison business than meets the eye.  Like Bernard  
Madoff's  promises of 20%, somebody has to be getting kickbacks for  
the game to continue because the profits just are not there.

GEO Group of Boca Raton, Florida, the second-largest prison company  
which operates more than 50 prisons across the US, as well as in  
Australia and South Africa, is a classic example of the problem with  
private prisons.  It has built or expanded eight facilities this year  
in Georgia, Texas and Mississippi and is planning seven more new  
prisons by 2010.  Recently, the Associated Press reported the suicide  
of an Idaho Department of Correction's inmate, Scot Noble Payne, who  
was sent to a GEO privately-run Texas prison, which had received  
frequent complaints of abusive guards and terrible sanitation.

The main objective of private prisons is to make money and the easiest  
way to do that is to "cut corners."  Consequently, conditions in many  
private prisons are terrible, and oversight is limited.  Idaho  
monitors its out-of-state inmates by telephone, even in the face of  
repeated complaints from prisoners, their families and a prison  
inspector. According to the Idaho Department of Correction's health  
care director, "It was the worst facility I'd ever seen.  The warden  
ruled through verbal and physical intimidation, guards showed no  
concern for the inmates' living conditions and there is no  
substance-abuse treatment."  Numerous complaints are no incentive for  
GEO to remedy the situation because in 2006, it reported profits of  
$30 million, four times the amount reported in 2005.  GEO is not  
alone, as other private prison companies "pay to play" and experience  
similar profits.




Politics Y2K9
The Hidden Secret of Private Prisons
By John Burl Smith

Moving inmates across country and housing them in other states has  
unintended consequence, unless you subscribe to the theory that the  
private prisons industry was a jobs and revenue enhancement program  
for rural white communities designed and initiated by Ronald Reagan.   
Republicans during the 1990s mandated prisoners be counted in the  
census as residents of the place where they are incarcerated.  The  
census is the basis on which apportions and representation for states  
in the House of Representatives.   Shifting individuals from urban  
areas to thinly populated rural areas, where private prisons are  
located, means an awful lot of people who don't have the right to vote  
will swell the population in states where they are confined.

So, if someone in East LA gets arrested and shipped off to, say, South  
Carolina, he becomes a 3/5 Compromise resident of South Carolina.   
This is what the 3/5 Compromise was created to do during slavery, and  
it is still a working part of the US Constitution.  Consequently, this  
means that if enough people are incarcerated in a district, this can  
skew the population such that very few people can enjoy  
over-representation.  Take the case of Danny R. Young, a 53-year-old  
Jones County, Iowa resident, who was elected to the Anamosa City  
Council with only two votes ? both write-ins, from his wife and a  
neighbor.

According to the Census Bureau, Mr. Young's ward has roughly the same  
population (include 1,300 inmates) as the city's three other wards  
(1,400 people).  Only 58 people who live in Ward 2 are non-prisoners,  
the rest are residents of  Iowa's largest penitentiary. Concerns about  
so-called prison-based gerrymandering have grown as the number of  
inmates around the nation has ballooned. Similar disparities have been  
identified in upstate New York, Tennessee and Wisconsin.  That  
discrepancy has made Anamosa a symbol for a national campaign to  
change the way the Census Bureau counts prison inmates.

According to the Department of Justice's latest statistics, there are  
now 84,867 state prisoners held in private prisons, an increase of  
12.9% between mid-2005 and mid-2006.  Inmates in private prisons not  
only affect representation which means more federal funds, that  
representation can be used as a lobbying force for more prisons and  
tougher laws.




DISHing It Up Hot!
On Modern Lynching
By Dot

Not only are black men incarcerated at higher rates for non-violent  
offenses than whites, they are killed at higher rates by police when  
unarmed and charged with having committed no criminal or civil  
offense.  Remember Amadou Diabolo and Sean Bell, just to name two  
unarmed black men that died in a hail of police bullets?  Ironically,  
while the circumstances surrounding these deaths and countless others  
across the United States are highly suspect, they invariably go  
unpunished by the criminal justice system, because all a police  
officer has to say is, "I felt threatened."   This trigger happy  
policing is tantamount to contemporary lynching.

Captured on videotape and witnessed by dozens of Bay Area Rapid  
Transit (BART) commuters, the New Year's Day slaying of 22-year-old  
Oscar Grant in Oakland, California is another example of modern  
lynching.  According to news and eyewitness accounts, Grant was one of  
several men detained by BART police and removed from the train.  When  
shot by 27-year-old BART officer Johannes Mehserle, Grant was  
face-down on the pavement with another officer kneeling over his body;  
he posed no threat.  Yet, Mehserle shot him in the back.  The bullet  
to the back bounced off the pavement and pierced his lungs.  He died  
several hours later at the hospital.

As is the routine in these incidences, the officer was placed on paid  
administrative leave pending an internal investigation.  In the  
meantime, excuses for the shooting from the officer thought  he was  
reaching for a taser to on-the-job stress have been advanced by  
apologists for police brutality in black communities.  Mehserle has  
resigned from the force and hired an attorney; he has made no public  
statements to justice his deadly use of force.

In response to Grant's murder, an already seething Oakland, which is  
majority black, erupted in several days of rioting.  The community has  
experienced a number of such killings.  The most recent death of Mack  
Woodfox following a car chase occurred in July.  Predictably, the  
officer in that case claimed he feared Woodfox was reaching for a gun;  
none was found at the scene.  The officer in question is on  
administrative leave pending an internal investigation.

There were ten (10) police shootings in Oakland in 2008; six resulted  
in fatalities.  None of the police officers involved in those killings  
have been charged with a crime.  Given that the deaths of unarmed  
black men, which occur nationwide, rarely result in charges against  
the officers in question and, in the rare instances in which charges  
are brought, even more rarely are they convicted by mostly white  
juries, these extrajudicial murders are no different than  
old-fashioned lynching.  It is just that now, the lynch mob carriers   
a license to kill and is paid to do so with tax dollars.




Disgruntled wants to know:  In December 2008, 24 year old former KMOJ  
Radio DJ and domestic assault suspect Quincy Smith clashed with police  
and died after being shot with a Taser.  The Hennepin County medical  
examiner's office has not yet determined Smith's cause of death.   
Routinely, the five officers involved in the incident were placed on  
paid administrative leave.  Mark Backlund, 29, Joseph Kubat and others  
have died after being tasered by police.  A 2004 Amnesty International  
study showed that 290 people had died after being struck by police  
Tasers since 2001.  Many of those had underlying health problems or  
were under the influence of drugs.  In the case of Kubat, the Ramsey  
County medical examiner's office ruled he suffered a fatal condition  
known as "excited delirium."    Do you buy the notion that these young  
men died from ?excited delirium,' rather than from being shot with a  
Taser, which can be a lethal weapon?

Disgruntled feels:  Terrorized!  Who are the terrorists?  Are they the  
group firing unsophisticated rockets into border towns of an enemy  
nation, which has blockaded their territory and created a humanitarian  
crisis; their crude rockets kill perhaps a dozen in as many years.   
Are the terrorists the group, democratically elected by their people,  
and blamed by mainstream media for the suicide bombers that strap on  
vests of plastic explosives and ride buses or enter restaurants and  
shops where civilians and soldiers gather and blow themselves and  
whoever else in close proximity to smithereens, killing  
indiscriminately with extreme prejudice.  Or, are the terrorist the  
civilized democratic nations that possess and deploy powerful weapons  
of mass destruction; they possess standing armies, air forces and  
marines that can train their destructive force with precision on  
millions of people, killing thousands?  According to Black Panther  
founder Huey P. Newton, "Power is the ability to define phenomenon and  
make it work in a desired manner."  Western mainstream media, which  
are controlled primarily by Jewish-run entities, have made  
Palestinians the terrorists.  However, if you are not terrorized by  
the actions of the mightier foe in this scenario, then you have  
succumbed to their propaganda.

Disgruntled says:  Some loyal Republicans, like Condoleezza Rice and  
Laura Bush, are under the impression that historians, at some distant  
point in the future, will render a vastly different assessment of the  
Bush administration from the one currently held by a majority of  
Americans, who believe it has been a dismal failure.  Regardless of  
how Bush's accomplishment are spun by historians, pundits and others  
to make him appear something more than the worst president in US  
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policies and lack of oversight.  Neither will their machinations  
change the fact that he has presided over the greatest redistribution  
of wealth ever, an unheard of two wars of aggression fought on credit  
and a federal budget deficit likely to reach a trillion dollars.   
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 11 22:12:50 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:12:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] For the love of animals/others!
Message-ID: <113127.83724.qm@web38701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A woman spent $ 75 today,to buy food for the cats! That's all that brought her to the store this, yet another cold day in Minnesota! WOW!

"How many cats do you have?" I asked her with keen interest! "Do not even ask!," was her reply! "I hate to turn them away!," she added! It so happens that she buys food to feed all the cats in her neighborhood! Just think about that!

This act reminded me of the two recent stories! The first one was about this millionaire couple! They left their home and went to a selected area and lived with a chosen few for some time just to experience in first hand their challenges. After that, they would leave only to return later and give out 1/2 million US dollars to each one of them! That was quite an inspiration to me!

Another one was about this rich guy who gave twenty million dollars to build and furnish twenty houses for some 20 victims at New Orleans!

But, perhaps a more recent challenge on giving came on this last Saturday when one of my elders stood up to promote tithes and offerings! In his moving appeal, he compared God's giving to that of human beings! He concluded that God has been and remain to be a very generous giver! The greatest of all, was the giving of His only begotten son to come and die for a world so un-thankful and un-deserving!

To become like our father, we need to train ourselves to buy and practice the giving spirit! Yes! We may not have much to give, but if we loved others more than ourselves,then surely we can do something little to relieve some human being/animals! Now remember that every little bit counts!

Can we at least give it a try!

Just a thought!

Pr Birai
Sunday, January 11th, 2009 @ 9:00 PM



      


From prcanb at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 11 22:09:36 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:09:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] For the love of animals/others!
Message-ID: <12468.81508.qm@web38701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A woman spent $ 75 today,to buy food for the cats! That's all that brought her to the store this, yet another cold day in Minnesota! WOW!

"How many cats do you have?" I asked her with keen interest! "Do not even ask!," was her reply! "I hate to turn them away!," she added! It so happens that she buys food to feed all the cats in her neighborhood! Just think about that!

This act reminded me of the two recent stories! The first one was about this millionaire couple! They left their home and went to a selected area and lived with a chosen few for some time just to experience in first hand their challenges. After that, they would leave only to return later and give out 1/2 million US dollars to each one of them! That was quite an inspiration to me!

Another one was about this rich guy who gave twenty million dollars to build and furnish twenty houses for some 20 victims at New Orleans!

But, perhaps a more recent challenge on giving came on this last Saturday when one of my elders stood up to promote tithes and offerings! In his moving appeal, he compared God's giving to that of human beings! He concluded that God has been and remain to be a very generous giver! The greatest of all, was the giving of His only begotten son to come and die for a world so un-thankful and un-deserving!

To become like our father, we need to train ourselves to buy and practice the giving spirit! Yes! We may not have much to give, but if we loved others more than ourselves,then surely we can do something little to relieve some human being/animals! Now remember that every little bit counts!

Can we at least give it a try!

Just a thought!

Pr Birai
Sunday, January 11th, 2009 @ 9:00 PM



      


From stephen.onacha at duke.edu  Sun Jan 11 22:26:44 2009
From: stephen.onacha at duke.edu (stephen.onacha at duke.edu)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:26:44 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] PNU DIEHARDS STILL DONT GET IT,
	KIBAKI AND KALONZO ARE	SILENT. RAILA IS A NEW MAN.
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We need powerful ideas that have no bearing to tribe. In 2007, it was very
obvious that we will never get the change we desired from the politicians. We
needed a new direction rather than supporting tribal chiefs. This circus will
continue unless we take bold steps.

In my mind the problem is the "middle" class. If we can coalesce around the
right ideas irrespective of tribe then we can make progress.

In 2007, some of us pointed out that it was a mistake to support the parties
without taking to task the individuals in those parties that had looted the
country. We got what we asked for. The same corrupt guys looting the country
and making wanachi suffer. We needed a new start and we missed it. Can anyone
explain why politicians starve wanachi so that they can make money?

Can we start by clearly formulating what Kenya needs to do, how it needs to be
done, when it needs to be done and then who needs to do it. If I had the
ability, I would make sure that we never elect any of the MPS who have been in
parliament for more than 2 terms. They should all go home. There should be a
way in which the bad MPS can be recalled. We need new ideas to be included in
the new constitution so that it is not driven by politicians.

Recently the parties had elections or was it selections? How can anyone who is
not part of the "gangs" be elected? It is impossible with the parties (or
tribal organizations)we have. It is called ruling by selection. Look at 
the top
5 positions in Government and tell me whether leadership has changed since
independence

Stephen

Quoting barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com>:

>
> Thanks Ochwangi. I think we are on the right direction and I believe 
> it is incumbent upon us as Kenyans to be vigilant in pointing the 
> problems and acting on improving them. Our main problem right now is 
> that we do not have a person we can forster as a new leader just like 
> Matunga said. We are in this trouble because no one formidable has 
> come up yet. We hope this will happen soon so that we can all rally 
> on someone who has a vision for our beloved country.
>
> This is how I suggest it can be done. People of like minds in Kenya 
> who are not affliated with any of the current political parties 
> should start organizing Rallies all over the country for the purposes 
> of educating the Kenyan voters. In the process a good leader among 
> them will emerge and Wanainchi when presented with something worth it 
> will definitely follow the right path.
> Barack
>
>
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:29:27 -0800From: 
> dochwangi at yahoo.comSubject: RE: [Jambo] PNU DIEHARDS STILL DONT GET 
> IT, KIBAKI AND KALONZO ARE SILENT. RAILA IS A NEW MAN.To: 
> africa-oped at yahoogroups.com; africantalk at yahoogroups.com; 
> africanpress at getmail.no; afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com; 
> africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com; editor at agendaafrica.com; 
> editor at majimbokenya.com; editorial at eastandard.net; jaluo at jaluo.com; 
> jambo at publiceyesite.org; luo31 at hotmail.com
>
>
>
>
> Doc,
>
>
>
> If I missed your point, I apologize. However, it is hard to discount 
> the obvious partisanship and nuances your message conveys. You didn't 
> limit the subject matter to the draconian media bill but rather 
> implied that since Hon. Odinga has taken a position favorable to the 
> media than the others in this matter, then he automatically presents 
> a better choice for all other matters facing the country, which as 
> you know is a far cry from the truth. We must look at the sum total 
> of these guys' positions in a myriad of matters; sort of coming up 
> with a scorecard metrics which evaluates where they stand and have 
> stood on critical issues facing the nation, past and present. I think 
> that will be a more accurate measure and we must start with Law and 
> Order, Political Violence, Crime and Punishment, etc.
>
>
>
> I agree with you that majority of Kenya's MPs are completely out of 
> touch and quite a bunch of them haven't the slightest clue of what 
> direction they are headed much less the country itself; and I'm not 
> sure Hon. Raila is excluded from that list but we must give the man 
> credit for demonstrating the capacity to change and stand up to those 
> in his own party who led him down the path of violence. The proof is 
> in the pudding and the jury is still out but if the Mau forest issue, 
> the Waki report implementation are any indication, perhaps we 
> shouldn't be quick to beat up on Raila; time will tell. I think he 
> has plenty of making up to do. However, we as citizens are just as 
> culpable for the nation's ills as we keep electing the same bunch 
> over and over, even the recycle bin is worn out by now; you can't 
> just keep doing the same thing over and over and expect different 
> results every time, it just doesn't happen.
>
>
>
> As for what happened to Odhiambo, I wasn't there nor do I pretend to 
> support the veracity of your allegations but if in deed that is how 
> the guy was treated; obviously that is BAD and SAD. Whether he 
> provoked it or not, the poor guy shouldn't be tortured for being 
> STUPID; stupidity is not a crime even though it may breed criminal 
> actions. I just don't like how it is being characterized as to what 
> happened to him, no excuse for that.
>
>
>
> Anyway, listen, four years are a little ways down the road for this 
> campaigning to be going on now; let's get some services delivered 
> first by this bunch. I say we demand MPs to start putting in an 
> honest day's work for the jobs they were hired to do and to be docked 
> for unexcused absences from the "office"; we demand proper 
> constituency reapportionment so that representation in parliament 
> properly reflects Kenya's demographic make-up- no excuse, for 
> example, as to why 11% of the population (Kalenjins) would have the 
> same representation in parliament as 22% of the population (Kikuyus); 
> it is not equitable.
> --- On Wed, 12/17/08, barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> From: barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com>Subject: RE: [Jambo] PNU 
> DIEHARDS STILL DONT GET IT, KIBAKI AND KALONZO ARE SILENT. RAILA IS A 
> NEW MAN.To: dochwangi at yahoo.com, africa-oped at yahoogroups.com, 
> africantalk at yahoogroups.com, "african press" 
> <africanpress at getmail.no>, "afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com" 
> <afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com>, 
> "africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com" 
> <africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com>, editor at agendaafrica.com, 
> editor at majimbokenya.com, editorial at eastandard.net, "jaluo jaluo" 
> <jaluo at jaluo.com>, jambo at publiceyesite.orgDate: Wednesday, December 
> 17, 2008, 2:26 PM
>
>
> Ochwangi'If you would care to read my article again, you would find 
> it is not pitting ODM against PNU but PNU position against Raila's 
> reagarding the media bill and fighting for the common man. It does 
> not state that Raila is perfect but that Raila was right this time. 
> When I thought he was wrong I also said that openly. My article did 
> not talk about IDPs but about the wrong bills. My article as well did 
> not incite but warned the MPs in the house that the continuity of 
> their adamancy may cause disrespect for parliarment and may instigate 
> parliarment invation. Prophecy is not incitement. It is a warning. I 
> am pasting that part for you to read it again and please tell me if 
> this has not happend in this planet. "Once again Uhuru, Karua and 
> Mungatana talks about the authority of parlierment not withstanding 
> the fairnes of government as a virtue of the house that if lost then 
> the parliarment itself can be a mass grave. Such has happened before. 
> MPs have been surrounded in parlierment and killed. Do they read 
> these things?" There was absolutely nothing in my article that 
> addressed tribalism. You are stuck there. Many Kenyans including me 
> have moved on. When the elections were around the corner, we warned 
> of violence, it happened, some people called it incitement like you 
> are doing now but it happened. Kenya became full of displaced people. 
> Are you happy now. If Kenya became a failed state will you be happy.  
> You seem to be stuck in the politics of tribalism and tribal 
> inclinations. I am moving to the politics of personalities. We need a 
> person, a Messiah, the one. We do not need tribal kingpins. So far no 
> one has clearly shown the perefct credentials of being the one and I 
> did not say that Raila is the one. All I said is that he seems to 
> change his positions to side with the right thing rather than just 
> being drunk with power and hence may fit. So check what I wrote 
> before you respond. I have alot to loose if Kenya disintegrates, so I 
> am sticking with what is right not tribalism not my tribesman. I 
> believe you know what is right. In the case of Odhiambo, what do you 
> think was right 1. To arrest him peacefully or to cover cover his 
> mouth while kicking and beating him. Was that not violence against a 
> citizen?2. Take him to a cell or to choke him to the point of death3. 
> Give him an opportunity to be represented or to mutiliate his 
> genitals.4. To give him medical attention or to dump him on the floor 
> of a cold cellIf you support the things that were done to Odhiambo 
> then I wish you good luck in Kenyan future leadership.Barack
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:27:38 -0800From: 
> dochwangi at yahoo.comSubject: Re: [Jambo] PNU DIEHARDS STILL DONT GET 
> IT, KIBAKI AND KALONZO ARE SILENT. RAILA IS A NEW MAN.To: 
> africa-oped at yahoogroups.com; africantalk at yahoogroups.com; 
> africanpress at getmail.no; afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com; 
> africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com; editor at agendaafrica.com; 
> editor at majimbokenya.com; editorial at eastandard.net; jaluo at jaluo.com; 
> jambo at publiceyesite.orgCC: luo31 at hotmail.com
>
>
>
>
> Barack,
>
> WRONG! There you go again! What do you mean Hon. Raila can be a 
> better leader than Kibaki, Karua, Uhuru or Kalonzo? By whose 
> standards? Yours or majority of Kenyans? Speak for yourself Doc. 
> There is absolutely no comparison between the devil and Kibaki and 
> your insinuations are some of the most asinine I have seen in a 
> while, so what, Raila is the beholden savior of Kenya from evil? 
> Where was the savior in December, January and February? Is Raila the 
> heavenly host who will grant Kenyans freedom? Evil is the unnecessary 
> deaths of thousands of innocent Kenyans precipitated and presided by 
> ODM; impunity is the justification of those deaths by ODM and the 
> unbridled disregard for victims and their families by ODM; all these 
> is in public records and ODM is leading the pack, so don't for one 
> second think you are fooling anyone.
>
>
>
> There is no need to sympathize with any lot, democracy is working 
> just as it is supposed to and just because you are in disagreement 
> with others is no license for foolish incitement. Change is not about 
> murder Barack, surrounding parliament to murder MPs however stupid 
> their representation maybe is the most primitive and barbaric form of 
> dissent in any society especially coming for a "Doctor" as yourself; 
> it is a DEAD END. Murder is not a permissible form of political 
> expression, you get that? So get off your high horses before you are 
> forced to.
>
>
>
> I am amazed that you are actually drawing parallels between the 
> struggle for independence from the Europeans and the juvenile 
> showmanship by the likes of Omondi! Stunning! What Omondi did may be 
> democratic but extremely idiotic; buying his way into the dais 
> through pretense so he can ambush the president and show his balls to 
> the world is NOT necessarily brave but in fact cowardly. Also, unlike 
> these so called new "freedom fighters" that target unarmed innocent 
> women and children and burn them in churches, the MAU MAU freedom 
> fighters actually entered the trenches and faced guns and fought 
> other men, they fought for a cause and not for a seat at the top, a 
> major distinction my friend. Whereas MAU MAU was largely an outfit of 
> Kikuyu men fighting for Kenya's freedom, ODM's so called "freedom 
> fighters" stalked and killed innocent Kikuyu women and children and 
> any other group they thought supports them. And you call that 
> democracy? Defending the weak? Are you serious? Where was ODM and its 
> freedom fighters when MOI literary fleeced the country for 24 years? 
> Weren't the same people busy making deals and jostling for seats at 
> the top with MOI? Wacha zako wewe! This is fact and not by any means 
> an attempt to pit tribes against others, something ODM has perfected 
> over the last year or so. So if you want to continue with this path 
> of incitement and useless threats Barrack, just know next time you 
> and your ilk want to prove your manhood, you will face real men and 
> not women and children. It is ominous to say but come prepared, you 
> will not catch people unaware ever again and the results would be a 
> permanent catastrophe. IT IS NOT WORTHY IT MY FRIEND, we are all 
> Kenyans and our peace trumps any one man's desire to be at the top; 
> human lives are sacred and must be protected and defended at all 
> costs, try that. This is not a PNU or ODM responsibility but that of 
> ALL Kenyans and you being the genius you are surely must know that.
> --- On Tue, 12/16/08, barack abonyo <luo31 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> From: barack abonyo <>Subject: [Jambo] PNU DIEHARDS STILL DONT GET 
> IT, KIBAKI AND KALONZO ARE SILENT. RAILA IS A NEW MAN.To: 
> africa-oped at yahoogroups.com, africantalk at yahoogroups.com, "african 
> press" <africanpress at getmail.no>, "afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com" 
> <afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com>, 
> "africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com" 
> <africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com>, editor at agendaafrica.com, 
> editor at majimbokenya.com, editorial at eastandard.net, "jaluo jaluo" 
> <jaluo at jaluo.com>, jambo at publiceyesite.orgDate: Tuesday, December 16, 
> 2008, 7:29 PM
>
>
> Once again Raila has proven that he could be a better leader than 
> Kibaki, Karua, Uhuru or Kalonzo. It is amazing that the PNU die hards 
> dont get it as long as they have the power and the money. They have 
> forgotten that even the devil had so much power but was put down by 
> the heavenly hosts. War started by a few will never defeat many 
> especially if the many are fighting for their freedom.  The PNU folks 
> do not see that the time of impunity is over. They are so drunk with 
> power to an extent that they do not see the wave of democracy in 
> Kenya.  Personally I sympathize with this lot. How drunk can one be 
> not to see that the bill passed is wrong and that the salary scale 
> they have offered themselves is like raping the Kenyan people in 
> broad day light. How clear can it be for them to see beyond their 
> noses. Do they read any historical events to notice that the ever 
> powerful regimes like that of Mobutu was overthrown by the power of 
> the people. What about Charles Taylor. What will it take for these 
> people to know that they are preparing their grave and Kenyans are 
> quite ready to burry them inside.  Once again Uhuru, Karua and 
> Mungatana talks about the authority of parlierment not withstanding 
> the fairnes of government as a virtue of of the house that if lost 
> then the parlierment itself can be a mass grave. Such has happened 
> before. MPs have been surrounded in parlierment and killed. Do they 
> read these things? Saitoti now reenforces the actions of security 
> personell while Raila warns and I quote "Do not play with democracy" 
> it can run you over. On this point Raila has won while the PNU 
> officials have forgotten how they arrived in parlierment. They have 
> forgotten that the people voted them in. Well to them this does not 
> matter because just in january they lost the election and yet they 
> are still ministers flying the Kenyan flags. The flag that was earned 
> by blood. The blood of many was shed before the Europeans gave up. 
> This should have been a lesson to them. Kenya is not Zimbabwe. 
> Kenyans love their freedom and if it means loosing a leg or an arm it 
> will surely come to pass but the Uhuru's, Karua's, Mungatana's and 
> the silent Kibaki and Kalonzo will not live to enjoy the power they 
> think they have now. Indeed they may regret these days. Why gag 
> Omondi right infront of the public, choke him in private and almost 
> mutiliate his manhood. Once he was bundled up the president should 
> have intervened. Why arrest people asking the MPs to pay taxes?  and 
> after that still claim your superiority. Gentlemen PNU is in the 
> dark. Kibaki and Kalonzo dont know where they are and Raila has seen 
> the light. He woke up at the right moment. He has realized that the 
> driver of the coalition is a sleep. He knows the power of people who 
> are fighting to be free. On this note, I urge the son of Jaramogi to 
> soldier on for the democracy of the weak. In this way if he is not 
> rewarded on this planet, God will reward him in a brand new planet 
> specifically constructed for the pure at heart. Watch parliarment 
> proceedings belowDr. Barack Abonyo 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pukhV6hFhjQ&eurl=http://www.nation.co.ke/
>
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From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:53:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [Mwananchi] fwd: Letter to Kenyan Artists
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Nyanchama,
????? I strongly concur with on lack of promotion of Kenyan muscic artists. The industry lagged behind simply because many people saw musicians as bad people who spoil their daughters. They had no respect for these professionals. For example, I remeber I had a friend who liked to play guitars in Nairobi and sometimes he practiced with some Zailean musicians who used to entertain patrons at Nairobi's Garden Squire. But folks from his area used to say that this guy is spoiled and he will never be anything despite him being an A'level kid. But at that time, he was undergoing training at JKI'ntl Airport to be an Air Traffic Controller. How could they claim that this guy is stupid for if one can not understand the Chinees, Germany or Russian pilots you cannot claer them to land or take off. Simply put the Kenyan musicians have so much been?marginalized for a long time. And remember for a long time we had only ony radio station own and controlled
 by?the?authorities. This government mouth piece used to piss me off because they used to play?music from the same tribe all day long. That is why these musicians from other tribes are forced to go market their?products in the black market. Back in the days the government never gave them a chache. I remember back in 1973 when Christopher Monyoncho came out with one of his best artistic pieces title 'Amaremo Amasamba Abeire Ayabo Boka Rift Valley'?he got?himself in trouble with the authorities and had to spend a few months in jail because of that. This killed the momentum of most music artists. If you work so hard and nobody seems to appreciate your services what can you do? Go to the black market and that is why there is dreaded cancer known as corruption in Kenya to this day. Because people have to live in one way or the other.
??????? I'm pleased to learn that you have volunteered to assist them market their products. You are coming out with a wonderful idea because in Kenya we really help each other. Those who have "made" in the so called life they have it all while those who don't they simply don't have anything to cling on. You know in Kenya we don't have the middle class, there is only the upper and lower ones. We need to start assisting each other in terms of promoting each other's business and anything they are endouvering to do. That is the only way we can minimise corruption and everbody will be happy. You have all my blessings in your endeavours to help these folks. And that is what we will call the true spirit of HARAMBEE!! You also said that you paid a visit to Nairobi's Nat'l theater but had to leave because you didn't know anybody there. Well in the mid 70's when I was astudent in Nairobi we had Paul Onsongo whom I believe he must have retired by this time.
 He used to act on?Soyinka's book the?Lion among many plays he performed there. We had akina Mogongo Muture, othorongongo, Mama Kayai among others.?
?????? I have a friend here in the states who has started a christine music broadcasting studio. I will appreciate if you can check it out and give him any neccesary advice on what he can do to improve it to the international starndads. Pleace visit his websit at Monya Swahili Music Vedio Broadicasting.?Please let him know your comments and imputs. He is generally on air from about 1700 Hrs to 2300 Hrs every night.
???? Thank you and may God continue to bless abundantly in this holy year of the Lord.
Tebiti Ogutu Isaboke
Clt. NC??
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--- On Sat, 1/10/09, Matunda Nyanchama <matunda at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Matunda Nyanchama <matunda at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Mwananchi] fwd: Letter to Kenyan Artists
To: "africa-oped at yahoogroups.com" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 2:11 PM








http://blogs. african-writing. com/zukiswa/ ?p=33

Letter to Kenyan Artists 
27. December 2008, 13:29 
How is it possible that Ugandan musicians have managed to get in the skin and soul of their populace that they can actually live of their art; Nigerian writers of my generation can claim to be full-time writers and still survive; and South African actors have starred in blockbuster movies and yet, in spite of the many brilliant artists in Kenya, few in this country can claim the same? I have been on the Nairobi artistic scene for a very short time so I do not claim to be an expert but what I do know is this: there are more musicians than Eric Wainaina and more writers than Binyavanga Wainaina (much as his 'How to Write about Africa' is my most quoted creative non-fiction piece). 
While my ignorance as a South African to art from this country cannot be discounted, yet I feel the problem of not being better known should be placed on the shoulders of the Kenyan artistic scene ?? it's the marketing stupid. 
On Sunday night I had the fortune of hearing two of the most brilliant jazz vocalists I have heard. EVER. And it was in Nairobi that I heard them. I was like 'hold on, how come the world doesn't know y'all?' OK granted the girl is known in Europe where she had just returned from a concert but the young man, Tony, blew me away when the two of them improvised on one of June the Jazz Girl's song. I was later disappointed that there was no recording of the events and the music because I wanted to get home and in a few years time when? hopefully these two are known all over the world I would be able to claim that I KNEW THEM FIRST. And yet while it may happen for June, chances of it happening for Tony and many other Kenyan singers are very slim because there does not seem to be a concrete marketing plan for them. From some of the singers I talked to, I almost got that sense that I grew up with in Zim that one must go to school and study and be employed by
 someone. That belief that music as an art should be a hobby but everyone must have a job ? any job, so long as it is not an artistic pursuit. The radio stations here seem to be unaware that they are in Kenya where there might possibly be Kenyan musicians. I am not lying when I say that in the time I have been here, I have not heard one single local song played on radio but I think I know all the lyrics to Ne-Yo's Miss Independent. Kenyan musicians must also take responsibility. I fail to understand why they cannot do some creative marketing when they manage to put a little funding aside and bring out a CD, may be give some promo copies to matatu drivers so their music is played in matatus and therefore be introduced to the Kenyan consumers? If the work is as good as I have heard, I am certain that people will buy in droves.
?
In July I was with a handful of Kenyan writers at the Pan African Literary Forum in Ghana where I talked to some of the possibility of coming here. Upon return to South Africa, I started writing to two organisations that I knew were involved on the literary scene asking for an invite because I was keen to get into the Kenyan market (for no other reason than that the Kenyans I came across in Johannesburg appear to have enjoyed my work). Much enthusiasm was shown via email by the comrades from the two different organisations and all I requested was an invitation letter. I do not know how many emails I sent to them reminding them of that invite but I do know they were a lot. 
After months of waiting, my friend June suggested that perhaps I should forget about an invite from these highly esteemed organisations and she would send said invite. It is possible that the two organisations just believed that my type of writing was not something they felt they needed in Kenya in which case they could merely have told me so instead of sending enthusiastic emails of promises. On the Tuesday before my arrival one of the organisations finally sent me an invitation to be a reader at one of their events. They asked for my biography, which I sent with glee (better late than never, I thought). Imagine my horror when yesterday I looked at the website and found that not only was my bio not placed with the other readers but, somehow no-one had bothered to spell my name correctly. Then when the readings happened, half the people reading were the same people I saw reading in Accra and half the crowd were their friends. Now imagine for a minute
 that I had been relying on these guys exclusively, as many Kenyan writers are doing, on marketing me? Fortunately for me, I have good friends and have been warmly received in the country but should it really take a non-Kenyan to point these things out?
Of course I would be seriously lying if I said the Kenyan literary scene is the only literary scene that has this much intellectual snobbishness. So too do many countries but here's the thing, writers will never be able to live of their writing if we only market to our twenty friends while claiming that 'black people don't read'. Perhaps if we let them know that our art is out there, if we advertised way in advance about events to as many people as possible, fictional publishing could finally carry itself instead of leaning on non-fiction? 
Having hung out at the Kenya National Theatre, I also know there are more actors than that Coca-Cola Brrr guy (who South Africans will also remember from the? 'Africans as Savage Dictators' Vodacom advert) but I cannot speak with authority about actors as I did not get to see any in action and I have been away from television since arrival.
?
So Kenyan artists, let me get your tuppence. How better can you market yourselves and how better can organisations within your nation market you? 
A free copy of my book for creative suggestions, let's get talking.
And thanks for hosting me. The world awaits you!




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From: dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com (Dorothy Agwa)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:29:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Update:TONY NYADUNDO at Obama Inaugural Celebration- Jan.
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From: newsletter at kara.or.ke (The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA))
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:38:38 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The KARA Weekly Newsletter Issue No. 200, January 2009
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Issue No. 200: Editor's highlights and snapshot for this week:

Welcome to 2009 and of course to your favourite, authoritative and the consistent KARA Weekly Newsletter. We are back. As always, we appreciate your valued feedback. Thumbs up to Simba Colt Motors Limited (www.simbacolt.com) , now operating the BMW franchise too, for renewing its corporate benefactor support to KARA for 2009. We also welcome the Honeysuckle Residents Association as our new member. Further appreciation goes to Dr. Christopher Wood for renewing his individual/professional membership. You are the reason as to why we exist to enhance access to an efficient and effective public service delivery. To you our consistent subscriber, we are glad you are still reading us. Editor

 

Inside this Issue of The KARA Weekly Newsletter - at a glance:

?         Why 2009 will be no ordinary year for Kenya's governance agenda

?         Forget regulation: Only a Counter Innovation will beat M-Pesa

?         Press Release: Andrew Enniskillen new Chairperson at KARA

?         Give feedback on Nairobi Metropolitan Development Area Bill, 2008

?         KARA Speech at Nairobi Metropolitan Development Strategy Launch

?         Kitale Citywide Residents Associations Elects New Officials 

?         Kericho for a Citywide Residents Association - coming soon

        ..and much more including Neighbourhood Kenya - 4th Edition

 

Nairobi Water Company boss: embrace wise use of clean water:

"The KARA speech this morning (15/12/2008) during the launch of Nairobi Metropolitan Strategy was quite something that those who did not hear it need to read. As such, make it a point to post it in this newsletter. If you could get the speeches read by other presenters, too and post them in the newsletter, I believe you will have added value to all your readers. Thank you for keeping us informed and challenged in our aim to provide world class service. We look forward to a better 2009 in terms of wetness without the challenges of 2008. Misuse of water by Nairobians, as if there is no tomorrow, remains a key challenge to us; in terms watering lawns, flowers or kitchen gardens with clean water. Washing of cars in illegal wash bays and corridors using hosepipes instead of buckets is another challenge. We need to address this challenge together in the new year so that we can increase the number of hours that each resident of Nairobi receives water in a day or a week. In the meantime may all your subscribers  have a prosperous new year, 2009", Francis K. Mugo, MD, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd

 

Why 2009 will be no ordinary year for Kenya's governance agenda:

Exchange of pleasantries in ushering in another year are over and gone. School fees, yawning money purses, ravaging starvation, water scarcity and other challenges are an early wake-up reality check signaling that 2009 will not be about business as usual for Kenya. full-story 

 

Forget regulation: Only a Counter Innovation will beat M-Pesa:

There is no need for more emphasis - M-Pesa money transfer service has been a global success. In terms of brand profile, "M-Pesa" appears more popular and perhaps mentioned many more times by majority Kenyans on any day than its parent company, Safaricom Limited . full-story 

 

Press Release: Andrew Enniskillen is new Chairperson at KARA:

Enniskillen is currently a private pilot (and a former professional airline transport pilot).  He has previously headed various aviation organizations including the national carrier, Kenya Airways. For 15 years, he served as the chief executive and more recently as Chairman of AAR Health Services Ltd. Full_statement 

 

Give your feedback - Nairobi Metropolitan Development Area Bill, 2008

In delivering services under subsection (1), local authorities, agencies and lead agencies shall- (a) give priority to the basic needs of the local community; (b)  promote the development of the local community; and (c) ensure that all members of the local community have access to at least the minimum level of basic local authority services. Such services shall be equitably delivered in a manner that is conducive to - (a) the prudent, economic, efficient, effective and sustainable use of available resources; Read_more 

 

KARA speech at the Nairobi Metro Development Strategy Launch:

"We need to relive the image of Nairobi as "The Green City in the Sun". We must focus on making our capital city a more conducive and attractive place to conduct business, reside, relax and one that attracts foreign investors and visitors.  We must emphasize the need for respect for our water resources, trees, open spaces and the natural beauty of Nairobi's environs in the development process...full-story 

 

New Officials at Kitale Citywide Residents Association:

After the launch of Kitale Citywide Residents Association (KCRA) on 5th December 2008, a meeting held on 11th December 2008 elected Mr. Pradip Shah as Chairman. Mr. Ali Saif took the  Vice Chairman's position while Mr. Ferdinand Wafula was elected as secretary. full-story 

Kericho for a Citywide Residents Association - Kericho, named after the early English tea planter John Kerich, is Kenya's tea capital. Its equable climate and famously reliable, year-round afternoon rain showers make it the most important tea-growing area in Africa. While many of the European estates have been divided and reallocated to small farmers since Independence, the area is still dominated by giant tea plantations. Compact and orderly, Kericho itself seems as neat as the serried rows of bushes that surround it. full-story 

Key events calendar highlights for Jan/Feb. 2009:

20 Jan- Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development Reference Panel meeting

30 Jan- Launch of Kericho Citywide Residents Association 

06 Feb- 2 day KARA 2009 -2013 Strategic Plan Retreat

 

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From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:10:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Re: [kenyacitizensassembly] KCDN project and Year-end
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--- On Mon, 1/12/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [kenyacitizensassembly] KCDN project and Year-end Summary (thanks!)/More Help Needed
To: "Janet Feldman" <kaippg at earthlink.net>, "mwananchi" <mwananchi at yahoogroups.com>, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 5:53 AM










    
            Dear Janet,
As indicated in our schedule of events, we want to make this an interactive process where we close in on numbers to offer hope.

We have people whom we helped at the height of the clashes, people whom we gave some little money to just start their lives again. We are still following on their issues and we would be humbled with all the support that we can get for them.

Otherwise, we want to mobilize for support on the 4 areas that we want to follow-up on this year, namley; The Network, a KCDN Quarterly Magazine, The KCDN Peace Run, The KCDN Child Day out and then the KCDN Child Support Initiative.

many thanks to all these friends of KCDN; Irene, Matunda, Chifu, Jairus, Odus and all of you.

Let us come together and give hope to these
 children.

Regards,

Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.

this was our end year summary;

















At this very moment last year, Kenya was
 pregnant with hope.



















We were looking forward to an election which had all the indications of
changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. Politics was at its highest,
and the people were excited either way.



















But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 2007 when the Hon Samuel
Kivuitu made his announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki as having won
the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all over.



















The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw across the
country made me change. Time had come for me to do something useful for
Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political discussions
which added no value.



















I made up my mind that from that time on, I would work with forces that
focused on the plight of children. I had seen that in times of
conflict, men would fight leaving the women and the children vulnerable.



















In worse case scenarios, women would trade off their security for sex
while the child had nothing to trade off. These were the scenes that
were obtaining in conflict zones. Property was burned; women were
raped; children got lost; some lost their parents; and many more lost
their homes and education become a pipe dream.



















In January, I started discussing this with friends like Mr Jairus
K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone and I would
update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam Okello, also from
USA would join in and we discussed more.



















Out of these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May
of 2005 as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In
February, with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able
to open the KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in;
Mr Joram Odus, Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian
Onyango, Ms Caroline Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr
Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS
Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation
Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene Wasike, Aristocrates
Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo],
Capital Airlines Ltd [Capt Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino
Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The
Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many more.



















It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people into self
help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for self
sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid
Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the
people whom we wanted to help.



















We immediately changed focus and identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;









1] The immediate plight of IDPs









2] National Healing and Reconciliation









3] Child Support.



















1] The immediate plight of IDPs









Our immediate task was to call for material support for Kenyans who
were internally displaced following the post election violence. We got
very favourable responses, more so, Caroline Otieno from Arusha
Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of friends in Arusha
and he consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings
in support.



















We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and the next to a
local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. This first
phase was a resounding success.



















2] National Healing and Reconcilaition









This was our second phase. We thought of better ways by which we could
preach the gospel of National Healing and Reconciliation and we settled
on organizing a peace run in May.



















KCDN Embakasi Peace Run was
hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. This date
coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC Nairobi
informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 15th June
2008.



















With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier & Amolo Advocates,
Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries Ltd and material
support from Text Book Centre Ltd, Phoenix Publishers Ltd and East
African Educational Publishers, we were able to host a very successful KCDN Embakasi Peace Run.



















We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who added their voices to
the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. The Commissioner of
Sports was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant Commissioner.
In attendance we had Ms Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya
Nairobi Province, sports officials from Nairobi Province
 and many more
guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from
different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general
public.









This second phase of our programme was also a resounding success.



















3] Child Support.









Our last focus was on child support and we decided on December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 2008.



















The KCDN Child Support Initiative
was meant to give educational support to as many children from
vulnerable family backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the
right mix of children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head
Teachers. The number of children who need help was so overwhelming, but
we settled on mobilizing support for 250 such children.



















This was not easy. We made several appeals and when it all looked like
getting lost, support started coming in. We have made our public
appreciation to all those who helped this day to become a resounding
success. We have also made our public appreciation to all our guests,
starting with the Director Basic Education in the Ministry of Education.



















This is a challenge we want to take into the new year where we hope to
retain your support. It is you who have made us succeed with the 3
initiatives we undertook this year. God bless you so much.



















We have 4 things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;









1] In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter.
We will invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we
will be articulating what we are doing for the society and the children
in particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their
challenges and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from
the Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government
is doing in support of the Free Primary Education.



















2] In June 2009, we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run.
We will not call it KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We
will invite support and participation from you all as we preach the
virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation.
We will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues
from the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.



















3] In September 2009, we will organize a KCDN Child Day Out
for our children. Many children of privilege often have days out where
they have lots of fan. We will mobilize your support to make this day
out a success. This will see us organize tours to the parks for these
children. It will be lots of fan for the children.



















4] In December 2009, we will again mobilize the second edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative. Through this initiative, we will mobilize support for educational materials for these children. 



















The best gift we can give to our children is EDUCATION.
And this we can only achieve by actively helping the government as they
provide for Free Primary Education, by providing the remaining
necessities.



















As we close the year, we must thank you all for your support. We could
not do any better, but we appreciate the little that we have done in
support of our country and our children. In our collective
responsibility, we believe. And Yes, we did it.



















May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009. God bless, God bless, Amen.



















Odhiambo T Oketch,









CEO KCDN Nairobi.

















this was our thank you note to all those who helped make the KCDN Child Support Initiative on 5th December 2008 to be a success.











Dear Friends,











We hereby replicate the speech delivered by the Director Basic Education Mrs Leah K Rotich during the KCDN Child Support Initiative Day on 5th December 2008 at our offices. The speech was read on her behalf by Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education, Ministry of Education.











We
also take on this opportunity to sincerely thank the following for both
financial and material support that enabled our day to be a success;





1] Phoenix Aviation Ltd





2] Capital Airlines Ltd





3] Express Connections Ltd





4] Mr Leonard Amolo of AIG





5] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd





6] Ms Irene Wasike of Barclays Bank





7] Ms Irene from South Africa





8] Mr Lugonzo





9] Mr Chacha Odera [Oraro & Co Advocates]





10] The Cradle- the Children's Foundation











We also want to appreciate the following for having taken their time to be
 with us on this day;





1] Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education





2] Ms Irene Wasike, Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch





3] Mr Peter Mwangi, District Education Officer, Nairobi East District





4] Ms Grace Ngine, SQASO Nairobi East District





5] Ms Edna Ambasa, SQASO Nairobi East District





6] Mr John Muli Makau, PA to the MD, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd





7] Mr Arthur Kibisu, representing the MD, Express Connections Ltd





8] Ms Teresia Muturi, The Cradle





9] Mr Eric Juma, Chairman,
 Komarock Residents Association





10] Eng Barrack Okal, Secretary, Komarock Residents Association





11] Mr Meshack Kimathi, member, Komarock Residents Association.











We
know that we have friends whose support we will still be receiving,
those who had called and written to us pledging their support, we want
also to appreciate your envisaged support.











We will account to
all our benefactors. This is just the beginning of what we want to do,
and it is a journey of a thousand miles. We have only made the first
step. We hence still need all the support we can get.











To you all we say; Thank you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2009.











Odhiambo T Oketch,





CEO KCDN Nairobi.





Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,





Email; komarockswatch@ yahoo.com

--- On Sat, 1/10/09, Janet Feldman <kaippg at earthlink. net> wrote:
From: Janet Feldman <kaippg at earthlink. net>
Subject: [kenyacitizensassem bly] KCDN project and Year-end Summary (thanks!)/More Help Needed
To: mwananchi at yahoogrou ps.com, kenyacitizensassemb ly at yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 8:02 AM







    
            



Dear Odhiambo, John, Matunda, Irene, and 
All,
?
This is very inspiring and uplifting!! Thanks so 
much for posting it, and I will pass this along to my own networks too!? 
The focus on children, education, and peace is vital and exciting, and the 
"Peace Run" is something I'm sure lots of folks will be excited to hear abt and 
take part in.
?
Do you plan to continue addressing IDP needs and 
the challenging situation that still exists for so many, one year after the 
post-election violence?? I ask in part because I know others who are trying 
to do the same, and there may be strength in greater numbers.
?
With greatest appreciation and blessings to you 
all, and wishing you a world of support (literally :)), Janet (Feldman, kaippg at earthlink. net) 
?
?

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: 
  odhiambo okecth 
  To: kol ; madaraka-kenya@ yahoogroups. com 
  ; mulembe ; mwananchi ; next_kenya at yahoogro ups.com ; George 
  Nyongesa 
  Cc: kenyaclub at yahoogrou ps.com ; luv4self_network@ yahoogroups. com 
  ; mbonbani at yahoogroup s.com ; mediakenya at yahoo. co.uk ; Nation ; net-kenya at yahoogrou ps.com ; Nish ; nnabakyaala. afrika at gmail. com 
  
  Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:13 
  AM
  Subject: [KOL] Mr John Maina; Thank 
  you
  

  
    
    
      Mr John Maina has been in Kenya for the last month on 
        holiday. He went across the country visiting those that were displaced 
        by the madness that befell Kenya in December 2007. He also had time to 
        visit Mama Sarah Obama, whom she had known earlier in the 
        US.

When he came back to Nairobi, John gave me a call and we met 
        for lunch yesterday in town. That was a pleasant surprise. We shared 
        talk on our mutual interest and passion. I learnt that John has a deep 
        concern about Kenyans staying together in harmony and at peace with each 
        other. These are areas that are at the heart of what we are doing at 
        KCDN.

John was deeply touched with what we have been doing at 
        KCDN and he immediately gave me Kshs 2000.00 in support of our on-going 
        activities. On behalf of KCDN, I say, thank you so much.

Johns 
        call and support comes in shortly after a similar call of support from 
        Migosi Matunda Nyanchama from Canada and Nyadendi Irene Ngugi from South 
        Africa.

At KCDN, we want to rally all like minded individuals and 
        institutions to come to the support of children who are orphans and 
        vulnerable by rallying educational support for them. In doing this, we 
        appreciate the role the government is playing vide the Free Primary 
        Education.

As a community, we must rally behind the government 
        and offer mitigating mechanisms that add value to the provision of 
        quality education to all children without hindrance.

To John 
        Maina and other people of goodwill, we are truly 
        indepted.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.

this was our end 
        year summary;

At this very moment last year, Kenya 
        was pregnant with hope.

We were looking forward to an election 
        which had all the indications of changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. 
        Politics was at its highest, and the people were excited either 
        way.

But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 
        2007 when the Hon 
        Samuel Kivuitu made his 
        announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki 
        as having won the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all 
        over.

The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw 
        across the country made me change. Time had come for me to do something 
        useful for Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political 
        discussions which added no value.

I made up my mind that from 
        that time on, I would work with forces that focused on the plight of 
        children. I had seen that in times of conflict, men would fight leaving 
        the women and the children vulnerable.

In worse case scenarios, 
        women would trade off their security for sex while the child had nothing 
        to trade off. These were the scenes that were obtaining in conflict 
        zones. Property was burned; women were raped; children got lost; some 
        lost their parents; and many more lost their homes and education become 
        a pipe dream.

In January, I started discussing this with friends 
        like Mr Jairus K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone 
        and I would update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam 
        Okello, also from USA would join in and we discussed more.

Out of 
        these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May of 2005 
        as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In February, 
        with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able to open the 
        KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in; Mr Joram Odus, 
        Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian Onyango, Ms Caroline 
        Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers 
        Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene 
        Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene 
        Wasike, Aristocrates Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express 
        Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo], Capital 
        Airlines Ltd [Capt 
        Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, 
        Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many 
        more.

It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people 
        into self help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for 
        self sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid 
        Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the 
        people whom we wanted to help.

We immediately changed focus and 
        identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;
1] The 
        immediate plight of IDPs
2] National Healing and Reconciliation
3] 
        Child 
        Support.

1] The immediate 
        plight of IDPs
Our immediate task was to call for material 
        support for Kenyans who were internally displaced following the post 
        election violence. We got very favourable responses, more so, Caroline 
        Otieno from Arusha Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of 
        friends in Arusha and he 
        consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings in 
        support.

We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and 
        the next to a local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. 
        This first phase was a resounding success.

2] National 
        Healing and Reconcilaition
This was our second phase. We 
        thought of better ways by which we could preach the gospel of National 
        Healing and Reconciliation and we settled on organizing a peace run in 
        May.

KCDN Embakasi Peace 
        Run was hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. 
        This date coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC 
        Nairobi informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 
        15th June 2008.

With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier 
        & Amolo Advocates, Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries 
        Ltd and material support from Text Book 
        Centre Ltd, Phoenix 
        Publishers Ltd and East African Educational Publishers, we were able to 
        host a very successful KCDN Embakasi 
        Peace Run.

We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who 
        added their voices to the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. 
        The 
        Commissioner of Sports 
        was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant 
        Commissioner. In attendance we had Ms 
        Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya Nairobi 
        Province, sports 
        officials from Nairobi 
        Province and many more 
        guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from 
        different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general 
        public.
This second phase of our programme was also a resounding 
        success.

3] Child 
        Support.
Our last focus was on child support and we decided on 
        December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 
        2008.

The KCDN Child Support 
        Initiative was meant to give 
        educational support to as many children from vulnerable family 
        backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the right mix of 
        children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head 
        Teachers. The number of 
        children who need help was so overwhelming, but we settled on mobilizing 
        support for 250 such children.

This was not easy. We made several 
        appeals and when it all looked like getting lost, support started coming 
        in. We have made our public appreciation to all those who helped this 
        day to become a resounding success. We have also made our public 
        appreciation to all our guests, starting with the Director Basic 
        Education in the Ministry of Education.

This is a challenge we 
        want to take into the new year where we hope to retain your support. It 
        is you who have made us succeed with the 3 initiatives we undertook this 
        year. God bless you so much.

We have 4 
        things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;
1] 
        In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter. We will 
        invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we will be 
        articulating what we are doing for the society and the children in 
        particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their challenges 
        and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from the 
        Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government is 
        doing in support of the Free Primary Education.

2] In June 2009, 
        we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run. We will not call it 
        KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We will invite support 
        and participation from you all as we preach the virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation. We 
        will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues from 
        the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.

3] In 
        September 2009, we will organize a KCDN 
        Child Day Out for our children. Many children of privilege often 
        have days out where they have lots of fan. We will mobilize your support 
        to make this day out a success. This will see us organize tours to the 
        parks for these children. It will be lots of fan for the 
        children.

4] In December 2009, we will again mobilize the second 
        edition of the KCDN Child Support 
        Initiative. Through this initiative, we will mobilize support for 
        educational materials for these children. 

The best gift we can 
        give to our children is EDUCATION. And this we can only achieve 
        by actively helping the government as they provide for Free Primary 
        Education, by providing the remaining necessities.

As we close 
        the year, we must thank you all for your support. We could not do any 
        better, but we appreciate the little that we have done in support of our 
        country and our children. In our collective responsibility, we believe. 
        And Yes, we did it.

May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a 
        Happy New Year 2009. God bless, God bless, Amen.

Odhiambo T 
        Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.

this 
        was our thank you note to all those who helped make the KCDN Child 
        Support Initiative on 5th December 2008 to be a 
        success.

Dear Friends,

We hereby replicate the 
        speech delivered by the Director Basic Education Mrs Leah K Rotich during the 
        KCDN Child 
        Support Initiative Day on 5th December 2008 at our offices. The 
        speech was read on her behalf by Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant 
        Director of Education, Ministry of Education.

We also take on 
        this opportunity to sincerely thank the following for both financial and 
        material support that enabled our day to be a success;
1] Phoenix Aviation Ltd
2] 
        Capital Airlines 
        Ltd
3] Express Connections Ltd
4] Mr Leonard Amolo of 
        AIG
5] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd
6] Ms Irene Wasike of 
        Barclays Bank
7] Ms Irene from South Africa
8] Mr Lugonzo
9] Mr Chacha 
        Odera [Oraro & Co Advocates]
10] The Cradle- the Children's 
        Foundation

We also want to appreciate the following for having 
        taken their time to be with us on this day;
1] Mr Paul Mungai, 
        Assistant Director of Education
2] Ms Irene Wasike, Manager, Barclays 
        Bank of Kenya, Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch
3] Mr Peter 
        Mwangi, District Education Officer, Nairobi East District
4] Ms Grace 
        Ngine, SQASO Nairobi 
        East District
5] Ms Edna Ambasa, SQASO Nairobi East District
6] Mr 
        John Muli Makau, PA to the MD, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd
7] 
        Mr Arthur Kibisu, representing the MD, Express Connections Ltd
8] Ms 
        Teresia Muturi, The Cradle
9] Mr Eric Juma, Chairman, Komarock Residents 
        Association
10] Eng Barrack Okal, Secretary, Komarock 
        Residents Association
11] Mr Meshack Kimathi, member, Komarock 
        Residents Association.

We know that we have friends whose support 
        we will still be receiving, those who had called and written to us 
        pledging their support, we want also to appreciate your envisaged 
        support.

We will account to all our benefactors. This is just the 
        beginning of what we want to do, and it is a journey of a thousand 
        miles. We have only made the first step. We hence still need all the 
        support we can get.

To you all we say; Thank you, Merry Christmas 
        and a Happy New Year, 2009.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN 
        Nairobi.
Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,
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From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:08:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Re: [kenyacitizensassembly] KCDN project and Year-end
	Summary (thanks!)/More Help Needed
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--- On Mon, 1/12/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [kenyacitizensassembly] KCDN project and Year-end Summary (thanks!)/More Help Needed
To: "Janet Feldman" <kaippg at earthlink.net>, "mwananchi" <mwananchi at yahoogroups.com>, kenyacitizensassembly at yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 5:53 AM










    
            Dear Janet,
As indicated in our schedule of events, we want to make this an interactive process where we close in on numbers to offer hope.

We have people whom we helped at the height of the clashes, people whom we gave some little money to just start their lives again. We are still following on their issues and we would be humbled with all the support that we can get for them.

Otherwise, we want to mobilize for support on the 4 areas that we want to follow-up on this year, namley; The Network, a KCDN Quarterly Magazine, The KCDN Peace Run, The KCDN Child Day out and then the KCDN Child Support Initiative.

many thanks to all these friends of KCDN; Irene, Matunda, Chifu, Jairus, Odus and all of you.

Let us come together and give hope to these
 children.

Regards,

Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.

this was our end year summary;

















At this very moment last year, Kenya was
 pregnant with hope.



















We were looking forward to an election which had all the indications of
changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. Politics was at its highest,
and the people were excited either way.



















But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 2007 when the Hon Samuel
Kivuitu made his announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki as having won
the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all over.



















The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw across the
country made me change. Time had come for me to do something useful for
Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political discussions
which added no value.



















I made up my mind that from that time on, I would work with forces that
focused on the plight of children. I had seen that in times of
conflict, men would fight leaving the women and the children vulnerable.



















In worse case scenarios, women would trade off their security for sex
while the child had nothing to trade off. These were the scenes that
were obtaining in conflict zones. Property was burned; women were
raped; children got lost; some lost their parents; and many more lost
their homes and education become a pipe dream.



















In January, I started discussing this with friends like Mr Jairus
K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone and I would
update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam Okello, also from
USA would join in and we discussed more.



















Out of these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May
of 2005 as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In
February, with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able
to open the KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in;
Mr Joram Odus, Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian
Onyango, Ms Caroline Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr
Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS
Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation
Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene Wasike, Aristocrates
Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo],
Capital Airlines Ltd [Capt Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino
Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The
Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many more.



















It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people into self
help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for self
sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid
Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the
people whom we wanted to help.



















We immediately changed focus and identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;









1] The immediate plight of IDPs









2] National Healing and Reconciliation









3] Child Support.



















1] The immediate plight of IDPs









Our immediate task was to call for material support for Kenyans who
were internally displaced following the post election violence. We got
very favourable responses, more so, Caroline Otieno from Arusha
Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of friends in Arusha
and he consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings
in support.



















We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and the next to a
local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. This first
phase was a resounding success.



















2] National Healing and Reconcilaition









This was our second phase. We thought of better ways by which we could
preach the gospel of National Healing and Reconciliation and we settled
on organizing a peace run in May.



















KCDN Embakasi Peace Run was
hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. This date
coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC Nairobi
informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 15th June
2008.



















With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier & Amolo Advocates,
Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries Ltd and material
support from Text Book Centre Ltd, Phoenix Publishers Ltd and East
African Educational Publishers, we were able to host a very successful KCDN Embakasi Peace Run.



















We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who added their voices to
the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. The Commissioner of
Sports was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant Commissioner.
In attendance we had Ms Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya
Nairobi Province, sports officials from Nairobi Province
 and many more
guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from
different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general
public.









This second phase of our programme was also a resounding success.



















3] Child Support.









Our last focus was on child support and we decided on December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 2008.



















The KCDN Child Support Initiative
was meant to give educational support to as many children from
vulnerable family backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the
right mix of children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head
Teachers. The number of children who need help was so overwhelming, but
we settled on mobilizing support for 250 such children.



















This was not easy. We made several appeals and when it all looked like
getting lost, support started coming in. We have made our public
appreciation to all those who helped this day to become a resounding
success. We have also made our public appreciation to all our guests,
starting with the Director Basic Education in the Ministry of Education.



















This is a challenge we want to take into the new year where we hope to
retain your support. It is you who have made us succeed with the 3
initiatives we undertook this year. God bless you so much.



















We have 4 things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;









1] In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter.
We will invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we
will be articulating what we are doing for the society and the children
in particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their
challenges and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from
the Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government
is doing in support of the Free Primary Education.



















2] In June 2009, we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run.
We will not call it KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We
will invite support and participation from you all as we preach the
virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation.
We will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues
from the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.



















3] In September 2009, we will organize a KCDN Child Day Out
for our children. Many children of privilege often have days out where
they have lots of fan. We will mobilize your support to make this day
out a success. This will see us organize tours to the parks for these
children. It will be lots of fan for the children.



















4] In December 2009, we will again mobilize the second edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative. Through this initiative, we will mobilize support for educational materials for these children. 



















The best gift we can give to our children is EDUCATION.
And this we can only achieve by actively helping the government as they
provide for Free Primary Education, by providing the remaining
necessities.



















As we close the year, we must thank you all for your support. We could
not do any better, but we appreciate the little that we have done in
support of our country and our children. In our collective
responsibility, we believe. And Yes, we did it.



















May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009. God bless, God bless, Amen.



















Odhiambo T Oketch,









CEO KCDN Nairobi.

















this was our thank you note to all those who helped make the KCDN Child Support Initiative on 5th December 2008 to be a success.











Dear Friends,











We hereby replicate the speech delivered by the Director Basic Education Mrs Leah K Rotich during the KCDN Child Support Initiative Day on 5th December 2008 at our offices. The speech was read on her behalf by Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education, Ministry of Education.











We
also take on this opportunity to sincerely thank the following for both
financial and material support that enabled our day to be a success;





1] Phoenix Aviation Ltd





2] Capital Airlines Ltd





3] Express Connections Ltd





4] Mr Leonard Amolo of AIG





5] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd





6] Ms Irene Wasike of Barclays Bank





7] Ms Irene from South Africa





8] Mr Lugonzo





9] Mr Chacha Odera [Oraro & Co Advocates]





10] The Cradle- the Children's Foundation











We also want to appreciate the following for having taken their time to be
 with us on this day;





1] Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education





2] Ms Irene Wasike, Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch





3] Mr Peter Mwangi, District Education Officer, Nairobi East District





4] Ms Grace Ngine, SQASO Nairobi East District





5] Ms Edna Ambasa, SQASO Nairobi East District





6] Mr John Muli Makau, PA to the MD, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd





7] Mr Arthur Kibisu, representing the MD, Express Connections Ltd





8] Ms Teresia Muturi, The Cradle





9] Mr Eric Juma, Chairman,
 Komarock Residents Association





10] Eng Barrack Okal, Secretary, Komarock Residents Association





11] Mr Meshack Kimathi, member, Komarock Residents Association.











We
know that we have friends whose support we will still be receiving,
those who had called and written to us pledging their support, we want
also to appreciate your envisaged support.











We will account to
all our benefactors. This is just the beginning of what we want to do,
and it is a journey of a thousand miles. We have only made the first
step. We hence still need all the support we can get.











To you all we say; Thank you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2009.











Odhiambo T Oketch,





CEO KCDN Nairobi.





Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,





Email; komarockswatch@ yahoo.com

--- On Sat, 1/10/09, Janet Feldman <kaippg at earthlink. net> wrote:
From: Janet Feldman <kaippg at earthlink. net>
Subject: [kenyacitizensassem bly] KCDN project and Year-end Summary (thanks!)/More Help Needed
To: mwananchi at yahoogrou ps.com, kenyacitizensassemb ly at yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 8:02 AM







    
            



Dear Odhiambo, John, Matunda, Irene, and 
All,
?
This is very inspiring and uplifting!! Thanks so 
much for posting it, and I will pass this along to my own networks too!? 
The focus on children, education, and peace is vital and exciting, and the 
"Peace Run" is something I'm sure lots of folks will be excited to hear abt and 
take part in.
?
Do you plan to continue addressing IDP needs and 
the challenging situation that still exists for so many, one year after the 
post-election violence?? I ask in part because I know others who are trying 
to do the same, and there may be strength in greater numbers.
?
With greatest appreciation and blessings to you 
all, and wishing you a world of support (literally :)), Janet (Feldman, kaippg at earthlink. net) 
?
?

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: 
  odhiambo okecth 
  To: kol ; madaraka-kenya@ yahoogroups. com 
  ; mulembe ; mwananchi ; next_kenya at yahoogro ups.com ; George 
  Nyongesa 
  Cc: kenyaclub at yahoogrou ps.com ; luv4self_network@ yahoogroups. com 
  ; mbonbani at yahoogroup s.com ; mediakenya at yahoo. co.uk ; Nation ; net-kenya at yahoogrou ps.com ; Nish ; nnabakyaala. afrika at gmail. com 
  
  Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:13 
  AM
  Subject: [KOL] Mr John Maina; Thank 
  you
  

  
    
    
      Mr John Maina has been in Kenya for the last month on 
        holiday. He went across the country visiting those that were displaced 
        by the madness that befell Kenya in December 2007. He also had time to 
        visit Mama Sarah Obama, whom she had known earlier in the 
        US.

When he came back to Nairobi, John gave me a call and we met 
        for lunch yesterday in town. That was a pleasant surprise. We shared 
        talk on our mutual interest and passion. I learnt that John has a deep 
        concern about Kenyans staying together in harmony and at peace with each 
        other. These are areas that are at the heart of what we are doing at 
        KCDN.

John was deeply touched with what we have been doing at 
        KCDN and he immediately gave me Kshs 2000.00 in support of our on-going 
        activities. On behalf of KCDN, I say, thank you so much.

Johns 
        call and support comes in shortly after a similar call of support from 
        Migosi Matunda Nyanchama from Canada and Nyadendi Irene Ngugi from South 
        Africa.

At KCDN, we want to rally all like minded individuals and 
        institutions to come to the support of children who are orphans and 
        vulnerable by rallying educational support for them. In doing this, we 
        appreciate the role the government is playing vide the Free Primary 
        Education.

As a community, we must rally behind the government 
        and offer mitigating mechanisms that add value to the provision of 
        quality education to all children without hindrance.

To John 
        Maina and other people of goodwill, we are truly 
        indepted.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi.

this was our end 
        year summary;

At this very moment last year, Kenya 
        was pregnant with hope.

We were looking forward to an election 
        which had all the indications of changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. 
        Politics was at its highest, and the people were excited either 
        way.

But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 
        2007 when the Hon 
        Samuel Kivuitu made his 
        announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki 
        as having won the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all 
        over.

The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw 
        across the country made me change. Time had come for me to do something 
        useful for Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political 
        discussions which added no value.

I made up my mind that from 
        that time on, I would work with forces that focused on the plight of 
        children. I had seen that in times of conflict, men would fight leaving 
        the women and the children vulnerable.

In worse case scenarios, 
        women would trade off their security for sex while the child had nothing 
        to trade off. These were the scenes that were obtaining in conflict 
        zones. Property was burned; women were raped; children got lost; some 
        lost their parents; and many more lost their homes and education become 
        a pipe dream.

In January, I started discussing this with friends 
        like Mr Jairus K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone 
        and I would update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam 
        Okello, also from USA would join in and we discussed more.

Out of 
        these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May of 2005 
        as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In February, 
        with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able to open the 
        KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in; Mr Joram Odus, 
        Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian Onyango, Ms Caroline 
        Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers 
        Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene 
        Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene 
        Wasike, Aristocrates Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express 
        Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo], Capital 
        Airlines Ltd [Capt 
        Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, 
        Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many 
        more.

It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people 
        into self help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for 
        self sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid 
        Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the 
        people whom we wanted to help.

We immediately changed focus and 
        identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;
1] The 
        immediate plight of IDPs
2] National Healing and Reconciliation
3] 
        Child 
        Support.

1] The immediate 
        plight of IDPs
Our immediate task was to call for material 
        support for Kenyans who were internally displaced following the post 
        election violence. We got very favourable responses, more so, Caroline 
        Otieno from Arusha Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of 
        friends in Arusha and he 
        consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings in 
        support.

We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and 
        the next to a local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. 
        This first phase was a resounding success.

2] National 
        Healing and Reconcilaition
This was our second phase. We 
        thought of better ways by which we could preach the gospel of National 
        Healing and Reconciliation and we settled on organizing a peace run in 
        May.

KCDN Embakasi Peace 
        Run was hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. 
        This date coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC 
        Nairobi informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 
        15th June 2008.

With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier 
        & Amolo Advocates, Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries 
        Ltd and material support from Text Book 
        Centre Ltd, Phoenix 
        Publishers Ltd and East African Educational Publishers, we were able to 
        host a very successful KCDN Embakasi 
        Peace Run.

We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who 
        added their voices to the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. 
        The 
        Commissioner of Sports 
        was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant 
        Commissioner. In attendance we had Ms 
        Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya Nairobi 
        Province, sports 
        officials from Nairobi 
        Province and many more 
        guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from 
        different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general 
        public.
This second phase of our programme was also a resounding 
        success.

3] Child 
        Support.
Our last focus was on child support and we decided on 
        December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 
        2008.

The KCDN Child Support 
        Initiative was meant to give 
        educational support to as many children from vulnerable family 
        backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the right mix of 
        children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head 
        Teachers. The number of 
        children who need help was so overwhelming, but we settled on mobilizing 
        support for 250 such children.

This was not easy. We made several 
        appeals and when it all looked like getting lost, support started coming 
        in. We have made our public appreciation to all those who helped this 
        day to become a resounding success. We have also made our public 
        appreciation to all our guests, starting with the Director Basic 
        Education in the Ministry of Education.

This is a challenge we 
        want to take into the new year where we hope to retain your support. It 
        is you who have made us succeed with the 3 initiatives we undertook this 
        year. God bless you so much.

We have 4 
        things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;
1] 
        In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter. We will 
        invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we will be 
        articulating what we are doing for the society and the children in 
        particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their challenges 
        and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from the 
        Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government is 
        doing in support of the Free Primary Education.

2] In June 2009, 
        we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run. We will not call it 
        KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We will invite support 
        and participation from you all as we preach the virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation. We 
        will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues from 
        the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.

3] In 
        September 2009, we will organize a KCDN 
        Child Day Out for our children. Many children of privilege often 
        have days out w


      
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From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Mon Jan 12 12:00:17 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:17 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] NEWS :- Wetangula leads Kenyan VIPs to Obama inauguration
Message-ID: <EB0182407359D411BEBB009027CC692C079CDF38@apollo.gmsi.com>


http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144003852&cid=418&
Wetangula leads Kenyan VIPs to Obama inauguration
Updated 2 hr(s) 51 min(s) ago 
By Isaac Ongiri 
A delegation of six MPs among them Cabinet ministers will be in Washington
to represent Kenya at the official state installation of US President-elect
Barack Obama. 
The team of ministers and MPs to be led by Foreign Affairs Minister Moses
Wetangula will be restricted to side events and parties, as they have no
official invitation to attend the real inauguration at Capital Hill.
Wetangula, who addressed the press in his office on Monday, said the
ministers and MPs would only attend the African Bash organised by African
diplomats in Washington.
"We have no invitation to attend the official state installation but we
shall be representing the country at the African bash," he said.
Wetangula who said he would lead the Kenyan delegation also clarified that
the Kenyan team will not visit statehouse.
"At the official installation, the US state department has only invited the
Kenyan envoy to Washington, Peter Rateng' Ogego and his wife, that has been
the tradition there, and we appreciate it," the minister said.
Medical Services Minister Prof Anyang' Nyong'o, Sports Minister Helen
Sambili and Tourism Minister Najib Balala are part of the Kenyan delegation.
Others are deputy speaker Farah Maalim, and MPs Hassan Joho (Kisauni) and
Eugene Wamalwa (Saboti). Nobel laureate Prof Wangari Maathai will also be
part of the team.
Wetangula said ministers would be funded by their ministries, while MPs will
be funded by Parliament to attend the function.
Nyong'o and Wetangula were due to leave the country last night for another
official trip to Cuba, before crossing over to the US to join the rest of
the Kenyan team.
The African Bash will be near Capitol Hill, the venue of the US presidential
inauguration, shortly after Obama officially takes over the reins of power
from President George Bush.
Over 47 African envoys in the US have organised the bash. Several similar
parties have also been planned by different organisations and groups ahead
of the inauguration day. The President-elect is only expected to attend ten
of them beginning Friday this week.



From prcanb at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 12 16:24:11 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:24:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] The ego syndrome!
Message-ID: <606747.75731.qm@web38705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

In every one of us, there seem to be some kind of ego/pride/arrogance that emanates from one of the following:

-Family background
-The level of education that we have attained
-Our status in the community
-Our career
-The position we hold
-Our outward appearance
-The talents we have

Unfortunately, the ego/pride/arrogance in us more often than not, stands on the way of many things. Whenever the ego/pride/arrogance pops up, it usually leads to one,some or all of the following:

-We tend to live in our own world
-We despise/refuse to accept any kind of help/advice
-We hold the view that in so many ways we own the world
-We loose friends/family 
-We quit going to church 
-We end up loosing our Jobs/our family

Any time the ego wants to have its way, please do remember the following!

-There is no situation that is permanent. The people that you despise today, you will need them tomorrow
-All of us will end up in one place-the grave-where we shall remain until the second coming of the man of Galilee
-Remember that things can change in a matter of seconds! Therefore let us thread carefully!

And finally,the medicine to the ego syndrome is to allow the mind of Jesus to be is us-Phillippians 2:5-8!

My prayer has been and will always be this: "Lord Jesus, please make me as humble as Moses; Yea, more than Moses, help me to become more like you!" How about you!

Just a thought

Pr B
Monday, January 12th, 2009 @ 3:15 PM




      


From ccr_kenya at yahoo.co.uk  Mon Jan 12 20:06:26 2009
From: ccr_kenya at yahoo.co.uk (Coalition Constitution Reforms)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:06:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Siaya,
	Kenya Swings into Action Following Election of President Obama
Message-ID: <888839.56000.qm@web24701.mail.ird.yahoo.com>






















Siaya, Kenya Swings into Action Following Election of President Obama
http://mydestinatio nz.com/node/ 14 
Siaya, Kenya?January 12, 2009?Siaya, the ancestral district of US President-elect Barack Obama has wasted no time in organizing itself in order to spruce its image, now that it has been thrust into the international spotlight as one of the places that fall under the ?Obama Tour". 



?
Places that presidents call home often become major tourist attractions, from estates at Mount Vernon and Monticello, to Hodgenville, Ky, where Abraham Lincoln's log cabin once stood, to Bill Clinton's boyhood home in Hope, Arkansas. According to Metro News Magazine, to see all the places connected to Obama, you'd have to visit three countries, six time zones and six states. Obama has said that his unusual life story ?spans miles and generations, races and realities.? Obama's late father was from Kogelo, a village in Siaya district.
?
The Siaya community has spontaneously organized itself under the newly-formed Siaya District Development Consortium [SIDDCo]. It launched itself on facebook on November 5th, only hours after the final results of the US presidential elections were announced. Within eight weeks, the group has attracted 4,400 active members. http://www.facebook .com/topic. php?topic= 6959&post=33410&uid=49012860010# .... 
?
In that time, they have organized innovative online elections to elect their first board of directors. They got a boost when Canada-based environmentalist and green economist, Tegi Obanda, finally bowed to pressure and agreed to contest for the board chairmanship.
?We knew we needed someone with international connections and expertise in sustainable community transformation. Few people born in Siaya district possess the combination of skills, education, experience and acumen that Obanda has.? says Sam Argwings, the coordinator of Transform Siaya Action Committee (TRANSIAC) which is credited with bringing Obanda on board. ?It was hard to convince him since he was already deeply involved in designing, the Africa Green University- his brainchild-to be launched in Siaya in 2009.? Argwings adds.
?
The consortium is focused on "meeting and surpassing the UN defined millennium goals". Says a confident Obanda: "We will cut the poverty rates to under 25 percent by 2015?. This is a no mean feat given that 65 percent of Siaya residents live below the poverty line. As a first move towards putting Siaya on the sustainable development path, the Consortium has announced the planting of 4 million ?Obama trees? in Siaya district, one million for each year that Obama holds the presidency. 
?
It is obvious that Obama's victory is propelling the people of his father's heritage to organize themselves and transcend their limitations. As Obanda put it 'We people of Siaya district are part of the Obama story whether we like it or not. What matters is how we choose to be part of that story-in a bad way or in a good way. We can decide to break into his grandmother' s roof to steal solar panels, or we can decide to come together and use the new energy of hope that he has infused to uplift our people out of abject poverty and backwardness.?
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The focus on Siaya district in general and Kogelo village in particular has grown in tandem with Obama's stunning rise to the apex of world leadership. When Obama visited Africa in his first and only visit as US Senator, Kenya was in the itinerary mainly because it is his father's birthplace, one may say. And on reaching Nairobi, he held a few meetings but saved the most poignant moments for an electrifying visit to the remote village of Kogelo, Siaya district. There he told his 86 year old grandmother that he was going to vie for the presidency, a full six months before he officially announced his candidature in Chicago, Illinois. Some say Obama gets a unique inspiration by reconnecting to his father's heritage.
?
The consortium has identified ?six engines of socio-economic transformation? . These include Education, Eco tourism, 3. Technological /Industrial, Commercial Business Park Centre, Information and Communication Technology and Environmental rehabilitation and conservation. 
?
There are plans to launch a major university in Siaya. "The Africa Green University is aimed to be one of its kind in the world. It will be community-based, and is expected to be the major engine for socio-economic transformation in the area." said Obanda in a posting to the group's facebook page. In terms of Eco Tourism the consortium will focus on "expanded accommodation and entertainment plus nature and cultural tours that can be developed to offer thousands of employment to local people." 
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The consortium officials says they will ensure that the benefits remain in the community. They also plan one major industrial activity to help create long-term steady jobs. Further, the consortium is placing primary emphasis on environmental rehabilitation and conservation, which in themselves can generate income for residents. They plan to restore depleted water sources by replanting indigenous plants which have medicinal and nutritious value. 
?
The most immediate environmental project is the Obama Victory Celebration Million Trees Project. ?What better way to commemorate (Obama?s) historic election by planting four million trees to reforest and restore and heal Siaya district? This can easily be done by each and every person in Siaya district (man, woman and child) planting at least two Obama commemoration trees on their land? These are trees that are not to be cut for commercial purposes. They are planted to serve the environment. We can plant two trees each successive year for four years,? said the Chairman of the Siaya District Development Consortium, Tegi Obanda in a message posted on the consortium facebook page.
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africa green u siaya's blog 
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Submitted by neville on Mon, 01/12/2009 - 16:58.?# 

Well thats quite a piece and am glad that at some point the fact obama the soon be sworn in president has actually put the country that was the other day seem as doomed to go down under civil war.
Also his roots to Kenya and relations has in it's doses helped the Tourism industry due to the fact its deemed to be the ancestral home of a world leader. hail be to Obama!! Am I being overzealous
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 12 22:38:32 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:38:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Leave them alone!;a gentle reminder to the in-laws!
Message-ID: <726830.82015.qm@web38704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Some in-laws have inflicted pain and torture to their perceived enemies such that all that is left is to request them to leave their victims alone!

Let us do some reasoning here! 

-Once upon a time, your son/daughter/brother/sister was born!
-Then came the time when you put too much pleasure for your son/daughter/sister/brother to get married? Why? Because you thought that he/she was mature enough to have his/her own family!
-By asking him/her to move on, you in many ways told him/her that you will by no means interfere with their marriage!

But then, what has happened since your son/daughter/brother/sister got married?

-You have continued to interfere with their marriage
-Your comments/criticism/demands/gossiping/fault finding have been part of your daily business
-You have even continued to demand money and air your opinions as if they are needed
-It has become your joy to see those that you claim to love in pain!

Here is my appeal to you sir/mum:

-Leave them people alone to build their own home
-If you have no business don't find it here. Sorry! This door is closed
-There are some who may still need your advise. For these two, they don't need any, at least not now. If they so desire, they will sure consult you
-For the brothers/sisters, I say, please mind your business. Since you have your own family, why not take care of it?
-For the parents I say, leave your children alone. If you still need someone to boss around, please do it to the little ones still under your care.

No one is saying that you should not say anything but if ever you have to say anything, say that which is acceptable, otherwise please leave them people alone! Will you?

Just a thought!

Pr B
Monday, January 12th, 2009 @ 9:36 PM



      


From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 13 02:11:40 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:11:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Laptop for KCDN
Message-ID: <345657.6048.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

In April 2008, we made a passionate appeal for support to acquire
computers for KCDN. We got some offers from a computer company in
London which we later realized was not genuine.



However, yesterday, KCDN received a laptop from Mr. Zedekiah Nyanchama,
a brother to Mr. Matunda Nyanchama. Matunda had called on his brother
to give us a laptop during his recent visit to KCDN. This promise for a
laptop was actialized yesterday and for this, we at KCDN want to
register our appreciation to the Nyanchamas for this support. To you we
say; thank you.



We know we have a fairly busy year ahead of us at KCDN and such actions
inspire us more to do just to the society. Our journey of a thousand
miles is gathering momentum and we know we will be of immense service
to the children come December 2009 when we will be hosting the KCDN
Chils Support Initiative.



Come join us with whatsoever support as we make this journey of hope.



Odhiambo T Oketch,

CEO KCDN Nairobi.



this was our end year summary;



















At this very moment last year, Kenya was
 pregnant with hope.





















We were looking forward to an election which had all the indications of
changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. Politics was at its highest,
and the people were excited either way.





















But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 2007 when the Hon Samuel
Kivuitu made his announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki as having won
the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all over.





















The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw across the
country made me change. Time had come for me to do something useful for
Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political discussions
which added no value.





















I made up my mind that from that time on, I would work with forces that
focused on the plight of children. I had seen that in times of
conflict, men would fight leaving the women and the children vulnerable.





















In worse case scenarios, women would trade off their security for sex
while the child had nothing to trade off. These were the scenes that
were obtaining in conflict zones. Property was burned; women were
raped; children got lost; some lost their parents; and many more lost
their homes and education become a pipe dream.





















In January, I started discussing this with friends like Mr Jairus
K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone and I would
update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam Okello, also from
USA would join in and we discussed more.





















Out of these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May
of 2005 as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In
February, with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able
to open the KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in;
Mr Joram Odus, Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian
Onyango, Ms Caroline Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr
Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS
Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation
Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene Wasike, Aristocrates
Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo],
Capital Airlines Ltd [Capt Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino
Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The
Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many more.





















It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people into self
help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for self
sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid
Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the
people whom we wanted to help.





















We immediately changed focus and identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;










1] The immediate plight of IDPs










2] National Healing and Reconciliation










3] Child Support.





















1] The immediate plight of IDPs










Our immediate task was to call for material support for Kenyans who
were internally displaced following the post election violence. We got
very favourable responses, more so, Caroline Otieno from Arusha
Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of friends in Arusha
and he consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings
in support.





















We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and the next to a
local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. This first
phase was a resounding success.





















2] National Healing and Reconcilaition










This was our second phase. We thought of better ways by which we could
preach the gospel of National Healing and Reconciliation and we settled
on organizing a peace run in May.





















KCDN Embakasi Peace Run was
hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. This date
coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC Nairobi
informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 15th June
2008.





















With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier & Amolo Advocates,
Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries Ltd and material
support from Text Book Centre Ltd, Phoenix Publishers Ltd and East
African Educational Publishers, we were able to host a very successful KCDN Embakasi Peace Run.





















We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who added their voices to
the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. The Commissioner of
Sports was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant Commissioner.
In attendance we had Ms Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya
Nairobi Province, sports officials from Nairobi Province
 and many more
guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from
different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general
public.










This second phase of our programme was also a resounding success.





















3] Child Support.










Our last focus was on child support and we decided on December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 2008.





















The KCDN Child Support Initiative
was meant to give educational support to as many children from
vulnerable family backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the
right mix of children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head
Teachers. The number of children who need help was so overwhelming, but
we settled on mobilizing support for 250 such children.





















This was not easy. We made several appeals and when it all looked like
getting lost, support started coming in. We have made our public
appreciation to all those who helped this day to become a resounding
success. We have also made our public appreciation to all our guests,
starting with the Director Basic Education in the Ministry of Education.





















This is a challenge we want to take into the new year where we hope to
retain your support. It is you who have made us succeed with the 3
initiatives we undertook this year. God bless you so much.





















We have 4 things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;










1] In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter.
We will invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we
will be articulating what we are doing for the society and the children
in particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their
challenges and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from
the Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government
is doing in support of the Free Primary Education.





















2] In June 2009, we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run.
We will not call it KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We
will invite support and participation from you all as we preach the
virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation.
We will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues
from the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.





















3] In September 2009, we will organize a KCDN Child Day Out
for our children. Many children of privilege often have days out where
they have lots of fan. We will mobilize your support to make this day
out a success. This will see us organize tours to the parks for these
children. It will be lots of fan for the children.





















4] In December 2009, we will again mobilize the second edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative. Through this initiative, we will mobilize support for educational materials for these children. 





















The best gift we can give to our children is EDUCATION.
And this we can only achieve by actively helping the government as they
provide for Free Primary Education, by providing the remaining
necessities.





















As we close the year, we must thank you all for your support. We could
not do any better, but we appreciate the little that we have done in
support of our country and our children. In our collective
responsibility, we believe. And Yes, we did it.





















May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009. God bless, God bless, Amen.





















Odhiambo T Oketch,










CEO KCDN Nairobi.




















this was our thank you note to all those who helped make the KCDN Child Support Initiative on 5th December 2008 to be a success.













Dear Friends,













We hereby replicate the speech delivered by the Director Basic Education Mrs Leah K Rotich during the KCDN Child Support Initiative Day on 5th December 2008 at our offices. The speech was read on her behalf by Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education, Ministry of Education.













We
also take on this opportunity to sincerely thank the following for both
financial and material support that enabled our day to be a success;






1] Phoenix Aviation Ltd






2] Capital Airlines Ltd






3] Express Connections Ltd






4] Mr Leonard Amolo of AIG






5] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd






6] Ms Irene Wasike of Barclays Bank






7] Ms Irene from South Africa






8] Mr Lugonzo






9] Mr Chacha Odera [Oraro & Co Advocates]






10] The Cradle- the Children's Foundation













We also want to appreciate the following for having taken their time to be
 with us on this day;






1] Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education






2] Ms Irene Wasike, Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch






3] Mr Peter Mwangi, District Education Officer, Nairobi East District






4] Ms Grace Ngine, SQASO Nairobi East District






5] Ms Edna Ambasa, SQASO Nairobi East District






6] Mr John Muli Makau, PA to the MD, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd






7] Mr Arthur Kibisu, representing the MD, Express Connections Ltd






8] Ms Teresia Muturi, The Cradle






9] Mr Eric Juma, Chairman,
 Komarock Residents Association






10] Eng Barrack Okal, Secretary, Komarock Residents Association






11] Mr Meshack Kimathi, member, Komarock Residents Association.













We
know that we have friends whose support we will still be receiving,
those who had called and written to us pledging their support, we want
also to appreciate your envisaged support.













We will account to
all our benefactors. This is just the beginning of what we want to do,
and it is a journey of a thousand miles. We have only made the first
step. We hence still need all the support we can get.













To you all we say; Thank you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2009.













Odhiambo T Oketch,






CEO KCDN Nairobi.






Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,






Email; komarockswatch at yahoo.com


      
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From aonditi at gmail.com  Tue Jan 13 08:15:48 2009
From: aonditi at gmail.com (Augustine Onditi)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:15:48 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Death & Funeral annoucement for Robert Muturi
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kenyan Notifications <Kenyan.Notifications at onditi-inc.net>

Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:25:31 
Subject: Death & Funeral annoucement for Robert Muturi


We regret to announce the sudden demise of Mr. Robert Wathiru Muturi.?The late Mr. Muturi?suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead on arrival at Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, NJ.? He was the husband to?Teresa Muturi and father to?Duncan Muturi, Joyce Muturi-Owiti (NJ, USA), Esther Muturi-Mburu and Nelson Kariuki (Nairobi-Kenya). He was the father-in-law to Augustine Onditi, Marilyn Wathiru (NJ, USA) and James Mburu (NBI-Kenya). Grandfather to Jeremiah Muturi Wathiru and Andrew Karanja Mburu. 
There will be a viewing of the body?this Saturday, January 17th at May Funeral Homes located in 45 Pine St. Willingboro, NJ 08046 (Tel. 609-871-3000) from 4:00PM to 6:00PM 
? 
There after we will?proceed to venue for fundraising from 7:00PM to 1:00AM at Christ The King Episcopal Church Hall, 40 Charleston Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046 . 
? 
We have also setup a bank account for those who will not be able to make it. You can?make your contributions to: 
? 
Bank of America 
Bank account number: 381017567734 
Account name: Joyce Muturi 
? 
You can also remit payment directly via paypal to: aonditi3 at comcast.net  <mailto:aonditi3 at comcast.net> 
? 
Family, friends and relatives are assembling every evening at 77 Bentwood Dr, Westampton, NJ 08060 to make final arrangements to help ship the body back to Kenya to the final resting place. 
? 
For more information please contact: 
? 
Duncan Muturi 215-833-2123 
Augustine Onditi?(Augah)? 973-432-8212 
Joyce Muturi-Owiti 973-432-8212 
Joseph Omanya 7324473717 
Anthony Mukush 732-939-0859 
Henry?Ganda 856-465-7908 
Abraham Mwangangi?(Abu) 856-304-5131 
Lucas Kimanzi 973-809-1169 
? 
Directions to the Funeral Home 
? 
From NJ Turnpike North or South. (Take Exit 5) 
? 

1. Turn Right at the first traffic light after the toll and head? northwest on Burlington Mount Holly Rd/ Mount Holly Rd toward Town Square Dr 1.0?mi 

2. Take the ramp onto I-295 S 2.7?mi 

3. Take exit 45B toward Willingboro 0.4?mi 

4. Merge onto Rancocas Rd 0.7?mi 

5. Continue on Beverly Rancocas Rd/ Rancocas Bypass and then continue to follow Beverly Rancocas Rd 1.2?mi 

6. Slight left at Beverly Rd/ Beverly Rancocas Rd 2.1?mi 

7. Turn right at Rose St 0.2?mi 

8. Turn left at Pine St 
Destination will be on the left 312?ft 
? 
From Route 295 North or South (Take Exit 45B - Willingboro) 
Follow instructions from number 3 above. 
? 
Directions to the Fundraising venue: 
? 
From NJ Turnpike North or South. (Take Exit 5) 
? 
1. Turn Right at the first traffic light after the toll and head northwest on Burlington Mount Holly Rd/ Mount Holly Rd toward Town Square Dr 2.3?mi 

2. Continue on High St 0.8?mi 

3. Turn left at W Route 130 N/ US-130 ? and continue to follow US-130 0.5?mi 

4. Continue on Camden Ave/ W Route 130 and continue to follow W Route 130 2.5?mi 

5. Slight right toward Cooper St 0.1?mi 

6. Turn left at Cooper St 259?ft 

7. Continue on Charleston Rd/ Charleston Ln 
Destination will be on the right 
? 
Directions from the Funeral Home to the Fundraising Hall 
? 

1. Head northwest on Pine St toward Burlington Pike/ Route 130/ US-130 0.2?mi 

2. Turn right at Burlington Pike/ Route 130/ US-130 0.7?mi 

3. Slight right toward Charleston Rd/ Charleston Ln 0.1?mi 

4. Turn right at Charleston Rd/ Charleston Ln 
Destination will be on the right 
? 
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From dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 13 07:33:44 2009
From: dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com (Dorothy Agwa)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:33:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Update on Deadline:TONY NYADUNDO at Obama Inaugural
	Celebration- Jan. 20 at Hilton Hotel
Message-ID: <63908.47098.qm@web30105.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


?UPDATE 
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7:00pm ? 2:00am
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Rockville, MD 20852
$50.00 per head (Limited tickets, buy yours today)
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?

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Also a time of worship, praise and thanks to God for what He did for Barack Obama



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From saptermotors at gmail.com  Tue Jan 13 10:55:54 2009
From: saptermotors at gmail.com (Sapter Motors)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:55:54 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] Fwd: Hon. Martha Karua
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References: <52666.61195.qm@web45113.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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From jakanyongo at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 13 11:27:53 2009
From: jakanyongo at yahoo.com (Oyuga Ojuok)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:27:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] NEWS :- Wetangula leads Kenyan VIPs to Obama
	inauguration
In-Reply-To: <EB0182407359D411BEBB009027CC692C079CDF38@apollo.gmsi.com>
Message-ID: <382146.61099.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

A part from Balala who is in the US marketing Kenya, all these people are just coming here for a party.  They were not officially invited for anything by the US government, Obama's campaign organizers nor the Democratic Party.  This inauguration was just another opportunity for Nairobi to manufacture a need for an "official" trip for a bunch of leeches to waste tax payer's money.  I have read all the reports about the trip posted in our papers and the main theme that comes out clearly is Party time baby!

The sad part is that the same papers that carried the story about this trip also carried, in streaming video, humble Kenyans eating leaves and roots of wild plants.

We need someone to save Kenya otherwise it will burn for real soon.

Ja Kanyongo.


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Dickens Odhiambo <Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com> wrote:

> From: Dickens Odhiambo <Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com>
> Subject: [Jambo] NEWS :- Wetangula leads Kenyan VIPs to Obama inauguration
> To: "'kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com'" <kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com>, "'africa-oped at yahoogroups.com'" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>, "'An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange.'" <jambo at publiceyesite.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 9:00 AM
> http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144003852&cid=418&
> Wetangula leads Kenyan VIPs to Obama inauguration
> Updated 2 hr(s) 51 min(s) ago 
> By Isaac Ongiri 
> A delegation of six MPs among them Cabinet ministers will
> be in Washington
> to represent Kenya at the official state installation of US
> President-elect
> Barack Obama. 
> The team of ministers and MPs to be led by Foreign Affairs
> Minister Moses
> Wetangula will be restricted to side events and parties, as
> they have no
> official invitation to attend the real inauguration at
> Capital Hill.
> Wetangula, who addressed the press in his office on Monday,
> said the
> ministers and MPs would only attend the African Bash
> organised by African
> diplomats in Washington.
> "We have no invitation to attend the official state
> installation but we
> shall be representing the country at the African
> bash," he said.
> Wetangula who said he would lead the Kenyan delegation also
> clarified that
> the Kenyan team will not visit statehouse.
> "At the official installation, the US state department
> has only invited the
> Kenyan envoy to Washington, Peter Rateng' Ogego and his
> wife, that has been
> the tradition there, and we appreciate it," the
> minister said.
> Medical Services Minister Prof Anyang' Nyong'o,
> Sports Minister Helen
> Sambili and Tourism Minister Najib Balala are part of the
> Kenyan delegation.
> Others are deputy speaker Farah Maalim, and MPs Hassan Joho
> (Kisauni) and
> Eugene Wamalwa (Saboti). Nobel laureate Prof Wangari
> Maathai will also be
> part of the team.
> Wetangula said ministers would be funded by their
> ministries, while MPs will
> be funded by Parliament to attend the function.
> Nyong'o and Wetangula were due to leave the country
> last night for another
> official trip to Cuba, before crossing over to the US to
> join the rest of
> the Kenyan team.
> The African Bash will be near Capitol Hill, the venue of
> the US presidential
> inauguration, shortly after Obama officially takes over the
> reins of power
> from President George Bush.
> Over 47 African envoys in the US have organised the bash.
> Several similar
> parties have also been planned by different organisations
> and groups ahead
> of the inauguration day. The President-elect is only
> expected to attend ten
> of them beginning Friday this week.
> 
> 
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 13 19:03:32 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:03:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Saying/promises versus doing/fulfiling them!
Message-ID: <954500.87654.qm@web38703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

When it comes to saying/promises versus doing/fulfilling them many people are found wanting. Take a look at the following:

-Those aspiring for elecive positions, almost always promise the electorate a lot of things/changes. Once in the office, they tend to forget every one of their promises.

-Starting from the engagement period to the day they bring home their sweet heart, some men promise their wives heaven! Hardly a year into their marriage and throughout their marriage lives, they instead give them hell!

-During the courtship years and the first few years of their marriage some women live to their reputation-Soft, respectful,obedient, humble, spiritual, caring, well mannered and many others. Years later and more so after they have started earning, migrated to the city/another country, they turn around 360 degrees! Everything at their home become a tug of war-money, respect, cooking, cleaning the house, laundry and what have you! They become more of trouble makers than peace makers! God have Mercy!

-When love is at the top, some of the un married men promise to marry their sweet heart. When a baby comes as a result of their un wise decision, the guy backs off thus leaving the young lady to bear the burden all by herself. Thank God for the child support program until a child is 18 years!  At such times, no promise is remembered or kept.

-During an interview for a job, some promise employers that they will always do a better job. Once they have a job, they relax, come to work late, call in and even start criticizing the employer and the very job they do.

-Employment agencies do sometimes keep on promising prospective candidates some jobs when they know very well that there are no jobs. Why not say so instead of giving false hopes.

-Some immigrants gave God a million and one promises. During the time of processing paper work to migrate to their new found country of residence they promised to serve God always in the new county. But on arrival, at their ports of entry, they asked God to leave them alone.

What makes me happy is that there is one who alone gives promises and fulfills them at the fullness of time. He is known to have fulfilled all His promises to His children! How about emulating Him?

Just a thought

Pr B



      


From augustine.onditi at onditi-inc.net  Tue Jan 13 00:00:59 2009
From: augustine.onditi at onditi-inc.net (Augustine Onditi)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:59 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Death and Funeral announcement for Robert Muturi
Message-ID: <OF0ABE34B8.0452AA27-ON8525753D.001B7FE5-8525753D.001C5319@onditi-inc.net>

We regret to announce the sudden demise of Mr. Robert Wathiru Muturi. The 
late Mr. Muturi suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead on 
arrival at Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, NJ.  He was the 
husband to Teresa Muturi and father to Duncan Muturi, Joyce Muturi-Owiti 
(NJ, USA), Esther Muturi-Mburu and Nelson Kariuki (Nairobi-Kenya). He was 
the father-in-law to Augustine Onditi, Marilyn Wathiru (NJ, USA) and James 
Mburu (NBI-Kenya). Grandfather to Jeremiah Muturi Wathiru and Andrew 
Karanja Mburu.
There will be a viewing of the body this Saturday, January 17th at May 
Funeral Homes located in 45 Pine St. Willingboro, NJ 08046 (Tel. 
609-871-3000) from 4:00PM to 6:00PM 
  
There after we will proceed to venue for fundraising from 7:00PM to 1:00AM 
at Christ The King Episcopal Church Hall, 40 Charleston Rd, Willingboro, 
NJ 08046 . 
  
We have also setup a bank account for those who will not be able to make 
it. You can make your contributions to: 
  
Bank of America 
Bank account number: 381017567734 
Account name: Joyce Muturi 
  
You can also remit payment directly via paypal to: aonditi3 at comcast.net 
  
Family, friends and relatives are assembling every evening at 77 Bentwood 
Dr, Westampton, NJ 08060 to make final arrangements to help ship the body 
back to Kenya to the final resting place. 
  
For more information please contact: 
  
Duncan Muturi 215-833-2123 
Augustine Onditi (Augah)  973-432-8212 
Joyce Muturi-Owiti 973-432-8212 
Joseph Omanya 7324473717 
Anthony Mukush 732-939-0859 
Henry Ganda 856-465-7908 
Abraham Mwangangi (Abu) 856-304-5131 
Lucas Kimanzi 973-809-1169 
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From bkojiem at comcast.net  Wed Jan 14 00:52:35 2009
From: bkojiem at comcast.net (bkojiem at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:52:35 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Death & Funeral annoucement for Robert Muturi
Message-ID: <011420090552.7997.496D7DA2000DA94100001F3D2215593414030A070601050D@comcast.net>




Please circulate to your mailing list

-----Forwarded by Augustine Onditi/ONDITI-INC on 01/13/2009 09:53AM -----


To: 
From: Kenyan Notifications/ONDITI-INC
Date: 01/12/2009 11:23PM
Subject: Death & Funeral annoucement for Robert Muturi


We regret to announce the sudden demise of Mr. Robert Wathiru Muturi. The late Mr. Muturi suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead on arrival at Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, NJ.  He was the husband to Teresa Muturi and father to Duncan Muturi, Joyce Muturi-Owiti (NJ, USA), Esther Muturi-Mburu and Nelson Kariuki (Nairobi-Kenya). He was the father-in-law to Augustine Onditi, Marilyn Wathiru (NJ, USA) and James Mburu (NBI-Kenya). Grandfather to Jeremiah Muturi Wathiru and Andrew Karanja Mburu. 
There will be a viewing of the body this Saturday, January 17th at May Funeral Homes located in 45 Pine St. Willingboro, NJ 08046 (Tel. 609-871-3000) from 4:00PM to 6:00PM 
 
There after we will proceed to venue for fundraising from 7:00PM to 1:00AM at Christ The King Episcopal Church Hall, 40 Charleston Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046 . 
 
We have also setup a bank account for those who will not be able to make it. You can make your contributions to: 
 
Bank of America 
Bank account number: 381017567734 
Account name: Joyce Muturi 
 
You can also remit payment directly via paypal to: aonditi3 at comcast.net 
 
Family, friends and relatives are assembling every evening at 77 Bentwood Dr, Westampton, NJ 08060 to make final arrangements to help ship the body back to Kenya to the final resting place. 
 
For more information please contact: 
 
Duncan Muturi 215-833-2123 
Augustine Onditi (Augah)  973-432-8212 
Joyce Muturi-Owiti 973-432-8212 
Joseph Omanya 7324473717 
Anthony Mukush 732-939-0859 
Henry Ganda 856-465-7908 
Abraham Mwangangi (Abu) 856-304-5131 
Lucas Kimanzi 973-809-1169 
 
Directions to the Funeral Home 
 
>From NJ Turnpike North or South. (Take Exit 5) 
 
1. Turn Right at the first traffic light after the toll and head  northwest on Burlington Mount Holly Rd/ Mount Holly Rd toward Town Square Dr 1.0 mi 
2. Take the ramp onto I-295 S 2.7 mi 
3. Take exit 45B toward Willingboro 0.4 mi 
4. Merge onto Rancocas Rd 0.7 mi 
5. Continue on Beverly Rancocas Rd/ Rancocas Bypass and then continue to follow Beverly Rancocas Rd 1.2 mi 
6. Slight left at Beverly Rd/ Beverly Rancocas Rd 2.1 mi 
7. Turn right at Rose St 0.2 mi 
8. Turn left at Pine St 
Destination will be on the left 312 ft 
 
>From Route 295 North or South (Take Exit 45B - Willingboro) 
Follow instructions from number 3 above. 
 
Directions to the Fundraising venue: 
 
>From NJ Turnpike North or South. (Take Exit 5) 
 
1. Turn Right at the first traffic light after the toll and head northwest on Burlington Mount Holly Rd/ Mount Holly Rd toward Town Square Dr 2.3 mi 
2. Continue on High St 0.8 mi 
3. Turn left at W Route 130 N/ US-130   and continue to follow US-130 0.5 mi 
4. Continue on Camden Ave/ W Route 130 and continue to follow W Route 130 2.5 mi 
5. Slight right toward Cooper St 0.1 mi 
6. Turn left at Cooper St 259 ft 
7. Continue on Charleston Rd/ Charleston Ln 
Destination will be on the right 
 
Directions from the Funeral Home to the Fundraising Hall 
 
1. Head northwest on Pine St toward Burlington Pike/ Route 130/ US-130 0.2 mi 
2. Turn right at Burlington Pike/ Route 130/ US-130 0.7 mi 
3. Slight right toward Charleston Rd/ Charleston Ln 0.1 mi 
4. Turn right at Charleston Rd/ Charleston Ln 
Destination will be on the right 
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Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:45:54 EST
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group News. Commentary. Religion. Death
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The Death And Funeral Announcement Of Robert Muturi
_http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=4135_ 
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_http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=4131_ 
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_Not a Human  Baby; But a Dog In The Bag_ 
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_Seven Things No  One Tells You About Marriage _ 
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_http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=4118_ 
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 04:49:49 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:49:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] MANAGING CORRUPTION IN KENYA
In-Reply-To: <806529.32892.qm@web53502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <710639.6034.qm@web31406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Martin Odhiambo asked, can we ever get rid of corruption in Kenya? 



I want to attempt an answer, but first, I must disagree with Henry on
the fore going. We have one Aaron Ringera who was appointed the
Director General of the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission. As much as he
was qualified for the job, his singular qualification that earned him
the Kshs 4.5m job per month was the probe that sent innocent people out
of service at the Judiciary.



The Ringera Commission came out with suspect list of bribe seekers at
the Judiciary. Amongst those bribe seekers was one Judge Waki of the
now famous Waki Commission. Ringera was used by the incoming Narc
Government to set the path clear for suspect appointments and
promotions at the Judiciary at the expence of Justice.



People who were not wanted like Justice Kwach had to be sent home. This
happened just after Justice Chunga had been hounded out of the way.



Ringera was shortlisted by a select committee for the job he did not
even apply for in the first instance. The merit in this case was very
clear; whom can we use to defend all the corrupt cases in Kenya. And
Ringera was romped in, not to fight corruption, but to pretend to be
fighting corruption. 



He would occasionally come out and talk of the big fish, the small fish
and any other fish, but five years down the line, corruption is
flourishing, having been watered by the same government agencies that
are supposed to fight the vice.



Can we get rid of corruption? Yes.



When we all voted Narc into power, you could see the mood in the
country. We had citizen arrests of cases that looked improper. The
common man decided that enough was enough, and that we could effect the
kind of Kenya that we wanted. We all wanted a Kenya devoid of
corruption, where everyone had equal access to all opportunities, where
we all looked at each other as your keeper, where we all had access to
all the governement contracts.



But what did the new governement do? They slapped us in the face. They
encouraged the police to engage in petty crime, they denied other
Kenyans access to equal opportunities, they made us look at each other
with suspicion, and they offered government contract to the chosen few.



Against all this background, the government agents initiated the Anglo
Leasing thing, just as a means to securing the electoral vote come
2007. Many other scandals were initiated by the same people whom we
gave power to lead in reforms. And we learnt that these people were
just the same. 



If anything, the name Mwai Kibaki almost sounded like Moi Kibaki.



And in all this, what has been the role of the Kenyan voter? We voted
in people we all thought were able to lead the reform agenda. They have
failed in this. We must wake up and vote for an enigmatic Kenyan who
can stand firm to the dictates of the kitchen cabinet.



This Kenyan must have the resolve to be the bridge that we need to cross yonder.



Odhiambo T Oketch,

Komarock Nairobi.



--- On Wed, 1/14/09, henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: henry ouma <henryouma2002 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: MANAGING CORRUPTION IN KENYA
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com, bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 12:28 AM

Martin,
?
I wouldnt agree that corruption is a genetic thing.
?
Corruption in the? Kenyan case?is more endemic in govt/public service.Kenya 's private?sector's?corrupt practices are?just a manifestation of weak govt that is itself corrupt and unwilling to deliver a corrupt free?society.In other words or framed differently, private sector takes advantage of weak anti-corruption laws and govt reluctance and so engage in corrupt deeds or also in some cases there is glaring complicity in corruption between govt and the private sector to achieve selfish personal ends at the expense of societal good.
?
Kenya's corruption can be dealt with gradually through?new constitutional dispensation and also through the kenyan public reclaiming their authority to be governed and served decently.
?
First before? one gets ?appointed to public office, he must be veted.Veted by parlaiment, the recruiting body and in sensitive positions the Kenyan public.Where the public feels one has some dubious disntiction of corruption then ethics enshrined in public service and public opinion/court must demand? that such person must step aside.In situations where the president acting a lone makes key public appointments is some puerile arrangement that prone to abuse.And Kenyan scenario has proved it since independence.?
?
Our institutions -universities, colleges and schools must start incalcating in the youth anti-corruption ideals---this has long-term advantages?for corrupt free society.Additionally our universities must discard the culture of submissiveness for nothing----these? are the institutions that are ?the core of societal transformation and so must be democratic and transparent---strikes for a worthy cause that is for pro-active and positive change is in my frank view not a bad thing where some thing wrong in society is done----where dialogue cant work there must be an option.Our universities and colleges must stop their growing docility for it is their future that is at stake.
?
Kenyans needs a discplined and independent legislature---not abunch of immoral individuals seeking to enrich themselves unethically. Look at the US--people are elected senators not because they want riches but because they want to serve. In Africa, the big man syndrome has weakened governance and strangled economies.Africa and Kenya must fight the big man---MP syndrome.
?
Poverty alleviation measures that include food security and equity in income and development resources distribution across kenyan tribes and more importantly human social classes will impact positively on reduction corruption.
?
Our churches have gone docile----remember the days Njoya was beaten ---our pasters and priests must wake and speak against misrule in Kenya-----Jesus suffered for the sake of justice and salvation and so if indeed Jesus is their role model, they must stop enjoying joy ride as Kenya burns-----we need to see them and hear their voices or else they are useless lot that Kenyans do not need even spiritually. In?addition, they themselves must show good governace and stop greed and corruption in their churches-----churches are also?either run corruptly or harbour corrupt politicians and other members of society---so church ahs a critical role.
?
On the other hand the clean civil society must wake up and re-ignited the tough spirit of the 1990's when they were agile and fought for good governance.
?
Finally thanks?to the Kenyan media .Indeed you are more than?an official Opposition in parliament .Bravo for your good job---do not relent and the useless, draconian bill is no more.????
?


--- On Wed, 1/14/09, martin odhiambo <odhiambo.martin at gmail.com> wrote:

From: martin odhiambo <odhiambo.martin at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Is it a genetic problem?
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 8:50 AM



YPs,

Is corruption genetic problem with Kenyans?

Can we ever get rid of this monster? If yes, how?
How do other countries do it?


Odhis





     

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From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 05:05:23 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:05:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Leaders
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Ndugu zangu;
What is going on with Kenyan leaders? How come none of the?Kenyan leaders?is coming to attend our brother's inoguragural celemomy? What happened? How come Raila or Kibaki is not gonna show up? I'm made to understand that the highest Kenyan Representative at the inauguration will be?Ambassador Ogengo. Obama is a Kenyan son and needs better than that!! The political problems we have in Kenya should have put on hold until this vital function is over in respect to president elect Obama.?Obama's uncle Mr. Ronald Joseph Obama Okiro gave a job at KARI-Muguga (Plant Quarantine Station)? when he was deputy secretary in the ministry of Science and Technology. He has since retired? and is a farmer in Ki tale, Ketale, Kenya.?I would have been happy to see at least one or two top government lenders show up for his inauguration ceremony either Kibaki who was Obama sr.'s supervisor or PM. Raila his cousin. I'm surprised to?learn that none of them will be in
 Washington, USA for the occasion. 
??? Kenyans please let us be vigilant and know how to tread with our neighbors. This is Tebiti Ogutu Isaboke.
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 07:11:11 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:11:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in
	overdrive mode
Message-ID: <992050.83885.qm@web31404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



--- On Wed, 1/14/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

I bet if someone is stronger than you, you seek peace with him. There is no point of continuously engaging the stronger man in an endless war; he beats you at any other turn. You end up getting hurt.

What Hamas ought to do is to seek peace and live in harmony with Israel.

oto

--- On Wed, 1/14/09, khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in overdrive mode
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 3:17 AM

This is a typical propaganda jews tell thier children in order to justify their
continued opression of palestinian people. The existence of Palestine as
 anation
is in Jewsih book, in the old testament, in the quran and in recorded history.

It is tru that God promised the land to the jewish people when the convenant
was made between Moses and on behalf of the jews and God himself, what was the
result ?, jews reneged on the convenant and even worshipped pagan idols while
moses was on the mount and the convenant was not even concluded. They were
cursed to wander in the desert for 40 years until Joshua appeared among the new
generations and led them to the promised land. Jews have interfered with sacred
texts and removed evidence that they were cursed to remain under perpetual fear
even when they will be the richest people on earth and they have the slaying of
numerous prophets on their records (Muslims dont believe they killed jesus as
jesus was never killed according to the quran).

What jews are exploiting currently is the collective guilt of
 amera-europeans
for the crimes of the holocaust and they are using it as a blank cheque to
silence every western critic aginst their genocidal occupation of land which
they know they can never hold forever.It is on record that they will hold it for
less than a century and lose it, no nation can bring forward its term nor
postpone it forever, they will commit their crimes (including the use of
phosporous, dime and depleted uranium bombs and then live with its legacy.

History is on record when Muaslims conquered the Iberain peninsula (Modern day
Spain and Portugal when jews and christia sects were being persecuted and the
muslims liberated the jews and even coopted them in state administration during
the 600 years of muslim rule in spain, today they want to distort history by
painting muslims as genocidaires when they are actuially perpetuating a
holocaust in slow motion in occupied territories and neighbouring
 states such as
Lebanon. When muslims take over the holy land, we shall give amnesty and pardon
them for their ignorance justy as we did iot numerous times in history. Let the
facts speak for themselves and stop peddling lies.




--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com>
> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, "JANE OLOO"
<oloojane at gmail.com>, "wanjiku ngugi"
<wanjikungugi2000 at yahoo.com>, "Jane Maonga"
<janemaonga at yahoo.co.uk>, "Kuhlman, Tom"
<tom.kuhlman at wur.nl>, margaret.aduol at gmail.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9:28 PM
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Amnon Liberman <amnon.y.liberman at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM
> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
> To:
>
 
> 
>     who are the palestinians?
> 
> I don't know who the author is.. but what he says bears
> reading and passing
> along... given today's biased news all the more reason
> to do so now...
> 
> Fwd: Japanese description of the Palestinians
> 
> 
> 
> 
>            *J*apanese description of the
> Palestinians..........
> 
> 
> 
> It is so ironic that a Japanese person, from a country we
> and our allies
> defeated when they were allies with Germany , wrote so
> brilliantly about the
> fatal problems that have been facing Israel since the end
> of the war in
> which they were allied with those who wanted to annihilate
> Jews! This is a
> brilliant assessment!
> 
>   By Yashiko Sagamori
> 
>   If you are so sure that ' Palestine , the country,
> goes back through
 most
> of recorded history,' I expect you to be able to answer
> a few basic
> questions about that country of  Palestine :
> 
> 1.? When was it founded and by whom?
> 
> 2.? What were its borders?
> 
>   3.? What was its capital?
> 
>   4.? What were its major cities?
> 
>   5.? What constituted the basis of its economy?
> 
>   6.? What was its form of government?
> 
>   7.? Can you name at least one Palestinian leader before
> Arafat?
> 
>   8.? Was Palestine ever recognized by a country whose
> existence, at that
> time or now, leaves no room for interpretation?
> 
>   9.? What was the language of the country of  Palestine ?
> 
>   10. What was the prevalent religion of the country of 
> Palestine ?
> 
>   11. What was the name of its currency? Choose any date in
> history
 and tell
> what was the approximate exchange rate of the Palestinian
> monetary unit
> against the US dollar, German mark, GB pound, Japanese yen,
> or Chinese
> yuanon that date.
> 
>   12. And, finally, since there is no such country today,
> what caused its
> demise and when did it occur?
> 
>   You are lamenting the 'low sinking' of a
> 'once proud' nation. Please tell
> me, when exactly was that 'nation' proud and what
> was it so proud of?
> 
>   And here is the least sarcastic question of all: If the
> people you
> mistakenly call 'Palestinians' are anything but
> generic Arabs collected from
> all over -- or thrown out of -- the Arab world, if they
> really have a
> genuine ethnic identity that gives them right for
> self-determination, why
> did they never try to become independent until Arabs
>
 suffered their
> devastating defeat in the Six Day War?
> 
>   I hope you avoid the temptation to trace the modern day
> 'Palestinians' to
> the Biblical Philistines: substituting etymology for
> history won't work
> here.
> 
>   The truth should be obvious to everyone who wants to know
> it. Arab
> countries have never abandoned the dream of destroying 
> Israel ; they still
> cherish it today. Having time and again failed to achieve
> their evil goal
> with military means, they decided to fight  Israel  by
> proxy. For that
> purpose, they created a terrorist organization, cynically
> called it
> 'the Palestinian
> people' and installed it in  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
> . How else can you
> explain the refusal by  Jordan  and  Egypt  to
> unconditionally accept back
> the 'West Bank' and  Gaza ,
 respectively?
> 
>   The fact is, Arabs populating  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>  have much less
> claim to nationhood than that Indian tribe that
> successfully emerged in
> Connecticut  with the purpose of starting a tax-exempt
> casino: at least that
> tribe had a constructive goal that motivated them. The
> so-called
> 'Palestinians' have only one?motivation: the
> destruction of  Israel , and
> in?my book that is not sufficient to consider them a
> nation' -- or anything
> else except what they really are: a terrorist organization
> that will one day
> be dismantled.
> 
>   In fact, there is only one way to achieve peace in the 
> Middle East . Arab
> countries must acknowledge and accept their defeat in their
> war against
> Israel  and, as the losing side should, pay  Israel 
> reparations for the
> more
 than 50 years of devastation they have visited on it.
> The most
> appropriate form of such reparations would be the removal
> of their terrorist
> organization from the  land  of  Israel  and accepting 
> Israel 's ancient
> sovereignty over  Gaza , Judea, and  Sam aria .
> 
>   That will mark the end of the Palestinian people. What
> are you saying
> again was its beginning?
> 
> 

      

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From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 07:15:09 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:15:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Hanger In kenya
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Open Letter To Kibaki & Raila;
I only have one and one question for you guys: How in the world did you leave a 47 year old?Indian guy by the name of Yagnadnesh Devani?to rob Kenya of Ksh.76 Billion? Where the hell were you you? And what the hell were doing? Now 10 Million Kenyans are going? hungry?because of your irresponsility. I don't understand how this could could have have hapened under your nose, because this is nosence.You are supposed to be Kenya's custodians. Please let me know how this happened because 10 Million lives are not going to be in jeopady because of your careless and silly mistakes.??Please don't leave a stupid Indian kid come to Kenya and rob us of Ksh.7.6 Billlion?and leave 10 Million Kenyans dying of hunger. I'm not gonna sit around and watch people die?while other people are enjoying likith with a smart Indian kid.You'll rather kill me brother!!?
Agravated citizen who cares less
TOI
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 09:02:02 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:02:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Another silly assumption!
Message-ID: <919195.30991.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

There was nothing about her to suggest otherwise! Everything about her-clothes, shoes, and outward appearance- placed her in the category that has now become very familiar. Based on my biased view, I knew how she was going to pay, or did I think that I knew!

The shopping card was full of merchandise.

The little conversation-How are you? Did you find everything fine? revealed that she was somewhat different. Even with that, my prejudice was so strong that it refused to remove her from the category that I had already placed her!

With the merchandise all scanned, I expected her to use the debit card! But no! As if she read my mind, she took out her purse and boy! pulled out several hundred notes. She paid $ 175.00 for her grocery! Right there my prejudice mind was crushed and wounded! 

As she walked away, I found myself battling with this sickness of judging others either positively or negatively based on their outward appearance. Here are some of the examples that ran through my mind:

-Every single day, we judge others based on their outward appearance, race, tribe, family background, or on what we knew about them many years back!

-It's possible that when others were making a choice of a life partner, they were attracted more by the looks than the character. As time moved on,they sadly discovered and accepted the adage, "Not all that gritters is gold!"

-The fact that so and so is very active at church does not imply that his or her relationship with his or her God is solid.

But perhaps the greatest lesson learned is based on what the good Lord himself told the prophet Samuel: "But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things as man looks at, Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 16.9.)

Every time you find yourself tempted to judge others, please think of this passage?! Will you?

Just a thought

Pr B 



      


From ongwen at sodnet.or.ke  Wed Jan 14 10:11:50 2009
From: ongwen at sodnet.or.ke (Oduor Ongwen)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:11:50 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] privatisation:enhancing efficiency or oiling corruption?
In-Reply-To: <8134.75495.qm@web54107.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.0.1231988210.27324.jambo_publiceyesite.org@publiceyesite.org>

On December 11, 2008, the cabinet approved disposal of some 16 state
corporations named below. There are concerns that contrary to stated aims of
enhancing competition and improving efficiency in service delivery,
privatization has become a convenient vehicle for sustaining corruption.
SEATINI Kenya and Social Development Network (SODNET) will convene a Public
Forum to interrogate the real objectives, process, and shenanigans behind
the appetite of our leaders to sell off - often to well heeled individuals
and companies - corporations established with taxpayers' money

DATE : Thursday January 15, 2009

VENUE: Ufungamano Hall

TIME: 2.30 P.M.

See the attached flier and advert in the Daily Nation, Thursday, January 15,
2009

Companies to be privatized:

1.         KenGen-where the government will sell more shares to the public

2.          Kenya Pipeline Company
3.         Kenya Ports Authority- by way of construction of a container
terminal at Eldoret and outsourcing of Stevedoring services and development
of berths 11-14.
4.         Chemelil Sugar Company
5.         Sony Sugar Company
6.         Nzoia Sugar Company
7.         Miwani Sugar Company
8.         Muhoroni Sugar Company
9.          Kenya Tourism Development Authority and some of its hotels.
10.        National Bank of Kenya
11.       Consolidated Bank
12.       Development Bank of Kenya
13.       Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd
14.       East African Portland Cement Company
15.       Kenya Meat Commission
16.       New Kenya Co-operative Creameries

 

 

 

 

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From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Wed Jan 14 10:18:27 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:18:27 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] JAN/20/2009 OBAMA -: Inaugural Ball To Feature Lokasa Ya
	Mbongo and the Soukous Stars
Message-ID: <EB0182407359D411BEBB009027CC692C079CDF4D@apollo.gmsi.com>



> Friends,
> 
> This is a follow up update on plans for Obama's Inaugural Ball
> Celebration that will be held on the January 20th. in Washington, DC
> Starting from 8 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. The flyer with the update is
> attached.
> 
> THE BAND 
> <  http://www.africasounds.com/soukous_stars_feature_2004.htm 
> SHOW PREVIEW:-
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAGOiylDALo&feature=related
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afIEEev89aY
> VENUE TUESDAY  :  JAN/20/2009
> Ukranian Catholic national
> Shrine Family Ballroom
> 4250 Harewood Rd., NE
> Tickets are $40 online and $50 at the gate. Buy online @
> www.eacpdinternational.org
> 
> Washington DC 20017 (Metro accessible, Red Line Brookland Catholic
> University Stop)kr
> 
>  << File: Inaugural Flyer.jpg >>  << File: INAUGURATION BALL 2.pdf >> 
> 


From faboge at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 12:53:24 2009
From: faboge at gmail.com (fred O aboge)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:53:24 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] [africa-oped] Fw: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
	jewish propaganda in overdrive mode
In-Reply-To: <992050.83885.qm@web31404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <992050.83885.qm@web31404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5de367970901140953m13f5e43dxda6ad60fd35f87dc@mail.gmail.com>

The so called solidarity with the so called oppressed Palestinians by
black Africa is a joke! Theres no community in the world that looks
down on black Africa like the Arab does! White racism towards black
people pales in comparrison
to what Arabs thinnk of the black man. The only place on earth where
black people are still slaves to this day is the middle East! Not that
I condone what the Plestinians are going through; but let the Arab
have a taste of what they have subjected black people to through the
years.Look at it this way, If Palestianians had the ability to take
over Israel, not a single Israeli would be alive today!


On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 6:11 AM, odhiambo okecth
<komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I bet if someone is stronger than you, you seek peace with him. There is no
> point of continuously engaging the stronger man in an endless war; he beats
> you at any other turn. You end up getting hurt.
>
> What Hamas ought to do is to seek peace and live in harmony with Israel.
>
> oto
>
> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> From: khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in overdrive
> mode
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 3:17 AM
>
> This is a typical propaganda jews tell thier children in order to justify
> their
> continued opression of palestinian people. The existence of Palestine as
>  anation
> is in Jewsih book, in the old testament, in the quran and in recorded
> history.
>
> It is tru that God promised the land to the jewish people when the convenant
> was made between Moses and on behalf of the jews and God himself, what was
> the
> result ?, jews reneged on the convenant and even worshipped pagan idols
> while
> moses was on the mount and the convenant was not even concluded. They were
> cursed to
>  wander in the desert for 40 years until Joshua appeared among the new
> generations and led them to the promised land. Jews have interfered with
> sacred
> texts and removed evidence that they were cursed to remain under perpetual
> fear
> even when they will be the richest people on earth and they have the slaying
> of
> numerous prophets on their records (Muslims dont believe they killed jesus
> as
> jesus was never killed according to the quran).
>
> What jews are exploiting currently is the collective guilt of
>  amera-europeans
> for the crimes of the holocaust and they are using it as a blank cheque to
> silence every western critic aginst their genocidal occupation of land which
> they know they can never hold forever.It is on record that they will hold it
> for
> less than a century and lose it, no nation can bring forward its term nor
> postpone it forever, they will commit their crimes (including the use of
> phosporous, dime and depleted
>  uranium bombs and then live with its legacy.
>
> History is on record when Muaslims conquered the Iberain peninsula (Modern
> day
> Spain and Portugal when jews and christia sects were being persecuted and
> the
> muslims liberated the jews and even coopted them in state administration
> during
> the 600 years of muslim rule in spain, today they want to distort history by
> painting muslims as genocidaires when they are actuially perpetuating a
> holocaust in slow motion in occupied territories and neighbouring
>  states such as
> Lebanon. When muslims take over the holy land, we shall give amnesty and
> pardon
> them for their ignorance justy as we did iot numerous times in history. Let
> the
> facts speak for themselves and stop peddling lies.
>
>
>
>
> --- On Tue, 1/13/09, Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
>>
>  To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, "JANE OLOO"
> <oloojane at gmail.com>, "wanjiku ngugi"
> <wanjikungugi2000 at yahoo.com>, "Jane Maonga"
> <janemaonga at yahoo.co.uk>, "Kuhlman, Tom"
> <tom.kuhlman at wur.nl>, margaret.aduol at gmail.com
>> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9:28 PM
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Amnon Liberman <amnon.y.liberman at gmail.com>
>> Date: Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM
>> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
>> To:
>>
>
>>
>>     who are the palestinians?
>>
>> I don't know who the author is.. but what he says bears
>> reading and passing
>> along... given today's biased news all the more reason
>> to do so now...
>>
>> Fwd: Japanese description of the Palestinians
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>            *J*apanese description of the
>> Palestinians..........
>>
>>
>
>>
>> It is so ironic that a Japanese person, from a country we
>> and our allies
>> defeated when they were allies with Germany , wrote so
>> brilliantly about the
>> fatal problems that have been facing Israel since the end
>> of the war in
>> which they were allied with those who wanted to annihilate
>> Jews! This is a
>> brilliant assessment!
>>
>>   By Yashiko Sagamori
>>
>>   If you are so sure that ' Palestine , the country,
>> goes back through
>  most
>> of recorded history,' I expect you to be able to answer
>> a few basic
>> questions about that country of  Palestine :
>>
>> 1.? When was it founded and by whom?
>>
>> 2.? What were its borders?
>>
>>   3.? What was its capital?
>>
>>   4.? What were its major cities?
>>
>>   5.? What constituted the basis of its economy?
>>
>>   6.?
>  What was its form of government?
>>
>>   7.? Can you name at least one Palestinian leader before
>> Arafat?
>>
>>   8.? Was Palestine ever recognized by a country whose
>> existence, at that
>> time or now, leaves no room for interpretation?
>>
>>   9.? What was the language of the country of  Palestine ?
>>
>>   10. What was the prevalent religion of the country of
>> Palestine ?
>>
>>   11. What was the name of its currency? Choose any date in
>> history
>  and tell
>> what was the approximate exchange rate of the Palestinian
>> monetary unit
>> against the US dollar, German mark, GB pound, Japanese yen,
>> or Chinese
>> yuanon that date.
>>
>>   12. And, finally, since there is no such country today,
>> what caused its
>> demise and when did it occur?
>>
>>   You are lamenting the 'low sinking' of a
>> 'once
>  proud' nation. Please tell
>> me, when exactly was that 'nation' proud and what
>> was it so proud of?
>>
>>   And here is the least sarcastic question of all: If the
>> people you
>> mistakenly call 'Palestinians' are anything but
>> generic Arabs collected from
>> all over -- or thrown out of -- the Arab world, if they
>> really have a
>> genuine ethnic identity that gives them right for
>> self-determination, why
>> did they never try to become independent until Arabs
>>
>  suffered their
>> devastating defeat in the Six Day War?
>>
>>   I hope you avoid the temptation to trace the modern day
>> 'Palestinians' to
>> the Biblical Philistines: substituting etymology for
>> history won't work
>> here.
>>
>>   The truth should be obvious to everyone who wants to know
>> it. Arab
>> countries have never abandoned the dream of
>  destroying
>> Israel ; they still
>> cherish it today. Having time and again failed to achieve
>> their evil goal
>> with military means, they decided to fight  Israel  by
>> proxy. For that
>> purpose, they created a terrorist organization, cynically
>> called it
>> 'the Palestinian
>> people' and installed it in  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>> . How else can you
>> explain the refusal by  Jordan  and  Egypt  to
>> unconditionally accept back
>> the 'West Bank' and  Gaza ,
>  respectively?
>>
>>   The fact is, Arabs populating  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>>  have much less
>> claim to nationhood than that Indian tribe that
>> successfully emerged in
>> Connecticut  with the purpose of starting a tax-exempt
>> casino: at least that
>> tribe had a constructive goal that motivated them. The
>> so-called
>> 'Palestinians' have only
>  one?motivation: the
>> destruction of  Israel , and
>> in?my book that is not sufficient to consider them a
>> nation' -- or anything
>> else except what they really are: a terrorist organization
>> that will one day
>> be dismantled.
>>
>>   In fact, there is only one way to achieve peace in the
>> Middle East . Arab
>> countries must acknowledge and accept their defeat in their
>> war against
>> Israel  and, as the losing side should, pay  Israel
>> reparations for the
>> more
>  than 50 years of devastation they have visited on it.
>> The most
>> appropriate form of such reparations would be the removal
>> of their terrorist
>> organization from the  land  of  Israel  and accepting
>> Israel 's ancient
>> sovereignty over  Gaza , Judea, and  Sam aria .
>>
>>   That will mark the end of the Palestinian people. What
>> are you
>  saying
>> again was its beginning?
>>
>>
>
>
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From Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com  Wed Jan 14 12:42:44 2009
From: Dickens.Odhiambo at gmsi.com (Dickens Odhiambo)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:42:44 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Watch preview: THE ASCENT OF MONEY
Message-ID: <EB0182407359D411BEBB009027CC692C079CDF55@apollo.gmsi.com>

January 13th, 2009
Watch full program: THE ASCENT OF MONEY
*	About the Film
<http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/about-the-film/1/> 
*	Watch preview: THE ASCENT OF MONEY 
In THE ASCENT OF MONEY, Niall Ferguson traces the evolution of money and
demonstrates that financial history is the essential back-story behind all
history.



http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/watch-full-program-the-ascent
-of-money/24/


From jbatec at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 00:04:16 2009
From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:04:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] It is about Time Ambassador Ogego Vacate Office
Message-ID: <76607.58547.qm@web51907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>


Folks, 
? 
If what we are seeing is not high powered corruption tactics, geared to Lobby and Influence Financial Institutions as well as involve overseas Cooperate Business investors,? then people what is - Kenyans and the world must beware!!! 
The primary goal to lure juicy fraudulent?money that flows across change of hands through?undercover lobbying network by?corrupt?Kenyan Politician Agents?is to polish (in-house networks)?that remain?unnoticed?in a highly questionable circumstances such?as these pictorial happening?before our eyes at such?unfortunate moment in time of History in the Making. These are characteristic tendency to corrupt Corporations and industry groups of companies, Chambers of Commerce or lure Donors using the available slightest window of opportunity possible.? These sneaky master player types are ready to jump onto a bandwagon through a crack in a moments' notice.? They spend billions of dollars of tax payers (acquired through graft) each year to gain access to decision-makers?at the?top of any government all over the world and?in an attempt to influence their targets thinking controlled under their armpit. 
? 
I believe Ambassador Ogego in doing his job would have publicly served better?in his Representation by?providing clear-cut ?information channel to the Kenyans in Diaspora, the Head Office of Foreign Mission?in America?and the US public how Coca Cola group of companies got involved to sponsor the Crystal City Virginia Inauguration Ball?exclusively to the African corporate Professionals with vested interests focusing on Kenya,?while?involving key individual Kenyan organizers working at the World Bank such like Kama Rogo, R. Muhula and Beldina Auma using Kenyan Embassy platform.? Why is this arrangement specifically not done in the open with tabulated information like the rest of others with clarity informing the public about their activities, officials and who is who in their official arrangement.? The fact that everything about this arrangement is secretive is a matter of concern. What would?this sum up to in the common ordinary person?s
 eyes,?if undercover deals are raising eyebrows......? And how did Darius Mboya unknown to some of us, MPA Director, Foundation & Corporate Affairs of The Barack H. Obama Foundation got involved without informing the rest of the members of the family, a question?which is uncomfortably causing?deeper stir and confusion.? Further more how did Wetangula, Professor Anyang Nyongo and Beth Mugo and team concluded they must attend this Bash in the USA leaving behind sorry situation of IDPs, acute food shortage, The Energy Co. and Treton Petroleum Oil Company suspecting deals with the government remain an adventure. All these drama?with incomplete Agenda of the Constitution as well as?the inconclusive of?the setting of Tribunal are hanging questions in the minds of many Kenyans.? Is there something cooking we must know that we dont know? 
? 
This and many more are?reasons why, without clear statement, and as a Diaspora Spokesperson,?will not?take this matter which is involving the office of Ambassador lightly without requesting for investigative security team?of Administrative US Government Foreign Mission Office, to investigate thoroughly and report finding urgently.? This cancer is already slowly taking precedence roots in cohort with individuals working at the World Bank, IMF and the United Nations?with unspecified interests to rob public resources from African National Countries.? 
?? 
Martha Karua says Kenyan Ministers are corrupt.? ?But we?are not going to?be cowed to let that happen in America before our face.? Justice minister Martha Karua has accused her Cabinet colleagues of corruption.? Such a scenario was likely to hurt ordinary Kenyans unless the ministers were monitored closely.??"Already there are signs that unless we are not watched keenly, we can hurt you,? Ms Karua said to Kenyans recently.? 
? 
We therefore "demand" that those who are destined to come for inauguration of President Elect Obama and his Deputy Joe Biden, which is according to priority is not necessary to those named leaders of Kenya,?to?be prepared to answer questions such like whether they are publicly known to have been tainted with corruption, whether they were involved in?State House?meeting planning for 2007 genocide, or whether they were involved in the coup of stealing election?and?if they are doing something to bring order or address the pathetic situation.? How?far are they committed to constitution making with preparation for Tribunal.?If they are?among the 120 leaders lot who have not submitted their CDF for (Constituency Development Fund), project proposals for funding from CDF kitty.?What statement of facts they included in the CDF request for disbursement for development of their regions, how they intend to dispatch their CDF funds to the local
 administration for utilization for the immediate need?to reducing poverty in their area and how information is received by their electorates. How they monitor and make sure Donor funds are used according to the intended purposes.? Whether they are doing anything about transparency. It is saddening these Members of Parliament dont have time for their constituents, an indication why they cannot write simple project proposals for CDFs disbursement and make follow-up for development donor funds, who is sponsoring their ticket to United States, would it not be appropriate to solve urgent?matters pending at home?and spend those money on the needy first then plan to come to America at a latter day when tiding is good?? Why the rush? is something cooking?? The inauguration can be?viewed?from the comfort of their homes in Kenya.? These leaders need to handle themselves with the dignity and respect that accords their personalities. They need to stop hip
 hoping and skipping around like they have no business to do.? Wanainchi needs to pin them down for serious business. 

Chains of economic fraud in Kenya is a burden wearing Kenyans down to their?death-bed of abject poverty.? Mis-use of Public Office is common-place in Kenya. It is a long chain connected?from hoarding of food, to swindling and blackmailing and auctioning Kenya.? How else can we stop this?without exercising?bold and firm reflex measures?? This matter must be taken seriously by ordinary individuals and public forums?with persistence voices of reasons tackling matters of?concern such as these.? We must take upon ourselves to shape the destiny of Kenya fearlessly. 
? 
With the underpinning?attachments hereunder, these are some of the hiccups and with the re-sounding voices of the majority, we request Ambassador Ogego to step down immediately, so to relinquish his position?to go back to Kenya.? He is not useful anymore to the majority here in the USA who expect to receive cordial and independent outreach services?together with?information advice from his Mission Office.? Due to his past careless rhetoric?s which has severed cordial relationship with America, his arrogant unwelcoming cold attitude topped with his gusto of pride candidness has left a lot to be desired fearing loss of constitutional good-will for Kenya with other?World Nationals loss of trust to?his duty-calling towards providing un-relented and undisputed?missions service to investors, Allies and partnership relationship on credible?matters that which are of informative, consultative?with those of participatory?resulting in luck
 of?effective protocol mission dispensation?to protect Kenyas'?interests Abroad?as well as?those of allys and investors.?His duty role of non-partisan to serve in?fair Representation of Grand Coalition Government abroad is also questionable, a case which is presently troubling to many. 
? 
We hope the Government of Kenya will sooner than later?appoint a honorable dignified diplomatic person in charge? at Washington DC. to replace His Excellency Ogego with immediate effect. 
? 
Thank you all. 
? 
Judy Miriga 
Diaspora Spokesperson 
USA 
? 
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com/ 
? 
? 
? 
Please take a look and Watch this !!!!!!! 




?
From: nairobi kenya <knairobi at hotmail.com>
Subject: FW: Barack Obama - Sponsorship 

Hi there,
?
This is disgusting, damaging, terrorizing to our family.? How can one start collecting money with The President-elect's name YET he has not been inaugurated in the office?? What is in these people's mind if I may ask?? They use the name of Coca Cola Company to insult the Obama family.? Please help my brother's children and my family's name. My family is being terrorized by self seekers.? We want? HONOR, PRIVACY AND RESPECT.
I ask people with power to save the OBAMA'S FAMILY.? I just just pray for my brother's children and my family as a whole.?? I pray for United? States of America and I pray for peace in the whole world!? What are these people, doing can't they wait?
?
Peace be with you,
?
Auntie. 




Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:15:52 -0800
From: auma.obama at yahoo.com
Subject: Fwd: Barack Obama - Sponsorship
To: knairobi at hotmail.com

Note: forwarded message attached.


--Forwarded Message Attachment--
To: auma.obama at yahoo.com
Subject: Barack Obama - Sponsorship
From: nodwesso at afr.ko.com
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:07:33 +0300


Hi, 

?All of these requests come to my desk! There is a website, below too. Not sure if Barack himself is even aware about the use of his name in all of this. 

This Foundation is based in the US, and I imagine it's predominantly driven by Kenyans living out there in the US. ?Coca-Cola, here in Kenya, is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, hence this email was forwarded to us. I promise, corporates wouldn't support these parties! This is so funny. 

I'll send you the other one, after I have had it scanned. 

This is the cost of being an important human being on earth!! Everyone imagines that they can feed off you! 

Norah 



-----Original Message-----
From: d.mboya at barackhof.org [mailto:d.mboya at barackhof.org] 
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 3:09 AM
To: brenda at acck.org
Subject: Re: Membership

Dear Brenda:

Happy New Year!

The Barack H. Obama Foundation would like to hold some celebration on the
20th of January marking Presidents Obama inauguration. ?The festivities are
supposed to take place in Hawaii, Texas, Houston and Massachettes where most
Kenyans are situated. ?The estimated cost is $20,000, a breakdown of this
will be sent to you shortly. ?We would also like to explore the possibility
the American Chamber of Commerce of Kenya to sponsor these events. ?Please,
very kindly, please send me details and method of payment.

With many thanks!

D. Mboya

Darius Mboya, MPA
Director, Foundation & Corporate Affairs
The Barack H. Obama Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 110-152
Arlington, VA 2203-1589, USA.
Tel. +1-703-881-9164 ext. 103
Fax.+1-703-740-8660
e-m. d.mboya at barackhof.org
http://www.barackhobamafoundation.org

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Envoy to represent Kenya in Obama inaugration 
? 
Published on 09/01/2009 
By Peter Opiyo and Kepher Otieno 
No official delegation will attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as US President . 
The US Embassy in Nairobi said only Kenya?s ambassador to the US Peter Ogego would represent the country at the ceremony. 
According to US practice, Ogego may be accompanied by his spouse. 
"In keeping with past practice, the chiefs of diplomatic missions in Washington and their spouses are invited to represent their countries at the inauguration," said a statement from the US Embassy. 
The statement said no other foreign delegations from any country have been invited. 
A source at the embassy, however, said Obama?s extended family in Kenya had been granted visas to the US, but Counsellor of Public Affairs TJ Dowling could not confirm the number, arguing it was contrary to the US Privacy Act. 
Interest 
The embassy welcomed the interest manifested by the Kenyan people in the US electoral process and the January 20 fete. 







Mama Sarah Obama with Ms Olivia Agwa, (right) the proprietor of Kensphoto Imaging in Kisumu where she took passport pictures, Thursday. She is scheduled to attend US President-elect, Barrack Obama?s swearing ceremony on January 20. [PHOTO: JAMES KEYI /STANDARD]
Meanwhile, the US President-elect?s grandmother Sarah Obama is leaving nothing to chance as the date for her grandson?s inauguration nears. The Standard yesterday caught up with her in Kisumu town as she prepared her travel documents. 
The granny said she and her son, Mr Said Obama, had been asked to send photos and other details to the State Department in Washington DC ahead of their travel next week. 
The State Department in Washington has sought fresh details about Mama Sarah and her son. 
"They wanted these details urgently and we came to Kisumu to e-mail them," Said told journalists. 
Guarded by plain-clothes police officers, Sarah, 87, attracted on-lookers as she sat at the studio. 
Re: NEWS :- Wetangula leads Kenyan VIPs to Obama inauguration 
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:51 PM 
From: "Morrison Muleri" mmuleri at yahoo.com 
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com 
As?a Kenyan based in?Washington DC I opted not to pay the $200 to attend the bash as I thought it can be used more productively educating my niece back home. About 4 million people are expected to descend on this town starting?Saturday. I know of at least four 'Kenyan' parties in Washington DC and the neighboring Maryland and Virginia. It's strange that GOK will spend such a huge amount of money to send a team to attend one of these marginal parties. Roads will be closed and we all have to jump into Metro underground trains. Hotels are very very expensive. Why bother at such a time? 
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There will be very many visitors of the state around inauguration time. It is almost impossible for anybody less than a head of state or government, a senior USA government official, a relative or a close friend to reach Obama?next week. 
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With better planning, the GOK should have arranged to send a delegation almost a month after these celebrations so as to get bilateral talks with Obama or high ranking officials of his government.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:07 AM 
From: "nicholas oyoo" oyookraft at yahoo.com 
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com 
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This matter should be looked at with soberly. What gains will accrue for Kenya and especially our relations with the US?? I say there is a huge blank there. They are going to an African 'Bash'. It is misleading the way it was reported that they are going for Obama inauguration. If there was any contact with the incoming administration that would have added some value. 

And the way Wetangula said on on TV how it is easy to 'request' the speaker and by extension parliament to fund such fancy trips, left no doubt that we need serious mind set changes in this country. 

If Wetangula had to speak in that Bash he should go alone. And it makes zero sense to have the bash in Washington anyway. 

By the way why is ambassador Ogongo still there? He should be recalled for undiplomatic language. His reference to Obama as a junior senator without an idea was unfortunate. And not just because Obama won. Such reference to a person holding an office of such a nature must never be tolerated. 
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Foreign envoys prepare for Obama salute 
James Morrison (Contact)

A U.S. military color guard stands at attention on the South Lawn of the White House. Mary F. Calvert/The Washington Times. 
Waiting for Obama 
The most coveted seats for President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural parade might be in the grandstands outside the White House, but the warmest place in town with the best view belongs to the U.S. neighbor to the north. 
Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson invited a select number of guests to the Canadian Embassy to watch the Jan. 20 parade from a sixth-floor office with a picture window on Pennsylvania Avenue. Hardier guests can peer from the rooftop terrace. Canada also is hosting an outdoors reception at the embassy, the only diplomatic mission between the Capitol and the White House. 
Mr. Wilson is a little concerned about getting to his party on time, embassy spokesman Tristan Landry said. Like other ambassadors, Mr. Wilson will attend the swearing-in at the Capitol, but, because of street closures and security, he might have to walk the half-mile back to the embassy. 
"For Canada, our most important international relationship is always with the United States," Mr. Landry said. "As neighbors and closest allies, our two countries share a special bond which we will celebrate at the Embassy of Canada on Inauguration Day." 
For many ambassadors, the swearing-in ceremony and a ball will be the only formal inaugural events they will attend. However, African diplomats are planning a big reception to honor Mr. Obama's African heritage through his Kenyan father. 
Ambassador Roble Olhaye of Djibouti, the longest-serving foreign envoy in Washington, marveled at the coincidence that he, as an African ambassador, will be leading the diplomatic corps to the inauguration of the first black U.S. president. 
He called Mr. Obama's election "one of those miracles that do happen." 
Kenyan Ambassador Peter N.R.O. Ogego might be the busiest ambassador as he prepares for three days of celebration to salute Mr. Obama. 
At noon on Jan. 18, he will hold a private reception for the host committee of the annual salute to Martin Luther King. In the afternoon, the Kenyan Embassy and the Kenya Christian Fellowship in America will host a public prayer service from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Northwest. 
On Jan. 19,the Boys Choir of Kenya will perform at an inaugural gala of the International Conservation Caucus Foundation, which supports wildlife programs in Africa. The choir also will sing at a Kenyan Embassy public reception on Inauguration Day from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Northwest and that evening at a private black-tie ball hosted by the Kenyan Embassy, the African Diplomatic Corps, the Corporate Council on Africa, the African Union Mission and the D.C. African Professionals. 
Ambassador Kwame Bawuah Edusei of Ghana said the African envoys are excited that the son of an African will be the next president of the United States. 
"It is a euphoric feeling. It's such a good feeling," he said. "We want to help and make [the inauguration] memorable." 
Mr. Edusei, who will be attending his first inauguration as ambassador, said the January weather will not dampen his enthusiasm. 
"I can't wait, irrespective of the weather," he said. 
Mr. Edusei added that the Obama administration has a high hurdle to meet after President Bush, who is popular in Africa for massive increases in AIDS funding and other programs for the continent. 
"The Bush administration set a record in relations, and we will accept nothing less," he said. 
Speaking for his fellow African ambassadors, he added, "We are very excited, and you can let the world know." 
Ambassador Chang Heng Chee of Singapore, who arrived in Washington in 1996, is looking forward to attending her fourth inauguration. 
"We ambassadors will be sitting there watching this historic moment," she said. "It will be freezing, but we will enjoy it." 
Spotlight on Kenyan envoy in US 

Prime Minister Raila Odinga (left) Barack obama's grandmother Sarah Obama, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and the US Ambassador to Kenya Michael Ranneberger pose for a photo during the US 232nd Independence Day. PHOTO/ FILE ? 
By?DAVID MUGONYI Posted?Friday, November 7?2008?at?21:25 
In Summary 

Ambassador in US criticised Obama?s claims of Kenya graft and ethnicity in 2006
One person who is finding himself in an awkward position over the election of Barack Obama as US president is Kenya?s ambassador in Washington, Mr Peter Oginga Ogego. 
As Kenya?s key point man in the US, he is expected to spearhead closer ties between the two countries. However, he is now on the spot, having disparaged President-elect Obama in 2006. 
Mr Ogego had dismissed Mr Obama?s claims that corruption and ethnicity had reached a crisis point, saying the senator?s remarks could injure relations between Kenya and the US. 
Twisted the truth 
The ambassador, who had not yet handed over his credentials to President Bush, went on to accuse the senator of having deliberately twisted the truth about the Government?s fight against corruption to gain publicity. 
Government spokesman Alfred Mutua is another official who criticised Mr Obama?s remarks. 
?You deliberately, without real cause or reason, other than what appears to be to seek cheap publicity and inconsequential populism, chose to publicly attack the democratically elected Government of Kenya, in total disregard for the requisite protocol and acceptable methods to address the issues you raised, what with programmed appointments to meet Cabinet ministers and even the Head of State, since your visit was official,? Mr Ogego said. 
Some senior officials within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who spoke to the Saturday Nation on condition that they should not be named said the country was in an awkward and embarrassing position, having a representative who had an altercation with a person who is now the US President-elect. 
One of them said Mr Ogego ?should just rather recall himself? because he will not be representing Kenyan interests because he besmirched the president-elect, whom the country is celebrating his victory. 
The official said some of the issues Mr Obama raised during a public lecture at the University of Nairobi on August 28, 2006, ended up vindicating him after the country witnessed violence after the December elections. 
The official said the feeling within the ministry was that Mr Ogego should be removed from Washington since he was not a diplomat and that the country should appoint a senior person with good public relations to influence decisions which the US makes on Kenya. 
The Saturday Nation also learnt that there were plans to recall Mr Ogego early in the year but the idea was shelved. 
However, Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Thuita Mwangi said he did not think there was a problem with Mr Ogego serving in the US considering that he was accepted by the then government despite the criticism of Mr Obama. 
It is a crisis 
Mr Mwangi said: ?I don?t think that (criticism) is an issue. He is properly accredited and he was accepted by the US government. Mr Obama had said Kenya suffered corruption and ethnicity-based politics and patronage, which needed to be addressed. 
?Like many nations across this continent, where Kenya is failing is in its ability to create a government that is transparent and accountable; one that serves its people and is free from corruption ... 
?But while corruption is a problem we all share, here in Kenya it is a crisis - a crisis that?s robbing an honest people of the opportunities,? he said then. 
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Africa: Obama, Africa, and Peace 
John Prendergast and John Norris 
13 January 2009 



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The Obama administration has an opportunity to fundamentally remake U.S. relations with Africa during its tenure, and a cornerstone of that effort needs to be a much greater emphasis on the most cost-effective element of our foreign policy tools: peacemaking. An investment in ending some of the world?s deadliest, most destructive, and costliest wars would yield great results in those countries and the positive repercussions from such engagement would rebound across the continent. 
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As the first president of the United States with immediate African roots, President Obama not only has an important reservoir of goodwill on the continent, he also has the ability to move beyond the tendentious ?North-South? debate between developed and less developed countries that has made more transformational policies difficult to attain. Efforts by the dying generation of Africa?s strong men who believe they should rule for life, such as Zimbabwe?s President Robert Mugabe, to portray President Obama as a former colonial master will have little resonance in Africa or elsewhere. President Obama will represent a fresh start, but the problems facing Africa and how best to address them will be no less acute. 
Equally important, an Obama administration can also leave behind the ?for-us-or-against-us? strategies of the Bush administration that tended to ignore the worst behavior of ?allies? while demonizing every action of those who were deemed ?enemies.? The Bush approach was in many ways a return to a Cold War calculus and approach to relations with the continent that did little to ameliorate the fundamental forces driving conflict on the continent or to improve the overall capacity of states to address such tensions. To be fair, the Bush administration did make a considerable investment in HIV/AIDS prevention in Africa through the President?s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief, or PEPFAR, and also deeply engaged in pursuit of an eventual peace deal between the Sudanese government and southern-based rebels. The Obama administration will need a much more nuanced approach, and it will need to work more closely with both governments and civil society
 on the continent to shape a shared agenda. 
Given its thinly veiled hostility toward most forms of multilateral institution building, the Bush administration also placed limited emphasis on these issues in the context of Africa, despite a glaring need for Africa?s regional institutions to improve their capability and effectiveness. The Bush administration?s low regard for the United Nations in general also largely precluded the Security Council from playing an effective role in addressing Africa?s multiple crises. 
It is essential that the new administration invest significantly in peacemaking and take a smarter, more comprehensive approach to this peacemaking. However, it is vital that these investments in peacekeeping are accompanied by long- term investments in development, crisis prevention, and in shaping African regional institutions that are built around shared values. Too often, membership in African regional organizations has simply been a matter of geography?with democracies and autocracies lumped together. Yet, it is impossible to imagine effective regional institutions in Africa that lack a shared commitment to certain essential values, including democratic government, the responsibility to protect their own populations, and relatively open trade. Indeed, regional organizations in Europe and Latin America have only become more effective when certain membership criteria were added on top of geographic considerations. 
The African Union in particular, has a wildly mixed record in this regard. As an organization, it has been far too willing to practice lowest common denominator policies, such as its relative tolerance of the Sudan regime?s massive human rights abuses in Darfur. Similarly, both the African Union and the Southern African Development Community have struggled to come to terms with President Robert Mugabe?s ruinous rule in Zimbabwe. Yet, the recent decision by the African Union to suspend Guinea?s membership unless the military officers who conducted the coup in that country restore ?constitutional rule? is exactly the kind of behavior a regional organization should be demanding. This also suggests that with the right kind of long-term support from the United States the mantra of ?African solutions to African problems? could move beyond empty rhetoric. This will require two important developments: 
African regional institutions need to become increasingly responsive to the needs of African citizens and not just the prerogatives of African heads of state. 
The broader international community must recognize that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are not ?African problems.? They are international problems that demand international solutions. 
Reshaping the overall approach to Africa will also demand that the Obama administration face some hard choices. Development resources are increasingly dominated by spending on HIV/AIDS. While responding to the HIV/AIDS pandemic is a crucial priority, if U.S. development assistance becomes skewed too far in this direction, it will become very difficult to make long- term investments in state-building, the rule of law, basic education, and economic growth?the elements that are fundamental to changing Africa?s course over the long haul. 
The administration will also need to take a hard look at continued agricultural subsidies in the United States. These subsidies continue to drain federal funds at a time when there are unprecedented budget pressures, while simultaneously making it harder for many African states to compete in one of the few areas where they enjoy a comparative advantage. Cutting these subsidies would benefit Americans in three ways: They would pay fewer tax dollars to support unneeded subsidies; they would enjoy the fruits of greater competition as consumers; and, over time, they would need to invest fewer dollars in development and humanitarian relief as Africa has the chance to achieve greater prosperity The same can be said for European agricultural subsidies. While it may sound strange to tie the issue of agricultural subsidies back to the questions of war and peace on the continent, it is essential to do so. For too long, U.S. efforts in development, economic
 development, trade, humanitarian relief, and diplomacy on the continent have been poorly connected threads, and all of these efforts have collectively suffered as a result. 
A Focus on peacemaking 
Sudan, Somalia, Congo, Chad, and northern Uganda are part of a region of east and central Africa that is battered by chronic conflict, with millions dead and even more displaced over the last couple decades. It is the deadliest zone of conflict in the world since World War II. Congo and Sudan alone account for nearly 8 million deaths due to the legacy of war in the past two decades. 
As part of its fundamental rethink of Africa policy, the Obama administration will need to shift U.S. policy from simply managing the symptoms of Africa?s biggest wars?in the form of billions of dollars in humanitarian aid and peace observation missions that are often unable to effectively protect civilians?to ending these conflicts. The existing model of conflict resolution in Africa has focused on one conflict at a time, treating Africa?s wars as if they occur in isolation. Extreme examples of this include dealing with Sudan?s north-south war while setting the issue of Darfur and eastern Sudan to the side; focusing on the situation in Somalia without effectively addressing the standoff between Ethiopia and Eritrea that fuels the conflict; and negotiating in northern Uganda without involving or sanctioning Sudan?s ruling party, which has long supported the Lord?s Resistance Army as a proxy force. Most of Africa?s wars are complex and
 regional in nature, and they cannot be addressed by a bureaucratic process that encourages stove-piping rather than coordination and synthesis. 
The new administration needs to make an investment in competent, sustained conflict resolution, backed by focused leverage that transforms the logic of regional combatants from war to peace. 
Enhancing U.S. capacities for peace 
The basic elements of an enhanced peacemaking strategy would include the following: 
a) Diplomatic capacity: Additional diplomatic slots should be assigned and staffed in embassies throughout East and Central Africa with the primary emphasis of these positions on support for various peace processes in the region. Country teams in each embassy would work closely with Washington and with existing regional efforts to step up support for peace efforts. U.S. diplomats would meet quarterly in the region to coordinate peacemaking strategies, strategize, and share information. Country and issue experts would be hired and shared regionally to support the ongoing and new peace processes with a focus on making them more effective. In general, the U.S. embassies on the continent are not only grossly understaffed, but are badly lacking country and issue experts with specific peace-building experience. 
Row erupts after envoys Ogego and others defy recall order 
Updated on: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 
Story by: By Ben Onyasimi and Jackline Omoke 
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A row has erupted over diplomatic postings after four envoys defied a move to recall them. The four ambassadors are among 15 envoys recalled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after their terms expired. The recalled ambassadors were appointed soon after Narc took over in 2002. 
The recalled ambassadors include Joseph Muchemi (United Kingdom), Raychelle Owuor Omamo (France), Peter Ogego (Washington) and Qatar ambassador have defied the directive by the Government to return to the country. The sources further said some ambassadors who have continued to cling in office even after their terms expired claimed they paid a lot of money to the then Narc Government to secure such positions and they have not recovered the amount they spent. 
Sources intimated that some ambassadors were insisting they can only leave office under the direct instructions of President Mwai Kibaki who appointed them. A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the appointment of new ambassadors is in line with the National Accord signed between President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga would not take place any time "soon". 
The source said there has been intense lobbying from ODM and PNU quarters for the appointments. It also emerged that there was no respect for the Accord that fully defines how ambassadors and representatives of foreign missions are appointed. But Foreign affairs minister Moses Wetangula said ambassadors who had declined to return should do so at their own peril as the Government will appoint new ambassadors and send them to the same missions. He dismissed claims that the envoys were axed insisting that their term of office had expired. 
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Kenya: Politics And Diplomatic Postings 
Deniis Onyango 
20 April 2008 



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Nairobi ? Kenya's ambassador to the US, Rateng Oginga Ogego was hardly a month old and was yet to present his credentials to President Bush when he attacked Senator Barack Obama, who was then in Nairobi. 
"Your unprovoked and uncalled for statements were in bad taste," Ogego wrote to Obama in response to the Senator's criticisms of official corruption during a visit to Kenya in August 2006. 
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"You deliberately, without real cause or reason, other than what appears (to be) to seek cheap publicity and inconsequential populism, chose to publicly attack the democratically elected Government of Kenya, in total disregard for the requisite protocol and acceptable methods to address the issues you raised." 
Obama was at that time being touted as arguably the most popular politician in the US and a hero to many Kenyans. 
Although the Senator had not said it then, within the US, there was already speculation of the growing possibility that the charismatic Kenyan-American would seek the US presidency this year. 
A Kenyan diplomat says that in going for Obama's neck over the matter, Ogego lost a great opportunity considering Obama's affinity to Kenya. 
"Diplomats capitalise on such opportunities rather than unnecessarily antagonising host officials," said the diplomat, adding, "It is said that the mark of a good diplomat is the ability to tell you to go to hell in a manner that you look forward to the trip." 
Should Obama be President while Ogego remains Kenya's ambassador in the US, our man in Washington will be in an awkward situation. 
According to one diplomat, a lot would depend on how Obama himself handles the matter, but obviously Ogego would be embarrassed and, therefore, ineffective. 
"The US media may even rub it in. Obama can shun him." 
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Political appointees 
Among Kenya's diplomatic community stationed abroad, gaffes like Ogego's is just part of the manifestation of what ails Kenya overseas and why diplomacy needs to be left to diplomats. 
It is part of the reason some diplomats and civil servants are still feeling insulted by Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Muthaura's assertion that the Civil Service should not be politicised. 
Yet even the diplomats agree that not all political appointees have been a disgrace. Some have lived up to the task and delivered. 
But Kenya is seen to be doing badly in diplomatic circles compared to, for instance, neighbouring Tanzania. 
Various administrations have treated diplomacy as a job anyone can do. Yet career diplomats say that is not the case. 
"There are a lot of tit bits to this job. For instance when a diplomat comes to see you to gather some information on an important but sensitive matter, he would leave that matter until the end and raise it as a by the way. If you are not trained in diplomacy, you may take it that it was just a by the way and, therefore, not important," an ambassador said. 
In the case of Obama and Ogego, the ambassador could have had the mission release a statement not attributable to an individual or have it attributed to a junior official. That would leave room for the ambassador to deny or step in and be seen to be handling the matter personally after a goof by a junior officer, an ambassador said. 
As part of the diplomatic protocol, host nations would not complain even when a foreign envoy is messing up, "unless the individual is a public disgrace". But they do send vibes. 
There are times some nations have complained. Sources told The Sunday Standard that South Africa had been complaining over the first three ambassadors Kenya sent there. 
It was not clear what the problem was, but South Africa, one of Kenya's biggest rivals on the global stage, had been successively uneasy with ambassadors Justus Mudavadi, who was there in the early 1990s, Prof Ciarunji Chesaina and Mrs Tabitha Seii, who followed. 
Today, Kenya has a career diplomat in Pretoria and relations between the two countries are said to be looking better. 
Still, Kenya is doing badly in diplomatic postings, compared to the nations the country is competing on the continent. 
Kenya's postings abroad, some project, could be having the largest political appointees and also the oldest group in the whole diplomatic circles. 
Mr Joseph Kirugumi Muchemi, Kenya's ambassador in London, is a political appointee called from retirement, which he attained in 1982. Like Maria Wangare Nzomo in Switzerland, he is said to be in his 70s. 
But Kenya's political ambassadors are spread across the globe. They are to be found in Libya, Tanzania, Canada, DR Congo, Germany, Brussels, Moscow, Habitat Nairobi, Spain, Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa and Malaysia. 
Most of them are said to be past the legal Civil Service retirement age. 
Others are to be found in Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Ireland, Brazil, Australia, Somalia, India, The Netherlands and Pakistani. 
Only in a handful of places is Kenya represented by career diplomats, including New York, South Africa, China, Sweden, Uganda, Austria, Iran, Israel, Nigeria and Italy. 
The current composition of the diplomats in terms of career versus political appointees is said to be "the worst it has ever been". 
"With this kind of arrangement, do not expect Kenya to make a mark on the international scene for a very long time, unless things change and priority in appointment is given to career diplomats," an ambassador said. 
Kenya's case is a sharp contrast to Tanzania's. According to knowledgeable sources, up to 90 per cent of Tanzania's ambassadors abroad are career diplomats. 
Yet even career diplomats differ in the weight they carry with them. 
Within the New York's UN circuit, Dr Augustine P Mahiga, the Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations, is increasingly being seen to be the voice for Eastern Africa and the Grate Lakes region, Kenya included. 
A summary of the Tanzanian ambassador's work experience leaves no doubt why. 
Mahiga grew through the ranks of diplomacy and related services in a career that began in 1975. 
Mahiga began as a senior lecturer in international affairs and regional co-operation at the University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. 
Between 1983 and 1989, Mahiga was Minister Plenipotentiary, Tanzania High Commission in Ottawa, Canada. 
Then he moved to Geneva as Minister Plenipotentiary at Tanzania's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva between 1989 and 1992. 
In 1993, he was appointed to the rank of Ambassador while on secondment to UNHCR. Then he rose to be UNHCR's Chief of Mission in Monrovia, Liberia. 
By the time Mahiga was being appointed in 2003 to represent Tanzania at the UN, he had been UNHCR's representative in New Delhi, Italy, where he covered the Republic of Malta, the Holy See and Republic of San Marino. 
New York is one of the few missions where a career diplomat, Mr Zachary Dominic Muburi-Muita, represents Kenya. 
How he rates with his Tanzanian counterpart, is a different issue. 
Prior to his new appointment, Mr Muburi-Muita was Kenya's High Commissioner to Tanzania, where he was posted, after serving during 2004, as principal counsellor at the Kenya Embassy in Israel. 
>From 2002 to 2003, he was Head of the Middle East Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having been promoted in December 2002 to principal counsellor with the rank of deputy secretary. 
In 2002, Muburi-Muita served as Head of the Americas Division at the level of under-secretary. 
Between 1998 and 2002, he was seconded to the faculty of the National Defence College. He was previously a Senior Assistant Secretary and Acting Head of the Asia and Australasia Division. 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWKydHGtzlM 
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Monday, November 24, 2008 
Kenyan Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Peter Ogengo, Admits Obama Born in Kenya 
Update 24 NOVEMBER 28: Kenyan Ambassador Peter Nicholas Rateng? Oginga Ogego appears to be finding himself in hot water both in Washington and in Kenya. However, that hot water is not due to his on-air comments to Detroit's WRIF FM 101 "Mike in the Morning" program regarding Barack Obama's Kenyan birthplace, the hot water is due to Ambassador Ogego's stinging criticism of Senator Barack Obama before Mr. Peter Oginga Ogego officially became Kenya's Ambassador to the United States on 5 September 2006 and two years prior to Barack Obama's apparent victory in the U.S. Presidential election. 
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Mr. Ogego's criticism of Senator Obama was as follows according to the Kenyan Daily Nation newspaper: 
?You deliberately, without real cause or reason, other than what appears to be to seek cheap publicity and inconsequential populism, chose to publicly attack the democratically elected Government of Kenya, in total disregard for the requisite protocol and acceptable methods to address the issues you raised, what with programmed appointments to meet Cabinet ministers and even the Head of State, since your visit was official.? 
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In 2006, speaking as a Kenyan citizen Mr. Ogego was rightfully incensed at Barack Obama's insertion of himself into Kenyan politics as well as Barack Obama's uncalled for attack on the democratically elected Government of Kenya during an official visit to the country. This blatant interference in Kenyan politics occured when Barack Obama was in Kenya to campaign and provide financial support to his cousin, Raila Odinga, prior to the violence which was deliberately set in motion by the Odinga camp when he lost the election. Violence we have detailed in this blog previously. Keep an eye on Ambassador Ogego, this is not over by a long shot. For the record, Ambassador Ogego's diplomatic portfolio is HERE. 
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Kenyan Ambassador to US Admits Obama Born in Kenya... 
Posted by: Matt Bruce | 11/21/2008 5:59 PM 
6 Comments using Intense Debate 
Kenyan Ambassador to US Admits Obama Born in Kenya... 
Nov 21, 2008... 
SARASOTA, FL. (NS/TSA/WRIF) - 
When WRIF "Mike In The Morning" Mike Clark (Michigan Radio Talk Show) Co-Host asked if there was going to be a marker where Barack Obama was born in Kenya, the Kenya Ambassador Ogego said his birthplace in Kenya "is already an attraction." 
Next question to Ambassador Ogego was: Will they put up a marker at Obama's birthplace there? Ogego affirmed: "it's already well known!" 
His Excellency Peter Ogego, Kenyan Ambassador to the United States admitted in this radio interview that Barack Obama was born in Kenya! 
Here is the link to listen to what the Kenyan Ambassador said: 
http://my.wrif.com/mim/?p=916 
Ladies & Gentlemen, this is absolutely AMAZING and it's not a joke, it's a REAL phone call with a REAL answer! 
We have forwarded this audio link to Phillip Berg, the Attorney seeking the validity of Barack Hussein Obama's birth certificate, who case is coming up for a 'discussion' by the U.S. Supreme Court... 
Keep in mind if this doesn't get your blood 'boiling' listening to the Kenyan Ambassador's own words, than I don't know what will! 
We'll see if PA Attorney Phillip Berg can use this to his advantage in having President-Elect Obama produce and prove his place of birth to put this issue to rest 'once and for all'... 
Matt Bruce 
News Sarasota.com 
The Captain's AMERICA Radio Show 
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Embassy: Obama not born in Kenya
Office claims ambassador was speaking about president-elect's father in radio interview 



Kenya: 'I don't know' if Obama born in U.S.
Ambassador suggests question be put to American government 



Posted: November 26, 2008
9:44 pm Eastern 
By Chelsea Schilling
??2009?WorldNetDaily 





Ambassador Peter Ogego
Kenyan Ambassador Peter N.R.O. Ogego is saying he's "infuriated" by a radio program's efforts to "misquote" him on the subject of President-elect Barack Obama's birthplace ? but he refused to confirm whether Obama was born in the United States. 
In an exclusive interview with WND today, Ogego was specifically asked whether Obama is a natural-born U.S. citizen. 
"I don't know," he said with a tone of irritation. "You should ask your government. I know his father is Kenyan." 
He continued with a rhetorical question: "Obama is an American, isn't he?" 
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A radio interview with Kenyan Ambassador Peter N.R.O. Ogego has been widely publicized since the ambassador called President-elect Barack Obama's Kenyan birthplace a "well-known" attraction ? but the embassy is now telling WND the hosts misunderstood his comments. 
On Nov. 6, only two days after the election, Detroit radio talk-show hosts Mike Clark, Trudi Daniels and Marc Fellhauer on WRIF's "Mike In The Morning" called the Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C., to speak with Ambassador Ogego. The radio hosts were surprised when their light-hearted interview with Ogego reignited suspicions that Obama may have been born in Kenya. 
An assistant to the ambassador, referring to herself only as "Trudy," confirmed today that Ogego had indeed participated in the radio interview. But she said the show made leading statements and took the following comments out of context. 
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Clark: "We want to congratulate you on Barack Obama, our new president, and you must be very proud." 
Ogego: "We are. We are. We are also proud of the U.S. for having made history as well." 
Fellhauer: "One more quick question, President-elect Obama's birthplace over in Kenya, is that going to be a national spot to go visit, where he was born?" 
Ogego: "It's already an attraction. His paternal grandmother is still alive." 
Fellhauer: "His birthplace, they'll put up a marker there?" 
Ogego: "It would depend on the government. It's already well known." 
Ogego's assistant insisted he was speaking about Barack Obama Sr., and not President-elect Obama. 
WND asked, "Is Obama's birthplace in Kenya?" 
The woman replied firmly, "No." 
She said she could not say why Ogego responded the way he did, and she promised to have the ambassador call and explain his own comments. The ambassador never returned requests for comment. 
Clark told WND he began researching stories about Obama's birth before his call. 
"For two weeks prior to the election, I had been reading on the air about this business of Obama needing to be disqualified because he is not a legal U.S. citizen and that he was born in Kenya and moved to Hawaii where he never properly naturalized," he said. "I always assumed if there was any truth in any of this, hillary would have found out and taken care of this issue a long time ago." 
Clark continued, "Given the fact that I had read so much of this on the air, it was a natural question to play around a little bit and suggest as a joke that Obama was born in Kenya." 
He said the embassy's recent claims that the ambassador was speaking about Barack Obama Sr. don't add up. 
"If you listen to the call in its entirety, you will find it was very obvious we were all talking about President-elect Barack Obama and not his father," Clark said. "So, the idea that he thought we were talking about his father seems a little far fetched to me." 
Clark said Ogego's statement that Obama's Kenyan birthplace was already an attraction caught them offguard. 
"The point is, we expected him to say, 'No. Obama was not born in Kenya, but there is an attraction to honor his father.' I would of thought that would of been the answer if anything," he said. 
? 
Kenya: ?The first middle income country in Africa by 2030?
Thomas Cromwell 
Kenyan Ambassador Peter N.R.O. Ogego speaks with confidence and passion about his country. He describes the era of President Mwai Kibaki, elected during the historic multi-party elections in 2002 in glowing terms. 
Since President Kibaki took over leadership, Kenya has made progress in socio-economic development, and last year achieved a GDP growth rate of 5.5 percent, following years of economic decline in the latter part of the Arap Moi era, and slow recovery since. Ambassador Ogego recently sat down with DiplomaticTraffic.com to discuss the economic resurgence of Kenya and his country?s ambitions to become the first middle income African country by 2030. 
He also touched on Kenya?s peace-brokering role in the region, the strengthening of the East African Economic Community, Nairobi?s close cooperation with Washington on security and the continued increase in the flow of American tourists to Kenya, despite the obstacle of a State Department travel ban. 
Here are the ambassador?s comments. 
Reform under this Government 
We have made tremendous progress in restoring core institutions and departments of public governance, as well as the rule of law, not as a concept, but as a practice as well. The judicial system which had lost credibility in public eyes, is rejuvenating, and the president is putting a lot of emphasis on the rule of law and that the institutions of justice can act independently, without influence from the executive or politicians.? 
Tackling Systemic Corruption 
Regarding graft, it?s a question of perception. The last general election was the culmination of the Kenyan people?s effort to fight systemic corruption. We were not dealing with individual corrupt officials: it was the entire barrel that was rotten, not just a few apples. The first priority (and this is where there were differences in perception) was to fix the barrel, rather than dealing with individual rotten apples. The public perception (wish) was to get rid of those rotten apples immediately, and maybe do something with the barrel later. 
We thought it made more sense to look at the systemic view and take a systemic approach to [tackling] corruption. Kenyan corruption was not a small thing. It was a deeply embedded practice that involved sophisticated international networks. The international community that had been doing business with us also stands accused for having bribed and manipulated our public officials to get lucrative contracts without going through the proper processes.? 
Avoiding a Witch-hunt
The Kenyan resolve is very clear and firm, that there will never be any more room for systemic corruption. So after four years we could positively say that we have restored institutions that deal with corruption and graft in public offices. The public expectations were very high at the time of the elections. They thought everything would be fixed at once. [But] if we didn?t allow the rule of law to take root, we would have allowed a witch-hunt to set in. In a country that had had a lot of high political temperatures and many political actors, we wanted to avoid a witch-hunt and allow the due process of law to take its course. 
That is very frustrating for those who came from the center or the left and found themselves in positions of authority in Parliament. [For them] the process has been slower than they thought [it would be]. Those on the right think this is the right thing to do, and probably that we are going too far, that we should forgive and have reconciliation.? 
If you leave things to the Kenyan political tapestry, you get all these voices coming out: ?jail them?; ?arrest them?; ?fix them?. [We, the government, say]: ?If you have evidence, take it to the court.? Then there are those [on the right] saying: ?No, this is a witch-hunt. Put a stop to it. Let?s make a clean start. Let bygones be bygones.? Who is right? 
Innovative Programs
The picture has crystallized and become clear as the government has done a lot of things, not just to revamp those institutions of public government but also initiated a lot of very practical reform measures that the public see as quite a divergence from the previous norm and practice of government. For instance, we have the innovative Constituency Development Fund that allocates 2.5 percent of national revenue directly to all the 210 constituencies. This translates into a lot of money, about 100 million Kenyan shillings ($1.421 million) per constituency. It is used to build and repair hospitals, schools, roads and other infrastructure, and for start-up capital for entrepreneurs. This is very much welcomed by the Kenyan population. (Each constituency is represented by a member of parliament, and the money is spent according to the priorities of the constituency, through a government administrative body.) 
The Constitutional Reform Process
The defeat, by the opposition, of the draft constitution in a November 2005 referendum was a set-back for the country, and I think Kenyans will live to regret that the national momentum that took so long to harmonize, went to waste. The issues that were voted against were 80 percent acceptable. Only 20 percent were contentious. More effort should have been put into debating the contentious issues. We threw the baby out with the bath water. 
The contentious issues had to do with the powers of the president, who is the head of state and head of government. [The draft wanted the president to keep his preeminent role in government, and not transfer his power and prerogatives to a proposed prime minister.] The majority of Kenyans are clear that they want to keep a presidential system, with the prime minister answerable to the president. 
The issue is very emotional. When one side tries to jump-start the review process again, the other tends to oppose. I think constitutional changes will be incorporated piecemeal. 
The two major constitutional breakthroughs we registered in the past few years were the introduction of multiparty democracy and limiting presidents to two five-year terms. The constitutional reform included women?s rights, human rights, land rights, etc. These were widely supported. 
Economic Development
[Seventy percent] of our government?s efforts go to economic development. Over the past four years we have gone through economic recovery. We were in the doldrums, with negative growth, performing very poorly because of draught, lack of investment, etc. We are now beyond economic recovery and on a sustainable path of economic growth. We have made a commitment that the growth should take us by 2030 to be the first middle-income African country. 
We are improving our economy by using disciplined fiscal and monetary policies, budget management, improved revenue collection, and reduced domestic and international borrowings. We have been able to finance our national budget. We have put a lot of effort into boosting our agricultural sector, to help farmers increase production and competitiveness. We offer credit facilities and good prices, to support products like maize and milk. We are revamping our dairy cooperatives. We are now net importers of milk and meat, but we are turning this around. 
In the last few years the drought forced herders, such as the Masai, to lose their cattle. We have revamped the Kenyan Meat Commission so that the pastoralist community and others involved in the livestock business can have an outlet. We export a lot of meat to Egypt and the Middle East. We sell hides as leather to Canada and the United States. President Kibaki is an economist and reformist and encourages the private sector to drive economic growth. 
Some foreign companies took advantage of the corruption. Cleaning up the system and being transparent and reducing the bureaucracy of doing business, we are attracting new companies as investors. Including in tourism: the [US hotel company] Fairmont is investing $35 million in hotel and resort properties. 
The East Africa Community
Over and above what we are doing in the country we are looking at the wider East African Community as an economic unit. We are organizing a one-day conference during the World Bank/IMF spring meetings in Washington this year to encourage investment in the five countries of the region, which together have over 100 million people. These countries (Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya) are already doing business with one another, and there is free movement of persons in the region. 
There is a Customs union among the five countries, and we have an East African passport (for businesspeople to be able to move among the countries without a visa). Even tourists no longer need visas for individual countries once they enter the EAC area. 
Kenya-US Relations
Most Americans ignore the travel advisory and come to Kenya. The tourism figures are rising every year, and we expect them to continue to go up.? We are consistently working with the US Department of State to review the Travel Advisory. More importantly, we cooperate very closely with the US on matters of security, not only within our borders but for the region. 
I was told it was the obligation of the US government to warn its citizens. I can tell you that we are working very hard on it, and everybody hopes that soon the advisory will be lifted. 
Kenya as Peacemaker
We have led in the region by bringing warring parties together. We brokered the southern Sudanese peace process. We are hopeful that when [the Sudanese] finally do the referendum [on whether to split into two countries] they will honor the agreement. We are currently engaged with the TFG [Transitional Federal Government] in Somalia and the moderates among the ICU [Islamic Courts Union] and other communities in Somalia to have them reach a national consensus and build a nation. 
Also we plan to sign a framework of cooperation with the TFG, to see what levels of cooperation we can start to support the TFG. The TFG is a ?Nairobi baby?, so we feel attached to it! With Ethiopia, Kenya the USA and Europe all supporting the TFG, the situation is looking more encouraging. 
Kenya on a New Development Path
Kenya is a country on an economic growth path towards a middle class state in Africa. Any distraction from this course will be a disservice to us. Our relations with the US, which are at an excellent point, will be a strength in our efforts to build our country. So we call on entrepreneurs to invest in our country. Kenya is a peaceful place. With our expanded (East African) market it is an attractive place to invest. 
President Kibaki has introduced free education. His legacy will be the non-interference by a president in the day-to-day life of normal Kenyans. (African leaders have been quite present in people?s lives.) But he is very clear on his economic reforms. He will be remembered for not being petty or meddling. 

Biography of Peter Nicholas Rateng Oginga Ogego 
Ambassador Peter N.R.O. Ogego arrived in Washington D.C to take up his post as Kenya?s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mexico and Colombia on August 13, 2006. He takes on his appointment after an outstanding performance in Canada for two and a half years.

The Ambassador received a rare CANADA DIPLOMATIC CORPS MEDAL AWARD for his distinguished and exceptional contribution to Canada-Kenya relations since his arrival in 2004.

Before his assignment as High Commissioner to Canada, he served in reputable positions within the Government and Private Sector institutions such as, Office of the President, and Consultancies for International Development Partners.? Most notably, Ambassador Ogego is a well known personality amongst the top Kenyan political elite across the board, having been a key strategist during the KANU/NDP merger, and is also recognized for having compiled the NARC Manifesto.? 

The Ambassador has previously been deeply involved in the national Awareness campaign against HIV and AIDS. He has worked closely with international organizations such as; the World Bank STD/HIV project, Action Aid, DFID and UNICEF Kenya, as well as indigenous and other charitable foundations that focus on community sensitization of the pandemic. His passion for childcare, especially orphans and volunteerism is exemplified through his patronage and directorship of some organizations that promote and offer compassion, care and support to the under privileged in society.

Ambassador Ogego holds a First Class Honors Degree in Political Science and International Law from Makerere University in Uganda, and a Masters Degree in Public Organization and Management from the same University.? He is also a scholar in Development Law, Human Rights and Social Justice, with a Graduate Certificate from the Institute of Social Studies (I.S.S.) at The Hague in the Netherlands.? He is widely read, travelled and experienced in Consultancy and International Conferencing.

The Ambassador arrived with his family, his wife Rose and their three children. 
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From dogega at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 14 23:12:19 2009
From: dogega at yahoo.com (daphne ogega)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:12:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
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???? This is to inform you of the tragic death of Advocate Abuki Omwamba Ombaye of Kisii town, husband to Jane Kemunto Omwamba. 
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????? Father to Caroline Kerubo Mwangi of Nairobi, Abuki Omwamba of NJ, U.S.A ,Joshua Ombaye Omwamba of Nairobi,Mogire Omwamba of NJ? U.S.A.
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????? Family and friends are currently meeting at 5B marion pepe Dr,Lodi N.J 07644.Family and friends will be? gathering at the same address every day.
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????? Special prayers will be held on saturday 1/17/09? at 6 P.M let the family be bereaved and may God bless you.


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From editor at africanexecutive.com  Wed Jan 14 14:36:07 2009
From: editor at africanexecutive.com (The Editor)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:36:07 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The African Executive Issue 195
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From jachokah at gmail.com  Thu Jan 15 01:32:13 2009
From: jachokah at gmail.com (John Achokah)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:32:13 +0200
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Leaders
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References: <786968.5555.qm@web54607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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*My friend, first and foremost, Obama is an American president and this
occasion is for the American people and only the invited guests will attend
the inauguration. Kenyan ambassador is automatically invited because he is
the top country diplomat in DC- him plus his wife period. Believe me if
Raila was invited, he would have been there yesterday, but unfortunately, no
invitation was extended his way. *
**
*You should not be disappointed by this at all, just let them watch the
event on TV's and concentrate on the serious corruption problem that has
clouded our nation and caused both oil and maize shortages in the country.
At this time, Kenya is in a crisis and the coalition government has done
nothing to fight white collar crime let alone prosecuting the perpetrators.
Just take a guess on who is carrying all this burden, YOU ARE RIGHT, common
mwananchi.
*
*Let them find better ways of dealing with the hungry Kenyans in Muranga,
Samburu, Mwala and many other parts of the country where people are eating
raw and rotten mangoes, boiling poisonous fruits for survival while our MPs
are rolling around in big cars and fat salaries ringing their pockets. Oh,
and by the way, do not forget we still have our own people living as
refugees in our own country. How about that? Do you still think Obama's
inaugration should come first?*
**
*THINKABOUTIT!!!!*
**
*Choni Bwachoka*
*RSA*
On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 12:05 PM, Tebiti Oisaboke <tebiti42 at yahoo.com>wrote:

>   Ndugu zangu;
> What is going on with Kenyan leaders? How come none of the Kenyan
> leaders is coming to attend our brother's inoguragural celemomy? What
> happened? How come Raila or Kibaki is not gonna show up? I'm made to
> understand that the highest Kenyan Representative at the inauguration will
> be Ambassador Ogengo. Obama is a Kenyan son and needs better than that!! The
> political problems we have in Kenya should have put on hold until this vital
> function is over in respect to president elect Obama. Obama's uncle Mr.
> Ronald Joseph Obama Okiro gave a job at KARI-Muguga (Plant Quarantine
> Station)  when he was deputy secretary in the ministry of Science and
> Technology. He has since retired  and is a farmer in Ki tale, Ketale,
> Kenya. I would have been happy to see at least one or two top government
> lenders show up for his inauguration ceremony either Kibaki who was Obama
> sr.'s supervisor or PM. Raila his cousin. I'm surprised to learn that none
> of them will be in Washington, USA for the occasion.
>     Kenyans please let us be vigilant and know how to tread with our
> neighbors. This is Tebiti Ogutu Isaboke.
> Charlotte, NC
>
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 03:07:54 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:07:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [africa-oped] Re: MANAGING CORRUPTION IN KENYA
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Very True Migosi Matunda.

I believe that History should give us valuable lessons as to how to approach the future, or how to solve similar problems that confront us with historical perspective. Thats why we learn History.

But in the Kenyan scenario, History has a fond way of repeating itself. We seem to relish historical issues that we compete to make History with the ammount of Mega scams that we create.

If Goldenberg was small, Anglo Leasing had to be created. Now we have the Mother of all scams. And they are at the heart of the common man. We are getting hurt by the ping pong games being played in the Oil and Maize sectors.

To solve all these problems, we do not need commissions, task forces, or creation of Departments such as Efficiency Monitoring Unit, Kenya Anti Corruption Commission, National Anti Corruption Campaign Commission and such money guzzling things.

We need the President to do his work for which we elected him. He must stop corruption. One word from him and the vice will be gone.

But as long as the President condones corruption, not anyone else would do anything.

The buck rests with the PRESIDENT.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.

--- On Wed, 1/14/09, nmatunda <matunda at hotmail.com> wrote:
From: nmatunda <matunda at hotmail.com>
Subject: [africa-oped] Re: MANAGING CORRUPTION IN KENYA
To: africa-oped at yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 9:45 AM










    
            Odhiambo Oketch,

Much of this is all history and deals with tactics to address corruption.

And no, corruption is NOT genetic as is "Africans are more likely to be corrupt", for example. Those who claim otherwise should identify to us what that gene is otherwise they should keep quiet.

Here are some reasons corruption thrives in Kenya:
Deterrent measures are weak! Example: how often are people jailed (usually for a tiny fraction of time) and before long you see them out and going about their lives as usual. Penalties against corruption need to be so severe that anyone thinking about it will reconsider the consequences. Moreover, the law and practice should be such that people convicted of a crime should be barred from holding a job or doing a business for (say) 10 ~ 15 years. If this could be enforced then criminals would think twice before committing a crime as it touches on their livelihood;Institutions such as the Judiciary and the AG need to be strengthened and given no-nonsense support to do what they must do. This way a prosecutor/judge would not be intimidated when handling a case. Moreover, they too should face stiff sentencing should they be caught profiting from their work of prosecuting the corrupt. And the previous consequences should apply!There has to be some control that
 exercises "judicial supervision" of some kind; a watertight system that "watches" over judges and prosecutors to ensure that they don't tale bribes as they are prosecuting the corrupt;There needs to be an independent public ombudsman to who mwananchi reports; this needs teeth! This office must then go after accused judges, prosecutors, policemen, mwananchi, etc that take bribes from mwananchi ....Kenyans should change their attitude towards corruption and stop inducing others to take bribes or collude in national plunder! Mwananchi caught should face similar penalty as outlined about. As well mwananchi should publicly shame those that take bribes. Further mwananchi should shun those that are corrupt! Indeed, they should stop the current practice of "revering" the rich? that have publicly stolen!... more later.
unedited.
Matunda Nyanchama


--- In africa-oped@ yahoogroups. com, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch@ ...> wrote:
>
> Martin Odhiambo asked, can we ever get rid of corruption in Kenya? 
> 
> 
> 
> I want to attempt an answer, but first, I must disagree with Henry on
> the fore going. We have one Aaron Ringera who was appointed the
> Director General of the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission. As much as he
> was qualified for the job, his singular qualification that earned him
> the Kshs 4.5m job per month was the probe that sent innocent people out
> of service at the Judiciary.
> 
> 
> 
> The Ringera Commission came out with suspect list of bribe seekers at
> the Judiciary. Amongst those bribe seekers was one Judge Waki of the
> now famous Waki Commission. Ringera was used by the incoming Narc
> Government to set the path clear for suspect appointments and
> promotions at the Judiciary at the expence of Justice.
> 
> 
> 
> People who were not wanted like Justice Kwach had to be sent home. This
> happened just after Justice Chunga had been hounded out of the way.
> 
> 
> 
> Ringera was shortlisted by a select committee for the job he did not
> even apply for in the first instance. The merit in this case was very
> clear; whom can we use to defend all the corrupt cases in Kenya. And
> Ringera was romped in, not to fight corruption, but to pretend to be
> fighting corruption. 
> 
> 
> 
> He would occasionally come out and talk of the big fish, the small fish
> and any other fish, but five years down the line, corruption is
> flourishing, having been watered by the same government agencies that
> are supposed to fight the vice.
> 
> 
> 
> Can we get rid of corruption? Yes.
> 
> 
> 
> When we all voted Narc into power, you could see the mood in the
> country. We had citizen arrests of cases that looked improper. The
> common man decided that enough was enough, and that we could effect the
> kind of Kenya that we wanted. We all wanted a Kenya devoid of
> corruption, where everyone had equal access to all opportunities, where
> we all looked at each other as your keeper, where we all had access to
> all the governement contracts.
> 
> 
> 
> But what did the new governement do? They slapped us in the face. They
> encouraged the police to engage in petty crime, they denied other
> Kenyans access to equal opportunities, they made us look at each other
> with suspicion, and they offered government contract to the chosen few.
> 
> 
> 
> Against all this background, the government agents initiated the Anglo
> Leasing thing, just as a means to securing the electoral vote come
> 2007. Many other scandals were initiated by the same people whom we
> gave power to lead in reforms. And we learnt that these people were
> just the same. 
> 
> 
> 
> If anything, the name Mwai Kibaki almost sounded like Moi Kibaki.
> 
> 
> 
> And in all this, what has been the role of the Kenyan voter? We voted
> in people we all thought were able to lead the reform agenda. They have
> failed in this. We must wake up and vote for an enigmatic Kenyan who
> can stand firm to the dictates of the kitchen cabinet.
> 
> 
> 
> This Kenyan must have the resolve to be the bridge that we need to cross yonder.
> 
> 
> 
> Odhiambo T Oketch,
> 
> Komarock Nairobi.
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, henry ouma henryouma2002@ ... wrote:
> From: henry ouma henryouma2002@ ...
> Subject: Re: MANAGING CORRUPTION IN KENYA
> To: youngprofessionals_ ke at googlegroups. com, bidiiafrika@ googlegroups. com
> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 12:28 AM
> 
> Martin,
> ???
> I wouldnt agree that corruption is a genetic thing.
> ???
> Corruption in the??? Kenyan case???is more endemic in govt/public service.Kenya 's private???sector's???corrupt practices are???just a manifestation of weak govt that is itself corrupt and unwilling to deliver a corrupt free???society.In other words or framed differently, private sector takes advantage of weak anti-corruption laws and govt reluctance and so engage in corrupt deeds or also in some cases there is glaring complicity in corruption between govt and the private sector to achieve selfish personal ends at the expense of societal good.
> ???
> Kenya's corruption can be dealt with gradually through???new constitutional dispensation and also through the kenyan public reclaiming their authority to be governed and served decently.
> ???
> First before??? one gets ???appointed to public office, he must be veted.Veted by parlaiment, the recruiting body and in sensitive positions the Kenyan public.Where the public feels one has some dubious disntiction of corruption then ethics enshrined in public service and public opinion/court must demand??? that such person must step aside.In situations where the president acting a lone makes key public appointments is some puerile arrangement that prone to abuse.And Kenyan scenario has proved it since independence.???
> ???
> Our institutions -universities, colleges and schools must start incalcating in the youth anti-corruption ideals---this has long-term advantages???for corrupt free society.Additionall y our universities must discard the culture of submissiveness for nothing----these??? are the institutions that are ???the core of societal transformation and so must be democratic and transparent- --strikes for a worthy cause that is for pro-active and positive change is in my frank view not a bad thing where some thing wrong in society is done----where dialogue cant work there must be an option.Our universities and colleges must stop their growing docility for it is their future that is at stake.
> ???
> Kenyans needs a discplined and independent legislature- --not abunch of immoral individuals seeking to enrich themselves unethically. Look at the US--people are elected senators not because they want riches but because they want to serve. In Africa, the big man syndrome has weakened governance and strangled economies.Africa and Kenya must fight the big man---MP syndrome.
> ???
> Poverty alleviation measures that include food security and equity in income and development resources distribution across kenyan tribes and more importantly human social classes will impact positively on reduction corruption.
> ???
> Our churches have gone docile----remember the days Njoya was beaten ---our pasters and priests must wake and speak against misrule in Kenya-----Jesus suffered for the sake of justice and salvation and so if indeed Jesus is their role model, they must stop enjoying joy ride as Kenya burns-----we need to see them and hear their voices or else they are useless lot that Kenyans do not need even spiritually. In???addition, they themselves must show good governace and stop greed and corruption in their churches---- -churches are also???either run corruptly or harbour corrupt politicians and other members of society---so church ahs a critical role.
> ???
> On the other hand the clean civil society must wake up and re-ignited the tough spirit of the 1990's when they were agile and fought for good governance.
> ???
> Finally thanks???to the Kenyan media .Indeed you are more than???an official Opposition in parliament .Bravo for your good job---do not relent and the useless, draconian bill is no more.????????????
> ???
> 
> 
> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, martin odhiambo odhiambo.martin@ ... wrote:
> 
> From: martin odhiambo odhiambo.martin@ ...
> Subject: [youngprofessionals _ke] Is it a genetic problem?
> To: youngprofessionals_ ke at googlegroups. com
> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 8:50 AM
> 
> 
> 
> YPs,
> 
> Is corruption genetic problem with Kenyans?
> 
> Can we ever get rid of this monster? If yes, how?
> How do other countries do it?
> 
> 
> Odhis
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From updates at njdems.org  Thu Jan 15 02:35:12 2009
From: updates at njdems.org (The New Jersey Democratic State Committee)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:35:12 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Celebrate Tuesday Night With Governor Jon Corzine
Message-ID: <5c3c0b3db0bba169fb25b31b411940f2@www.bluestatetech.net>



Please join us for an 
historic event in our nation

THE GARDEN STATE
INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
FOR PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM - RSVP BY JANUARY 15

HOLIDAY INN AT RARITAN CENTER
3050 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08818

Click Here to View The Invitation

Please bring canned food items for donation to local food banks
Proceeds for this event will be donated to local food banks

Tickets: $50
Formal Wear Optional

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From samoyugi1 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 08:32:59 2009
From: samoyugi1 at yahoo.com (Sam Oyugi)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:32:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Funeral Notice - Lucy Wacera Omer
Message-ID: <930603.45842.qm@web53701.mail.re2.yahoo.com>








Dear Folks,

We send our New Year's Greetings.

We?are, however, sad to announce the untimely death of Mrs Lucy?Wacera Omer, late wife to our brother Jared Omer, and mother to Stephanie Omer of Toronto, Canada.

The Funeral Notice has been published online for five days at: 

http://www.nation.co.ke/Transitions/-/936/514250/-/view/asObituary/-/omlj5t/-/index.html

The? notice also appears in the hard copy of the Standard Newspaper in Kenya today, Wednesday 14th January 2009. A similar notice will be published in the hard copy of the Daily Nation Newspaper in Kenya on Friday,16th January 2009.

Condolence messages sent to the undersigned will be delivered to Jared and Stephanie Omer in Toronto. 

Lucy's love and kindnes?touched everyone's heart. We shall greatly miss her. May the Lord rest her soul in Peace till?we meet again.

We thank you all for your prayers and messages of sympathy. 


Sam Okech Omer.


      
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From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Thu Jan 15 11:17:15 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:17:15 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Loss of morals; I accuse the government
In-Reply-To: <827023.4776.qm@web31402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <827023.4776.qm@web31402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <753cec990901150817x1236a21j245d47113fd9809c@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 2:09 AM, odhiambo okecth
<komarockswatch at yahoo.com>wrote:

>
>
> --- On *Mon, 7/14/08, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>* wrote:
>
> From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Loss of morals; I accuse the government
> To: "East African" <eastafrican at nation.co.ke>, editorial at eastandard.net,
> editor at nation.co.ke
> Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 12:59 AM
>
>   In the recent past, both the Nation and the standard have come up with
> details about the loss of morals amongst the youth of Kenya. This is a sad
> case because, our complaints about the content of TV music has gone unheard
> by the government and the same media now complaining.
>
> Last Friday I was privileged to be in my house fairly early in the
> afternoon, and I tried changing channels on my TV so that I could get
> something reasonable. I failed.
>
> All the channels, NTV, KTN, Citizen, KBC, K24 et al, had lurid music where
> people fondled, kissed, slept, and sang almost naked, and the word F*** was
> mentioned after every two words.
>
> We have made as much noise about this. I even wrote to all the Station
> Editors and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting complained about
> the content of such music, but no one ever responded, leave alone taking
> corrective measures.
>
> The end result is the kind of loose morals we are seeing amongst our kids.
> They grow up aping what they see and hear on TV.  They think that this is
> what must be done.
>
> Secondly, music industry has been invaded by quacks and journey men. We
> have young artists competing to be called celebrities. Things are not made
> any easier by the journey men in journalism. If you open copies of the
> Nation and the Standard on Fridays, we have a page competing with
> obscenities. The language is foul, in bad English, yet it is meant for the
> youth!
>
> How do you give good example by playing bad? The results are what we are
> seeing today being manifested in our youth.
>
> We have some young artist doing really fine. I have no reason not to listen
> to Nameless, or Iddi Achieng. They play good music. The language is civil,
> and the message is apt. But not all these other young artists.
>
> Thirdly, the government has abdicated her responsibility as concerns
> censoring the TV content. This has been left to journey men, people who have
> no moral standard, know nothing about kids upbringing, have no children of
> their own, and as such, cannot judge what is good for society.
>
> What do you expect of a child editor, someone who grew up without strict
> supervision? Can he be the yardstick by which we want to judge and shape the
> future of our kids?
>
> Fourthly, the government made a mistake to ban canning in schools. We grew
> up with the cane, and it shaped our sense of duty and our morals. Even in
> the Bible, it is stated, spare the rod and spoil the child. We have chosen
> to spoil our kids by sparing the rod.
>
> I would be happy for the media to lead from the front. There is little
> worth in complaining about what you have actively helped to create. If you
> believe that the kids are truly getting spoilt, start by banning those nude
> music shows that you feed to our kids.
>
> Secondly, have all movies that you give to the public censored for content.
> Remove all the lurid scenes and foul language. Thereafter, you will have the
> moral grounds to cast the stone.
>
> Otherwise, you stand as guilty as the government in abdicating you social
> and moral responsibility to the society.
>
> Odhiambo T Oketch
> Komarock Nairobi
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


-- 
People Foundation, Inc,
Social Transformation Advocacy Group
775 River Oaks Parkway
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From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Thu Jan 15 11:17:51 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:17:51 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Be prepared, the change is coming
Message-ID: <753cec990901150817s305d5f4cw7f0933f6f1254c81@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 5:34 AM, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>wrote:

>      Prof,
>
> We must all commend Mama Ida Odinga for refusing to join in the Grand
> Scheme.
>
> The whole world is aware that when the Peace Accord was signed, we had 2
> protagonists; Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga. If Ida was to accept any
> responsibility allowance, it should be at equal par with the wife to Raila's
> equal partner, and not at par with the wife to the second in command at PNU.
>
> Not that I support that these people should be paid any salaries!  We have
> given Raila and Kibaki enough responsibility and allowances that go with
> those offices, to an extent that the common man should not suffer any more
> in entertaining their spouses, as much as they are the mothers of the
> nation.
>
> The times are real hard for most Kenyans that it becomes an affront to our
> intelligence for Pauline Musyoka to accept the second pay slip from the same
> government. As we speak, Pauline has been a civil servant drawing a salary
> from the state. What rationale do we have in justifying her a second pay
> cheque from the state?
>
> Kenyans are watching all this with keen interest and come 2012, most of us
> will be remembering Mama Ida Odinga for having rejected this rip off, hence
> credit to her husband. At the same time, we will be remembering that Pauline
> took a second pay cheque from the state in circustances that could have
> could for restraint, hence indicting her husband.
>
> Odhiambo T Oketch
> Komarock Nairobi
>
> --- On *Sun, 9/7/08, George Ayittey <ayittey at freeafrica.org>* wrote:
>
> From: George Ayittey <ayittey at freeafrica.org>
> Subject: [Mwananchi] The Coming Revolution in Kenya
> To: Mwananchi at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 6:30 PM
>
>    Folks, They are eating, devouring huge morsels of meat in a feeding
> frenzy. Fat salaries, perks and allowances. Each MP takes home a cool
> $120,000 and they refuse to pay taxes on their salaries. The president takes
> a stunning $300,000 ? more than President Bush. Imagine. And cabinet has
> swelled to an astonishing 94 ministers. Their wives are eating too. Lucy
> Kibaki collects $100,000 for "social responsibilities." Is she not the one
> who slaps journalists around? Social responsibilities, my foot. Were these
> not the politicians who promised changeand better life for the people? Never
> mind; "better life" meant for THEMSELVES. it is the same story of betrayal.
> They are enjoying. As for the people, they can eat grass. Please see the
> story below about the coming revolution. George Ayittey, Washington, DC  ************
> ********* **  http://www.washingt onpost.com/ wp-dyn/content/
> article/2008/ 09/06/AR20080906 02666.html<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/06/AR2008090602666.html> In
> Kenya, Some Fear That Fissures Remain Political Deal Is Superficial,
> Critics Say
>
> *By Stephanie McCrummen<http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/email/stephanie+mccrummen/>
> ***
>
> Washington Post Foreign Service
> Sunday, September 7, 2008; Page A17
>
> NAIROBI -- In Kenya these days, tourists are slowly returning to safari
> camps across the Masai Mara game reserve. The economy is hobbling back to
> life, and the country's once-feuding political leaders often shake hands and
> exchange conciliatory words in public.
>
> Nearly eight months after a wave of post-election violence brought one of
> East Africa's most stable democracies to the brink of collapse, it is almost
> as if there had been no crisis. And that is what troubles some Kenyans the
> most.
>
> "My biggest worry is that it's business as usual," said Bethuel Kiplagat, a
> retired diplomat who helped form the group Concerned Citizens for Peace
> during the violence. "My fear is that the deeper causes are not being
> addressed."
>
> A power-sharing deal signed in February ended the immediate crisis, which
> was triggered by allegations that President Mwai Kibaki<http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/related/topic/Mwai+Kibaki?tid=informline>stole the presidential election from opposition leader Raila
> Odinga<http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/related/topic/Raila+Odinga?tid=informline>.
> The agreement created a prime minister post for Odinga and set up
> commissions to investigate the election and causes of the violence, which
> left at least 1,000 people dead and displaced an estimated 350,000, most of
> them from Kibaki's tribe, the Kikuyu.
>
> But some observers say the compromise has played out only superficially, as
> members of the political elite have returned to petty backroom machinations
> at the expense of a country still divided by the crisis.
>
> Although urging Kenyans to forget the past, Kibaki and Odinga have rewarded
> supporters with high-salary positions as ministers and assistant ministers,
> resulting in a 94-member cabinet that is the biggest and most expensive in
> Kenyan history. Parliament members, the highest paid on the continent, were
> sworn in and soon got down to the business of trying to resist an attempt to
> tax their pay of $120,000 a year.
>
> Meanwhile, Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka have tussled over
> protocol issues such as who should speak first and their relative position
> in motorcades. A more recent spat involved who would qualify to use a
> proposed VIP lane alongside Nairobi's main thoroughfares.
>
> "There has been a lot of childishness, " said Gitau Warigi, a political
> columnist with the Daily Nation newspaper. "But underneath there are major
> structural problems with how the top offices are relating to each other."
>
> For example, Odinga was tasked with "coordinating and supervising"
> government ministries. But the head of Kenya's civil service -- a
> presidential appointee who effectively did the job before -- has dismissed
> his authority. The two have issued competing orders, to the confusion of
> government workers.
>
> "The heart of executive power remains with the president, and it's in the
> president's interest to keep things chaotic," Warigi said. "That tells me
> that one side of the divide is not keen on this arrangement lasting."
>
> But David Murathe, a former legislator allied with Kibaki, said the
> president and Odinga were sobered by the violence and have no desire to see
> more fighting. Although human rights groups have accused politicians
> connected to both sides of orchestrating the violence, Murathe said Kibaki
> and Odinga became concerned that the situation was beyond their control.
>
> But Kenyans are growing restless as they await dividends from the political
> settlement, Murathe said.
>
>
> "At some point, there will be a revolt against them all," he said. "They've
> conned everyone, I'm sorry to say. Even I did it. I was one of them."
>
> The discontent is especially palpable around the white-tented camps for
> displaced people that still dot the rolling, green Rift Valley where much of
> the violence took place. Although most of the largest camps have been
> dismantled, the majority of those who lived there have been shifted to
> smaller camps closer to their burned-out homes and farms, where they are
> living face to face with the neighbors who chased them away.
>
> With the help of international donors, including the United States, the
> government has provided food rations and begun handing out seeds and tools
> to help people rebuild their farms, but the assistance has not reached
> everyone.
>
> "They promised they would come and build our houses, give us $100 for
> starting life, yet we have not gotten anything," said Josephat Ndura, 26,
> who, with 200 or so other families, moved his tent to a scrap of land near
> their farms in the Molo district of the Rift Valley. "We cannot farm,
> because we don't have tools. And the people who attacked, they are still
> around."
>
> About 3 p.m. last Sunday, the families who would normally have been tending
> to their farms were idle, sitting outside leaky tents. Margaret Wangari, who
> is Kikuyu, said that not one of her old neighbors -- who come from the
> Kalenjin tribe that backed Odinga and supported the militias that chased the
> Kikuyu away -- has welcomed her home. She recently spotted a man herding a
> calf she said was stolen from her farm.
>
> "There is no conversation, " she said, referring to her neighbors. "They
> just look at us."
>
> Things are also uncomfortable in the Kalenjin towns along the roads that
> wind through the Rift Valley. People there voted for Odinga because they
> felt ignored by Kibaki's government, and many took part in chasing away
> their Kikuyu neighbors, which helped Odinga get his position as prime
> minister. Now, they say, they're waiting to see some sort of reward in the
> form of jobs and development.
>
> "We haven't seen any change," said Albert Kirui, a spare-parts salesman who
> was sitting on the porch of the Silent Hotel in Kericho, a trading town amid
> the tea farms in the valley. "You only see a change in Nairobi."
>
> Hundreds of young men who allegedly took part in the violence remain in
> jails, Kirui added, a sore point for many of Odinga's backers, who are
> pressing him to secure an amnesty deal. The attorney general, a Kibaki
> appointee, is pushing for full prosecution of those involved in the
> violence.
>
> Despite the icy relations between the Kalenjin and the Kikuyu, officials
> are painting a different picture of the situation. "Only a few months back,
> the nation was bleeding," said Ali Dawood, who is in charge of resettlement
> issues for the government. "Today, the same people are dancing and
> merrymaking. "
>
> Kiplagat, the former diplomat, said that although grass-roots efforts have
> begun the reconciliation process, more attention needs to be paid to
> changing the ethnically based political system that sparked the crisis. That
> includes adopting a new constitution, possibly one that redraws the
> electoral map to break some of the largest ethnic voting blocs and devolve
> power to a more local level, he said.
>
> Kibaki and Odinga have pledged to work on revising the constitution, which
> critics say concentrates too much power in the presidency.
>
> But Kenya's leaders must also face up to the reality of ethnic hatreds,
> Kiplagat said.
>
> "We've got to go deeper and deal with it squarely and not run away from
> it," he said, adding that his group is working on a plan to avert a crisis
> ahead of the next presidential election, in 2012. "I can't tell you we shall
> not go back the same way. I cannot."
>
> ************ *****
>
>
>
> Kenyans in No Mood to Sign Off On Paychecks for Leaders' Wives
>
>
>
> *By Stephanie McCrummen<http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/email/stephanie+mccrummen/>
> ***
>
> Washington Post Foreign Service
> Thursday, September 4, 2008; Page A08
>
> NAIROBI -- The deal that ended Kenya's violent post-election crisis has
> unleashed a period of one-upmanship among the country's political troika,
> President Mwai Kibaki<http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/related/topic/Mwai+Kibaki?tid=informline>,
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> In recent months, the three former competitors have sparred over protocol
> issues, such as who should speak first, who should sit where and the
> relative size of their limousines.
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> its most expensive: a proposal to pay a yearly allowance of roughly $70,000
> each to the wives, or "gracious ladies," of the prime minister and the vice
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> First lady Lucy Kibaki, who has made few public appearances since
> scandalizing the nation last year by publicly slapping an emcee she deemed
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> official payroll has prompted outrage, especially in the pages of the
> country's two largest newspapers.
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> scathing editorial in the paper deemed it "disgraceful. "
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> "The leadership of this country cannot continue to pretend that 36 million
> Kenyans exist to feed them and their families, and keep them in luxury," the
> editorial said. "This lack of respect for taxpayers' money is contemptuous
> of the fact that this is a poor country, many of whose citizens live on the
> verge of starvation."
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> The matter is especially touchy because tens of thousands of Kenyans
> displaced by violence after the disputed presidential election in December
> still live in leaky tents, waiting for $100 grants promised by the
> government to help them rebuild homes and farms that were burned to the
> ground.
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> the moral high ground."
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> "There is no shortage of deserving causes," the letter continued. "Try the
> myriad orphans, internally displaced people, more toilets in slums -- need
> we say more?"
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> Pauline Musyoka, who earns a top-tier salary working for the Central Bank
> of Kenya, has not commented on the allowance proposal. Ida Odinga, who
> manages one of her husband's family businesses, broke her silence on the
> matter this week.
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> She declined the additional paycheck.
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From aboge001 at umn.edu  Thu Jan 15 11:35:14 2009
From: aboge001 at umn.edu (aboge001)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:35:14 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] [africa-oped] Fw: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
 jewish propaganda in overdrive mode
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You dont have to look very far to see the hypocrisy of the Arab world 
with regards to racism. Look no futher than Darfur to see what the Arabs
think of your black ass! My Somali friend just returned from Egypt where 
they still refer to black people as slaves! Tears for the "oppressed Arabs"
could be saved for the dying kids in Darfur and Zimbabwe!


> The so called solidarity with the so called oppressed Palestinians by
> black Africa is a joke! Theres no community in the world that looks
> down on black Africa like the Arab does! White racism towards black
> people pales in comparrison
> to what Arabs thinnk of the black man. The only place on earth where
> black people are still slaves to this day is the middle East! Not that
> I condone what the Plestinians are going through; but let the Arab
> have a taste of what they have subjected black people to through the
> years.Look at it this way, If Palestianians had the ability to take
> over Israel, not a single Israeli would be alive today!
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 6:11 AM, odhiambo okecth
> <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   
>> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> I bet if someone is stronger than you, you seek peace with him. There is no
>> point of continuously engaging the stronger man in an endless war; he beats
>> you at any other turn. You end up getting hurt.
>>
>> What Hamas ought to do is to seek peace and live in harmony with Israel.
>>
>> oto
>>
>> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in overdrive
>> mode
>> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
>> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 3:17 AM
>>
>> This is a typical propaganda jews tell thier children in order to justify
>> their
>> continued opression of palestinian people. The existence of Palestine as
>>  anation
>> is in Jewsih book, in the old testament, in the quran and in recorded
>> history.
>>
>> It is tru that God promised the land to the jewish people when the convenant
>> was made between Moses and on behalf of the jews and God himself, what was
>> the
>> result ?, jews reneged on the convenant and even worshipped pagan idols
>> while
>> moses was on the mount and the convenant was not even concluded. They were
>> cursed to
>>  wander in the desert for 40 years until Joshua appeared among the new
>> generations and led them to the promised land. Jews have interfered with
>> sacred
>> texts and removed evidence that they were cursed to remain under perpetual
>> fear
>> even when they will be the richest people on earth and they have the slaying
>> of
>> numerous prophets on their records (Muslims dont believe they killed jesus
>> as
>> jesus was never killed according to the quran).
>>
>> What jews are exploiting currently is the collective guilt of
>>  amera-europeans
>> for the crimes of the holocaust and they are using it as a blank cheque to
>> silence every western critic aginst their genocidal occupation of land which
>> they know they can never hold forever.It is on record that they will hold it
>> for
>> less than a century and lose it, no nation can bring forward its term nor
>> postpone it forever, they will commit their crimes (including the use of
>> phosporous, dime and depleted
>>  uranium bombs and then live with its legacy.
>>
>> History is on record when Muaslims conquered the Iberain peninsula (Modern
>> day
>> Spain and Portugal when jews and christia sects were being persecuted and
>> the
>> muslims liberated the jews and even coopted them in state administration
>> during
>> the 600 years of muslim rule in spain, today they want to distort history by
>> painting muslims as genocidaires when they are actuially perpetuating a
>> holocaust in slow motion in occupied territories and neighbouring
>>  states such as
>> Lebanon. When muslims take over the holy land, we shall give amnesty and
>> pardon
>> them for their ignorance justy as we did iot numerous times in history. Let
>> the
>> facts speak for themselves and stop peddling lies.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On Tue, 1/13/09, Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> From: Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
>>>
>>>       
>>  To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, "JANE OLOO"
>> <oloojane at gmail.com>, "wanjiku ngugi"
>> <wanjikungugi2000 at yahoo.com>, "Jane Maonga"
>> <janemaonga at yahoo.co.uk>, "Kuhlman, Tom"
>> <tom.kuhlman at wur.nl>, margaret.aduol at gmail.com
>>     
>>> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9:28 PM
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Amnon Liberman <amnon.y.liberman at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM
>>> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
>>> To:
>>>
>>>       
>>>     who are the palestinians?
>>>
>>> I don't know who the author is.. but what he says bears
>>> reading and passing
>>> along... given today's biased news all the more reason
>>> to do so now...
>>>
>>> Fwd: Japanese description of the Palestinians
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>            *J*apanese description of the
>>> Palestinians..........
>>>
>>>
>>>       
>>> It is so ironic that a Japanese person, from a country we
>>> and our allies
>>> defeated when they were allies with Germany , wrote so
>>> brilliantly about the
>>> fatal problems that have been facing Israel since the end
>>> of the war in
>>> which they were allied with those who wanted to annihilate
>>> Jews! This is a
>>> brilliant assessment!
>>>
>>>   By Yashiko Sagamori
>>>
>>>   If you are so sure that ' Palestine , the country,
>>> goes back through
>>>       
>>  most
>>     
>>> of recorded history,' I expect you to be able to answer
>>> a few basic
>>> questions about that country of  Palestine :
>>>
>>> 1.? When was it founded and by whom?
>>>
>>> 2.? What were its borders?
>>>
>>>   3.? What was its capital?
>>>
>>>   4.? What were its major cities?
>>>
>>>   5.? What constituted the basis of its economy?
>>>
>>>   6.?
>>>       
>>  What was its form of government?
>>     
>>>   7.? Can you name at least one Palestinian leader before
>>> Arafat?
>>>
>>>   8.? Was Palestine ever recognized by a country whose
>>> existence, at that
>>> time or now, leaves no room for interpretation?
>>>
>>>   9.? What was the language of the country of  Palestine ?
>>>
>>>   10. What was the prevalent religion of the country of
>>> Palestine ?
>>>
>>>   11. What was the name of its currency? Choose any date in
>>> history
>>>       
>>  and tell
>>     
>>> what was the approximate exchange rate of the Palestinian
>>> monetary unit
>>> against the US dollar, German mark, GB pound, Japanese yen,
>>> or Chinese
>>> yuanon that date.
>>>
>>>   12. And, finally, since there is no such country today,
>>> what caused its
>>> demise and when did it occur?
>>>
>>>   You are lamenting the 'low sinking' of a
>>> 'once
>>>       
>>  proud' nation. Please tell
>>     
>>> me, when exactly was that 'nation' proud and what
>>> was it so proud of?
>>>
>>>   And here is the least sarcastic question of all: If the
>>> people you
>>> mistakenly call 'Palestinians' are anything but
>>> generic Arabs collected from
>>> all over -- or thrown out of -- the Arab world, if they
>>> really have a
>>> genuine ethnic identity that gives them right for
>>> self-determination, why
>>> did they never try to become independent until Arabs
>>>
>>>       
>>  suffered their
>>     
>>> devastating defeat in the Six Day War?
>>>
>>>   I hope you avoid the temptation to trace the modern day
>>> 'Palestinians' to
>>> the Biblical Philistines: substituting etymology for
>>> history won't work
>>> here.
>>>
>>>   The truth should be obvious to everyone who wants to know
>>> it. Arab
>>> countries have never abandoned the dream of
>>>       
>>  destroying
>>     
>>> Israel ; they still
>>> cherish it today. Having time and again failed to achieve
>>> their evil goal
>>> with military means, they decided to fight  Israel  by
>>> proxy. For that
>>> purpose, they created a terrorist organization, cynically
>>> called it
>>> 'the Palestinian
>>> people' and installed it in  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>>> . How else can you
>>> explain the refusal by  Jordan  and  Egypt  to
>>> unconditionally accept back
>>> the 'West Bank' and  Gaza ,
>>>       
>>  respectively?
>>     
>>>   The fact is, Arabs populating  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>>>  have much less
>>> claim to nationhood than that Indian tribe that
>>> successfully emerged in
>>> Connecticut  with the purpose of starting a tax-exempt
>>> casino: at least that
>>> tribe had a constructive goal that motivated them. The
>>> so-called
>>> 'Palestinians' have only
>>>       
>>  one?motivation: the
>>     
>>> destruction of  Israel , and
>>> in?my book that is not sufficient to consider them a
>>> nation' -- or anything
>>> else except what they really are: a terrorist organization
>>> that will one day
>>> be dismantled.
>>>
>>>   In fact, there is only one way to achieve peace in the
>>> Middle East . Arab
>>> countries must acknowledge and accept their defeat in their
>>> war against
>>> Israel  and, as the losing side should, pay  Israel
>>> reparations for the
>>> more
>>>       
>>  than 50 years of devastation they have visited on it.
>>     
>>> The most
>>> appropriate form of such reparations would be the removal
>>> of their terrorist
>>> organization from the  land  of  Israel  and accepting
>>> Israel 's ancient
>>> sovereignty over  Gaza , Judea, and  Sam aria .
>>>
>>>   That will mark the end of the Palestinian people. What
>>> are you
>>>       
>>  saying
>>     
>>> again was its beginning?
>>>
>>>
>>>       
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From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Thu Jan 15 11:18:47 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:18:47 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] 1st KESSA Conference - a personal take
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On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 9:38 PM, Matunda Nyanchama <matunda at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  The inaugural conference of the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association
> (KESSA) was a two-day event starting August 1st, 2008 in Bowling Green
> State University (BGSU), Ohio, USA. The event was addressed by Dr Jendayi
> Fraser, Assistant Secretary of State for Africa in the Bush administration.
> Also present was the Kenyan Ambassador to the USA, Rateng' Ogego.
>
> Attendance, as I have seen in many Kenyan events where serious business is
> discussed, was modest. Those present, though, deeply engaged in the
> proceedings and debates that the presentations generated. In such a small
> group, discussions were intimate and all the more worthwhile. As one person
> commented to me, it was not simply coming to listen, ask questions and learn
> from others, it was also a chance to get to know others, and build
> relationships.
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>
> The following is a personal summary, which I have been meaning to write for
> the last few weeks. Any acts of omission or commission are mine; moreover,
> the summary would necessarily represent my "bias" of issues discussed for as
> you know, there is nothing like a "neutral observer".
> See more at: http://www.matunda.org/?p=227
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From aboge001 at umn.edu  Thu Jan 15 16:55:58 2009
From: aboge001 at umn.edu (aboge001)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:55:58 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Leaders
In-Reply-To: <786968.5555.qm@web54607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <786968.5555.qm@web54607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <496FB0EE.9040106@umn.edu>

Its deliberate! Its Important that Kenyan connection is downplayed 
significantly since this  is truthfully an American president being 
inaugurated and not Kenyan leader.
Kenyan presence here is likely to be lower than other African countries 
representation. Kenya's PM and even the President is keenly aware of the 
significance of downplaying
the Kenyan connection to this leadership...

> Ndugu zangu;
> What is going on with Kenyan leaders? How come none of the Kenyan 
> leaders is coming to attend our brother's inoguragural celemomy? What 
> happened? How come Raila or Kibaki is not gonna show up? I'm made to 
> understand that the highest Kenyan Representative at the inauguration 
> will be Ambassador Ogengo. Obama is a Kenyan son and needs better than 
> that!! The political problems we have in Kenya should have put on hold 
> until this vital function is over in respect to president elect 
> Obama. Obama's uncle Mr. Ronald Joseph Obama Okiro gave a job at 
> KARI-Muguga (Plant Quarantine Station)  when he was deputy secretary 
> in the ministry of Science and Technology. He has since retired  and 
> is a farmer in Ki tale, Ketale, Kenya. I would have been happy to see 
> at least one or two top government lenders show up for his 
> inauguration ceremony either Kibaki who was Obama sr.'s supervisor or 
> PM. Raila his cousin. I'm surprised to learn that none of them will be 
> in Washington, USA for the occasion.
>     Kenyans please let us be vigilant and know how to tread with our 
> neighbors. This is Tebiti Ogutu Isaboke.
> Charlotte, NC 
>
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From makacholla at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 15 18:52:01 2009
From: makacholla at yahoo.com (zecky acholla)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:52:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Inaguration Flier OBAMA PARTY JAN 17TH 5PM-3AM
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From: PubliceyeT at aol.com (PubliceyeT at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:00:11 EST
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group: Death Announcement Of Omwamba Abuki
	Ombaye Advovate Kisii
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From bigavala at aol.com  Thu Jan 15 21:47:01 2009
From: bigavala at aol.com (bigavala at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:47:01 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] What happened to the Diaspora  Representative? Haha
Message-ID: <8CB459BD77E7CD9-17E8-C65@WEBMAIL-MZ08.sysops.aol.com>


By Isaac Ongiri

Two former MPs have been appointed ambassadors in new diplomatic postings announced on Thursday.

Former MPs Kembi Gitura (Kiharu) and Mutinda Mutiso (Kilome) were appointed envoys to Belgium and Tanzania.

Former Nairobi PC Francis Sigei was appointed ambassador to Nigeria, while Mr Elkanah Odembo was appointed the new envoy for France.

Professional diplomats were promoted in the new appointments that largely locked out hopefuls, mostly individuals who lost in the last General Election.

Mr Mohamed Gello, a career civil servant based at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been posted to the United Arab Emirates.

The President posted Mr Simeon Nabukwesi, a former Kamusinga High School principal, to Canada while Mr Macharia Kamau, who was formerly at the African Policy Institute in Pretoria, to the UN headquarters in New York.

Mr Patrick Wamoto has been promoted to the rank of ambassador in charge of political affairs and will be stationed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PROMOTED

Others promoted to the same level are Mr Anthony Andanje, who will be an ambassador and Director, International Organisation Divisions, while Mr Josephine Gaita will be an ambassador and director, Office of the International Conference on Great Lakes.

Two months ago, the Government appointed former Internal Security Minister Julius Sunkuli the Kenyan envoy in China.

But Foreign Assistant Minister Richard Onyonka cried foul, saying the appointments did not reflect "portfolio balance" between the two partners in the coali
tion Government ? PNU and ODM.

Mr Onyonka is a member of the NLP party that is affiliated to ODM. He said: "There is no balance in the appointments. It is necessary to bring legislative amendments to allow professional diplomatic appointments." 
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 08:43:27 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:43:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Oil & Government
Message-ID: <84307.238.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The Government always looks impotent when it comes to fixing oil prices yet the National Oil Corporation, being a government body and a large distributor of oil and oil products, can effectively help the Government control the pump price of oil products.

If the Government was ever serious about the prices, National Oil Corporation should lead by example. Nock should reduce the pump price to the levels that the Government want, then all the other? major players in the oil industry will have no option but to do the same.

In the obtaining situation, it is the other players that normally take the lead in such reductions. What we come to realize is the active connivance of people in Government in planning for sleaze. 

If the Government officials put in as much effort as they put in planning sleaze, Kenya would be far much better off. We would have save the kind of moneys going to waste in grandiose projects such as Goldenberg, Anglo Leasing, Nyayo Wards, Maize 52/72, Tritongate, et al.

Can we ask our Government to put in much effort in service delivery, just as they are puuting in much efforts at ripping off Kenya.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi



      
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 10:52:19 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:52:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Help find the lost!
Message-ID: <771747.7908.qm@web38706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Even though in most cases we tend to adopt the attitude "Each one for himself and God for all of us," there are times when all seem touched and willing to render helping hand. One of such rare cases is when we loose something of great value to us.

Whenever people loose their pets, car, household stuff and stock, friends, family members and well wishers almost always try to assist!

At our place of work, are announcements that come on the radio/TV after every few minutes. One of them is not only touching but very painful indeed!. It's an appeal to help find missing children, and in some cases, adults. What do we know about them?

-These are children/individuals who were taken hostage by bad people, so to speak
-They are hidden and controlled somewhere by whoever took them against their wishes
-They know that they are lost but have no way of returning home
-Sad to say, it's possible that some of them are no longer alive
-The family keeps on praying and hoping that one day they will be 
re-united with their loved ones

Just think for a moment about the pain, torture,and hopelessness that the families have gone and continue to go through as they wait daily for
a miracle to happen!

But today, my mind goes to another parent who has suffered for centuries. I am talking about the good Lord! Out there, are many of His lost children. Some who are lost without knowing that they are. The enemy has held them captive for many years now.

God loved His lost children so much that He sent His begotten son to come and die for us. He has tarried long enough hoping that we will see the need and turn around.

I am appealing to all those concerned to awake from their slumber so as to assist in searching for the lost. 

To begin with, you and I need to find ourselves first. I am willing to do that in great humility. How about you?

Just a thought

Pr B



      


From prcanb at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 10:52:36 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:52:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Help find the lost!
Message-ID: <669365.94456.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Even though in most cases we tend to adopt the attitude "Each one for himself and God for all of us," there are times when all seem touched and willing to render helping hand. One of such rare cases is when we loose something of great value to us.

Whenever people loose their pets, car, household stuff and stock, friends, family members and well wishers almost always try to assist!

At our place of work, are announcements that come on the radio/TV after every few minutes. One of them is not only touching but very painful indeed!. It's an appeal to help find missing children, and in some cases, adults. What do we know about them?

-These are children/individuals who were taken hostage by bad people, so to speak
-They are hidden and controlled somewhere by whoever took them against their wishes
-They know that they are lost but have no way of returning home
-Sad to say, it's possible that some of them are no longer alive
-The family keeps on praying and hoping that one day they will be 
re-united with their loved ones

Just think for a moment about the pain, torture,and hopelessness that the families have gone and continue to go through as they wait daily for
a miracle to happen!

But today, my mind goes to another parent who has suffered for centuries. I am talking about the good Lord! Out there, are many of His lost children. Some who are lost without knowing that they are. The enemy has held them captive for many years now.

God loved His lost children so much that He sent His begotten son to come and die for us. He has tarried long enough hoping that we will see the need and turn around.

I am appealing to all those concerned to awake from their slumber so as to assist in searching for the lost. 

To begin with, you and I need to find ourselves first. I am willing to do that in great humility. How about you?

Just a thought

Pr B



      


From dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 14:13:47 2009
From: dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com (Dorothy Agwa)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:13:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] TONY NYADUNDO at Obama Inaugural Celebration - Jan. 20 at
	Hilton Hotel, Maryland
Message-ID: <317047.99596.qm@web30204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

  January 20, 2009
7:00pm ? 2:00am
Hilton Hotel (former Double Tree Hotel on RT 355)
1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD 20852
$50.00 per head (Limited tickets, buy yours today)
Kenya Heritage, Music, Dress, African Cuisine, Friends and Fun
   
    TONNY NYADUNDO, A TOP FAMOUS KENYAN TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN WILL PERFORM
   
ALSO LIVE MUSIC BY FAMOUS KENYAN BAND: Ochestra  SUPER HAKI HAKI / DOLA KABARI
DJ SKOAL - NEW JERSEY CELEBRATED DJ
George Okudi (Uganda) - Winner of KORA African Music Award.
  Also a time of worship, praise and thanks to God for what He did for Barack Obama
    
---------------------------------
  
  For Accommodation concerns Contact: Evans Ogaro 201-618-7767
Exihibitors/Vendors Contact: Dr. Anne Osano 240-893-7221
  Kenyans For Obama Inauguration Celebration
Organized by Kenyan Culture and Heritage Organization, Inc. 
  For More Info Call: 
            Click on a name below to send email: 
      General Info: 
    Rev. Peter Osano 301.693.3771
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    N. Sabwa - 301.828.5859 
      Rachel Omema - 240-432-1236
    Kenya Embassy Website 
      To purchase your tickets click the [Buy Now] button below: 
      Or: 
Mail in checks madepayable to: Kenya Cultural Heritage Organization Inc. 
19517 Ridge heights drive, 
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Direct Deposit: Bank of America, account number 446011086555: deposit slips to be mailed to the address above.
LIMITED TICKETS, PLEASE GET YOUR TICKET(S) WHILE THEY'RE STILL AVAILABLE.

  


       
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Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:41:06 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] The Most Important News In Brief
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From kcfanj2004 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 18:45:54 2009
From: kcfanj2004 at yahoo.com (Kenya Christian Fellowship,NJ)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:45:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Come join us @ Jan Jam by Switched On!
Message-ID: <977831.65008.qm@web52211.mail.re2.yahoo.com>



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--- On Wed, 1/14/09, james okore <artisticjames at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: james okore <artisticjames at yahoo.com>
Subject: Come join us @ Jan Jam by Switched On!
To: "James Okore" <jgokore at faithunleashed.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 8:03 PM
















? 
Gladly Serving, 
Dolly Ocholla 
Secretary KCFA NJ 

The Kenya Christian Fellowship in America (NJ chapter), is a non denominational fellowship that meets every first Sunday of the month @ 4:00- 6:00 p.m. in Elizabeth. 
Please call (848) 467-6522), visit www.kcfa.net or e-mail kcfanj2004 at yahoo.com for more information.



      
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From: invitations at nollywoodentertainmentportfolios.com (Benjamin Minikwu)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:22:19 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Jambo] Come join me on Nollywood Entertainment Portfolios
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From info at mail.evite.com  Fri Jan 16 19:21:32 2009
From: info at mail.evite.com (Victor Bolo)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:21:32 -0800
Subject: [Jambo] Message about The Big history Party
Message-ID: <12461997.1232151692615.JavaMail.evite@www1>

Hello,<br /><br />I wanted to let you know that The Big history Party has been canceled due to the unavailability of the venue.  Thanks for your understanding.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Victor Bolo




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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 17 04:43:05 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:43:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in
	overdrive mode
In-Reply-To: <51275.72.9.1.223.1232159775.squirrel@72.9.1.223>
Message-ID: <913030.19076.qm@web31408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Val,

I am Kenyan.

I look at the reasons as to why we must have conflict, and I come to one conclusion; war is bad. It kills the innocent, it decapitates the weak, it ruins a country, and it sets on a chain reaction that takes ages and lots of determination and sacrifices to heal.

To this extent, I do advocate for a peaceful resolution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.

In Uganda, it took Migosi Yoweri Museveni to take to war to set things in order. He managed, through the brute use of force, to redeem the Pearl of Africa once more. He set in some order and since then, Uganda has been on the right course. 

People like Museveni have a right to be acknowledged as strong people of influence in Africa. We need more of people like him, forget his 5% that I do not agree with. His 90% is good and good for Africa.

In places like the DRC, we need a strong leader who can overrun all the rebels and bring peace to that country. It is sad when women bear the brunt of men at war. It is men always fighting. Men fighting for wealth, men fighting for power, men fighting to be better thieves as is currently obtaining in the Kenyan Grand Corruption Government of National Unity. Men fight for all things petty.

In Ghana, it took the madness of Jerry Rawlings to bring in some order. He took over power and set in some discipline that ushered in Multy Party Democracy, and as a consequence, Ghana is now a shining example of Democracy in Africa. 

Ghana has put to rest the assumptions that elections can never be won in Africa, that elections are always rigged the Kivuitu/Kibaki style. 

In Nigeria, Gen Moluor Olusegun Obasanjo returned the country to civilian rule. He later came back as an elected leader. And his leadership united Nigerians more. He also has his fair share of failures, but his 90% is good legacy for Africa.

In Somali, a tough man is yet to be born. Since the time General Aideed overren Said Barre in 1991, Somali has operated without a central government. We only have rag tag men controlling their sphere of influences. In such a scenario, and with all the madness going on in Somali, I would advocate the use of force to fight these war lords to submission. After one has been recognised to have more fire power, the smaller war lords will have some discipline and toe the line. Africa must recognise who amongst the current war lords is stronger. Then we rally some command force under his command, and overrun Somali. 

Only then will we bring peace to Somali. But taking weaklings like the one who recently resigned, is bad for Africa.

It is hence my considered view that if you are dealing with an inconsiderate fellow, one that can never reason, one that would like to war monger all the times, force becomes the only medium that can bring in sanity. In the process and as is always, some innocent blood will be shed. But this blood could water permanent peace.

Palestinians have been beaten by Israelites since time immemorial. How come they have never learnt anything? I believe that if you beat me three times in a row, I will only be poor in judgement to keep challenging you for more battle.

Israel has even beaten the whole of the Arab neighbourhood when they attacked Israel in the Yom Kipur war of 1973. The Arabs thought that they will get Israeli off guard at that time. They were beaten like nonsense.

If they can never learn this, then Israel has all the right to self determination. And in so doing, they must beat these people to submission.

I am happy that Hamas have begun to see some sense. They must sign a peace deal with Israel and hence forth live in Peace with Israel as a recognized State.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi

--- On Fri, 1/16/09, Dr. Valentine Ojo <valojo at md.metrocast.net> wrote:
From: Dr. Valentine Ojo <valojo at md.metrocast.net>
Subject: RE: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in overdrive mode
To: komarockswatch at yahoo.com
Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 6:36 PM

It takes TWO to want to live toegether in peace on mutually agreed upon
terms - not terms forced on one party by the other perty.

Why can't Nigerians (the recent Jos riots, the Ife/Modakeke, Anambra,
Zaria, etc.) not live together in peace?

Let's first see if we can settle that before we start venturing out to
prescribe medicine for other people's more complex illness.

Val Ojo

P.S. Though I am not even sure you are Nigerian. But same applies to all
the brush-fire wars raging all over Africa, which are more recent that the
Middle East crisis.


komarockswatch at yahoo.com

> If they live in peace, they will have no reason to fight hence there will
> be no big brother syndrome.
>
> Oto
>
> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, Dr. Valentine Ojo <valojo at md.metrocast.net>
wrote:
> From: Dr. Valentine Ojo <valojo at md.metrocast.net>
> Subject: RE: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in overdrive mode
> To: TalkNigeria at yahoogroups.com, trueblackness at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: "odhiambo okecth" <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>,
"khalif mohamed"
> <khalifdugal at yahoo.com>
> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 7:17 AM
>
> "What Hamas ought to do is to seek peace and live in harmony with
> Israel."
> - odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
>
> And what kind of 'peace' is that, if you are forced to live with
> sommeone
> exclusively on their own terms - just because they are 'stronger'
than
> you?
>
> So, you are stronger than your wife, say, and she knows you can
'beat'
> her anytime. Thus in order to have 'peace', she has to learn to
live
> "in
> harmony" with your brutality?
>
> What kind of world would we have, if the weaker have to always seek
> "peace" on the terms and conditions of the "stronger"?
>
> If this were the philosophy of life, African Americans would still be
> living with white Americans today "in peace" - as their slaves!
>
> And all former colonies would stil be colonies! And South Africa would
> still have apartheid in place...
>
> And 'the strong' would be having a field day!
>
> Dr. Valentine Ojo
> Tall Timbers, MD
>
>
> odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> writes:
>>
>> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> I bet if someone is stronger than you, you seek peace with him. There
is
>> no point of continuously engaging the stronger man in an endless war;
he
>> beats you at any other turn. You end up getting hurt.
>>
>> What Hamas ought to do is to seek peace and live in harmony with
Israel.
>>
>> oto
>>
>> --- On Wed, 1/14/09, khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com>
wrote:
>> From: khalif mohamed <khalifdugal at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: Fwd: who are the palestinians? jewish propaganda in
>> overdrive
>> mode
>> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
>> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 3:17 AM
>>
>> This is a typical propaganda jews tell thier children in order to
>> justify
>> their
>> continued opression of palestinian people. The existence of Palestine
as
>>  anation
>> is in Jewsih book, in the old testament, in the quran and in recorded
>> history.
>>
>> It is tru that God promised the land to the jewish people when the
>> convenant
>> was made between Moses and on behalf of the jews and God himself, what
>> was
>> the
>> result ?, jews reneged on the convenant and even worshipped pagan
idols
>> while
>> moses was on the mount and the convenant was not even concluded. They
>> were
>> cursed to wander in the desert for 40 years until Joshua appeared
among
>> the new
>> generations and led them to the promised land. Jews have interfered
with
>> sacred
>> texts and removed evidence that they were cursed to remain under
>> perpetual
>> fear
>> even when they will be the richest people on earth and they have the
>> slaying of
>> numerous prophets on their records (Muslims dont believe they killed
>> jesus
>> as
>> jesus was never killed according to the quran).
>>
>> What jews are exploiting currently is the collective guilt of
>>  amera-europeans
>> for the crimes of the holocaust and they are using it as a blank
cheque
>> to
>> silence every western critic aginst their genocidal occupation of land
>> which
>> they know they can never hold forever.It is on record that they will
>> hold
>> it for
>> less than a century and lose it, no nation can bring forward its term
>> nor
>> postpone it forever, they will commit their crimes (including the use
of
>> phosporous, dime and depleted uranium bombs and then live with its
>> legacy.
>>
>> History is on record when Muaslims conquered the Iberain peninsula
>> (Modern
>> day
>> Spain and Portugal when jews and christia sects were being persecuted
>> and
>> the
>> muslims liberated the jews and even coopted them in state
administration
>> during
>> the 600 years of muslim rule in spain, today they want to distort
>> history
>> by
>> painting muslims as genocidaires when they are actuially perpetuating
a
>> holocaust in slow motion in occupied territories and neighbouring
>>  states such as
>> Lebanon. When muslims take over the holy land, we shall give amnesty
and
>> pardon
>> them for their ignorance justy as we did iot numerous times in
history.
>> Let the
>> facts speak for themselves and stop peddling lies.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On Tue, 1/13/09, Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com>
wrote:
>>
>>> From: Moshe Finkel <moshe.finkel at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
>>> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com, "JANE OLOO"
>> <oloojane at gmail.com>, "wanjiku ngugi"
>> <wanjikungugi2000 at yahoo.com>, "Jane Maonga"
>> <janemaonga at yahoo.co.uk>, "Kuhlman, Tom"
>> <tom.kuhlman at wur.nl>, margaret.aduol at gmail.com
>>> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9:28 PM
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Amnon Liberman <amnon.y.liberman at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM
>>> Subject: Fwd: who are the palestinians?
>>> To:
>>>
>>
>>>
>>>     who are the palestinians?
>>>
>>> I don't know who the author is.. but what he says bears
>>> reading and passing
>>> along... given today's biased news all the more reason
>>> to do so now...
>>>
>>> Fwd: Japanese description of the Palestinians
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>            *J*apanese description of the
>>> Palestinians..........
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It is so ironic that a Japanese person, from a country we
>>> and our allies
>>> defeated when they were allies with Germany , wrote so
>>> brilliantly about the
>>> fatal problems that have been facing Israel since the end
>>> of the war in
>>> which they were allied with those who wanted to annihilate
>>> Jews! This is a
>>> brilliant assessment!
>>>
>>>   By Yashiko Sagamori
>>>
>>>   If you are so sure that ' Palestine , the country,
>>> goes back through
>>  most
>>> of recorded history,' I expect you to be able to answer
>>> a few basic
>>> questions about that country of  Palestine :
>>>
>>> 1.? When was it founded and by whom?
>>>
>>> 2.? What were its borders?
>>>
>>>   3.? What was its capital?
>>>
>>>   4.? What were its major cities?
>>>
>>>   5.? What constituted the basis of its economy?
>>>
>>>   6.? What was its form of government?
>>>
>>>   7.? Can you name at least one Palestinian leader before
>>> Arafat?
>>>
>>>   8.? Was Palestine ever recognized by a country whose
>>> existence, at that
>>> time or now, leaves no room for interpretation?
>>>
>>>   9.? What was the language of the country of  Palestine ?
>>>
>>>   10. What was the prevalent religion of the country of
>>> Palestine ?
>>>
>>>   11. What was the name of its currency? Choose any date in
>>> history
>>  and tell
>>> what was the approximate exchange rate of the Palestinian
>>> monetary unit
>>> against the US dollar, German mark, GB pound, Japanese yen,
>>> or Chinese
>>> yuanon that date.
>>>
>>>   12. And, finally, since there is no such country today,
>>> what caused its
>>> demise and when did it occur?
>>>
>>>   You are lamenting the 'low sinking' of a
>>> 'once proud' nation. Please tell
>>> me, when exactly was that 'nation' proud and what
>>> was it so proud of?
>>>
>>>   And here is the least sarcastic question of all: If the
>>> people you
>>> mistakenly call 'Palestinians' are anything but
>>> generic Arabs collected from
>>> all over -- or thrown out of -- the Arab world, if they
>>> really have a
>>> genuine ethnic identity that gives them right for
>>> self-determination, why
>>> did they never try to become independent until Arabs
>>>
>>  suffered their
>>> devastating defeat in the Six Day War?
>>>
>>>   I hope you avoid the temptation to trace the modern day
>>> 'Palestinians' to
>>> the Biblical Philistines: substituting etymology for
>>> history won't work
>>> here.
>>>
>>>   The truth should be obvious to everyone who wants to know
>>> it. Arab
>>> countries have never abandoned the dream of destroying
>>> Israel ; they still
>>> cherish it today. Having time and again failed to achieve
>>> their evil goal
>>> with military means, they decided to fight  Israel  by
>>> proxy. For that
>>> purpose, they created a terrorist organization, cynically
>>> called it
>>> 'the Palestinian
>>> people' and installed it in  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>>> . How else can you
>>> explain the refusal by  Jordan  and  Egypt  to
>>> unconditionally accept back
>>> the 'West Bank' and  Gaza ,
>>  respectively?
>>>
>>>   The fact is, Arabs populating  Gaza , Judea, and  Samaria
>>>  have much less
>>> claim to nationhood than that Indian tribe that
>>> successfully emerged in
>>> Connecticut  with the purpose of starting a tax-exempt
>>> casino: at least that
>>> tribe had a constructive goal that motivated them. The
>>> so-called
>>> 'Palestinians' have only one?motivation: the
>>> destruction of  Israel , and
>>> in?my book that is not sufficient to consider them a
>>> nation' -- or anything
>>> else except what they really are: a terrorist organization
>>> that will one day
>>> be dismantled.
>>>
>>>   In fact, there is only one way to achieve peace in the
>>> Middle East . Arab
>>> countries must acknowledge and accept their defeat in their
>>> war against
>>> Israel  and, as the losing side should, pay  Israel
>>> reparations for the
>>> more
>>  than 50 years of devastation they have visited on it.
>>> The most
>>> appropriate form of such reparations would be the removal
>>> of their terrorist
>>> organization from the  land  of  Israel  and accepting
>>> Israel 's ancient
>>> sovereignty over  Gaza , Judea, and  Sam aria .
>>>
>>>   That will mark the end of the Palestinian people. What
>>> are you saying
>>> again was its beginning?
>>>
>>>
>>
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From lillian_dube0 at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 17 06:45:31 2009
From: lillian_dube0 at yahoo.com (Lillian Dube)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:45:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] YOUR HUMBLE ASSISTANCE
Message-ID: <220386.50676.qm@web59513.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Hello

I really want you to bear with me after reading my mail, of which we  all know  that bad people in this world have  made us not to trust the good  once again, but as for me you really need to trust me. I am a God fearing person, all through my life, I like truth and honesty, and let it be our watch word.

For your information, I am Lillian Dube, I have no child, I am the only daughter to Late Mr. Richard Dube. I am writing you this mail from the hospital, of which my condition is very bad. My doctor called me personally this morning and he said I will not last for the next one Month . So I don't really know what to do, my father ,  mother and other sisters are late, is only me and my younger brother. Really I need your assistance, as am going to die soon, but all I need is for you  to assist me to receive the sum of $3,000,000 that was deposited by our late father in the Bank.

Please, I  want you to help my younger  brother to further his education in your country, he is still a young man , because if I die nobody can  help him here, so I don't want people to kill him for nothing. And that is why I really need your assistance.
Please, be rest assured that you will never be let down and this transaction is 100% risk free.

Feel  Free and reach my younger brother (Brian) on this email address: ayanuabriandube at mail.com

Regards
Lillian



      



From info at wetpaintmail.com  Sat Jan 17 04:55:26 2009
From: info at wetpaintmail.com (Hon. Martha Karua)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:55:26 -0800
Subject: [Jambo] Hon. Martha Karua wants you to join Hon. Martha Karua
Message-ID: <1181166188.2764@wetpaintmail.com>

You Have Been Invited!

Please join me on Hon. Martha Karua by clicking this link: 
http://marthakarua.wetpaint.com/invitation/e3026776-12f5-3ce9-8bb0-62a209e50fae?mail=1138

Welcome and be free to make your contribution by joining discussions through adding new threads or replies 

Cheers,
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From luo31 at hotmail.com  Sun Jan 18 00:45:02 2009
From: luo31 at hotmail.com (barack abonyo)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:45:02 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] ProgressiveMinds: a new political Party
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ProgressiveMinds a political Party of the furure Kenya. Read the Speech delivered by Oyoo on 17Th at Antonio's in Kenya below

The Speech Delivered by Nicholas Oyoo Ochieng On 17th January 2007 At

Antionio's 



The Facilitators, John Gobanga and Mary Kathomi, 

The Rappertuer, Hemed Mazrui,

Members of the ProgressiveMinds Yahoo group,

Representatives of the various constituent Initiatives,

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,



Am Humbled by the overwhelming hunger for better governance and

leadership in this country. When I first received that message on

face-book from one of us here today asking me to join an initiative to

form the very first real political party in Kenya, as I replied to

that mail, informing this person that I too had a similar initiative

going on, I never for one moment thought we would be here today, with

so many Kenyans within this borders and even without in other foreign

capital in India, The US, Europe, Asia and other African capitals,

holding their breaths to see this unified initiative succeed. Before 

long, this issue developed into a major topic in several fora on

cyberspace and more and more similar initiatives started realizing

each other. It was on this background that our discussions yielded to

the idea that such initiatives and like minded individuals can come

together and try forging an all powerful, all united and all inclusive

and an all different outfit capable of changing the course of

political engagement for the better in this country. 

     

The idea is great

When NARC was formed there was no room for such kind of participatory

deliberations as we have had so far, and more that we intend to have.

There was no room for discussions on the characteristics of the party

needed. There was no room for policy mobilization.  It is these

engagements that will guarantee the width, the height and the length

of this idea, making it so big.

The task is big

Consider that all the money and financing as it were, are in the hands

of the current elite.  Consider how easy it is, to mobilize corrupt

cartels to cover election campaigns for them. However, 3 days from

today, that 47 year old Africa-American, who was not the most likely

president in of the US, will be sworn in, giving us the mother of all

loopholes. 



That the people are richer than any corrupt cartels is the story of

Equity Bank, targeting the previously `unbankable' sections of

population; the story of Safaricom -taking phones to the commonest of

the common man and the story of the slum economy where the 10 kg box

of cooking fat will be sold in small portions and end up making doubles. 

Today, am glad to see us all here. Nobody promised you allowance and

per-diem. In fact you were promised some kazi ya kanisa welcome again,

to the church of political change.

The Journey is Long

That the journey is long- we must admit. But if we did this for our

own gains- it will not be any different form the usual, the common

place, the normal, which is boring. We must do it for our sons &

daughters and sons and daughters of those sons and daughters. I hope,

today will mark the beginning of centuries of positive relevance of

our vision. When am all dry and bones, some 300 years or so of depth

in my grave, please let me smile with satisfaction as the organization

will still be finding solutions for Kenyans, Africa & the world.

Burn out and Loose Focus

Some will burn out along the way, some will loose focus and direction,

and others will get their vision marred by other desires.

Some of us will suddenly land hefty jobs in the civil service. 

Others large sums of money

Others will loose their jobs for the cause,

Some will be guests of the state,

Other will have their good name soiled.

Some may have to run for dear life.



All these, and more will be calculated to kill this dream. More so,

now, in the formative stages. But I'm sure you all came here aware of

these hazards. Maybe, just maybe, some were brought here today,

attracted by some of these hazards. I hope none falls in this box.

Getting a big job or a huge load of cash for those who do not see

beyond their noses would be a worthy hazard, I presume. 

Real Heroes

But those true in heart, the people with the true burden of the

country, not those businessmen/ women and investors who want to get to

power to make money, will go all the way.



Consider the following short stories with me. 

A young man, of not so good educational prowess - fresh from the

drenches of Kenya-lands in a country of Sultans and is offered 200

million. That young man turned down this offer and remained a Kenya

citizen - did I hear Dennis Oliech whispered?



A lady with absolutely nothing to gain takes abuse and derogatory

references from an authoritarian government. She risks injury, prison

and even death. She is a David pitted against a Goliath of Goliaths.

Yet she stood her ground and Goliath had to give up a project, running

all the way to the skies, worth millions of shillings. Today she is a

Nobel Laureate. I agree with your whispers - Wangari Maathai.



That fateful year as Kenyan were celebrating Sweet Uhuru and J.F.

Kennedy lost his life to an assassin's bullet. A man, who I'm proud to

say I share a birthday with, was loosing sweet freedom. This man

remained steadfast for 27 years of breaking stones. Today Nelson

Mandela is an Icon unmatched.



Consider the situation those three people faced. Consider how much

intimidation it involved. Consider how much money may have been

offered. In deed, these scenario's reveal that timeless wisdom to us.

That, the only route to real satisfaction and greatness is really so

narrow. It involves sacrifice, selflessness, and elevated thinking and

it is value driven. It requires thinking beyond the comforts and the

riches of the moment.



The Leaders are Servants

The leaders of tomorrow will be servants of the people. These are the

people who will go a long way in achieving their objectives ? they are

people who are ready to go to their pockets and give their time to see

the cause being a reality.



We need to ask ourselves what the reality is today- undemocratic,

exclusive, personality cultified, cut and pasted manifestoed, policy

bankrupt, opaque, regionalized & tribalised political parties, whose

only output are investors and businessmen/ women, going to leadership

positions despite not being leaders, to engage in business.



What should our reality be? ? the ideal political party we all want to

see, which today we hope to identify and define, is the exact opposite

of these. The baby we hope to sire should be people owned, issues

inspired and value driven. If this be the product cometh out of this

and other meetings then I promise you that it will be lonely at the

top of the food chain where the niche for principled politics remain

unexplored. I say if the highest level of the bar is 100%, the current

levels set under the current realities must be in the regions of 2% -

5%. Ladies and gentlemen, I see a lot room for improvements. I see a

lot of pulling up of the proverbial socks. I'm confident we have the

potential take the bar and the socks closer to the region of 100%. 



No Tribal Barriers

When each of us emerged from our soft copy versions today and decided

to come here, the last thing on our minds was that we were going to

attend a Kikuyu, Kamba, Kalenjin, Luo, or Luhya meeting. We did not

expect that we will address each other in our mother tongue. It didn't

even matter that I would probably be seated next to the person from

the other tribe. I doubt it bothered us. Am sure it has not crossed

our minds. But we must be ready to deliberately, fearlessly and

comprehensively put in place plans, programmes and policies which will

reverse negative tribalism, yet we must find ways to embrace the

opportunity offered by diversity.



I'm convinced big time that gathered here today are the true sons and

daughters of Kenya. Many more who believe in this country are out

there. And we must find ways to reach them. If today, 100 are seated

here, if each brought another 100, 10,000 would be looking forward to

help achieve the goals.



Journey of 1000 Miles

We have indeed taken the formative steps in the journey of 1,000

miles. Let's not cheat ourselves that we cannot deliver. If obama, and

get used to it cause you will hear a lot of that name today,  had

listened to popular wisdom that it can't be done - Yes We Can could

never have been a catch phrase of 2008-2009. The only people who have

become heroes and heroines are those who thought of how to change the

game. If you insist on playing Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, you are

preparing the ground for your slaughter. But if you can convince

Brazil that Nairobi is Rio de Janeiro, at least your chances of

winning that battle will have increased.



Obama for instance had to change the game. We too must mount a

campaign to change the game - not play by the rules set by the status

quo. 



Say you are to face Pamela Jelimo in an 800 meters race. You must find

a way of convincing her that 5000 meters is actually 800 meters,

hoping that she will burn out eventually or, convincing the guys who

shoot the gun that the race should have been towards the opposite

direction- hoping that by then, Jelimo will have covered some 200 or

300 meters and burned some fuel.



Volunteerism

That guy who will be getting the keys to White House 3 days from

today, Obama could only walked 100 miles and the volunteers, knocking

doors and visiting private premises, probably covered the core tens of

thousands of miles. It's not the money you give alone that will make

this work. Some people will give invaluable and priceless time to the

cause. Not everybody has the capacity to breath in teargas. Somebody

will have the talent of sellsman/womanship. Others will help

fundraise. Others will just manage to donate. Some will write

priceless pieces. Others will get the attention of the crowds. But all

these will contribute to the final goals. 



Obama, that guy again, borrowed a leaf from Abraham Lincoln before

him, who lost so many congressional races that he lost count- but

become president on his first try. And from Thomas Edison who finally

found the formula to produce the bulb after 100 failed trials. When

asked how he pulled through 99 consecutive losses he answered- every

step showed me just one more way of how not to do it. Obama himself

lost the congressional race. Had he been in Kenya, it's probably equal

to loosing a council race. He would have been mocked. Kama council

imekushinda- State House ndio unaweza, Could easily have been used

against him. 



He who has blessed us immensely with resources of networking and

capability to use such resources must in deed be praised. It's not

everyday that 100 people can be reached by email and on face-book to

gather as we have today. To meet people who just an hour ago, would

have passed you in a street without blinking. Let's therefore continue

praying to God Almighty.



God Bless Our Noble Cause. God Bless Kenya.




      


	 
	
	


      
      

    
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 18 06:55:18 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:55:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] After the act!
Message-ID: <828953.54773.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Since childhood, each one of us has been introduced to the idea/concept of what's right or wrong, through the following sources/channels/media:

-Our parents
-The community
-Schools
-Our childhood church/es
-By reading the Bible and/or other religious books
-By watching various TV programs or listening to various radio programs

Based on what we have heard/learned, we are very much aware that breaking the rules will most definitely result into one or all of the following:

-Being suspended or expelled from school
-Loosing some privileges, such as driving
-Loosing a job
-Living with the stigma for many years if not for ever
-Being isolated from family, friends and the community
-Going to jail

Even with all these information more often than not we yield into temptation partly because:

-We cheat ourselves that we'll not be caught
-We somehow forget to remember the consequences

In the end, after the act, the following happens:

-We feel guilty and become annoyed towards self
-When, and not if we will be caught, we become embarrassed and regret 
-We start wishing we had not done it

Let us stop cheating ourselves, weigh the consequences of every act, and purpose in our hearts to do that which is lawful and right all the time.But can we do it all by ourselves? 

We need to understand our condition, make the first step of accepting help and claim the power of He that loved us so much that He came to this world to die for us. He is more than able to help us but if only we are willing. Listen to what He says,"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." {Revelation 3:20.)

The question here is: Am I willing? Are you?

Just a thought.

Pr B 



      


From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Sun Jan 18 19:35:06 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:35:06 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Oil & Governmen
In-Reply-To: <84307.238.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <84307.238.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <753cec990901181635s6d5faa4bqf904ff81d44747b@mail.gmail.com>

We need to privatize KPC and National Oil corporation and install good
reguatory framework. Ask Hon Kimunya what he thinks. He is the only sensible
dude in parliament.

On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 7:43 AM, odhiambo okecth
<komarockswatch at yahoo.com>wrote:

>   The Government always looks impotent when it comes to fixing oil prices
> yet the National Oil Corporation, being a government body and a large
> distributor of oil and oil products, can effectively help the Government
> control the pump price of oil products.
>
> If the Government was ever serious about the prices, National Oil
> Corporation should lead by example. Nock should reduce the pump price to the
> levels that the Government want, then all the other  major players in the
> oil industry will have no option but to do the same.
>
> In the obtaining situation, it is the other players that normally take the
> lead in such reductions. What we come to realize is the active connivance of
> people in Government in planning for sleaze.
>
> If the Government officials put in as much effort as they put in planning
> sleaze, Kenya would be far much better off. We would have save the kind of
> moneys going to waste in grandiose projects such as Goldenberg, Anglo
> Leasing, Nyayo Wards, Maize 52/72, Tritongate, et al.
>
> Can we ask our Government to put in much effort in service delivery, just
> as they are puuting in much efforts at ripping off Kenya.
>
> Odhiambo T Oketch,
> Komarock Nairobi
>
>


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Vol. 12 No 3...Dedicated to the Dialogue on Race... 02-18-09
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Table of Contents

1. Intuit's Vibe...Humility...By John Wiegley
2. Venue for an Artist..."Let Gaza Live"...By Cynthia McKinney
3. Bit of History...Evelyn Smith Munro (1914-2006)
4. An Overlooked War for Dignity...By John Burl Smith
5. News You Use..Black Farmers' Fight
6. Hood Notes...Black Male Unemployment...By Dot
7. Disgruntled
8. Mailbox

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Intuit's Vibe
Humility
By John Wiegley

The humble understand that hell is their proper abode
And they measure their worth in grains of ash.

Were it not for the questioning of others,
they could not bear the impudence of speech.
The clothes on their backs are borrowed;
their belongings, a momentary indulgence.

Their own names are a token of mercy,
and the dust they tread, a constant reproof.
For the humble see themselves as they would be:
were it not for the mercy of God's grace.

Yet seeing themselves as handiworks of the Beloved
and knowing perfection proceeds from perfection --
The gnat begins to flap his eagle's wings!
the kitten lets out a lion's roar!
the ant gallops on the field of battle!
and the drop merges with the deep, wide ocean!

The wretched one looks to himself, sees past himself
finds the fabric of which he is made --
and the Tailor of that human garment.

Should a man fashioned of dust make any claims?
Can the mind, whose own workings are mystery,
assert the right to unfold Mystery?

Our tongues were fashioned by neither hand nor art;
it behooves us to ask the Maker of their proper use.

Humility is when a pupil seeing himself as pupil:
submissive and quiet before the Teacher's call.

As dust, we know the earth to be our home,
from which we arose, to which we return.
As His, we know Paradise to be our destiny.

"And now do I say, `Verily we are from God,
and to Him shall we return.'"

A drop of ink has little reason to boast,
should the poet's stroke immortalize a verse.
For the drop knows: even as they praise him,
their accolades belong to Another.




Venue for an Artist
"Let Gaza Live"
By Cynthia McKinney

We don't see the images. They are neatly censored from our view in  
this country. But everywhere else around the world the carnage that is  
Gaza is being seen and the people are revolted by what they see.

They see dead babies, decapitated bodies and defenseless relief  
workers killed. Maimed men, makeshift morgues, mortified mothers.

They see exploding white phosphorus shells, cluster bombs and depleted  
uranium munitions. They see what is reportedly the world's fourth most  
powerful military using all of its power against a defenseless people.

In fact, they are witnesses to 15 days of war crimes, crimes against  
humanity, ethnic cleansing, and genocide.  They see Hugo Chavez expel  
Venezuela's Israeli Ambassador and they see lawmakers in Ecuador  
condemn Israel's actions, calling for an investigation into Israel's  
crimes against humanity.

And despite the obvious facts of an Israeli-sponsored terror campaign  
against Palestinians in Gaza, a piece of territory roughly twice the  
size of the District of Columbia, they see the U.S. Congress support a  
resolution totally supporting Israel, even though Israel is in  
violation of U.S. and international law.

They see Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, swaggering in insult to  
black America by initially refusing to seat Roland Burris from  
Illinois in the Senate, yet that same Reid cowers before the  
pro-Israel lobby, and they wonder why.

And sadly, they see the U.S. President-elect, who roared onto the  
scene like a lion, remain as quiet as a lamb in the face of the utter  
inhumanity of Israel's actions, and they wonder why.  And then, they  
see us. Gathered here, in front of the White House, we reaffirm our  
own humanity, and that of millions of people around the world,  
including in Israel, who disagree with this death and destruction. The  
tears of the Palestinians roll down our cheeks, even as we bury our  
own victims of police murder.

A new day is coming in U.S. politics. We will use the power of our  
vote to change U.S. policy.  We will no longer check our values at the  
door and support politicians and political parties that fail to deliver.

Not one more bomb to Israel.  In defense of humanity, we will not give  
up and we will win.


About Me:  The former US Rep. from Georgia, Cynthia McKinney delivered  
these remarks at the ANSWER rally and march in Washington, D.C.



Bit of History
Evelyn Smith Munro (1914-2006)

Born in New Orleans on March 15, 1914, Evelyn Smith rejected the  
prevailing racist attitudes of her time early in life.  Reared in a  
family of modest means, she befriended the black women who washed and  
cleaned in her family's home.  Different in many other ways, Evelyn  
became interested in the writings and ideas of Norman Thomas, a  
Socialist Party candidate for president six times between 1928 and  
1948.  Years later, a mature Evelyn said in an Orange County Register  
interview in 2003 regarding Thomas, "He spoke about the things that  
eventually molded me. I realized that I belonged to the whole universe  
and not just one group."

After briefly attending the University of Mississippi, the 21 year old  
joined the Socialist Party (1935).  A party colleague recommended her  
to H.L. Mitchell, the Arkansas socialist who co-founded the Southern  
Tenant Farmers Union (SFTU) in 1934.  He was looking for someone to  
run the office of his fledgling union. Evelyn provided crucial early  
support to the SFTU and was a driving force for two decades.

Hired as a secretary, Smith called herself the "Girl Friday" of the  
union, but her involvement ran deeper than her unofficial title  
suggests.  She supervised the union's headquarters in Memphis, Tenn.,  
and became a trusted associate and close friend of Mitchell.

No ordinary union, the SFTU came into existence during the bitterly  
harsh days of the Great Depression.  Largely, its concerns centered on  
money and working conditions in the fields, but predominantly, the  
STFU was established as a result of the Agricultural Adjustment   
Administration (AAA) policies. The AAA was created by President  
Franklin D. Roosevelt to help revive the nation's agricultural  
industry and to recharge the depressed economy.

The problem for sharecroppers was the AAA called for farmers to plant  
less acreage;  the government paid landowners not to grow,  which  
meant fewer farm hands and tenant farmers were needed.  This helped  
growers by boosting prices but hurt sharecroppers.  Violent  
confrontations between sharecroppers and landowners around Tyronza  
(Poinsett County) Arkansas drew the Socialist Party into the fray on  
the side of sharecroppers.

Smith accompanied Mitchell and other union officers on dangerous  
missions that brought her face to face with lynch mobs and vigilante  
patrols that worked for plantation owners.  Later, she became the  
union's education director and produced study materials, edited the  
newspaper and developed a union songbook. She was also a member of the  
executive board and coached other women who wanted to become union  
activists.

Although the SFTU is overlooked in history books, groups like it were  
forerunners of the civil rights movement three decades later.  They  
were models for social action that united blacks and whites behind a  
common cause of economic justice.  Historian of the South, Van  
Hawkins, who has written books on union organizing, quoting Mitchell  
speaking about Smith, "She was extraordinarily competent.  She was the  
most important woman involved in the union.  I don't know what I would  
have done without her.  Evelyn rode the back country roads with me,  
contacting union members at night, dodging the Night Riders on the  
prowl."

During those years, Smith accompanied Mitchell on expeditions fraught  
with risk, including a search for the body of a union worker  
reportedly killed by plantation bosses.  She was present at  
sharecroppers' meetings that were raided by sheriff's deputies and  
"riding bosses" ? armed men whose job it was to intimidate union  
workers ? and she was once chased by a carload of men wielding guns  
and axes.

Another time, she gathered evidence against an Arkansas plantation  
owner who held 13 union members as slaves in retribution for their  
participation in a protest march. Smith and a colleague pretended to  
be on a picnic and took photographs of the stockade where the workers  
were imprisoned. The plantation owner was later tried and convicted of  
peonage.

On leaving the sharecroppers union in 1940, Smith worked for the  
International Ladies Garment Workers Union in Knoxville, TN.  She  
later moved to New York; she worked at Columbia University as a  
personnel assistant for the Manhattan Project. She met and married  
David Munro, a linguist, in 1945.  The couple moved to California in  
1947; she was education and publicity director for the garment workers  
union on the West Coast.

Over the next decades, she traveled widely, often because of her  
husband's teaching assignments. They arrived in Cuba just before the  
revolution of 1959 and spent a few years in Nigeria, where Munro  
established a preschool.   She worked for UC Irvine's extension  
program for 11 years as an editor and writer.  She went back to  
college in her 60s, and earned a bachelor's degree in social ecology  
in 1977.  She retired in 1979.

Evelyn Smith Munro, longtime activist who fought for sharecroppers'  
rights in one of the nation's first racially integrated labor unions,  
died   February 16, 2006 at her Laguna Beach home. She was 92.   
(Sources: www.latimes.com, www.english.uiuc.edu, www.blackpast.org and  
http://lists.ysu.edu)





An Overlooked War for Dignity
By John Burl Smith

American history books talk only of the poverty and desperation of  
slave descendants during one of the most dynamic periods in this  
nation's short existence -- from Emancipation to the end of the Great  
Depression.  Blacks are pictured as indolently accepting the  
impoverished and oppressive conditions forced upon them by federal and  
state governments, as well as, powerful groups and individuals in  
America.

The New Deal is hailed by most as the United States' savior during the  
Great Depression, but little is said about the millions of poor blacks  
and white farmers that died as a result of its acreage reduction  
policies.  Moreover, failure to oppose white land owners' racist  
tactics allowed, lynching to flourish, fanning the fires of racial  
division.

One such "War for Dignity" was waged by the Share Croppers Union  
(SCU).  Founded in Alabama in the spring of 1931, the SCU was  
organized by Ralph and Tommy Gray, who united black tenant farmers in  
Tallapoosa County.  They gathered small groups of black sharecroppers  
and farm laborers, then appealed to labor unions and other activist  
organizations for help but got no response.  They turned to the  
Communist Party in Birmingham as a last resort and Mack Coad, an  
illiterate black steelworker, was sent to help.  Behind Coad's  
leadership, the SCU was reorganized and renamed the Croppers and Farm  
Workers Union (CFWU). Based mainly in Tallapoosa and Lee counties,  
Alabama and with Coad's as its first secretary, the CFWU built up a  
membership of about eight hundred in a couple of months.

In July 1931, the union faced its first in a series of violent  
confrontations with local authorities. The sheriff at Camp Hill,  
Alabama attacked union members; during the shootout Ralph Gray was  
killed and many union and non-union tenant farmers had to hideout to  
avoid getting lynched.  Mack Coad was forced to flee Alabama.  Within  
weeks, the CFWU regrouped under the leadership of Tommy Gray's teenage  
daughter Eula Gray, who had become a member of the Young Communist  
League.  She reorganized the CFWU and it became the Share Croppers  
Union once again.

During the summer of 1932, the reconstituted SCU hired Al Murphy, a  
black Communist from Birmingham as its new secretary.  He transformed  
the six hundred members SCU into a secret, underground organization.  
The SCU put on a militant face and armed its members for self-defense.  
They began calling their gatherings "Bible meetings" and "sewing  
clubs." Under Murphy's leadership, the union spread into the "black  
belt" counties of Alabama and into a few areas on the Georgia-Alabama  
border.

A confrontation erupted between SCU members and local authorities when  
they tried to seize livestock of SCU member  Clifford James on behalf  
of his creditors in December 1932.  The shootout resulted in the  
deaths of SCU members James, John McMullen and Milo Bentley, and the  
wounding of several others. Following a wave of arrests and beatings,  
five SCU members were convicted and jailed for assault with a deadly  
weapon.

At the heart of this violence were the acreage reduction policies of  
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Agricultural Adjustment  
Administration (AAA), which large-scale landowners used to force  
sharecroppers and tenant farmers off their land.  These evictions made  
the SCU the only hope of survival for dispossessed black farmers. Even  
though gun battles continued, sharecroppers flocked to the union.  The  
SCU grew to nearly 2,000 members in 1933, and membership skyrocketed  
to eight thousand by the fall of 1934.

During the intense fighting and gun battles, it is not clear why, but  
Murphy left Alabama in the winter of 1934.  The leadership passed to  
Clyde Johnson, a white Communist who organized in Birmingham, Atlanta,  
and Rome, Georgia.  Johnson changed the SCU underground tactics hoping  
to transform it into a legitimate agricultural labor union. He founded  
and edited the SCU's first newspaper, the Union Leader, and created an  
executive committee that elected Hosie Hart, a black Communist from  
Tallapoosa County, as president.  Johnson attempted to establish a  
merger with the newly formed, Socialist-led Southern Tenant Farmers  
Union, but was rejected because it was claimed that the SCU was merely  
a Communist front.

Throughout 1935, SCU activists staged a cotton choppers' strike in the  
spring and a cotton pickers' strike in the fall.  The repression  
strikers faced was brutal and deadly for some.  The SCU pushed for  
legal status in the black belt,  particularly in Lowndes and Dallas  
counties, where dozens of strikers were jailed and beaten, and at  
least six people were killed.  New Deal administrators refused to step  
in or mediate for sharecroppers.

Despite the dangers and loss of life, the SCU continued to grow,  
claiming between ten thousand and twelve thousand members, after  
spreading into Louisiana and Mississippi by 1936. Johnson opened the  
SCU's first public headquarters in New Orleans in an attempt to  
transform the SCU into a trade union, while officially abandoning its  
underground structure.  Faced with mass evictions, the mechanization  
of agriculture, blood shed and deaths, Johnson continued to make  
overtures toward the Southern Tenant Farmers Union throughout 1936,  
but all efforts to combine the two unions failed.

With repeated failure to merge,  Johnson undertook what many SCU  
members believed was a sellout, liquidating the SCU as an autonomous  
body. All sharecroppers and tenant farmers were transferred into the  
ranks of the National Farmers Union; SCU's laborers were told to join  
the Agricultural Worker's Union, an affiliate of the American  
Federation of Labor. The latter transferred into the United Cannery,  
Agricultural, Packing, and Allied Workers of American in 1937.

The mounting problems created by the New Deal and the mechanization of  
agriculture in the cotton South resulted in the Communist Party  
turning its back on the problems of black sharecropping farmers.  
Nevertheless, a few SCU locals in Alabama and Louisiana chose not to  
affiliate with any other organization and maintained an autonomous  
existence well into World War II.

History books often overlook the importance of the SCU and other  
sharecropper groups.  Yet, these groups waged wars for dignity and  
produced many of the early leaders of the civil rights movement of the  
1940-60s.   (Sources: www.nathanielturner.com and www.pslweb.org)




News You Use
Black Farmers' Fight

"In 1920, black farmers in the United States owned 15.6 million acres  
of land; by 1999 that number had fallen to 2 million.  In 1910 there  
were 926,000 black Americans involved in farming; at the end of the  
century, just 18,000 remained, and they're going under at five to six  
times the rate of white farmers." (Second Chance for Black Farmers by  
Carol Estes, www.yesmagazine.org )

To survive, modern farmers rely on credit to operate.  The United  
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Farmers Home  
Administration (FmHA) are charged with helping farmers -- particularly  
beginning and low-income farmers -- obtain credit.  However, in 1997,  
six black farmers filed a class action lawsuit charging the USDA with  
racial discrimination in denying blacks access to federal farm  
operating loans, disaster payments and other support the agency is  
mandated to provide low-income farmers.   Pigford v. Glickman earned  
the support of then-Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, because the  
agency's own internal investigation found instances of gross  
disparities in the treatment accorded black and white farmers.

In 1999, the case was settled out of court for an estimated $450 -  
$600 million.  However, the settlement was reached without the  
plaintiffs' input.  Some of the original petitioners feel the  
settlement is neither fair nor equitable.  Black farmers are still  
losing their farms; many will never see a dime of the settlement funds.

You can learn more about Pigford at the Office of the Monitor, which  
was established pursuant to the court's consent decree at  
www.pigfordmonitor.org.  This site contains public documents,  
including Pigford case court orders, statistics, reports and the  
current status of the decree.  At http://bfaa-us.org/, the official  
site of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, you can  
read more about the case's history the ongoing plight of black farmers.




Hood Notes
Black Male Unemployment
By Dot

Most Americans depend on employment for their economic welfare.   
Beyond wages from employment, many have little to rely on, since they  
lack wealth that can be tapped to provide the necessities of life.   
This is especially true for the descendants of black Americans that  
were emancipated from slavery with nothing and that have amassed  
little wealth in the interim.  A demographic look at the distribution  
of wealth shows  blacks own very little of the wealth of this nation,  
even though their ancestors contributed a great deal to its creation.

Since employment is so crucial to black economic welfare, the rise in  
unemployment is especially daunting, given the structural nature of  
the US labor force.  In good and bad economic times, the black  
unemployment rate is more than twice the rate for whites.  Blacks are  
the last hired and the first fired regardless of the economic situation.

The unemployment numbers for December 2008 paint a particularly  
troubling picture for black men.  Black men 20 years and older had a  
seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate of 13.8 percent, compared to  
white men that had a seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate of 6.8  
percent for a ratio of 2.03.  Similar disparities exist between the  
employment rates of white and black women, as well as black and white  
teens.  More than a third of black teens (33.7%) actively seeking  
employment could not find work in December compared to less than a  
fifth of white teens (17.3%).

The historic pattern of unemployment in the United States places an  
onerous burden on the lifetime earnings potential of black men.  It  
insures the economic welfare enjoyed by this sector of the labor force  
remains below their white counterpart such that the ratio of black to  
white median family incomes has historically mimicked the 3/5  
Compromise; this ratio has historically fluctuated along the narrow  
interval of .5 to .65.  It is the institutionalized racism that no one  
mentions in discussing black and white incomes in America.

And, while some will seek to blame the disparity in unemployment rates  
on  factors such as educational attainment and incarceration rates,  
these factors fail to explain all the gap that exists between blacks  
and whites.  For example, according to a recent Princeton University  
study, white men  with criminal records are just as likely to be hired  
as black men without criminal records.  Moreover, any number of  
studies,  including my retrospective analysis of the economic welfare  
loss due to recession and unemployment, show that at every educational  
level black men earn less than white men.  Thus, in the case of the  
black male, one cannot dismiss the role and impact of racial  
discrimination in the labor market.

With the election of Barack Obama to the highest office in the land,  
there will likely be a tendency to try and ignore such disparity and  
blame the victim for their plight.  After all, President-elect Obama  
is half-black, and a little old thing like racial discrimination could  
not hold him back.  Despite the pressure to do otherwise, Mr. Obama  
would be well-advised to lend some of his clout to improving the black  
man's employment outlook.




Disgruntled feels: Genocide!  According to several reports on the Gaza  
assault, the real reason behind the massive aerial bombings, complete  
with white phosphorous and depleted uranium munitions, has nothing to  
do with Hamas violating a cease-fire agreement that Israel never  
honored, since it continued its targeted assassinations and blockade  
of the world's most densely populated urban area, preventing the  
delivery of vital resources, including food, fuel and medical  
supplies.  Israel wants to cleanse the land of Arabs and control the  
offshore gas that belongs to Palestinians.  Ironically, to secure  
these resources, Israel has become a modern-day Adolf Hitler, willing  
to commit genocide to realize its objective.

Disgruntled wants to know:  Employees of the Internal Revenue Service,  
which is a part of the Treasury Department, are required to remain  
current on all their taxes.  One can get fired and/or severely  
reprimanded for failure to pay income taxes.  IRS employees are  
supposed to be role models for the system.  Given this, how can the  
Senate in good conscience confirm President-elect Barack Obama's  
choice to run the Treasury Department and lead the economic rescue  
effort when Timothy Geithner blatantly failed to pay personal taxes?

Disgruntled says:  January 19, 2008 is a federal holiday to celebrate  
the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  However, the day seems to  
have been overshadowed by the euphoria of celebrating the inauguration  
of the first black president, Barack Obama.  I hope we find the time  
to honor Dr. King as we celebrate our new national leader.  Sometimes,  
we lack that proper dose of humility.  We just relish today's  
accomplishments and forget from whence we came and those who made the  
journey possible.



Mailbox: E-Mails, Faxes and Phone Calls

Email www.theloop.com...Subprime Lending Has Robbed Blacks of  
Billions...By Devona Walker...Predatory lending practices have not  
only led to the collapse of the U.S. and global financial markets, but  
also represent the most massive loss of wealth for African Americans  
in U.S. history. The nonprofit United for a Fair Economy in a study  
called Foreclosed: State of the Dream estimated people of color have  
lost between $164 billion and $213 billion during the past eight years  
as a result of subprime lending.  The group studied the effect of  
subprime loans on minority communities and says they are already  
seeing real physical signs of this financial distress: a dramatic  
increase in abandoned homes, the devaluation of neighboring houses,  
increased crime, struggling commercial centers and tax base erosion.   
Data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act shows that about 40 percent  
of black subprime borrowers could have qualified for cheaper  
mainstream loans. But they were steered into exotic, more expensive  
mortgages.  "Nobody really expected (borrowers) to be able to pay at  
that higher level. It was a mechanism to generate refinance  
opportunities, and the borrowers were destined to inevitably end up in  
foreclosure in a downturn market," said Paul Leonard, California  
director for the Center for Responsible Lending.

Email www.usatoday.com Effort pushes ad industry diversity...Backed by  
a study that found pervasive discrimination against blacks in the ad  
industry, civil rights attorneys and activists launched an initiative  
Thursday that will use public pressure and possible litigation to  
bring about reform.  The "Madison Avenue Project," led by the NAACP  
and the civil rights lawyer Cyrus Mehri, will ask advertisers to  
demand diversity in the agencies that market their products.   
Attorneys are also interviewing people who have worked in the ad  
industry for possible a class-action lawsuit.  A study, commissioned  
by the Project, found significant disparities between blacks and  
whites in compensation, hiring and opportunities.  Among the findings:  
Black college graduates average 80 cents for every dollar made by  
white peers.  Blacks are 62% as likely as whites to hold the highly  
sought-after "creative" and "client contact" positions, and are often  
segregated into niches where they focus only on black consumers.

Email www.porknet.com Kennedy Calls for Opposition to Large-Scale  
Farms...Attorney and activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that  
the country's water protectors must fight "corporate feudalism" and  
oppose the large-scale farming operations that pollute waterways.   
Kennedy, the chief prosecuting lawyer for New York-based Riverkeeper,  
was the keynote speaker at a water-protection meeting in New Bern,  
N.C. "We're not just fighting to preserve our property values, or  
because there's a bad stink in the air," Kennedy said. "This is the  
same drive that drove ... people to stand up against feudalism. And  
that's what this is; it's corporate feudalism."  Kennedy spoke at a  
meeting hosted by Waterkeeper Alliance, a national nonprofit  
organization that exists to provide resources to water-protecting  
groups across the country. The Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation asked the  
alliance to hold its three-day summit in New Bern.

Email http://halturnershow.blogspot.com/ ...Israeli Leaks Money  
Laundering Info on US Congress! Reveals How Israel Mis-uses Foreign  
Aid from USA to "Bribe" Congress with Campaign Funds...For years, my  
former radio show and my web site have been the ONLY media outlets  
ever to report the vast money-laundering and bribery scheme  
perpetrated by the Israeli government with members of the United  
States Congress as co-conspirators.  The scheme works like this: The  
U.S. Congress votes to send between $3 Billion and $6 Billion free  
cash to Israel every year under the guise of "foreign aid." When the  
money arrives, the Israeli government takes several hundred million  
and puts it aside to be sent back to the USA through Jewish Political  
Action Committees, and donated to the political campaigns of the  
Congress members most friendly to Israel. By funding Israel, certain  
members of Congress actually guarantee they'll have enough campaign  
cash to get re-elected. No one investigated it because there was never  
any way to PROVE what was being done. This morning that changed.

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From newsletter at kara.or.ke  Mon Jan 19 01:53:11 2009
From: newsletter at kara.or.ke (The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA))
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:53:11 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The KARA Weekly Newsletter Issue No. 201, January 2009
Message-ID: <MDAEMON-F200901190953.AA5348125pd80000626891@kara.or.ke>

Issue No. 201: Editor's highlights the week:
Welcome to your favourite, authoritative and the consistent KARA Weekly Newsletter. As always, we appreciate your valued feedback. It is a week that more mega corruption cases join others on the shelves at the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission. Starvation bites away even as President Kibaki declares the current man-made food crisis a national disaster. It remains to be seen whether foreign missions in Kenya will close their eyes and  ears, on the frequency and severity of high level corruption, in order that they may put aid on Kenya's begging bowl. Barack Obama's big day beckons as the world remains anxious to see him graduate into a full US President this historic Tuesday. 

Thumbs up to the Kericho-based James Finlays (Kenya) Limited for being the latest corporate benefactor member to join KARA. Thanks to Pioneer Holdings (Africa) Ltd and Farmers Choice Limited for renewing its ordinary corporate membership for 2009. For Mr. Nazir Noordin, CEO, Copy Cat Ltd - many thanks for renewing your individual membership for 2009. We are glad you are still reading us. Editor

 

What others say - Oduor Ong'wen, Country Director, SEATINI

On December 11, 2008, the cabinet approved disposal of some 16 state corporations. There are concerns that contrary to stated aims of enhancing competition and improving efficiency in service delivery, privatization has become a convenient vehicle for sustaining corruption. SEATINI Kenya and Social Development Network (SODNET) will convene a Public Forum to interrogate the real objectives, process, and shenanigans behind the appetite of our leaders to sell off - often to well-heeled individuals and companies - corporations established with taxpayers' money

 

Inside this Issue - at a glance:

?         KARA invited at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation event

?         KARA, NEMA, WRMA and City Council to visit contentious city development

?         Water Action Groups volunteers sought by WASREB

?         Poll results on NACC: It is a mixed view over its performance 

        ..and much more including Neighbourhood Kenya - 4th Edition

 

KARA invited at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation event: 

KARA has been invited to an information systems for decision making to be held at The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offices in Seattle, Washington State, USA and which event shall run between February 11th and 12th, 2009. Read-more

 

KARA, NEMA and City Council to visit contentious development:

This Monday afternoon senior KARA, NEMA and City Council of Nairobi Planning Department officials will visit a development which is currently being built at the corner of Loresho Ridge and the Lower Kabete Road, Plot LR.209/12184. Representatives of over 10 member resident  associations will be in attendance. Read-more 

 

Water Action Groups volunteers sought by WASREB

In order to enhance consumer's orientation in water service delivery, WASREB, in conjunction with respective WSBs wishes to implement 18 month pilot programme that will entail working with suitable citizens who will be charged with key tasks of ensuring fruitful dialogue and engagement with stakeholders. This is with a view to improving water service delivery to Kenyans. Read-more 

 

Poll results on NACC: It is a mixed view over its performance:

2%  rate the services of the National AIDS Control Council (NACC) as "excellent" 7% say they are satisfactory. Another 17% say that the NACC services are "fair". 21% say that the NACC are "below average" while a final 18% say that they are "unacceptable". 

 

Key events calendar highlights for Jan/Feb. 2009:

19 Jan - KARA, NEMA and City Council visit to Lower Kabete Road development

20 Jan - Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development Reference Panel meeting

TBA    - Launch of Kericho Citywide Residents Association 

06 Feb - 2 day KARA 2009 -2013 Strategic Plan Retreat

11 Feb - 2 day KARA visit to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offices, Seattle, WA, USA

 

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Contact KARA:

The Chief Executive Officer

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA)
Natu Court, Suite E-39, Ngong Rd/Ring Rd Kilimani Junction
P.O Box 1411-00100 GPO, NAIROBI, Kenya
Tel. 254-20-3874331, 3873828, 2341515, Fax: 254-20-3862872 
Cellphones: 0725983445; 0772700007; 0733779585
E-mail: info at kara.or.ke or kara at accesskenya.co.ke 
Website: www.kara.or.ke 
KARA - "Together, We Will"

 

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From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 19 09:22:28 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:22:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] DO YOU KNOW HIM?
Message-ID: <781419.20528.qm@web54606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Anyone out there knows Mzee FRANCIS CHACHA MWITA? His last know residency was Brooklyn, NYC. Efforts to google him from yahoo people search have so far prooved fruitless. If you know him pleace ask him to contact me through tebiti42 at yahoo.com. Much and sincere thanks in advance for your kind help.
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From info at wetpaintmail.com  Sun Jan 18 10:05:08 2009
From: info at wetpaintmail.com (Joram Ragem Esq.)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:05:08 -0800
Subject: [Jambo] Joram Ragem Esq. wants you to join Hon. Martha Karua
Message-ID: <1181166188.7439@wetpaintmail.com>

You Have Been Invited!

Please join me on Hon. Martha Karua by clicking this link: 
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You Go Iron Lady!

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From luo31 at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 19 18:57:45 2009
From: luo31 at hotmail.com (barack abonyo)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:57:45 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] ProgressiveMinds Report on The 17th Meeting
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To: ProgressiveMinds at yahoogroups.comFrom: oyookraft at yahoo.comDate: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:27:26 +0000Subject: [ProgressiveMinds] Report on The 17th Meeting



Report on the Progressive Minds Meeting on 17th January 2009 A progressive group of mostly young Kenyan men and women, who's dreamis to see proper governance and better politics, decided to dosomething to ensure this dream is achieved. They made use of theirvirtual interaction tools to carry out the plotting of the beginningsof a better tomorrow for them, their children and the children ofthose children. This cumulated into the setting up of a physical meeting on 17thJanuary 2007, at Antonio's Grill. With a set target of 60participants, even a weather pressured day where heavy unyielding rainwith all the complications this causes to Nairobi, could not dampenthe urge to do something. A quorum of 45 participants from all cornersoff the country was resolvedly in attendance. The Keynote speechattached herein, was delivered by Nicholas Oyoo Ochieng. The participants embraced the idea of change and there was debate onwhether this change should be spearheaded by a political partydesigned around difference or movement. The matter was put to vote andmost sided with the party as the definite vehicle to push thisdifference. However, many agreed that in deed the two could beorganized concurrently, with the party housing several movementsaround powerful single issues.To spearhead the challenge of laying the foundations for this noblecause, the gathering appointed a committee. Mandated with the momentous task, the committee met the following dayto chart out the work plan which the committee coordinator has alreadycirculated to the committee members. The committee has since co-optedanother member to make the number 9. The committee is charged with the responsibility of:-? Collapsing of various initiatives into one huge initiative. ? Generation of documents? Formalization of the party? Handing over to the Interim Party Committee? Official Communication for the initiative__._,_.___ 
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 19 20:34:06 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:34:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] A one man's impact on the world!
Message-ID: <709566.3070.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

It's 7:00 pm Minnesota time, Monday evening, January 19th, 2009. In less than 24 hours, President elect, Barack Obama, will become the 44th president of the United States of America.

His inauguration, comes hardly a day after we celebrated yet another emotional Martin Luther King holiday. Listening to the fallen preacher speak, one can not help but shed tears of pain!

Listening to the news, watching various TV programs, reading the papers, and listening to people speak, one can not but sense the excitement not only in the United States of America but indeed the entire world. His inauguration will be watched by millions world wide.

Here is one man who through his speeches and conduct has inspired the world and given most people hope for a better tomorrow. According to the polls that were taken yesterday, his ratings stands at 80 %. Wow!

But what is it in him that is so unique! A lot has been said but today's testimony by an 85 year old caucasion woman sums it all.

A lady went through my line. After I had greeted her and started scanning her merchandise, she asked me how I felt about Barack's inauguration!"I am excited!," I replied as I tried to brush off any further conversation as per the work ethics. Her next words indeed moved me into tears. She said:

-I am 85 years old
-I have seen several presidents in my life time but I have no question that this is the best
-The guy is down to earth and very smart
-He cares about everybody and he's doing everything possible to help all.

I would not concur enough. I am one person who has been truly inpired and touched by the president elect by among other things:

-His Simplicity
-Willingness to remember where he came from
-His humility in reaching out and touching the lives of the untouchables
-His willingness to do everything for the benefit of all.

Well, I will not be in Washington tomorrow to witness his inauguration but my prayers and thoughts will sure be with him and his lovely family. 
I pray that the good Lord grant him wisdom and understanding to know how to lead this country and come up with systems that will bring peace to the world!

Althogh I may not have the opportunity yo become famous like him, I will do my best to have an impact in my small way. How about you?

Pr B



      


From josephobwanda at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 03:32:26 2009
From: josephobwanda at yahoo.com (Joseph Obwanda)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:32:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] BECOME YOUR EXCELLENCY 2009 AND BEYOND
Message-ID: <424428.4819.qm@web31007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



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From lukoba at lukoba.com  Mon Jan 19 19:46:44 2009
From: lukoba at lukoba.com (Charles Lukoba)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:46:44 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Nyama choma party awaits Obama's big day
Message-ID: <e8b4e1530901191646j45c5f2fta4365eba06f7b23b@mail.gmail.com>

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Ms Alice Mukabane at Safari
DC<http://www.flickr.com/photos/30662496 at N08/3209437675/>,
originally uploaded by lukoba <http://www.flickr.com/people/30662496 at N08/>.

Ms Alice Mukabane at Safari DC, the restaurant and disco in Washington that
she co-owns with husband William Mukabane. She plans to serve Kenyan food on
20th. Photo/ KEVIN J KELLY

By KEVIN J KELLEY in Washington, DCPosted Monday, January 5 2009 at 20:57
Within two weeks, Alice Mukabane expects the mother of all parties ?
complete with nyama choma ? to break out at the Kenyan restaurant she
co-owns in Washington, DC.

The celebration of Barack Obama's inauguration that night of January 20
could prove even more joyous than the party that raged at Safari DC on
November 4 following his victory in the US presidential election.

"This place completely erupted" on that occasion, recalls Frank Simu, one of
the regulars at the restaurant and disco Ms Mukabane opened in 1998 along
with her husband, William.

It was marvellous

"It was marvellous, amazing ? something difficult to put into words," Mr
Simu says. "It's still hard to believe that the president will be not only
an African-American, but the son of a Kenyan."

Ms Mukabane plans to remain at Safari DC throughout Inauguration Day rather
than travelling two miles downtown to watch the parade and Mr Obama's
swearing-in ceremony.

"It's going to be too crazy," she says. "Millions of people are coming to
town. I'll see it all on TV."

She will also be hard at work cooking and serving drinks to the hundreds of
Kenyans and friends of Kenya who will turn up at Safari DC, which opens
around noon on January 20 and closes, in compliance with local law, at 4am.

Anyone coming from Kenya for the inauguration will be "very welcome" at
Safari DC, Ms Mukabane says. But she cautions that all hotel rooms in and
around Washington were booked weeks ago.

"Not even Americans can find any place to stay that night," she notes.

Many of the Kenyans living in the Washington area eat, drink and dance at
Safari DC even when one they've claimed as their own is not being
inaugurated president of the United States. They have come to regard Safari
DC as "a home away from home," William Mukabane says.

The couple established Safari DC in a two-story building they bought because
10 years ago, there was nowhere in Washington to find Kenyan food. It's
still the only place of its kind in a metropolitan area with about 6 million
residents and scores of Ethiopian restaurants.

"Those aren't the same," Alice points out. "Ethiopian food is very different
from ours. Nothing is as precious as a mother's food.

The menu at Safari DC includes nyama choma, mbuzi choma, tilapia kadhalika
and, of course, Tusker. Kenyans often share dishes with one another at the
20 or so tables or at the bar, which is decorated with Obama photos and
posters.

The president-elect hasn't actually visited Safari DC ? "we're hoping he'll
come soon," Alice says ? but Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been there
several times. Members of Parliament and other government officials also
stop by when they are in town.

Although Kenyans predominate on most nights, the crowd typically includes
African-Americans, Caribbean immigrants and white Washingtonians who have
visited Kenya. "It's a pretty international place," Ms Mukabane says.

Potomac River

She helped start Safari DC in a mainly African-American neighbourhood with
money saved from a catering business she and William ran across the Potomac
River in the state of Virginia.

William Mukabane had worked as an executive chef at hotels and restaurants
in the Washington area after getting a degree from the Culinary Institute of
America.

He arrived in the United States in 1978 to attend the State University of
New York at Buffalo, while Alice remained in Nairobi, working for a
marketing firm, until 1996. The Mukabanes have two daughters ? Maryam, a
teacher in Western Province, and Caroline, who works as a waitress at Safari
DC on weekend nights.

Alice still spends about 80 hours a week at the restaurant, preparing food
and making her guests feel comfortable. She describes herself as "an
incredibly hard worker" who is happy to be doing what she does. "You have to
enjoy what you do in order to be successful at it," she says.

She also attributes her achievements to the sense of possibility that
America offers immigrants. The United States "gives you the opportunity to
be what you want to be," Ms Mukabane says.

By electing Mr Obama, the US has also shown the world "how to go beyond
race," Mr Simu adds. "People in Africa think of Europe as more progressive;
it's here that a black man will be president. I don't think that could
happen there."

Ms Mukabane says she hopes Kenyans will learn a lesson from what has
happened in the US. "Maybe Kenyans will look at this and say tribalism has
to go."


--
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From publiceyesite at lukoba.com  Mon Jan 19 19:43:55 2009
From: publiceyesite at lukoba.com (Charles Lukoba)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:43:55 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Abamenya of Bukhayo are mourning the death of George Omoyi.
In-Reply-To: <1232399130615.7dfcbc5d-eb25-4fd1-aed4-caf718a1eaa5@google.com>
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The Late George Omoyi
Lukoba<http://www.flickr.com/photos/30662496 at N08/3209439375/>
Sunrise Feb 1937 Sunset 4 Jan 2009
George Omoyi Lukoba was born in 1937 at Ebuloma Village Nasira sub location
Bukhayo in Busia District. He was the first child of late Mzee Ibrahim
Lukoba Odulwa and Mama Monica Christine Auma Lukoba (Namani). 'Omoyi' was so
named a Teso name after a loyal herdsman who was very helpful while he was
being born. He spent his early childhood with his beloved Grandmother
Munyakho (Nakhabi) who was very fond of him and taught the skills of life
including how to grind flour using traditional stones (olukina), fetch
firewood and water from the river. This gave him a strong foundation for his
future activities. He joined Nambale Primary School in 1946 for his common
entrance exam in1952 and then proceeded to Nambale Intermediate School
in1953 where he did his Kenya African Preliminary Examination (KAPE) in 1956
and passed.
Having come from a humble home he decided to forego further education and
opted for employment to assist his parents and siblings. The first
opportunity that came his way in terms of his profession was Medical
Training School at Kisumu in early 1957 but he later abandoned this course
for Railway Training School at Jinja where he trained as station clerk.
After six months training he was posted to Tororo Railway Station in mid
1957 where he worked for a short time before he was posted to Kampala
Railway Station. He worked at this location until early 1959 when he was
sent to Railway Training School (RTS) Nairobi where he trained as an
Assistant Station Master for six months after which he was posted to Kiu
Railway Station. He later worked at various stations including Fort Hall
Murang'a, Simba, Lukenya, Sultan Hamud, Embakasi, and Dagorreti. He
thereafter went back to RTS to train as a Station Master. He then proceeded
to work at Eldoret Railway Station as Station Foreman in the late sixties
until 1970 when he was transferred to Nairobi Railway Station as Yard
Foreman before being promoted and posted to main station upper class booking
office as in charge of reservations. He worked in this Office until he
retired from Railways after 35 years of distinguished service in 1992.
George Omoyi met and married Faice Alice Mayabi (Namudu) who at present is a
Lay Canon in church, on 9th March 1960 and later solemnized his marriage in
the year 1979. He was blessed with five children, four sons and one daughter
namely Geoffrey Omoyi, Vincent Omoyi both of New Jersey, Samuel Odhiambo,
Samson Lukoba and Abigail Omoyi all based in Kenya. He is also survived by
his grandchildren Ruth, Faith, John, Brigid, Elizabeth, Joy, Ashley, Imelda,
Baby Joshua, Michelle and Aydan. Siblings Peter, Morris, Janet, Maximilla,
Hannington, Naliaka, Adhiambo, Nabwire, Patrick, Wandera, Narotso, Nekesa,
Khadudu, Thomas and Barasa and stepmother Nabwire. He was also brother to
the late Maloba Lukoba and Henry Lukoba. He was also father in-law to Lydia
Makhandia Omoyi and Alice Kariuki. Brother in-law to Lawrence Mugala
Mugasiali and Florence Murema. Nephew to Lambert Barasa, Uncle to Kenneth
Kaunda Odulwa, Julius Okuku, Arthur Lukoba and Charles Lukoba all of New
Jersey And also he was a great uncle to Beatrice Maloba of New York. As well
as cousin to Abigail Lunzalu and Olivia Kunguru of Texas
During his working life George invested his resources heavily in the welfare
of his family including the education of his siblings and children, Land
matters and subsequently income generating activities. After his retirement
he concentrated on community development activities. He was the first
Chairman of the Nambale Business Community, Member Board of Governors Kisoko
Girls High School and Nambale Boys High School. He also served as Treasurer
of Nambale Constituency Development Fund (CDF). He personally initiated the
establishment of Nasira RC Secondary School and as the first Chairman of the
BOG and subsequently served as a member. He spearheaded the construction of
Nambale Bugeng'i road through Nasira Market and the electricity project from
Tanga corner to Nasira. He was also on the forefront of requesting the
creation of Busibwabo Location which was carved out of Suo Location. Until
his death he was the first Chairman of Bukhayo Council of Elders
Association. He initiated the creation of Busibwabo Dispensary. He was a
respected senior mentor of his clan, the Bamenya of Bukhayo.
George Omoyi was devout Christian. He was a life member the Kenya Anglican
Men's Association. (KAMA). He played a big role in the establishment and
construction of St Johns Buloma Church and was Treasurer of this Church. He
once served as a member of the Nambale Parish Council and until his untimely
death served as Finance Chairman of the Parish. He always offered valuable
ideas for the development of the church in general and contributed
generously to its activities both in terms of resources and time.
God blessed George Omoyi with good health most of his life. In July 2007 he
stated complaining of recurring headaches and treatment at Tanaka Nursing
Home initially. He later traveled to for treatment at Nairobi where he was
diagnosed with a brain tumour which necessitated urgent surgery. He
underwent a successful operation on the 23rd August 2007 and the doctor
advised for further treatment for radio and chemo therapy which was referred
to Doctor Kannan of PJ Hinduja Hospital Mumbai in India between October and
November 2007. He returned home to recuperate and continue with medication.
Throughout his treatment the Doctors were helpful to the family and prepared
us for any eventuality. George fought hard and was committed to his
treatment never missing any appointment or his medication. While at his
ancestral home in Busia District, on Friday 2nd January 2009 he ate all his
meals and went to bed and slept peacefully and woke up on Saturday morning
to bid goodbye to his daughter and grandchildren who were leaving for
Nairobi, however he was not able to eat anything the whole day. He was taken
to Tanaka Nursing Home for medical assistance where the Doctor attended to
him and returned home that evening. However his condition got worse in the
evening and continued to deteriorate throughout the night. He finally
succumbed peacefully on Sunday the 4th January 2009 at 7.15 a.m. in the
presence of his wife, brother Peter, son Samson and attendant Nicholas.
ONLY GOD KNOWS
Only God know what a wonderful life you led
Only God knows what a loving husband you were
Only God knows what a caring father you were
Only God knows how you adored your siblings
Only God knows what a pain you suffered
Only God knows how you endured the pain without complaint
Only God knows what a man you were
Only God knows that your soul is at peace
GOD GIVES AND GOD TAKES AWAY
"You Lived a Full Life, You Kept the Faith and May God Rest Your Soul in
Eternal Peace, Amen!!!"
UKUMBUSHO WA MAREHEMU GEORGE OMOYI LUKOBA

*George Omoyi alizaliwa mwaka 1937 katika Kijiji cha Ebuloma, katika
lokesheni ndogo ya Nasira, Bukhayo, Wilaya ya Busia.  Alikuwa mtoto wa
kwanza wa marehemu Mzee Ibrahim Lukoba Odulwa na Mama Monica Christine Auma
Lukoba (Namani).*

*'Omoyi' ndio jina alilopewa ya Kiteso kwa heshima ya mchunga wanyama
mwaminifu kabisa aliye saidia wakati alipo kuwa akizaliwa. Akiwa mtoto,
nyanyake marehemu mpendwa Munyakho (Nakhabi), alisaidia kumlea, nyanyake
alimpenda sana marehemu na alimfunza mengi kumtayarisha kwa maisha ya
mbeleni ikiwa ni pamoja na jinsi ya kusiaga unga akitumia mawe ya kienyeji
(olukina), kutafuta kuni na kuchota maji mtoni. Mambo haya yalimpatia msingi
imara kabisa kwa shughuli za maisha yake ya usoni.  *

*Alijiunga na Shule ya Msingi ya Nambale mwaka 1946 na kufanya mtihani wa
'common entrance' mwaka 1952 na akaendelea Shule ya Nambale Intermediate
hapo mwaka 1953 alikofanya mtuhani wa Kenya African Preliminary Examination
(KAPE) mwaka 1956 na akapita vyema. Kwa kuwa alitoka familia isiyokuwa na
uwezo mkubwa, aliona hafadhali asiendelee na elimu ya juu na akatafuta
riziki ili aweze kuwasaidia wazazi na ndugu zake. Nafasi ya kwanza aliyopata
kuhusiana na utaalamu wake ilikuwa ni MedicalTraining School ya Kisumu
mapema mwaka 1957, lakini baadaye aliwacha mafunzo hapo na kujiunga na
Railway Training School huko Jinja alikopata mafunzo ya ukarani
(clerk). Baada ya mafunzo ya miezi sita alipewa kazi huko Tororo Railway
Station katikati ya mwaka 1957 ambako alifanya kazi kwa mda mfupi kabla
kupelekwa kufanya kazi Kampala Railway Station. Alifanya kazi hapo hadi
mapema mwaka 1959 alipopelekwa Railway Training School (RTS) Nairobi alipopata
mafunzo ya Naibu wa Mkuu wa Stesheni (Assistant Station Master) kwa miezi
sita na baadaye alipelekwa Kiu Railway Station. Baada ya hapo alifanya kazi
katika stesheni mbalimbali ikiwa ni pamoja na Fort Hall Murang'a, Simba,
Lukenya, Sultan Hamud, Embakasi, na Dagorreti. Baada ya hapo alirudi RTS
akapate mafunzo zaidi awe Mkuu wa Stesheni (Station Master). Halafu
akaendelea na kufanya kazi Eldoret Railway Station kama Msimamizi wa
Stesheni (Station Foreman) katika mwisho wa miaka ya sitini hadi 1970
alipohamishwa na kwenda Nairobi Railway Station kama Yard Foreman kabla ya
kuongezwa mamlaka na kupelekwa ofisi ya tikiti za upper class katika
stesheni kuu (main station upper class booking office) kama msimamizi wa
tikiti za reservations. Alifanya kazi katika ofisi hii hadi alipostaafu
Shirika la Reli hapo 1992 baada ya miaka 35 ya kazi imara kabisa.*

*George Omoyi alikutana na kumuoa Faice Alice Mayabi (Namudu) ambaye kwa
sasa ni 'Mshemasi' (Lay Canon) kanisani, hapo Machi 9, 1960 na baadaye
akahalalisha ndoa yake mwaka 1979.  Alibarikiwa kupata watoto watano, mmoja
wa kike na wane wa kiume, wanaoitwa, Abigail, Samuel, Geoffrey, Vincent na
Samson. Amewacha wajuku wake Ruth, Faith, John, Brigid, Elizabeth, Joy,
Ashley, Imelda, Baby Joshua, Michelle na Aydan. Ndugu zake Peter, Morris,
Janet, Maximilla, Hannington, Naliaka, Adhiambo, Nabwire, Patrick, Wandera,
Narotso, Nekesa, Khadudu, Thomas na Barasa na mama wa kambo Nabwire. Alikuwa
pia kakake marehemu Maloba Lukoba na Henry Lukoba. Alikuwa mkwe wa Lydia
Makhandia Omoyi, Alice Kariuki, Lawrence Mugala Mugasiali, Florence Murema.
Alikuwa mpwa wa Lambert Barasa, Ni babake mkubw Kenneth Kaunda
Odulwa, Julius Okuku, Arthur Lukoba and Charles Lukoba wote wakazi New
Jersey Na pia alikuwa mjomba wa Beatrice Maloba mkazi wa New York. Alikuwa
binamu wa Abigail Lunzalu and Olivia Kunguru wakazi wa Texas.*

*Wakati wote alipokuwa akifanya kazi, George alituimia rasilimali zake kwa
wingi sanakatika kuimarisha hali ya familia yake ikiwa ni pamoja na
kuwaelimisha ndugu zake na watoto, maswala ya ardhi na pia baadaye katika
miradi yakuchuma pesa. Baada ya kustaafu alikazana sana na shughuli za
maendeleo ya jumuiya. Alikuwa Mwenyekiti wa kwanza wa Nambale Business
Community, Mwanachama wa Baraza la Magavana (Board of Governors) wa Kisoko
Girls High School na Nambale Boys High School. Pia, alikuwa Mweka Hazina wa
Nambale Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Kwa juhudi zake mwenywe,
aliongoza kuanzishwa kwa Nasira RC Secondary School na akiwa Mwenyekiti wa
kwanza wa BOG na baadaye akahudumu kama memba. Aliongoza ujenzi wa barabara
ya Nambale Bugeng'i kupitia Soko ya Nasira, pamoja na mradi wa umeme kutoka
kona ya Tanga hadi Nasira. Alikuwa pia katika msitari wa mbele katika kuomba
kubuniwa kwa Lokesheni ya Busibwabo iliyoundwa kutoka kwa Lokesheni ya Suo.
Hadi alipoaga dunia, alikuwa Mwenyekiti wa kwanza wa Baraza la Wazee wa
Bukhayo (Bukhayo Council of Elders Association). Alianzisha ujenzi wa
Hazanati ya Busibwabo. Alikuwa kiongozi mkuu (senior mentor) aliyehishimiwa
sana na ukoo wake wabamenya wa Bukhayo.*

*George Omoyi alikuwa Mkristo wa dhati. Alikuwa mwanachama wa maisha wa
Kenya Anglican Men's Association. (KAMA). Alishughulika sana katika
uanzilishaji na ujenzi wa kanisa la St Johns Buloma Church na alikuwa Mweka
Hazina wa kanisa hilo. Wakati mmoja alihudumu kama mwanachama wa Baraza la
Nambale Parokia na hata alipotuaga ghafla, alikuwa Mwenyekiti wa Fedha za
Parokia hiyo. Daima alikuwa akipeana mawazo na maoni ya maana kuhusu
maendeleo ya kanisa kwa jumla na alichangia kwa roho mkunjufu katika
shughuli zake kwa kupeana rasilimali na hata wakati wake.*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu alimbariki George Omoyi na afya nzuri kwa mda mrefu
maishani mwake. Julai 2007 alianza kulalamika kuwa kicha kilikuwa kinamuuma
mara kwa mara na mbeleni alipata matibabu hapo Tanaka Nursing Home. Baadaye
akasafiri hadiNairobi kwa matibabu zaidi ambako aligundulika kuwa na utomvu
wa bongo (brain tumour) na ikabidi afanyiwe upasuaji wa haraka. Hapo Augusti
23, 2007, alifanyiwa upasuaji uliofanikiwa vyema an daktari alishauri apate
matibabu zaidi kupitia radiotherapy na chemotherapy ambazo zilipendekezwa na
kwa Daktari Kannan wa PJ Hinduja Hospital Mumbai huko India kati ya Oktoba
na Novemba 2007. Alirudi nyumbani kuendelea kupata nafuu na kuendelea na
matibabu. Wakati wote alipokuwa akipata matibabu, madaktari walikuwa
wanasaidia sana familia na wakatutayarisha vyema kwa hali yoyote ile
ingeweza kutokea. George alikazana sawasawa na akaendelea na matibabu yake
bila kuchoka na hata hakukosa mara moja kufika kwa daktari na kupata madawa
yake. Alipokuwa nyumbani kwao walikotoka wazazi wake huko Wilaya ya Busia
hapo Ijumaa Januari 2, 2009 alimaliza chakula chake na akaelekea kupumzika
kitandani na akalala makini kabisa hadi alipoamka asubuhi ya jumapili ndio
ampe kwaheri mtoto wa kike na wajukuu wake waliokuwa wanaodoka kwa safiri ya
kurudiNairobi, lakini hakuweza kula chochote siku nzima. Alipelekwa Tanaka
Nursing Home apate usaidizi wa madktari na daktari alimshughulikia na
akarudi nyumbani jioni. Lakini, hali yake iliharibika na ikaendelea kuzorota
usiku wote. Mwishowe alituaga kwa amani hapo saa moja na dakika kumi na tano
asubuhi siku ya Jumapili Januari 4, 2009. Kando yako walikuwa Mke wake,
kakake Peter, mtoto wake Samson, na muuguzi wake Nicholas.*

*MWENYENZI MUNGU PEKEE ANAJUA*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile uliishi maisha bora*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivyokuwa mme mwenye mapenzi*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivyokuwa baba mwenye kujali wanawe*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivyopenda ndugu zako*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivyoumia kwa maumivu*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivumilia maumivu bila kulalamika*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivyo mume shujaa*

*Mwenyenzi Mungu Pekee anajua vile ulivyo tulizwa roho na usalama*

*MWENYENZI MUNGU NDIYE HUPEANA NA MWENYENZI MUNGU NDIYE HUCHUKUWA*

*"Uliishi Maisha Kamilifu, Ulidumisha Imani na Mwenyenzi Mungu, na Mungu
aiweke roho yako mahala pema peponi, Ameni!!!"*


--
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From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 19 21:23:44 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:23:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
Message-ID: <715864.49679.qm@web54602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

A Kenyan lady died?in a tragic road accident here in Charlotte, NC?on Saturday morning while enroute home from a night out. The lady a Mkamba by tribe was being driven home by her friend when the accident happened.?There were three girls in that car all students of UNCC. She had been in the states for?only six months while her driver friend has been here for 12 months. She has been arrested and is in custody. More info later.
TOI
Clt-NC
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From PubliceyeT at aol.com  Tue Jan 20 04:57:48 2009
From: PubliceyeT at aol.com (PubliceyeT at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:57:48 EST
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group News. Commentary. Religion.
Message-ID: <bd6.4706193f.36a6fa1c@aol.com>

 
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 06:38:35 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:38:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Yelling at each other in Public!
Message-ID: <148310.54566.qm@web38704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A man yelled at his dear wife yesterday at the store in such a manner that not just me but others were offended! The wife in her 60's would not find her credit card for payment! As she searched for it, this guy from nowhere yelled at her as if she was a little baby. The woman acted as if nothing had happened! Was so impressed by the way she conducted herself!

This is but one typical example of what I see daily almost everywhere! What do I see?

-A wife/husband yelling at the other one other in public.
-A wife/husband yelling at the other one in the presence of their children.
-Parents yelling at their children in the presence of others.
-Bosses yelling at their employees because they have power to hire and fire
-Long term employees yelling at newly hired employees
-Church members yelling at their pastors

Common sense dictates that certain things are better left in the bed room so to speak! So, in all fairness, the following ought to be taken into consideration:

-If you have anger problem, then please seek counseling on how to behave in public
-Let us remind ourselves of the golden rule and purpose in our hearts to keep it to the very letter. It reads: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them:for this is the law and the prophets." (Mathew 7:12.)

In view of the fact that these words of wisdom were uttered by no any other but the Lord of the Universe, You and I need to adhere to them!
I know that I have not lived to the words and promise to do so from today hence! How about you! And in case you have been a good follower of this golden rule, will you please pass it over unto others?

Pr B



      


From dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 09:15:27 2009
From: dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com (Dorothy Agwa)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:15:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] TONY NYADUNDO & CHURCHILL LIVE at Obama Inaugural
	Celebration - TODAY Jan. 20 at Hilton Hotel, Maryland
Message-ID: <815656.36429.qm@web30201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

    January 20, 2009
7:00pm ? 2:00am
Hilton Hotel (former Double Tree Hotel on RT 355)
1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD 20852
$50.00 per head (Limited tickets, buy yours today)
Kenya Heritage, Music, Dress, African Cuisine, Friends and Fun
   
    TONNY NYADUNDO - A TOP FAMOUS KENYAN TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN WILL PERFORM
  CHURCHILL LIVE - KENYA'S PREMIERE STAND-UP COMEDIAN
   
ALSO LIVE MUSIC BY DJ SKOAL - NEW JERSEY CELEBRATED DJ
George Okudi (Uganda) - Winner of KORA African Music Award.
  Also a time of worship, praise and thanks to God for what He did for Barack Obama
    
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  For Accommodation concerns Contact: Evans Ogaro 201-618-7767
Exihibitors/Vendors Contact: Dr. Anne Osano 240-893-7221
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Organized by Kenyan Culture and Heritage Organization, Inc. 
  For More Info Call: 
            Click on a name below to send email: 
      General Info: 
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      To purchase your tickets click the [Buy Now] button below: 
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LIMITED TICKETS, PLEASE GET YOUR TICKET(S) WHILE THEY'RE STILL AVAILABLE.

  

  


       
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From kioko at franktax.com  Tue Jan 20 11:08:08 2009
From: kioko at franktax.com (Francis Kioko)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:08:08 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
In-Reply-To: <715864.49679.qm@web54602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <715864.49679.qm@web54602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c97b19$4906efc0$db14cf40$@com>

Hi TOI,

 

Good information but should you go tribal to explain who she is. When will
we Kenyans grow out of this stupid tribal mentality.

Frank

 

From: jambo-bounces at publiceyesite.org
[mailto:jambo-bounces at publiceyesite.org] On Behalf Of Tebiti Oisaboke
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 9:24 PM
To: Mwanyagetinge
Cc: jambo at publiceyesite.org; Mwananchi Mwananchi; jaluo
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC

 


A Kenyan lady died in a tragic road accident here in Charlotte, NC on
Saturday morning while enroute home from a night out. The lady a Mkamba by
tribe was being driven home by her friend when the accident happened. There
were three girls in that car all students of UNCC. She had been in the
states for only six months while her driver friend has been here for 12
months. She has been arrested and is in custody. More info later.

TOI

Clt-NC

 

 

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From harrisonelor at aol.com  Tue Jan 20 13:28:47 2009
From: harrisonelor at aol.com (harrisonelor at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:28:47 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
In-Reply-To: <715864.49679.qm@web54602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <715864.49679.qm@web54602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CB494411509BEB-738-11C@WEBMAIL-MZ22.sysops.aol.com>

Sorry indeed to hear the death of our fellow fox, how old was the dead girl?, how old was the driver?,was the driver in sober? state? how was the? police report?, where exactly is the dead body is? where is the custody? are the? other ladies? ok, What are the plans? now ,again sorry for her death!!


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From: Tebiti Oisaboke <tebiti42 at yahoo.com>
To: Mwanyagetinge <mwanyagetinge at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: jambo at publiceyesite.org; Mwananchi Mwananchi <mwananchi at yahoogroups.com>; jaluo <jaluo at jaluo.com>
Sent: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 6:23 pm
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC







A Kenyan lady died?in a tragic road accident here in Charlotte, NC?on Saturday morning while enroute home from a night out. The lady a Mkamba by tribe was being driven home by her friend when the accident happened.?There were three girls in that car all students of UNCC. She had been in the states for?only six months while her driver friend has been here for 12 months. She has been arrested and is in custody. More info later.

TOI

Clt-NC

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From jmunugu at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 13:44:21 2009
From: jmunugu at yahoo.com (Joe Kihara Munugu)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:44:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] President Barack H. Obama's Inaugural Address -- Full Text
Message-ID: <611314.91816.qm@web111008.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>





Full Text:

President
Barack H. Obama's Inaugural address

 http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/hero/624x351/feat_624x351_inaug_prelaunch..jpg

President Barack H.
Obama's Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at
12:10 PM 

My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the
task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the
sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to
our nation, as well as the generosity and co-operation he has shown throughout
this transition.

Forty-four Americans have now taken
the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of
prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken
amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has
carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office,
but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our
forbearers, and true to our founding documents.

So it has been. So it must be with
this generation of Americans.

That we are in the midst of crisis
is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of
violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and
irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make
hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs
shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too
many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy
strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.

These are the indicators of crisis,
subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a
sapping of confidence across our land ? a nagging fear that America's decline
is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.

Today I say to you that the
challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not
be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America ? they will be
met.

On this day, we gather because we
have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

On this day, we come to proclaim an
end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out
dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

We remain a young nation, but in the
words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time
has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to
carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to
generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all
deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

In reaffirming the greatness of our
nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our
journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been
the path for the faint-hearted ? for those who prefer leisure over work, or
seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the
risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things ? some celebrated but more often
men and women obscure in their labour, who have carried us up the long, rugged
path towards prosperity and freedom.

For us, they packed up their few
worldly possessions and travelled across oceans in search of a new life.

For us, they toiled in sweatshops
and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.

For us, they fought and died, in
places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.

Time and again these men and women
struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might
live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual
ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.

This is the journey we continue
today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are
no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less
inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or
last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of
standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant
decisions ? that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves
up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.

For everywhere we look, there is
work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and
we will act ? not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for
growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital
lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to
its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's
quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun, and the winds and the soil
to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and
colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do.
And all this we will do.

Now, there are some who question the
scale of our ambitions ? who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many
big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country
has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is
joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.

What the cynics fail to understand
is that the ground has shifted beneath them ? that the stale political
arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we
ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it
works ? whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can
afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to
move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who
manage the public's dollars will be held to account ? to spend wisely, reform
bad habits, and do our business in the light of day ? because only then can we
restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

Nor is the question before us
whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and
expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a
watchful eye, the market can spin out of control ? and that a nation cannot
prosper long when it favours only the prosperous. The success of our economy
has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on
the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every
willing heart ? not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our
common good.

As for our common defence, we reject
as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers,
faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule
of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations.
Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for
expedience's sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching
today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was
born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and
child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead
once more.

Recall that earlier generations
faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with
sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone
cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew
that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the
justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of
humility and restraint.

We are the keepers of this legacy.
Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand
even greater effort ? even greater co-operation and understanding between
nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a
hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will
work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the spectre of a
warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in
its defence, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror
and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and
cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.

For we know that our patchwork
heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and
Muslims, Jews and Hindus ? and non-believers. We are shaped by every language
and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the
bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter
stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall
someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world
grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must
play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.

To the Muslim world, we seek a new
way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders
around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the
West ? know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you
destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the
silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that
we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

To the people of poor nations, we pledge
to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to
nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours
that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to
suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without
regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.

As we consider the road that unfolds
before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this
very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to
tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through
the ages. We honour them not only because they are guardians of our liberty,
but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in
something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment ? a moment that will
define a generation ? it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.

For as much as government can do and
must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people
upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when
the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours
than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is
the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a
parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.

Our challenges may be new. The
instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our
success depends ? hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and
curiosity, loyalty and patriotism ? these things are old. These things are
true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What
is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a
new era of responsibility ? a recognition, on the part of every American, that
we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world, duties that we do not
grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is
nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving
our all to a difficult task.

This is the price and the promise of
citizenship.

This is the source of our confidence
? the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.

This is the meaning of our liberty
and our creed ? why men, and women and children of every race and every faith
can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose
father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local
restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.

So let us mark this day with
remembrance, of who we are and how far we have travelled. In the year of
America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by
dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The
enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the
outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered
these words be read to the people:

"'Let it be told to the future
world ... that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could
survive ... that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came
forth to meet [it].'"

America. In the face of our common
dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words.
With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what
storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were
tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did
we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we
carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future
generations.

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From douglassmichoma at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 15:03:29 2009
From: douglassmichoma at yahoo.com (Michoma Moenga)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:03:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Obama: Change has come to the Whitehouse Website too!!
Message-ID: <668752.50144.qm@web90608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Congratulations to President Barack Hussein Obama on his inaugration. Check out the Whitehouse website that came to live at exactly 12:00 PM Eastern when?Obama?officially became ?President of the United States of America. See www.whitehouse.gov. SLEEK!!

Michoma Moenga


      
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From aoh4him at aol.com  Tue Jan 20 19:27:56 2009
From: aoh4him at aol.com (aoh4him at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:27:56 EST
Subject: [Jambo] DNA
Message-ID: <c92.3f55cf72.36a7c60c@aol.com>

hi  
Their has been a discussion that the remains of the bodies burnt in the  
church in ELDORET are going to be buried in a common grave. The  big question is 
why cant a DNA be done and these bodies given to their  relatives? 
 
 
sam koech
**************Inauguration '09: Get complete coverage from the nation's 
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 20 04:33:43 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:33:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Thank you Dr Nyandoto
Message-ID: <598886.11247.qm@web31405.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Today in the morning I received Kshs 7,972.00 from Dr Paul Nyandoto in
support of the KCDN Child Support Initiative. On behalf of KCDN and the
children, I want to thank Dr Nyandoto most sincerely for this support.

I also received his contribution for Mzee Bernard Orinda Ndege who lost his family at the height of our madness last year. I will make this contribution when we meet at Garden Square on 23rd January 2009 at 5pm. Those who are willing to help us help Mzee Orinda are welcome.



Dr Nyandoto joins other committed Friends who have come up to support
KCDN this year. Just at the beginning of the year, we were privilaged
to host Dr Matunda Nyanchama at KCDN, who besides fulfilling his
financial pledge, also donated to us a Laptop Computer.



He was shortly followed by Migosi John Maina who besides giving to us
financial support, promised to work closely with us in the areas of
child support and IDPs.



We note with thanks that many Kenyans are responding to our call for
support. We have a full calender of events this year for which all this
support will forever remain valuable.



To Dr Nyandoto and all the friends of KCDN we say, Thank You.



Odhiambo T Oketch

CEO KCDN Nairobi.



this was our end year summary;



















At this very moment last year, Kenya was
 pregnant with hope.





















We were looking forward to an election which had all the indications of
changing the face of Kenya and Kenyans. Politics was at its highest,
and the people were excited either way.





















But it reached an anti climax on 30th December 2007 when the Hon Samuel
Kivuitu made his announcement and pronounced Mzee Kibaki as having won
the elections. Kenya erupted and fighting broke out all over.





















The fighting that I saw, the blood letting that I saw across the
country made me change. Time had come for me to do something useful for
Kenya and Kenyans, than to engage in endless political discussions
which added no value.





















I made up my mind that from that time on, I would work with forces that
focused on the plight of children. I had seen that in times of
conflict, men would fight leaving the women and the children vulnerable.





















In worse case scenarios, women would trade off their security for sex
while the child had nothing to trade off. These were the scenes that
were obtaining in conflict zones. Property was burned; women were
raped; children got lost; some lost their parents; and many more lost
their homes and education become a pipe dream.





















In January, I started discussing this with friends like Mr Jairus
K'Onyiego from USA. He would call me long hours on phone and I would
update him on the situation in Kenya. Thereafter, Sam Okello, also from
USA would join in and we discussed more.





















Out of these discussions, KCDN was born. It had been registered in May
of 2005 as a Community Based Organization, but we were dormant. In
February, with the support of Mr K'Onyiego and Sam Okello, I was able
to open the KCDN office in Komarock. Thereafter more support came in;
Mr Joram Odus, Ms Pamela Ohonde, Mr Dick Aduong'a, Mr Sebastian
Onyango, Ms Caroline Otieno, Mr Richard Mungla, Mr Lenny Amolo, Mr
Otiende Amolo, Mr Rodgers Orero, Mini Bakeries Ltd [Mr Mwaura], SGS
Kenya [Mr Aswegen], Ms Irene Ngugi, Phoenix Aviation
Ltd [Mr Barretto], Mr Ragem Lugonzo, Ms Irene Wasike, Aristocrates
Insurance Brokers Ltd [Mr Kasim], Express Connections Ltd [Mr JM Mugo],
Capital Airlines Ltd [Capt Vaghela], Ms Elizabeth Onyango, Mr Owino
Olendo of Taxplus Consults Ltd, Tetra Pak [K] Ltd [Ms Mwihia}, The
Cradle [Hon Millie Odhiambo] and many more.





















It was not easy. We first wanted to group vulnerable people into self
help schemes where they could mobilize their own resources for self
sustainability. We soon found out that in the wake of the Pyramid
Schemes syndicates, this was going to put us at loggerheads with the
people whom we wanted to help.





















We immediately changed focus and identified 3 issues that we wanted to address namely;










1] The immediate plight of IDPs










2] National Healing and Reconciliation










3] Child Support.





















1] The immediate plight of IDPs










Our immediate task was to call for material support for Kenyans who
were internally displaced following the post election violence. We got
very favourable responses, more so, Caroline Otieno from Arusha
Tanzania came in handy with massive mobilization of friends in Arusha
and he consigned to me many bundles of used clothes, shoes and beddings
in support.





















We gave these out to two groups; one in Karachuonyo and the next to a
local church in Kayole where some IDPs had taken refuge. This first
phase was a resounding success.





















2] National Healing and Reconcilaition










This was our second phase. We thought of better ways by which we could
preach the gospel of National Healing and Reconciliation and we settled
on organizing a peace run in May.





















KCDN Embakasi Peace Run was
hence conceived, and initially we settled on 31st May. This date
coincided with a presidential function in Embakasi and the PC Nairobi
informed me of the need to make changes. We hence settled for 15th June
2008.





















With financial support from SGS Kenya, Rachier & Amolo Advocates,
Jairus K'Onyiego, Rogders Orero and Mini Bakeries Ltd and material
support from Text Book Centre Ltd, Phoenix Publishers Ltd and East
African Educational Publishers, we were able to host a very successful KCDN Embakasi Peace Run.





















We were able to assemble a galaxy of guests who added their voices to
the need for National Healing and Reconciliation. The Commissioner of
Sports was ably represented by Mr Karinga, the Assistant Commissioner.
In attendance we had Ms Sarah Kiwanuka, Chairperson Athletics Kenya
Nairobi Province, sports officials from Nairobi Province
 and many more
guests besides the occasion being graced by school children from
different schools, athletes from several athletic clubs and the general
public.










This second phase of our programme was also a resounding success.





















3] Child Support.










Our last focus was on child support and we decided on December 24th as our due date. We later revised this to 5th December 2008.





















The KCDN Child Support Initiative
was meant to give educational support to as many children from
vulnerable family backgrounds for their schooling for 2009. To get the
right mix of children, we worked in collaboration with the various Head
Teachers. The number of children who need help was so overwhelming, but
we settled on mobilizing support for 250 such children.





















This was not easy. We made several appeals and when it all looked like
getting lost, support started coming in. We have made our public
appreciation to all those who helped this day to become a resounding
success. We have also made our public appreciation to all our guests,
starting with the Director Basic Education in the Ministry of Education.





















This is a challenge we want to take into the new year where we hope to
retain your support. It is you who have made us succeed with the 3
initiatives we undertook this year. God bless you so much.





















We have 4 things lined up for which we would solicit your support in 2009;










1] In March 2009, we will be launching the KCDN Quarterly Newsletter.
We will invite your support and sponsorship for this. Through this, we
will be articulating what we are doing for the society and the children
in particular. We will invite teachers and pupils to post their
challenges and aspirations. We will also be inviting policy issues from
the Ministry so that the parents and guardians know what the government
is doing in support of the Free Primary Education.





















2] In June 2009, we will host the second edition of the KCDN Peace Run.
We will not call it KCDN Embakasi Peace Run since this is limiting. We
will invite support and participation from you all as we preach the
virtues of National Healing and Reconciliation.
We will mobilize participation from all our children, their colleagues
from the surrounding schools, parents and the general public.





















3] In September 2009, we will organize a KCDN Child Day Out
for our children. Many children of privilege often have days out where
they have lots of fan. We will mobilize your support to make this day
out a success. This will see us organize tours to the parks for these
children. It will be lots of fan for the children.





















4] In December 2009, we will again mobilize the second edition of the KCDN Child Support Initiative. Through this initiative, we will mobilize support for educational materials for these children. 





















The best gift we can give to our children is EDUCATION.
And this we can only achieve by actively helping the government as they
provide for Free Primary Education, by providing the remaining
necessities.





















As we close the year, we must thank you all for your support. We could
not do any better, but we appreciate the little that we have done in
support of our country and our children. In our collective
responsibility, we believe. And Yes, we did it.





















May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009. God bless, God bless, Amen.





















Odhiambo T Oketch,










CEO KCDN Nairobi.




















this was our thank you note to all those who helped make the KCDN Child Support Initiative on 5th December 2008 to be a success.













Dear Friends,













We hereby replicate the speech delivered by the Director Basic Education Mrs Leah K Rotich during the KCDN Child Support Initiative Day on 5th December 2008 at our offices. The speech was read on her behalf by Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education, Ministry of Education.













We
also take on this opportunity to sincerely thank the following for both
financial and material support that enabled our day to be a success;






1] Phoenix Aviation Ltd






2] Capital Airlines Ltd






3] Express Connections Ltd






4] Mr Leonard Amolo of AIG






5] Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd






6] Ms Irene Wasike of Barclays Bank






7] Ms Irene from South Africa






8] Mr Lugonzo






9] Mr Chacha Odera [Oraro & Co Advocates]






10] The Cradle- the Children's Foundation













We also want to appreciate the following for having taken their time to be
 with us on this day;






1] Mr Paul Mungai, Assistant Director of Education






2] Ms Irene Wasike, Manager, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch






3] Mr Peter Mwangi, District Education Officer, Nairobi East District






4] Ms Grace Ngine, SQASO Nairobi East District






5] Ms Edna Ambasa, SQASO Nairobi East District






6] Mr John Muli Makau, PA to the MD, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd






7] Mr Arthur Kibisu, representing the MD, Express Connections Ltd






8] Ms Teresia Muturi, The Cradle






9] Mr Eric Juma, Chairman,
 Komarock Residents Association






10] Eng Barrack Okal, Secretary, Komarock Residents Association






11] Mr Meshack Kimathi, member, Komarock Residents Association.













We
know that we have friends whose support we will still be receiving,
those who had called and written to us pledging their support, we want
also to appreciate your envisaged support.













We will account to
all our benefactors. This is just the beginning of what we want to do,
and it is a journey of a thousand miles. We have only made the first
step. We hence still need all the support we can get.













To you all we say; Thank you, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2009.













Odhiambo T Oketch,






CEO KCDN Nairobi.






Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557,






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From okongo at gmail.com  Tue Jan 20 19:15:12 2009
From: okongo at gmail.com (Edwin Okong'o)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:15:12 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Don't hate; Inaugurate!
Message-ID: <29458d140901201615x4b52cf3fwf16d517c2ff55e9d@mail.gmail.com>

*Dear Friends,*
*As I headed out the door to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama as the
44Th President of the United States, I thought about his late father. Much
of what we've heard about the president's "Old Man" has been from the
president himself and others who knew very little about him. But the elder
Obama's is a story of the African immigrant ? a story of a people who come
to a new country and learn so fast to become the most educated group. *

*What follows is an except from my stand-up comedy set performed on Sunday
at The African Inaugural Ball in Silver Spring, MD. Part true, part fiction,
the account is based on my life and the stories of other African immigrants
in the United States. Knowing what I know about the Old Man --  and having
grown up in the same area as he, I have no doubt he would have appreciated
the humor.*

*Don't hate; Inaugurate!*
*http://okongospolicy.com/?p=193*
-- 
Edwin O. Okong'o,
MJ, UC Berkeley
Journalist, memoirist, humorist
www.okongospolicy.com
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From editor at africanexecutive.com  Wed Jan 21 01:39:24 2009
From: editor at africanexecutive.com (The Editor)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:39:24 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The African Executive Issue 196
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From kdopoi at aol.com  Wed Jan 21 01:54:08 2009
From: kdopoi at aol.com (kdopoi at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:54:08 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
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We deeply regret this tragedy. Let us know how Kenyans can be helpful!

Harrison, these questions are totally inappropriate. We should be 
asking how we can help not the age or where the body of the deceased 
sister is!


-----Original Message-----
From: harrisonelor at aol.com
To: tebiti42 at yahoo.com; jambo at publiceyesite.org
Sent: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:28 am
Subject: Re: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC

Sorry indeed to hear the death of our fellow fox, how old was the dead 
girl?, how old was the driver?,was the driver in sober? state? how was 
the? police report?, where exactly is the dead body is? where is the 
custody? are the? other ladies? ok, What are the plans? now ,again 
sorry for her death!!





-----Original Message-----

From: Tebiti Oisaboke &lt;tebiti42 at yahoo.com&gt;

To: Mwanyagetinge &lt;mwanyagetinge at yahoogroups.com&gt;

Cc: jambo at publiceyesite.org; Mwananchi Mwananchi 
&lt;mwananchi at yahoogroups.com&gt;; jaluo &lt;jaluo at jaluo.com&gt;

Sent: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 6:23 pm

Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC











A Kenyan lady died?in a tragic road accident here in Charlotte, NC?on 
Saturday morning while enroute home from a night out. The lady a Mkamba 
by tribe was being driven home by her friend when the accident 
happened.?There were three girls in that car all students of UNCC. She 
had been in the states for?only six months 
while her driver friend has 
been here for 12 months. She has been arrested and is in custody. More 
info later.


TOI


Clt-NC


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From PubliceyeT at aol.com  Wed Jan 21 04:53:46 2009
From: PubliceyeT at aol.com (PubliceyeT at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:53:46 EST
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group. Death Announcement Of David Masira Guto
Message-ID: <d61.4072a105.36a84aaa@aol.com>


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From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 13:32:07 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:32:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Tragic Loss In Our Community
Message-ID: <111072.56406.qm@web54604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>



As many of us know by now, our community was dealt a severe blow on Saturday January 17th when an auto accident claimed the life of one of our own, Anne Nthambi Kituku. This is a loss not just to the Kituku family but also to our entire community. 
? 
In the midst of the sadness and the tears, our community is once again called upon to rally around this inflicted family and shower them with our love and support. Our strength as a community is once again being called upon in the face of this grave tragedy. Our cohesion as a community and our brotherhood and sisterhood will be tested. But for those of us who have been around and have witnessed similar challenges in the past, the outcome is not in doubt. We will come together and meet this challenge to the fullest. 
? 
The challenge is not small. This family needs our prayers to keep them strong as they deal with the loss. Just as importantly, we must show them our financial generosity as they struggle to transport Anne?s remains to its final resting place in Kenya . The need is huge. The estimated cost will be $12,000.00. But the generosity and kindness of our community is even bigger. We are very confident that this need will be met! ?? 
? 
To that end, we invite you to join us in our nightly prayer and fundraising meetings which we are holding at the residence of Matthew and Nancy Kituku. 
? 
Their address is 
?
?????????? 811 ANCHOR WAY 
??????????? KANNAPOLIS , NC 28083 
? 
? 
In addition, viewing and paying last respects?will be?this Saturday Jan 24th 2009 at Back Creek Presbyterian Church located at 1821 Back Creek Church Rd, Charlotte NC 28213 at?2:30pm-3.00Pm?and church service to follow immediately?. 
? 
? 
For more information, contact; 
? 
Benson??Metho? (980)622-3183 
Edward Muiruri (704)724-5928 
Moses Wanyoike (704)906-9280 
Robert Kamau? (704)609-9765 
? 
? 
Please pass this message to others who may not be on this distribution 
? 
Thank You and God Bless You All 
? 
Koine Kinyua 
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From mundia2 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 05:18:56 2009
From: mundia2 at yahoo.com (mundia mundia)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:18:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] POLITICIANS AS DRIVERS OF ECONOMIES
Message-ID: <24595.96010.qm@web50708.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Friend, As the canines equivalent of some of our politicians continue to control our economy it is now certain to us that these ?money-persons? with greed next to their hearts would still drive our cents off our senses into their elusive political coffers. 
? 
The daze of my imagination tells me that Robert Kiyosaki?s Rich Dad, Poor Dad recipe won?t work in Kenya or East Africa . This is due to differences in political ideology as environment for economic development. Environment comes first then the players and their systems of playing such games or players setting up a rich environment. 
On the other hand the walking cancers of our parliament have made ordinary Kenyans be political windbreakers between PNU/ODM-Kenya and ODM politicians. These infecting wounds pass unfavourable bills in order to fight their political opponents with their pregnant amnesia. 
? 
The current violence of our politics only pounds harder with a prism of tribal sordidness as fellowship of crooks manipulate our intestines and grey matter giving birth to political uncertainty and unpredictable leadership in a lame coalition. 
? 
Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as our socialist Robin Hood, is being fought hard by die-hard elite in government for ?taking from the few rich to give the majority poor?. This only makes these capitalists in government to victimize ordinary Kenyans through Raila and ODM. They deny Kenyans a new constitution and gag the voice of the media while pulling the ODM leader on the ground off his party and leadership seat. These are the same human tumours that do not pay taxes. 
? 
An MP, as a petrol attendant would refuse to fuel your car tank, as he/she figures it out how to make you have a small container of kerosene for your Jua kali lamp (koroboto), but would like you to pay for the petrol. 
? 
Long ago there were no taxes in England and America though occasionally there were temporary levies to pay for wars. (Late December 2007 through early last year ?taxes? were used to pay for post-election violence). In 1799, taxes were first levies in Britain . This was done to help fight Napoleon from 1799 to 1816. In America , levies were paid for the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865. It is only in 1874 that income tax became a permanent levy on citizens of Britain . The same happened in the US in 1913 with the adoption of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution. 
? 
Why aren?t Kenyan MPs (as politicians) being taxed? Is it to help continue bankrolling political campaigns and ethnic cleansing against those supporting their opposers? Do they do the financial lobbing in parliament and violent and deadly campaigns every other election year? 
? 
As a remainder, excessive tax on tea led to the famous Tea Party in Boston Habour that helped ignite the Revolutionary War in the US . It also took 50 years in both England and the US to sell the idea of a regular income tax. 
? 
In the Kenyan context, ordinary wananchi are being over-taxed. Food prices have gone up, wages are low as government minimizes on spending, business cartels, corruption and scandals are being engineered as protectionism, cushions the culprits. Outcome! More ?taxes? for the ?government? kitty and socio-political and economic instability. 
? 
Only recently corporations in form of political parties were re-registered and would be used as vehicles of power by the elite. Political parties would be used to limit the risk of individual leaders, their political assets and leadership capitalism. Such corporations protect and cushion the elite from individual incrimination when found guilty. This they do as they fall back to their party supporters and tribes. On my mind, MPs and the political elite are but hostile business persons with a yearning to be investors, brokers and handlers but with a forte in politics and its powers. Kenyans would always live on the brinks of poverty and for a very long time. 
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From parveenke at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 06:34:37 2009
From: parveenke at yahoo.com (parv sigey)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:34:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
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hi
we are sorry.. but for real one have you contacted the next of kin before sending thiz mail or you want to be like news alert.. why use tribal name, emulate obama.
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Parv
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Hi TOI,
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Good information but should you go tribal to explain who she is. When will we Kenyans grow out of this stupid tribal mentality.
Frank
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Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
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A Kenyan lady died?in a tragic road accident here in Charlotte, NC?on Saturday morning while enroute home from a night out. The lady a Mkamba by tribe was being driven home by her friend when the accident happened.?There were three girls in that car all students of UNCC. She had been in the states for?only six months while her driver friend has been here for 12 months. She has been arrested and is in custody. More info later.

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From aboge001 at umn.edu  Wed Jan 21 08:59:43 2009
From: aboge001 at umn.edu (aboge001)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:59:43 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
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I thought I was the only one confused by that tribal Identification of 
the woman! Well, I guess Kenyans are doomed by tribal affiliations!
>
> Hi TOI,
>
>  
>
> Good information but should you go tribal to explain who she is. When 
> will we Kenyans grow out of this stupid tribal mentality.
>
> Frank
>
>  
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> *Sent:* Monday, January 19, 2009 9:24 PM
> *To:* Mwanyagetinge
> *Cc:* jambo at publiceyesite.org; Mwananchi Mwananchi; jaluo
> *Subject:* [Jambo] Kenyan Girl Dies in NC
>
>  
>
> A Kenyan lady died in a tragic road accident here in Charlotte, NC on 
> Saturday morning while enroute home from a night out. The lady a 
> Mkamba by tribe was being driven home by her friend when the accident 
> happened. There were three girls in that car all students of UNCC. She 
> had been in the states for only six months while her driver friend has 
> been here for 12 months. She has been arrested and is in custody. More 
> info later.
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> TOI
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> Clt-NC
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From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 13:28:41 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:28:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Funeral Service For The Late Anne Kituku
Message-ID: <144951.14600.qm@web54606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>






The Late Anne Nthambi Kituku was born on 13th August 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya. She was the first born daughter of the late Mr. Martin Sikuku Kituku. She passed away on Saturday January 17, 2009, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte North Carolina from a tragic car crush.? 
She?is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Mbatha Kituku, her son Jason Mumo Kituku, younger sister Lucy Wavinya Kituku, younger twin brothers Daniel Kituku and Peter Musau Kituku all residing in Nairobi, Kenya.? 

She?was a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a recent transfer?to Central Piedmont Community College,?double majoring in International business. 
? 
Anne was brought up as a God-fearing child in the Deliverance Church. 
Anyone who knew Anne, knows that she LOVED to dance!? She also enjoyed meeting new people, hanging out with friends, and reading novels. 
Anne lived her life by these quotes: ?Never give up in life as life is TOO SHORT.? and ?Live life one step at a time.? 
? 
Family and friends continue to meet daily at Mr kituku's residence for prayers and funeral arrangements. There will be a memorial service and fund raising this Friday Jan 23rd starting at 7:00pm at the address below.?
?????????? 811 ANCHOR WAY

???????????KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083
?
It is the wish of the family have Anne?laid to rest in Kenya.
Contributions can also be made through:
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???????? Bank of America
???????? A/C No: 237014886245
?????????RTN No: 053000196
ACH/Electronic transfer Code: 026009593
The last name on the account is Metho and Zip Code is 28083
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Viewing and paying last respects?will be?on this Saturday Jan 24th 2009 at Back Creek Presbyterian Church located at 1821 Back Creek Church Rd, Charlotte NC 28213 at?2:30pm-3.00Pm?and church service to follow immediately?.
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For more information,you can contact;
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Benson??Metho? (980)622-3183
Edward Muiruri (704)724-5928
Moses Wanyoike (704)906-9280
Robert Kamau? (704)609-9765
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THANK YOU



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From thirikwa at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 08:58:54 2009
From: thirikwa at yahoo.com (Eunice Thirikwa)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:58:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] POLITICIANS AS DRIVERS OF ECONOMIES
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are you sure of this?
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"Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as our socialist Robin Hood, is being fought hard by die-hard elite in government for ?taking from the few rich to give the majority poor?. This only makes these capitalists in government to victimize ordinary Kenyans through Raila and ODM. They deny Kenyans a new constitution and gag the voice of the media while pulling the ODM leader on the ground off his party and leadership seat. These are the same human tumours that do not pay taxes."
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My take!
This guy is just one of them....no more no less.....they are all the same...the political class
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none is better

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Subject: POLITICIANS AS DRIVERS OF ECONOMIES
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Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 12:18 PM







Friend, As the canines equivalent of some of our politicians continue to control our economy it is now certain to us that these ?money-persons? with greed next to their hearts would still drive our cents off our senses into their elusive political coffers. 
? 
The daze of my imagination tells me that Robert Kiyosaki?s Rich Dad, Poor Dad recipe won?t work in Kenya or East Africa . This is due to differences in political ideology as environment for economic development. Environment comes first then the players and their systems of playing such games or players setting up a rich environment. 
On the other hand the walking cancers of our parliament have made ordinary Kenyans be political windbreakers between PNU/ODM-Kenya and ODM politicians. These infecting wounds pass unfavourable bills in order to fight their political opponents with their pregnant amnesia. 
? 
The current violence of our politics only pounds harder with a prism of tribal sordidness as fellowship of crooks manipulate our intestines and grey matter giving birth to political uncertainty and unpredictable leadership in a lame coalition. 
? 
Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as our socialist Robin Hood, is being fought hard by die-hard elite in government for ?taking from the few rich to give the majority poor?. This only makes these capitalists in government to victimize ordinary Kenyans through Raila and ODM. They deny Kenyans a new constitution and gag the voice of the media while pulling the ODM leader on the ground off his party and leadership seat. These are the same human tumours that do not pay taxes. 
? 
An MP, as a petrol attendant would refuse to fuel your car tank, as he/she figures it out how to make you have a small container of kerosene for your Jua kali lamp (koroboto), but would like you to pay for the petrol. 
? 
Long ago there were no taxes in England and America though occasionally there were temporary levies to pay for wars. (Late December 2007 through early last year ?taxes? were used to pay for post-election violence). In 1799, taxes were first levies in Britain . This was done to help fight Napoleon from 1799 to 1816. In America , levies were paid for the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865. It is only in 1874 that income tax became a permanent levy on citizens of Britain . The same happened in the US in 1913 with the adoption of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution. 
? 
Why aren?t Kenyan MPs (as politicians) being taxed? Is it to help continue bankrolling political campaigns and ethnic cleansing against those supporting their opposers? Do they do the financial lobbing in parliament and violent and deadly campaigns every other election year? 
? 
As a remainder, excessive tax on tea led to the famous Tea Party in Boston Habour that helped ignite the Revolutionary War in the US . It also took 50 years in both England and the US to sell the idea of a regular income tax. 
? 
In the Kenyan context, ordinary wananchi are being over-taxed. Food prices have gone up, wages are low as government minimizes on spending, business cartels, corruption and scandals are being engineered as protectionism, cushions the culprits. Outcome! More ?taxes? for the ?government? kitty and socio-political and economic instability. 
? 
Only recently corporations in form of political parties were re-registered and would be used as vehicles of power by the elite. Political parties would be used to limit the risk of individual leaders, their political assets and leadership capitalism. Such corporations protect and cushion the elite from individual incrimination when found guilty. This they do as they fall back to their party supporters and tribes. On my mind, MPs and the political elite are but hostile business persons with a yearning to be investors, brokers and handlers but with a forte in politics and its powers. Kenyans would always live on the brinks of poverty and for a very long time. 
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Mundia Mundia Jnr

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From jbatec at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 18:37:36 2009
From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:37:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] God is the Answer
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Folks,
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I am thrilled the world now know Luos were sandwiched because the devil works against all that is good.? Their women are the best, and their men considerate.? The world is united, safer and secure when they?take charge of leadership.? Peace transcends all boundaries and love engulfs the universe as every soul is at peace with their owns.? Opportunities are an open book for all to reach out without reproach.? Talents and Skills are resource avenues?of success.? Education is Key to achieve Goals in life.? To be learned is not to be educated.? To be educated is to be involved in Community partnership for developments, stability and security.
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One man is not an island.? Team-work is the force of power that ignits energy for secured 
purpose for majority.
?
God created them all of His image.? How possible can one fight their own.? Life on earth is but chasing the wind.? God's commands that we will eat from our sweat.? The lazy ones will have nothing to eat.? Each and everyone is counted.? Get up, dust your clothes and step up to work and together we will reap our sweat.? We are all children of God, we are one.
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Since God is Love, let us therefore Love and be Merry and Lo!!!! what a wonderful world this will be.
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God Bless President Barack Obama, Michelle with their two daughters, Malia and Sasha with their family members; God Bless America, God Bless this wonderful world and Peace be with all of us.
?
Miracles and wonders of the world never ceases.
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Congratulation President Barack H. Obama at your beautiful historical inauguration!!!!!!!? I am privilledged to be a part of it one way or the other.
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You are my inspiration.
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Cheers!!!!!!
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Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
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Watch this.............
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Justice Aluoch makes history as Kenya?s first judge at Hague

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Updated 2 hr(s) 59 min(s) ago 
By Susan Anyangu 
Kenya?s Appellate Judge Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch has been appointed as a judge to the International Criminal Court (ICC). 
Justice Aluoch trounced renowned judges from across the world to capture one of the highly coveted positions. 
And now, following the appointment by the UN General Assembly on Monday, 






Justice Aluoch: God?s miracleKenyans who find themselves accused of crimes against humanity may just face their very own Justice Aluoch at The Hague. 
Speaking to The Standard from New York, Aluoch expressed delight and shock at the appointment. 
Said she: "I do not know what to say. This is God?s miracle. It was tough. We have been here since January 6 lobbying for the position and God has come through for us." 
Final round 
According to the ICC website, Aluoch was elected at the final round of the vote and garnered two-thirds majority required and will serve for nine years. 
Her election came two months after a Kenyan diplomat, Zachary Muburi-Mwita was elected one of the vice-presidents of the ICC secretariat. 
Aluoch first beat a host of 11 African lawyers and judges to become the first Kenyan to sit on the ICC Bench and would be joined by Monageng Sanji Mmasenono from Botswana. 
The ICC Bench is composed of 18 judges carefully elected to represent various regions. 
Competition to serve on the Bench of the ICC is stiff and for Aluoch to be elected, Kenya had to put up a serious campaign to lobby for her candidature. 
"The ICC has jurisdiction to try war criminals. Getting elected to serve in the ICC is no mean feat. The process is highly competitive and Justice Aluoch deserves a pat on the back," said former nominated MP Njoki Ndung?u. 
Ndung?u praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Attorney General and Kenyan delegation for what she termed a great campaign to get Aluoch elected. 
She said the appointment was good news coming at a time when the US President Barack Obama, who traces his roots to Kenya, assumed office. 
"International positions rarely go to women and an African for that matter. This is a major achievement and will serve as an inspiration for many Kenyan women. The fact that she got the highest number of votes goes to confirm the international community?s confidence in her," she said. 
The Law Society of Kenya chairman Okong?o Omogeni welcomed Aluoch?s election and said it was a great honour to the country?s legal profession. 
"I congratulate and wish her all the best. Her appointment to the ICC Bench is a statement of the international community?s confidence in the Kenyan legal system," said Omogeni. 
Knowledgeable 
Ndung?u said this would open doors for more Kenyans to be appointed to international positions. 
Aluoch has extensive judicial experience spanning more than three decades. She joined the Judiciary as a district magistrate in 1974 and rose through the ranks to her current position. She was appointed to the High Court in 1983. 
Apart from serving on the Bench, Aluoch is knowledgeable in human rights and international humanitarian laws, especially on children?s rights. 
She also served as the chairperson of the African Union Committee on the Rights of the Child in Addis Ababa between 2001 and 2005. 
Wealth of experience 
In 2000 Aluoch was appointed a judge of the International Tribunal for war-affected children. 
Currently, she chairs the Multi-sectoral National Task Force formed by the AG to implement the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. She holds a Masters degree in International Affairs from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University in Boston, USA. She graduated from University of Nairobi with a Bachelors degree in law and also holds a Diploma in Legal Studies from Kenya School of Law. 
Aluoch singled out Mr Mwita, Kenya?s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Kenyan Mission in the UN in New York, and the legal officer, Stella Orina as having played a pivotal role for her to be elected. 
The ICC is an independent, permanent court that has jurisdiction to try persons accused of the gravest crimes of international concern. These crimes include genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. According to its website, the ICC is a court of last resort. "It will not act if a case is investigated or prosecuted by a national judicial system unless the national proceedings are not genuine, for example if formal proceedings were undertaken solely to shield a person from criminal responsibility." 
Kenya has been under the spotlight from the ICC prosecutor?s office following the recommendations of the Waki Report on post-election violence. 
The Waki Commission recommended that should the Government fail to constitute a local tribunal to investigate those suspected of perpetrating the violence, the suspects should be forwarded to the ICC. 
Since it began operating in 2002, the ICC has investigated war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, the Central-African Republic and Darfur. 
Last week, The former president of the Congo Liberation Movement, Jean-Pierre Bemba, appeared before the ICC on Monday to face five counts of war crimes allegedly committed in the Central African Republic between 2002 and 2003. 
On July 14 last year, ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo requested the court to issue a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir for alleged crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Darfur region of western Sudan. 
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From morandep at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 17:59:01 2009
From: morandep at yahoo.com (P Morande)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:59:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Obama: Change has come to the Whitehouse Website too!!
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--- On Tue, 1/20/09, Michoma Moenga <douglassmichoma at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Michoma Moenga <douglassmichoma at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Jambo] Obama: Change has come to the Whitehouse Website too!!
To: "KACA" <kaca at yahoogroups.com>, "Mwanyagetinge" <mwanyagetinge at yahoogroups.com>, "Publiceyesite" <jambo at publiceyesite.org>
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 2:03 PM







Congratulations to President Barack Hussein Obama on his inaugration. Check out the Whitehouse website that came to live at exactly 12:00 PM Eastern when?Obama?officially became ?President of the United States of America. See www.whitehouse.gov. SLEEK!!

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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 21:59:20 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:59:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Inspired to travel on!
Message-ID: <164987.96388.qm@web38707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Many years ago, I heard of a place called heaven. Below are some of the things that I heard/read about it:

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3.)

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." (Mathew 24:35.)

"But he who stands firm to the end will be saved." (Mathew 24:13.)

"...This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back, in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (Acts 1:11.)

"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. (Revelation 1:7.) 

"And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him,and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation." (Isaiah 25:9.)

"And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a pride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

I accepted the challenge to embark on a journey to go there!

As time went by, the Lord of the universe extended a call to me to join forces in recruiting more for His kingdom!

But seeing all the unfairness and sufferings in the world around, like others, I have often felt like it's taking too long! Have you at times felt the same way? I have got good news for you.

The just completed inauguration of President Barack Obama has inspired me to journey on. Here is why!

-Almost everybody says that the journey to the white house has been long 
-I have heard many say that they never expected to see this kind of transfer of power in their life time
-I have heard many say that for the first time in their lifetime they feel that the system in this great nation is fair

So, how does this apply to our journey home!

-There is no question that the journey has been long but one day soon it will sure come to an end
-Many will be caught unaware.
-Many will admit that they had heard the story of His soon return but did not believe it will happen in their life time
-Then, all the suffering will be forgotten, especially by those who will make it to the home of the saints
-Those who will not make it will sure blame their ministers for misleading them

Each day that passes by, carries signs that proclaim loud and clear that we are now closer home than when we first believed!

Well, all I need to do is to journey on until I see Him face to face! Would you like to come along?

Pr Birai



      


From prcanb at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 22:40:37 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:40:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Families that don't talk!
Message-ID: <530672.51805.qm@web38705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I was new in the ministry! Nothwithstanding, judging by my own standard which might have been biased, I thought that I gave it the best shoot! But in the end, I found out that I had goofed!

They were good family friends! We loved them and shared a lot as students! A lot was going on in their lives! Here's what was happening:

-Both of them had great personalities
-They loved to quarrel and blame each other for almost anything
-They always asked for help but they ended up instructing the ones who came to help them sort out the mess.
-Each one of them was right in his or her own eyes

During one of the many fruitless counseling sessions, I made an observation. "I am afraid that unless you guys accept responsibility and change accordingly, you will end up divorcing!" The husband was not only upset with me but also demanded an apology for whatever I said.
I apologized and decided to give them their space.

Unfortunately after college, they both went separate ways. Since then,
I have learned the following:

-There is need for all families to come together, talk about the issue, forgive each other and move on.
-When you ignore your spouse by not talking to her/him, you are preparing for a route that you will soon travel.
-Just remember that if you are unwilling to talk, there are people out there who are ever ready to talk. 
-A lot of other un expected things go wrong

And so what's the way forward?

-Pray to God to help you understand yourself
-Change your attitude
-Say sorry and move on
-Work hard in changing yourself instead of trying to change your spouse
-Pray for your spouse without ceasing
-Set things right today for before you know either you or your spouse will be gone. Avoid the possibility of living to regret. Will you?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From jbatec at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 19:22:21 2009
From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:22:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Congratulation Judge Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch! ! ! ! !
Message-ID: <895571.34858.qm@web51907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>



UN appoints Kenya?s Justice Aluoch to ICC

Updated 6 hr(s) 46 min(s) ago 
By Susan Anyangu
Kenya?s Appellate judge Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch has been appointed as a judge of the International Criminal Court.
Justice Aluoch beat tough competition, trouncing renowned judges from across the world to capture one of the highly coveted positions.
Following the appointment by the UN General Assembly on Monday, Kenyans who find themselves accused of crimes against humanity may just face, their very own at The Hague.
According to the ICC website, Justice Aluoch was elected at the final round of the vote and garnered two thirds majority required and will serve for nine years. 

Her election came two months after a Kenyan diplomat Zachary Muburi-Mwita was elected one of the vice presidents of the ICC secretariat. 
Speaking to The Standard from New York, Justice Aluoch expressed delight and surprise at the appointment. 
"I do not know what to say. This is God?s miracle. It was tough. We have been here since January 6 lobbying for the position and God has come through for us." 
The ICC is an independent, permanent court that has jurisdiction to try persons accused of the gravest crimes of international concern. These crimes include genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. 
According to its website, the ICC is a court of last resort. "It will not act if a case is investigated or prosecuted by a national judicial system unless the national proceedings are not genuine, for example if formal proceedings were undertaken solely to shield a person from criminal responsibility". 
Kenya has been under the spotlight from the ICC Prosecutor?s office following the recommendations of the Waki report concerning the instigators of post-election violence. 
The Waki Commission recommended that should the government fail to constitute a local tribunal to investigate those suspected of perpetrating the violence, the list of suspects should be forwarded to the ICC. 
Justice Aluoch has extensive judicial experience spanning over three decades pitching her in the highest court in the country, the Court of Appeal. 
She joined the judiciary as a District Magistrate in 1974 and rose through the ranks to her current position. Justice Aluoch was elected to the High Court in 1983. 
She holds a Masters Degree in International Affairs from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University in Boston, USA. She graduated from the University of Nairobi with an LLB and also holds a Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law. 
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Justice Aluoch makes history as Kenya?s first judge at Hague

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Updated 2 hr(s) 59 min(s) ago 
By Susan Anyangu 
Kenya?s Appellate Judge Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch has been appointed as a judge to the International Criminal Court (ICC). 
Justice Aluoch trounced renowned judges from across the world to capture one of the highly coveted positions. 
And now, following the appointment by the UN General Assembly on Monday, 






Justice Aluoch: God?s miracleKenyans who find themselves accused of crimes against humanity may just face their very own Justice Aluoch at The Hague. 
Speaking to The Standard from New York, Aluoch expressed delight and shock at the appointment. 
Said she: "I do not know what to say. This is God?s miracle. It was tough. We have been here since January 6 lobbying for the position and God has come through for us." 
Final round 
According to the ICC website, Aluoch was elected at the final round of the vote and garnered two-thirds majority required and will serve for nine years. 
Her election came two months after a Kenyan diplomat, Zachary Muburi-Mwita was elected one of the vice-presidents of the ICC secretariat. 
Aluoch first beat a host of 11 African lawyers and judges to become the first Kenyan to sit on the ICC Bench and would be joined by Monageng Sanji Mmasenono from Botswana. 
The ICC Bench is composed of 18 judges carefully elected to represent various regions. 
Competition to serve on the Bench of the ICC is stiff and for Aluoch to be elected, Kenya had to put up a serious campaign to lobby for her candidature. 
"The ICC has jurisdiction to try war criminals. Getting elected to serve in the ICC is no mean feat. The process is highly competitive and Justice Aluoch deserves a pat on the back," said former nominated MP Njoki Ndung?u. 
Ndung?u praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Attorney General and Kenyan delegation for what she termed a great campaign to get Aluoch elected. 
She said the appointment was good news coming at a time when the US President Barack Obama, who traces his roots to Kenya, assumed office. 
"International positions rarely go to women and an African for that matter. This is a major achievement and will serve as an inspiration for many Kenyan women. The fact that she got the highest number of votes goes to confirm the international community?s confidence in her," she said. 
The Law Society of Kenya chairman Okong?o Omogeni welcomed Aluoch?s election and said it was a great honour to the country?s legal profession. 
"I congratulate and wish her all the best. Her appointment to the ICC Bench is a statement of the international community?s confidence in the Kenyan legal system," said Omogeni. 
Knowledgeable 
Ndung?u said this would open doors for more Kenyans to be appointed to international positions. 
Aluoch has extensive judicial experience spanning more than three decades. She joined the Judiciary as a district magistrate in 1974 and rose through the ranks to her current position. She was appointed to the High Court in 1983. 
Apart from serving on the Bench, Aluoch is knowledgeable in human rights and international humanitarian laws, especially on children?s rights. 
She also served as the chairperson of the African Union Committee on the Rights of the Child in Addis Ababa between 2001 and 2005. 
Wealth of experience 
In 2000 Aluoch was appointed a judge of the International Tribunal for war-affected children. 
Currently, she chairs the Multi-sectoral National Task Force formed by the AG to implement the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. She holds a Masters degree in International Affairs from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University in Boston, USA. She graduated from University of Nairobi with a Bachelors degree in law and also holds a Diploma in Legal Studies from Kenya School of Law. 
Aluoch singled out Mr Mwita, Kenya?s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Kenyan Mission in the UN in New York, and the legal officer, Stella Orina as having played a pivotal role for her to be elected. 
The ICC is an independent, permanent court that has jurisdiction to try persons accused of the gravest crimes of international concern. These crimes include genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. According to its website, the ICC is a court of last resort. "It will not act if a case is investigated or prosecuted by a national judicial system unless the national proceedings are not genuine, for example if formal proceedings were undertaken solely to shield a person from criminal responsibility." 
Kenya has been under the spotlight from the ICC prosecutor?s office following the recommendations of the Waki Report on post-election violence. 
The Waki Commission recommended that should the Government fail to constitute a local tribunal to investigate those suspected of perpetrating the violence, the suspects should be forwarded to the ICC. 
Since it began operating in 2002, the ICC has investigated war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, the Central-African Republic and Darfur. 
Last week, The former president of the Congo Liberation Movement, Jean-Pierre Bemba, appeared before the ICC on Monday to face five counts of war crimes allegedly committed in the Central African Republic between 2002 and 2003. 
On July 14 last year, ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo requested the court to issue a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir for alleged crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Darfur region of western Sudan. 
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:13:05 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Jambo] Come join me on Hallelujah Churches
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:06:21 EST
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group updates. Death Announcement Of Ann Nthambi
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 07:53:59 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:53:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Two are better than one!
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"Two are better than one," so wrote the preacher in Ecclesiastes 4:9. Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived was but echoing the truth about Marriage as was instituted by the Lord of the universe in the book of Genesis chapter two.

What else does the Bible/book of Genesis tell us? Here are a few facts:

-Eve was created to be an help mate to Adam
-Both Adam and Eve were created equal
-Each was assigned duties by the Lord of the universe
-Marriage is a good thing and Holy.
-Divorce was never in the original plan; it came about due to the hardness of our hearts

How come there is so much divorce and clear indications of daily fighting, quarrels, name calling, cursing, and yelling at each other?

Here is what I see as the problem!

-Some entered into this union due to other factors such as sympathy, beauty, money, unexpected pregnancy or out of excitement
-Some entered into this union unprepared or forced by other circumstances
-Some entered into this union without consulting the Lord and architect of marriage

So, what's the solution? I can only suggest the following:

-Let us learn to respect each other and accept who we are
-Those that we think that they will be a good alternative are human beings too with their own short comings
-Pray and work on changing yourself and purpose in your heart to be there for this lost child of God
-Stop reading too much into things that don't exist
-Learn to appreciate the little things that your spouse does.

In winding up,I wish to make a confession!

Just the other day, I decided to go to the hospital to visit two of my church members. My wife decided to come a long! Once in the car, she found fault in almost everything! My lights were not clear. My windows were not clearing, and so many things. So she started messing around with some buttons. Do you want to know how I felt? Just try to figure out by yourself!

So that you may understand, I have been having problems with my lights and the clearing of my windows has been but a night mare since the start of Winter. I was planning on checking with the mechanics.

But according to my wife, I needed to adjust some buttons so as to clear the windows and I needed to wash the car and more so the lights. Now, you men know very well that our egos don't have room for this kind of stuff or crab as others might want to call it.

But guess what? When I went to work the next day, I wouldn't believe what I saw! I saw a new car! What happened is that my wife waited until I went to sleep. She then took the children and washed my car real good. Since then, the lights do see clearly! What about the clearing of the windows? That too worked perfect! I came back and thanked my wife for helping out!

Now imagine what would have happened if I had allowed for the ego syndrome. And with this, I can not but agree with Solomon that, "Two are better than one!" Do you see my point?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From afrikaspirit3 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 08:03:52 2009
From: afrikaspirit3 at yahoo.com (Brotha Pruitt)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:03:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Reparations / Celebrations and Struggle
Message-ID: <274846.77223.qm@web36305.mail.mud.yahoo.com>








Greetings, 
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As African-Americans prepare celebrations for Dr. King?s Birthday and Black History Month, we are taken away from the ideals of what both occasions called for. Dr. King?s life did not revolve around celebrations. Dr. King?s life was mirrored by the Civil Rights Movement. He was beaten by the police on several occasions as he led boycotts, freedom rides, marches, protests and sit-ins against discrimination and injustice. Blacks should realize statistics show they are far from equality, so there is a great need to resume the struggle for equality! African-Americans are still victims of the main crimes Dr. King spoke out against such as police brutality and inadequate housing, employment, health care and education. Blacks can never reach equality if they continue to turn their backs on problems that are causing massive damage for the majority of African-Americans and the black community. 
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African-Americans have got to start spending as much time trying to solve their problems as they are in giving to churches, charities and celebrations. If you look at a calendar to see all the events that blacks are gearing up for, to celebrate and honor one another?s achievements, in the midst of the spread of AIDS and Drugs in our communities; it is as if Dr. King, Malcolm X, Fannie Lou Hammer, Queen Mother Moore and Sista Callie House never existed. It is a shame to know blacks are becoming less and less concerned with how their immediate family and extended family across America and especially in Africa are treated. It hurts me deep in my soul and I am going to die trying to get blacks to wake up, so that we can form a power base to solve our problems! 
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Black History Month and the election of a Black President should inspire African-Americans to rekindle the movement to demand equality. They have sacrificed too many lives in wars and made too many valuable contributions that have benefited both America and the entire western civilization, for them to remain victims of racism, hate crimes and discriminatory practices. Black people are going to have to look beyond their churches, civil rights groups and leaders to do the work that is necessary to free their race from racism and oppression. Even though blacks are constantly giving tithes and charitable gifts, these groups and individuals have been bought and sold out. They do not care about the masses of blacks who are victims of obvious and elusive tactics that are designed to maintain white dominance and black oppression. 
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I hope and pray that blacks are not blinded by these celebrations and evil tactics and begin to pay tribute and honor those who came before them who made it possible for them to enjoy the little bit of success they have among their people today. Black people do not own any land, cities, schools, hospitals or businesses to provide housing, employment, health care and a quality education for their people. This is a shame because blacks have earned the right to have an infrastructure that would amount to 40 acres and a mule from slavery. As long as they have to go to those who really don?t care about them for these essential needs of life they will remain locked out of the system and at risk of acquiring a life threatening or habit forming disease. 
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Now is the time for blacks to get serious about their future and stop falling for all these 501 c3 lies and faith based initiative tricks that were supposed to bring them to equality two decades ago. The best move blacks could make is to agree that they are still victims of inequality, injustice and disparities and that reparations are long over due to repair damage done in the past and present, in order to have a better future for themselves and generations to come. Check out the Black History Website at www.rula1.com and go to the How to Win Reparations section to see how blacks can form a power base to resume the fight against injustice and start a national campaign to win reparations. 

Brotha Pruitt 
Reparations Leader and Chairman 
Committee for African-American Reparations (CAAR) CA 
Reparations Union Lobbying Association (RULA) NC 
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:14:14 -0800
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From: ppa at africaonline.co.ke (People For Peace)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:08:05 -0800
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group News. Commentary. Religion.
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cid:00db01c8ba69$a925d360$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423Colleagues Home & Abroad
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CHALLENGES OF SHAPING CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION OF NEW CREATION

 

BY FR JOACHIM OMOLO OUKO, AJ

BUNJUMBURA-BURUNDI

JANUARY 20, 2009

TAKE 4

 

Father Emmanuel Katongole in his co-authored book: Mirror to the Church-
Resurrecting Faith after Genocide in Rwanda argues that the Rwanda genocide
did not happen because of tribalism. This is because the Rwandans who killed
one another in 1994 could not do so since they were not ancient tribal
enemies. They were neighbours who spoke the same language, lived in the same
villages-even married one another.

 

The two ethnic groups are actually very similar - they speak the same
language, inhabit the same areas and follow the same traditions. You can
only tell who is who because Tutsis are often taller and thinner than Hutus
that is why some Hutu think their origins lie in Ethiopia, which is why
during the genocide their bodies were thrown into rivers, with their killers
saying they were being sent back to Ethiopia.

 

Although it may also be argued that since the genocide was sparked by the
death of the Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana, a Hutu, when his plane
was shot down above Kigali airport on 6 April 1994, the fact that not every
Hutu wanted to kill is enough reason to rule out the argument.

 

The Hutus who killed did so because everyone was required to get involved
with the work of killing Tutsi. Whoever would not kill had to be killed. No
one knows exactly how many people were killed even though the international
communities give the figure between one million to eight hundred thousand.

 

One thing is very obvious that although in silent the hatred between Tutsis
and Hutus already existed much before genocide, the Belgian colonists are to
blame in one part, especially when they arrived in 1916, and began dividing
the two communities with the usage of identity cards classifying people
according to their ethnicity.

 

Already the Belgians were biased, considering the Tutsis to be superior to
the Hutus. When Tutsis welcomed this idea they considered Hutu foreigners,
which is why for many years they enjoyed better jobs and educational
opportunities than their neighbours.

 

This type of discrimination gradually angered Hutus, resulting in a series
of riots in 1959 that led to the death of more than 20,000 Tutsis as several
others fleeing to the neighbouring countries of Burundi, Tanzania and
Uganda.

 

The Tutsis became helpless when Belgium relinquished power and granted
Rwanda independence in 1962. The Hutus became very autonomous disregarding
the Tutsis, thus taking their place.

 

Although Rwandan President Paul Kagame vehemently denies any involvement of
the killing, a French judge Jean-Louis Brugui?re ruled that at the time he
was the leader of a Tutsi rebel group - and some of his close associates he
carried out the rocket attack.

The anger was so eminent to the extent that even the ?churches? were
intimately associated with the genocide, leading to a Roman Catholic nun to
be sentenced to 30 years in prison for her role in the genocide.

 

Theophister Mukakibibi was jailed by a traditional Rwandan court for helping
ethnic Hutu militiamen kill Tutsis hiding in a hospital where she worked.
Two other Catholic nuns were found guilty by a Belgian court in
2001.Theophister Mukakibibi worked at the National University Hospital in
the town of Butare during the genocide.

 

Sisters Gertrude, who is a Hutu, and a mother superior of the Benedictine
convent at Sova, Rwanda, and Marie Kisito, were also found guilty in a
Belgian court for participating in the massive genocide.


Gertrude turned away thousands of ethnic Tutsis who were fleeing from the
genocide.  Instead of sheltering them which could have saved their lives,
Nun Gertrude called Hutu soldiers who then stoned, hacked, and burned to
death over 5,000 men, women, and children.

 

Nun Marie was found guilty of supplying Hutu soldiers with the petrol they
needed to start a fire and burn 700 people to death, who were hiding in a
garage on the grounds of the convent.

 

A Rwandan Roman Catholic bishop was similarly accused of participating in
the genocide. Bishop Augusto Misago, a Hutu, reportedly the first Catholic
bishop to be tried for genocide denied helping plot the 100-day slaughter or
sending three priests to their deaths.

 

As the church had been strongly criticized by human rights officials and
genocide survivors for its silence during the killing frenzy, Misago was the
most prominent of the more than 20 nuns and priests accused of participating
in the genocide against Tutsis and moderate Hutus that began in April 1994.

 

Many of those who died were hacked to death in churches where they had taken
refuge. Some 150,000 people are estimated to have been slaughtered in
Misago's Gigonkoro diocese alone.

 

Although the Vatican reacted with outrage to the bishop's April 14 arrest,
including the papal nuncio who attended the trial's opening session, it did
not deny nuns and priests participating in the killing.

 

Two priests were convicted of participating in the genocide and sentenced to
death for their role in the killing of 2,000 Tutsis who had taken sanctuary
in their church. Several other priests and nuns are among the tens of
thousands waiting trial by the Rwandan courts for allegedly participating in
the killings.

 



 

Sister Joseph Bunde (Staff with PPA) consoles some IDP families who were
camping at Moi Studium in Kisumu last year/ photo by Fr Omolo Ouko, AJ

 

Similar incident can be compared to that of Kenya where angry mob set fire
to a church in western Kenya, killing about 30 people inside who were
seeking refuge from widespread post-election violence.

 

According to witnesses the fire was set by a gang of young men believed to
be Kalenjins who poured fuel on the structure before setting it ablaze.
Police said most of the victims of the fire were from the Kikuyu tribe, who
tended to back President Kibaki during the December 27, 2007 election -
making them targets for attacks by supporters of opposition candidate Raila
Odinga, whose followers are mostly ethnic Luo.

The Kikuyu community burnt alive 8 people believed to be from Luo
communities in a single house in Naivasha because they were very angry about
what happened in Eldoret - they thought it was time that the Luo and
Kalenjin in Naivasha tasted what their relatives had had too. Eleven others
were hacked to death.

 



 

Fr  Ngafia Wainaina during mass after reconciliation and healing workshop in
Homabay Diocese organized by PPA shortly after post election violence/ photo
by Fr Omolo Ouko, AJ

 

They had wanted to leave the house and run away but before they left they
wanted to burn their belongings so looters could not have the opportunity to
take their things but before they got out of the house, they met a crowd
waiting for them. So they decided to lock the door inside and they then got
burnt alive.

 

The following year angry mob brutally killed Father Michael Kamau, 42, of
the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya?s Rift Valley simply because he was a Kikuyu
as Kibaki. He was killed on a Rift Valley road Jan. 26 because the mob
reportedly was avenging a death in their community.

 

In Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese Fr Elias Ngafia Wainaina escaped death
narrowly when some mob he believed to be his parishioners planed to kill
him. Had it not because of one of the mobs who did not want to be part of
the killing he was dead.

 

In his hiding Parish at Ahero Ngafia told group of journalists that one of
his parish council members who gave him a lift to Koru to find the where
about of his mother, sisters and brothers seems was communicating with the
mob through SMS text messages that they were on their way. The mob had just
burnt his mother?s house and brothers.

 

Upon receiving information also through text message that he should not come
because they were going to kill him, he asked the councillor that he wanted
to urinate if she could stop the car. When she stopped the car he ran
through sugar plantations and came back to the parish.

 

This was his second death attempt. The first one was in Homabay Diocese
where he is a counsellor with the Alcohol Anonymous (AA). One of the
Christians told him that a catechist was planning with some mob to have him
killed. He managed to escape to Kisumu ? Ahero parish with difficulties
since vehicles could rarely move at that time.

People for Peace in Africa (PPA)
P O Box 14877
Nairobi
00800, Westlands
Kenya

E-Mail ppa at africaonline.co.ke
Tel 254-20-4441372
    Website : www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org
<http://www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org/> 

 

 

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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 13:47:08 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:47:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Holding mama accountable!
Message-ID: <892074.91655.qm@web38706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

When those that we teach turn around and rebuke us then you know that something is definitely wrong. That is what exactly happened at the store just the other day!

A mother came with her 7 year old girl. Before I pressed the total key, the mother handed me a piece of gum to be included! To the surprise and shame of the mother, the little girl objected! "But mum, you said that you were no longer chewing gum! How come you are now buying one!" The poor mum did not utter a word!

What the little girl did not know is that she had delivered a very powerful sermon to this cashier/pastor. Here is what flushed through my little computer!

-I thought of parents/teachers/leaders who teach children, youth, and even adults not to smoke or drink but then ,turn around and do the exact thing
-I thought of those pastors like myself who teach others things that we ourselves don't do
-The often quoted saying, "Do as I say, but not as I do," does not hold water in real life!
-In Mathew Chapter 23, Jesus rebuked the priests and teachers of the law for requiring too much from their followers, which things they themselves were not doing.

Those of us who are involved in any kind of teaching need to follow the same principles that we are teaching others. May the good Lord help us as we do that.

Blessings.

Pr Birai





      


From henryouma2002 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 22 05:06:24 2009
From: henryouma2002 at yahoo.com (henry ouma)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:06:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] NEW CONSTITUTIONAL DISPENSATION AND THE ECONOMY:THE KENYAN
	CASE
In-Reply-To: <24595.96010.qm@web50708.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <216545.97354.qm@web53502.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

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Kenyans need to unite and?ensure that :
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1.They have a new constitution in the course of this year (2009) and?pricisely?get the Bomas draft constitution?adopted ; the draft is/was a product of an elaborate, consultative process across Kenya's political and ethinic divide before NARC wrestled power from KANU in 2002-3. There should be NO qualms today.?The draft constitution offers a way of out economic mismanagement?that is politically driven and more pronnounced in Kenya today---It (the draft)?has a unique code of conduct that underpins accountability on the part of political leadership.??Attention is called to chapter?nine sections 94-100 of the draft constitution in question in so far as issues of political leadership and?integrity are concerned.?The constitutional framework will clearly check impunity that is seen especially in scandals that have far reaching implications on Kenya's economy. With improved and accountable leadership Kenya will change fundamentally.Further, the
 draft constitution has provisions that cabinet ministers be experts who are non-politicians/parliamentarians--this offers?advantage in having matters concerning economy handled by experts with relevant knowledge and professional accountability & determination devoid of?political patronage and expediency.?The current arrangement where the presidency weilds constitutional authority to make appointments to critical public offices?is prone to abuse and experience in Kenya since the attainment of political independance shows that most appointments?served largely political interests?but only on? limited scale?bolstered the nations' socio-economic fundamentals.The perennial famines,techno-economic and infrastructural decay and decadent wishes for a new?democratic?constitution tell a much bigger story.?In an effort to ensure accountability in government, the draft gives the legislature power to vet key public appointments guaranteeing checks and
 balances and guarding against "personal rule".?
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2.?Kenya's legislature?must be?reformed. Proposal for the creation of regional governments and thus parliaments as ensrined in the Bomas draft constitution?is long overdue.The current structure of national legislature that is controlled largely by the executive presidency is a puerile distortion between executive and legislative functions of government. That?president controls an elected legislature is dictatorship.There is growing need to have the both national ?as well as regional (in the current?administrative context-provincial) parliaments.National parliament will enact laws for the nation?while the regional legislature /government guided by national laws will ensure that those laws that seek to ensure good governance are engendered and/or embedded in the broader societal context for political??and economic transformation of the individual regions and the nation in whole.To ensure some measure of flexibility, regional governments should
 allowed to be innovative and align their operations to emerging regional needs but never loose sight?of the wider national constitutional framework. Regional govts in addition to other administrative structures?as envisaged in the draft constitution??handle matters such as those partaining to land, environment and biodiversity,administration of?education(including techinical education)?in the regions, general physical infrastructure renewal, research and development (R&D) for agricultural and?industrial renewal and development. In anut shell, regional governments will have the determination to achieve what the current government arrangement has over the?years, not been keen on broadening or doing on a scale that satifies all people?of the heterogenous Kenyan society----what is being proposed here is essentially constitutional devolution of government.Attention is again called to chapter?Fourteen sections-206-225?of the Bomas draft
 constitution.????
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Checking impunity and personal grandeur
?That MP's are elected for a full five year term irrespective of their performance in the deliverery of much needed development and integrity in the dispensation of public duties and ?responsibilities is an arrangement that?open to abuse of office with impunity during the 5 year period.The Bomas draft constitution has provisions that enable the electorate to re-call non-performing MP's?whip up?them in the village--this would instill discipline???and sense of duty among MP's as peoples represenatives---But just leaving them free is sure way of?condoning sleaze in governance.?
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3.Presidency and Premiership-in democracies that are constitutionally advanced,?the former?is head of state while the latter head of government---one must wonder why in Kenya mischevious politicians and their docile tribes are myopic to this obvious sense.The problems even in?Kenya's grand coalition government revolve around this.Kenya's current supreme law makes the president an autocrat not because he peronally chooses but because he found it "in-situ" and must thus enjoy it for his own gain at the expense of national good.Bomas draft constitution draws clear distinction---in Kenya coalitions of tribes will form to ursurp power so to appease tribes and guarantee stability the positions of president and premier?must always be there and be duly empowered.Also the Kenyan presidency cannot effectively and democratically run both state and govt well so?it must stop greed and perosnal rule that has sunk Kenya in deepening constitutional
 dictatorship---it is?also clear that not one sinlge tribe can hope to rule for eternity so let us create working institutions for our own posterity-mark you, Kenya is a heterogenous society .Reference is drawn to chapter twelve of?Bomas constitution for a beautiful account on how Kenya's executive will be-------it is crucial to note that the positions are not created for tribes?but as part of government structure for political stability and good, democratic governance.??
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4.Bill of fundamental rights?and judiciary--chapters six and thirteen ?provide how Kenyans will live a free people but mindful of the law and consquences for ones omisions and comissions.Clear distnction is shown on how the executive will never interfere with judiciary and the basic human rights of the people.This will bring to end misrule that existed since independance.Chapter 10?representaion of the people and more particularly the independent electoral commisions are admirable provisions in the draft in question.??
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5.?The Republic : chapters one,?two?and three?help the re-state the national sovereignity of the republic and the values on which our nation hood is erected--this should clear political mischief that was advanced that the draft sought to divide Kenya along tribal or ethnic lines.
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Read in whole, the draft is the best---it is a product of our own views.The CRCK went all round the country and sought our views.We must note that Kenyans vehemently rejected the Wako draft because of obvious reasons---it was not our views.
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As the country gears up to the gigantic challenge of constitution making starting Feb 2 2009, let us give experts a chance?to examine the drafts and deliver supreme law that will unite Kenya truthfully and also be springboard for socio-economic and political posterity.
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From ppa at africaonline.co.ke  Thu Jan 22 12:06:39 2009
From: ppa at africaonline.co.ke (People For Peace)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:06:39 -0800
Subject: [Jambo] Regional News
In-Reply-To: <bd6.4706193f.36a6fa1c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20090122170716.6D02C19E6A72@scanner.ke.celtel.com>

cid:00db01c8ba69$a925d360$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423Colleagues Home & Abroad
Regional News cid:00dc01c8ba69$a9275a00$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423

 

CAN ANYTHING GOOD COME OUT OF KOGELO?

 

BY FR JOACHIM OMOLO OUKO, AJ

NAIROBI-KENYA

JANUARY 22, 2009

 

"Can anything good come out of Kogelo?" This was the type of question
Nathanael asked when he was told that the King has been born out of
Nazareth.  In Jesus' day Nazareth was a small and insignificant village,
overshadowed by the more important cities of Sepphoris and Tiberias nearby
in Galilee.

When Barrack Obama visited Kenya in 2006 the Government spokesman, Mr Alfred
Mutua dismissed him as a young man who could not teach Kenya how to manage
its affairs and who had been caught up in the then opposition leader Raila
Odinga's "ethnic politics."

He dismissed him Obama after he delivered a lecture at the University of
Nairobi where he said that Kenya would struggle to step out of poverty and
find its true economic potential unless it abandoned its entrenched
corruption and tribalism.

"If the people cannot trust their government to do the job for which it
exists - to protect them and to promote their common welfare - all else is
lost," said Obama adding "and this is why the struggle against corruption is
one of the great struggles of our time."

After being named as Kenyan ambassador to the United States in September
2006, Rateng Ogego also condemned Obama over his remarks at the same
University even before presenting his credentials to President George Bush.
Ogego has not apologized to Obama or corresponded with him since then.
Raphael Tuju, the former Foreign Affairs minister, also harshly criticized
Obama at the time.



Two years later New York Times (February 24, 2008- Obama's Kenyan roots)
carried a story that prompted Nicholas Kristof, the author of the story to
wonder what type of the president Obama could be when his grand mother is a
barefoot old woman in a ripped dress sitting on a log in front of her
tin-roof (pictured above) bungalow in this remote village in Kogelo, western
Kenya.

 

According to the story Mama Sarah, as she is known around here, lives
without electricity or running water. She is illiterate and doesn't know
when she was born and cannot communicate with Mr. Obama, who calls her his
grandmother, because she speaks only her Luo language and a little Swahili.
Obama's Luo is also pretty much limited to "misawa," meaning "how are you?"

 

The father, the story had it, also named Barack Hussein Obama, was as much
of a pathbreaker as his son. He went from herding goats in Kogelo to
studying in Hawaii and at Harvard, even if his career as an economist was
frustrated in part by ethnic rivalries.

 

During his inauguration speech however, Obama did not only send a tern
warning to leaders who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the
silencing of dissent should  know that they are on the wrong side of
history; but also promised he we will extend a hand if they are willing to
unclench their fist.

 

To the people of poor nations he pledged to work alongside them to make
their farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies
and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like theirs that enjoy relative
plenty, he said we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside
our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to
effect. The world has changed, and we must change with it.

 

Contrary to New York Times story, in his speech, Obama referred to the
village of his ancestry, Kogelo, saying his declared change would be felt
from the largest cities to the 'smallest village where my father was born'.

 

Although Barack Hussein Obama Sr was born in the sun-baked terrains of
Kanyadhiang' village, Rachuonyo District in 1936. His father, Onyango Obama,
who later moved to settle in Alego-Kogelo in Siaya District, was a colonial
cook, because of his popularity, an organisation speaking for the Luo
Community in Uganda has claimed President Barack Obama's grandfather was
born in Uganda.

 

Although the organisation, Luo Community [Ugandan Chapter], is however an
unregistered entity whose real membership remains unknown, according to the
community, "by 1926 when Obama's grandfather Onyango Obama was born in
Nyanza province [it] was still part of the Uganda protectorate whose
boundary extended up to the Rift Valley in Nakuru" the statement said,
adding that the boundaries were only altered in 1926.

 

The fact however is that, Onyango and his son Obama Sr were buried in
Kogelo, where his stepmother Sarah Obama and other family members live,
Onyango spent his early life in Karachuonyo. Onyango was recruited to fight
in the Second World War. When he returned, he had converted to Islam and
acquired the name Hussein. His first wife - Akumu Nyanjoga - the mother to
Obama Sr died, and he married Sarah Ogwel - the now popular granny who
brought up Obama Sr. Obama Sr was the second born in a family of four.

 

It was in Karachuonyo where Obama Sr married his first wife, Kezia in 1956
when they met at a party on December 25 whe she was only 16 while Obama was
about 20 years.

 

His 1995 memoir, "Dreams From My Father," written before he entered
politics, does not only provide a revealing, introspective account of his
efforts to trace his family's tangled roots and his attempts to come to
terms with his absent father, who left home when he was still a toddler, but
also demonstrates how President Obama has a bigger heart for his Kogelo
home.

 

People for Peace in Africa (PPA)
P O Box 14877
Nairobi
00800, Westlands
Kenya

E-Mail ppa at africaonline.co.ke
Tel 254-20-4441372
    Website : www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org
<http://www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org/> 

 

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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 23 05:51:39 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:51:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] A different look at the authors!
Message-ID: <409353.39119.qm@web38701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Since knowing how to read, I have read extensively the works of different authors. Included in the list are the following:

-The Bible
-Text books-primary schools, secondary/high schools, Universities
-Story books
-Autobiographies, including my own, "Except for the Lord!"
-Spiritual books

Like in many other things, I have developed my own study habits. Here are some tips:

-I always pray before I read the Bible and the spiritual books.
-I approach the Bible and the spiritual books with an open mind, willing to listen and learn something new
-For the story books and autobiographies, I always withhold judgment until I am done with the book. Why? Here is what I have seen or witnessed!


-Some people approach the Bible or any other book with pre-conceived ideas
-Some people have formed a habit of judging the book by its cover
-Some people approach some authors with the mind like that of Nathaniel, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:45-46.)
-Some people can never accept any body's writing except their own
-Some people are not willing to give credit where credit deserves
-Some people use their own academic standards to measure that of others
-Some people have formed a habit of denying almost anything
-Some people don't like to read anything that has anything against them

Of all the works/authors that I have read, none has changed me/spoken to my heart/ or transformed my life like one-Ellen G White, who by the way has written several books.

In studying her works and that of others, I have always paid attention to the following Biblical principles/guidelines

-Not believing anything until I have checked the sure word of God. I have always followed the Berean method, "These-The Bereans-where more noble than those in Thesalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so (Acts 17:11.)   

-"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." Isaiah 8:20

-"You will know them by their fruits." (Mathew 7:15-20.)

There is much that this author has written on almost all the challenges that we face. If you haven't read her works, I appeal to you to try them! For those who hare read her works but with a negative attitude/mind, I wish to appeal to you to give them a different approach. 

Let us approach any written works with an open mind and earnestly pray that the Lord helps us differentiate between the truth and the error! Shall we?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From sambazainc at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 23 10:06:11 2009
From: sambazainc at yahoo.com (Sambaza Entertainment)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:06:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] THE JUMPOFF - Sat Jan 31st - DJ/MC DYNAMQ - Club Mt Kenya -
	NJ
Message-ID: <718611.38727.qm@web59108.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

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From events at social.bureaucrash.com  Fri Jan 23 11:49:40 2009
From: events at social.bureaucrash.com (Bruce)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:49:40 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Jambo] Come join me at Underworld;
	Rise of the Lycans on Bureaucrash Social
Message-ID: <1544382.1232729380096.JavaMail.xncore@omxp>

Bureaucrash Social: 
Bruce has invited you to the event 'Underworld; Rise of the Lycans' on Bureaucrash Social!
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Hi.  Anyone want to go to the movies Saturday?  And maybe lunch after?  If this is too early we couldalso go later.

Time: January 24, 2009 from 11:45am to 1:45pm
Location: AMC Georgetown
Organized By: Bruce:

Event Description:
Third is the trilogy. Just a movie, though perhaps a metaphor for the tax predators who move among us looking like human beings.

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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 23 16:44:16 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:44:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] What's Obama hidding from Americans!
Message-ID: <371834.52277.qm@web38702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

At my other job are magazines and tabloids that are placed at the front end. Some of them are so negative that I wonder why people buy them, leave alone reading them.

The last several months,some of them have carried negative articles on President Obama and his family!

Today, one of them caught my attention, "What's Obama hiding from Americans?" As if that headline was not enough, they added, "8 shocking secrets that will tear his presidency apart!

A few minutes later, a customer walked in and pointed my attention to the article. He went on to say that he had read the article and it was nothing but silly stuff!

But the headline spoke to my heart in a different way! Right there,
I found myself doing some hard soul searching questions! Here is what the headline challenged me to focus on.

-Out there are couples who are doing stuff that they are hiding from each other
-Out there are employees who are hiding some stuff from their employers
-Out there are church members who have information that they are hiding from one another and their pastor
-Out there are pastors, including myself, who have information that they are hiding from their church members
-Out there are some leaders/Governments that have information that they are hiding from their people

If some of the hidden information came to light, it will no doubt cause untold havoc.

There are but three who know all that is happening in secret circles.
Here they are:

-The person in question
-Those that he is doing stuff with
-God himself

With time, those in the inner circle will sure tell on you! The only one who will never embarrass or tell on you is the good Lord.

Well, are there things that you are doing that you are not supposed to be doing? The best solution is to repent and follow a different route! Don't wait until you are caught. Let the past be the past. Chose the right path and follow it!  I sure want to go that route! How about you?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From prcanb at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 23 16:47:55 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:47:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] What's Obama hidding from Americans!
Message-ID: <584795.25072.qm@web38705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

At my other job are magazines and tabloids that are placed at the front end. Some of them are so negative that I wonder why people buy them, leave alone reading them.

The last several months,some of them have carried negative articles on President Obama and his family!

Today, one of them caught my attention, "What's Obama hiding from Americans?" As if that headline was not enough, they added, "8 shocking secrets that will tear his presidency apart!

A few minutes later, a customer walked in and pointed my attention to the article. He went on to say that he had read the article and it was nothing but silly stuff!

But the headline spoke to my heart in a different way! Right there,
I found myself doing some hard soul searching questions! Here is what the headline challenged me to focus on.

-Out there are couples who are doing stuff that they are hiding from each other
-Out there are employees who are hiding some stuff from their employers
-Out there are church members who have information that they are hiding from one another and their pastor
-Out there are pastors, including myself, who have information that they are hiding from their church members
-Out there are some leaders/Governments that have information that they are hiding from their people

If some of the hidden information came to light, it will no doubt cause untold havoc.

There are but three who know all that is happening in secret circles.
Here they are:

-The person in question
-Those that he is doing stuff with
-God himself

With time, those in the inner circle will sure tell on you! The only one who will never embarrass or tell on you is the good Lord.

Well, are there things that you are doing that you are not supposed to be doing? The best solution is to repent and follow a different route! Don't wait until you are caught. Let the past be the past. Chose the right path and follow it!  I sure want to go that route! How about you?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From tebiti42 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 23 15:28:51 2009
From: tebiti42 at yahoo.com (Tebiti Oisaboke)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:28:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: [Mwanyagetinge] Fw: WAKE UP KENYA.
Message-ID: <57846.57263.qm@web54607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>



--- On Fri, 1/23/09, geoffrey osiemo <geoffreyosiemo at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: geoffrey osiemo <geoffreyosiemo at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Mwanyagetinge] Fw: WAKE UP KENYA.
To: Mwanyagetinge at yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 11:24 AM











What an inspiring article of truth?from a Kenyan lady patriot. My heart goes to all men and women of good will and who?our creator has blessed with the uncanny of seeing truth in the maze of evil doing in order?to make a dfference in the lives of others.
?
What do you say Wanakenya? Is all well in our country? How long will we keep quiet when a few are plundering the resources of our motherland with impunity? What will we tell our children and our grandchildren when they ask us of what did we do when all these were happening? Would we look at them in eye and tell them we did nothing? Is this life worthy living if all one thinks is about self?
?
Mwanyagetinge don't you think it is high time we came together and brainstorm of the hopelessness our people are being subjected to in the hands of our leaders?
Thanks.
GOO.

--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Kerongo Naomi <naomimonchari@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Kerongo Naomi <naomimonchari@ yahoo.com>
Subject: WAKE UP KENYA.-----FROM NAOMI.
To: geoffreyosiemo@ yahoo.com
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 9:53 AM






?KENYA WAKE UP!!! 


?

? 

???????????????????????????? O Lord, do not your eyes look for truth? 
???????????????????????????? You struck them, but they felt no pain; 
???????????????????????????? You crushed them, but they refused correction. 
???????????????????????????? They made their faces harder than stone 
???????????????????????????? and refused to repent. 
????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????Jeremiah 5:3 

This week, the world celebrated as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, and Kenya basked in the reflected glory of ?one of our own? taking the charge of the ?most powerful nation on earth.? But our celebration, like so many other things in this beloved country Kenya, is a lie. 
? 
For in Kenya, we have loved lies more than truth. We have embraced the lie of individual prosperity and the lie of our tribal identities. And we have invented and believed in the lie of our greatness as a nation, while denying our state of terminal decay, or merely moaning endlessly about it without lifting a finger to address it. 

Those of us in our late thirties, forties and fifties, can recall when as children, we started seeing for ourselves the creeping signs of decay ? occasional press stories of corruption, reports of the odd violent robbery. The attitude among adults at the time always seemed to be, ?Oh well, we have our problems, but we are not as bad as Uganda, or Nigeria,? or ?It?s all Moi?s fault, it?s all the Kalenjins? fault?? The last refuge of a fading elite was to hack back to a golden era that had been golden only for themselves. ?The old days were better,? they sighed with indignation. ?When our people were the only ones in the civil service.? 

It is like every blow that has been struck against this nation as a chance for us to recognize how far we have fallen and to prompt us to repent and return to God just hardened our resolve to ?cope? to ?adjust? to ?make do?. Doesn?t it sound uncannily similar to Jeremiah?s lament above? Resilience is an admirable quality, but rebellion is an abomination. And the line between the two can be very thin indeed. 

You see, if none of us takes care of Little Mutua, as he looks through the glass of your firmly shut car window, all of us will be forced to take care of Big Mutua, a few years down the line, by putting more bars on our every window, driving with our car doors firmly locked and imposing a curfew on ourselves in our city. But back to the present, and to you. You refuse to see the decay; you refuse to ask yourself what YOU can do to change the situation. 
? 
We were sent off to school full of hope and excited at the possibilities that lay ahead, but our expectations were soon crushed. Now we spend the rest of our lives making excuses why things cannot be done differently or change effected quickly. We love the lie that things are not so bad, or that things are bad and ?someone? is going to change them. We watch from a safe distance as people take risks and fail, and we shrug internally and think, ?at least that wasn?t me?. We acknowledge the mess, but our reaction is to call up the university and join the Parallel Programme to enrol for another degree, and hope that by the time we are through someone will have fixed this mess so that we can get on with our lives. 


We have exported our collective hopes to one Barack Hussein Obama, whom we have claimed as one of our own. Our leaders have fallen all over themselves to send congratulations to him as he assumes the reigns of the most powerful office on earth. They even gave us a public holiday when his people elected him their 44th President, to enable us to drink ourselves silly and numb the pain of the meaningless search for meaning that has become our daily existence, as we watch our fellow countrymen, women and children starve in the country and freeze in makeshift camps and impossible Slums. All this while the watchers of the people?s purse refuse to pay taxes; and steal the people?s food and precious oil. 

All this has got me thinking of our national anthem, that soulful prayer that we sing so frequently and mechanically exhorting God to visit our land. But do we really mean what we sing, or do we merely mock God with a prayer we have no expectation of seeing answered in our midst or any intention of working for its fulfillment in our time? 

Justice be our shield and defender: 

We have asked for justice to be our shield and our defender and done nothing to lift up this shield. The shield is supposed to prop itself up, somehow. We do not lift up the shield for ourselves in our prayer for the nation; we do not lift this shield up for the Widow, the Orphan, the IDP, the refugee, the religious minority, the kiosk owner whose livelihood is destroyed before our very eyes, the thousands of people being abused in prison, or the people who are exploited by our labour system. 

So long as we can do what we want to or need to do, then these other people just have to suck up their misfortunes. We hear about different attacks on different people for different reasons, and we shrug our shoulders because that is just the way these people are. 
? 
We are convinced that it cannot be done; we are devoted to making absolutely no sacrifices that are grounded in the bigger picture of this land created by God whose blessings we are asking for in mock supplication. 

We counsel our children not to ?waste? their lives as teachers in schools, because there is no money in teaching and the quality of education is so bad anyway. Of course once ?someone? fixes these things we?ll be fine, but until then, we?ll just send them to private schools, or try to get them jobs somewhere else, or whatever. We cope the best we can. 

Dwelling in unity? 

We want to dwell in unity, but do nothing to build that unity. We must honestly ask ourselves how are we building that unity - in big ways and in little ways? As families? As communities? As workers? There is little evidence of unity-building. Instead we tear one another down so that we can be better than the other person. In big things; in small things. We want this cake to be eaten and to be eaten now; and if at all possible, to be shared only among people who look like us and speak like us. 

Peace, Liberty? 

We desire peace and liberty, but have not made any individual sacrifices necessary to uphold this peace or to guard this liberty. 


Then the world starts crumbling around us; things that were unimaginable five or ten years ago become commonplace ? gangs attacking and mutilating people in the city, car-jackings, murders, rape, mayhem, cheating in exams, no water, no toilets,?no electricity, no roads, thousands of road deaths, rising illiteracy, rising unemployment, post election violence ? and we are shocked. SHOCKED?! 

So we pick ourselves up, build higher walls around our houses, put glass on top of the concrete separating us from our neighbours or if you can afford it move into a gated compound with electric fencing, try to avoid being in the city after a certain time and adjust to a new way of life. Things are not so bad. Do your best, adjust. You woke up this morning, you went to work, you did your thing. It is bad in some ways, but it is not so bad yet. Pray for God to send someone to do something about this situation. 

Plenty be found within our borders? 

We want plenty within our borders, but have no regard for those lacking in our midst. We take the little available for the poor and export it to Sudan to sell at exorbitant prices while our people die of starvation and make do with wild berries for supper. We take money meant for reviving our tourism industry after the post election violence and make it disappear. We release billions of shillings worth of precious oil to thieves. All this while we use our judiciary to whitewash the scandals of the past. There is indeed plenty within these boarders; it?s just that you and I don?t get to see or touch any of it; we merely read about it in newspaper headlines. 

So we hear about deaths and mayhem, and thank God it wasn?t us, and move on to the next thing. We watch the situation on TV from the comfort of our homes. And we hope someone can come and deal with this. We are being crushed under the weight of culpability in refusing to seek truth. But we harden ourselves a bit more and continue in our ways. 

Yet even civilizations and empires do not fall all at once. These things begin one person at a time, in a fundamental and profound way. One person at a time, the spirit of this age is consuming the lives of men and women in this land. One person at a time, we are allowing our inheritance to be taken from us. 

What are the dreams we have for this nation? What is our role in fulfilling these dreams? What can we do? In a very real way, recording these dreams, praying about them, preparing for them to come to pass is something we need to do individually and as a nation. These dreams are in every area of our lives ? our families, our schools, our jobs, our courts, and our communities. Instead of seeking false comfort in the fact that ?our own? has become the President of the World, we should dream our own dreams and work to bring them to pass. 

But first we need to seek God?s face, and be changed by Him, recognizing that He is going to change us in order to use us. If we are to be called peacemakers, then we have to be prepared to be making peace in the midst of war. Whatever it costs us, we must gain understanding from Him. 

So prepare against all odds, pray against all odds, watch against all odds, and wait against all odds. But we had better not be watching and waiting for the deliverer who will fix everything for us. We are watching and waiting for the fulfillment of the purposes God has for this nation through us. 

All begins and ends with me and you. God did not send an angel to build the Ark and then invite Noah into it. Noah acted on this call, and built against all odds, for the day when rain would come. And come it did. We cannot wait for another election, a new leader, a pack of ?young turks?, a new group of reformers and leaders and politicians to fix us. WE ARE IT. Your children will grow up and their children after them in the country we are making for them today. 

And although you are not the one who killed the thousands, confined the hundreds of thousands to refugee camps, stole the maize or the oil or the tourism money, you are living and participating in a society so divided, so hardened, and so filled with injustice that this was allowed to happen. So whether you like it or not, you are implicated in these actions. They are both an indictment and a call to repentance. But above all, they are a call to rise up and take our country back!?

Naomi Kerongo 
Kenya 
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From jbatec at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 23 18:20:17 2009
From: jbatec at yahoo.com (Judy Miriga)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:20:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Tracking Obamas Performance with an Edge
Message-ID: <41558.92501.qm@web51903.mail.re2.yahoo.com>












Folks,
?
It is a good thing to sober and adjust and not let emotion overtake?the best self. This is because life must continue ladies and gentlemen.
?
There are lots of talk taking a spin turn, most of which go through Media propelled by unhappy bitter?Republican gadgets to disrupt, distruct and distabilize or change course of sequence of operations by President Obama Administration to serve the US Public.? There are mounting threats on Obama Presidency looming and Secret Service are on top of situation as is reported in the media.? 
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People, there is urgent need for PRAYERS FOR OBAMA PRESIDENCY AND THE REST OF AMERICANS.
?
It is common knowledge that such feelings do come knowingly or unknowingly by the spar of the moment when people let anger overtake their best selves.? The change of leadership to a Black American person and especially with a descent from the origin of African whose father's roots are from Kenya an African country from the third world, will not augur well or be stomached easily by many.? This is a situation?we cannot go to blame game scenario for such?reactions.
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However, because of?years of tradition by the American to protect their?values and virtues and respect of human dignity which Americans have have enjoyed for decades, change is healthy many should embrace.? It is important?that those harbouring dislike for President Obama to adjust from their comfort zones, face realities of change since change is a way of life resulting from circumstancial environmental pressure and for purposes of humanity and survival, to avoid destruction and failure of this Great Nation of the world.? It is fundamental for American citizenry to have a common united front in order to face challenges of world crisis and to retain the world's super power position.? The quotes and quotes of .......... I wish he fails.........
?"Rush Limbaugh says "I hope Obama fails". Is he the sole voice of reason or a dangerous nutt case? Rush Limbaugh has ONE priority -?He sows disharmony for the sake of profit.? He wants his supporters to believe?the economic downtrend of America is?President Obama's fault?that atleast in?the past 4 years, if not the past 8 years -?or better still, him and his cohorts want to keep President Obama focused in the negative than in the positive focused in securing America and as well to fail in his Campaign promises.? He and?his likes want?to cause to divert attention, disrupt and distabilize the good intentions of President Obama mission and his?Administration concentrate on effectiveness.?

Rush said on his Talk Show that he hopes Obama fails. His claim was that Obama wanted 'Government Control' of the banks the, Auto Industry, etc. He is against 'Liberalisim' and therefore hopes Obama fails. 

Is there any way to take this except to say that Limbaugh hopes America fails?"
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does not justify solidarity or stabilize the Americans Dreams, Values, Virtues?supports its outstanding Human?Dignity - ?but in all sided coin, such attitudes will bring America?to a failing status to the level of those like in the third world no one wants to go through that route.? This is because if Obama fails, the whole America fails.? It is therefore paramount that together, forget the past in the spirit of sportsmanship join the team and move on. Each and everyone rolls their sleeves, put on jeans,?boots and gloves with googles on their face, charge their skills and talents,?embark on activities for personal success and achievements in development programs and projects without looking back.? 
?

Consequently, the Republicans and other Independents should equally rally behind Obama? back him up -?for "United We Are Strong".? It is not a secret, the Republicans under former President Bush with all his failing slots, Democrats, the Independents and the rest of Americans stood up for him and they worked together as a team to keep America afloat and secured.
?
Critics
Yes, critics is the grease by?which it lubricates and provide smooth easy spin of wheel joints,?which startles and creates motion for the just and meaningful challenge for change we all want. Without critics, leaders get giggers on their feet?which could make them lazy or slack from campaign promises to voters.? Having said that, we must note that there are healty critics and those that are destructive, baised or?selfish criticism we have heard?in quotes ...... "Rush Limbaugh says "I hope Obama fails" is not healthy.
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Teaming??for Success?
The best we can all do is to team up for America to succeed as a Community of Nations previously known as the Worlds?Super Power - and as a Team we must come together and help others to heal from this present?change of leadership through caring for each other in a social community networking.? It is not easy, but slowly with?TIME?(the healing agent TIME factor) Prayerfully, America will come together in a United Spirit and?be one.? We have seen other Nations?fail, but this should not happen to America.?? 
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Thank you all and may God Bless each and every human souls of the world, May God Bless and bestow?Wisdom upon President Obama and annoint his?family, May God Bless America and the World Nations together with stability, peace and love prevail upon the race of humanity.
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I love you all.
?
Judy Miriga
Diasporah Spokesperson
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 24 04:04:34 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:04:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Barclays at KCDN
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During the KCDN Day on 5th December 2008, our Guest of Honour was Ms
Irene Wasike, the Branch Manager at Barclays Bank at Haille Sellassie
Avenue.



She came and saw what we were doing, she heard tales first hand from
the children and their parents/guardians and she had compassion. She
was touched by the plight of these children and immediately decided
that she will help in as much as she could.



That first step was made yesterday when Irene together with Joan and
Yvonne, all from Barclays Bank at Haille Sellasie Avenue Branch made a
courtesy call on KCDN. She gave us a Cheque for Kshs 59,000.00 in
support of the KCDN Child Support Initiative, and on behalf of KCDN,
the Children and their parents /guardians, I want to register our
sincere thanks for this support.



She also made an undertaking that together with her colleagues in the
Branch, they will provide all the girls in the Initiative with sanitary
towels for the whole year. She also paid Kshs 1000.00 for one girl who
is in class 8 at Busara Primary School to enable her attend the evening
classes for the next 2 months.



Besides, they brought for the children assorted used clothes. 



For all this support, we say Thank You Irene, Thank You Barclays Bank at Haille Sallassie Avenue.



We would like to make further appeals for support with the KCDN Child
Support Initiative. We have a lot to cover as we hear more tales from
the children. It is our obligation to help, and we can only do this
with your active and monthly support.



We hence request all those who are touched by the plight of the Orphans
and Vulnerable Children, to kindly get in touch with us and offer as
much help as they can. We will send to you our schedule of events for
the whole year in support.



Thank you all and may God help us more to help this Initiative.



Odhiambo T Oketch,

CEO KCDN Nairobi.

Tel; 0735 529 126, 0724 365 557.

Email; komarockswatch at yahoo.com






      
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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 24 07:39:58 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:39:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] We'll sure survive!
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Aware of the fact that this world will someday soon come to an end and that I must work while its day, I use every opportunity I get to witness to someone. I do so by saying a word of encouragement here and there, by drawing their attention to God, by giving them my church business card and by inviting them to visit my church whenever their schedule allows!

But then, every once in a while, someone says something that really touches me and opens my eyes in ways that I did not expect! That is what happened on Friday, January 23rd, 2009! 

Then, it was another cold day in Minnesota; so different from the warm summer like weather that we had enjoyed for some days!

As I was scanning her merchandise, a woman in her 70s, made a remark to the fact that it was indeed very cold! To this, I saw an opportunity to witness. "We'll survive!" I said with a smile! Her answer was quick and very optimistic, "Oh Yes! I have lived in Minnesota for 6o years and have survived all those years!" She went on to say that she had moved here from Wisconsin, another cold place! 

After she paid and left, I started thinking of what she had just shared with me. Here was a senior citizen who was using her many years of experience to help here move on. Wow!

It then occurred to me that out there are:

-individuals who have known and lived with poverty for many years! Life has been very tough to appoint that all have forsaken them.
-Students who have struggled with getting school fees for many years. 
-Couples who have not known peace in their married life. From the day they declared "Yes, I do," or gave their lives to someone, that someone whom they once loved has given them nothing but headache. They have cried until there are no more tears!
-Individuals who have struggled with sickness for many years. One of the family members has been battling with some kind of disease and nothing seems to be working. They are now at the verge of giving up!
-Individuals who have worked hard to complete a given program/degree but things seem not to be adding up. Every time they think that they are almost there, something happens that takes them back to square A
-Individuals who have been separated from their families for many years. Every effort to be united has proved to be tough
-Single parents who have done everything to raise up children by themselves
-Couples who have been married for some time now but have not been blessed with children. All they can see is nothing but complete darkness!
-A people who have been led down by their Government. They trusted certain leaders by voting for them. But such leaders now take them for granted. They take decisions without paying attention on how it will affect the common people. The leaders are living  luxurious lives while the ordinary people are dying of starvation.
-Individuals with personal issues that they don't want the world to know.

Well to you all, I say, "We'll survive!" How so? Because like the prophet Daniel once told King Nebuchadnezzar, I strongly believe that "But there is a God in heaven...." (Daniel 2:28 !}

If you check out, you will find out that despite your many challenges, the good Lord has always been by your side. The fact that He has brought you this far means that He will sure do everything possible to provide for whatever needs or challenges that you may have.

So my dear friend, whenever you are down, please claim any or all of the following promises:

Genesis 18:14 "Is anything too hard for the Lord?"

Jeremiah 29: 11 "I have got good plans for you."

Isaiah 49:14-15 "I will never forget you."

Yes, dear travelers, regardless of whatever situation we find ourselves in, let us cheer up for surely we'll survive. Do you believe that?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From oyookraft at yahoo.com  Sat Jan 24 08:36:49 2009
From: oyookraft at yahoo.com (nicholas oyoo)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:36:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Report on Progressive Meeting
Message-ID: <359507.62463.qm@web90402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



--- On Sat, 1/24/09, nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Report on Progressive Meeting
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Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 5:16 AM



--- On Sat, 1/24/09, nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: nicholas oyoo <oyookraft at yahoo.com>
Subject: 
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Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 4:59 AM

Report on the
Progressive Minds Meeting on 17th January 2009  


Please join this
yahoo group as discussions are on going there. 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ProgressiveMinds, 


A progressive group
of mostly young Kenyan men and women, who?s dream is to see proper governance
and better politics, decided to do something to ensure this dream is achieved.
They made use of their virtual interaction tools to carry out the plotting of
the beginnings of a better tomorrow for them, their children and the children
of those children.  

?This cumulated into the setting up of a physical meeting on 17th
January 2007, at Antonio?s Grill. With a set
target of 60 participants, even a weather pressured day where heavy unyielding
rain with all the complications this causes to Nairobi , could not dampen the urge to do
something. A quorum of 45 participants from all corners off the country was
resolvedly in attendance. The Keynote speech attached herein, was delivered by
Nicholas Oyoo Ochieng.  

?The participants embraced the idea of change and there was debate
on whether this change should be spearheaded by a political party designed
around difference or movement. The matter was put to vote and most sided with the
party as the definite vehicle to push this difference. However, many agreed
that in deed the two could be organized concurrently, with the party housing
several movements around powerful single issues. 

?To spearhead the challenge of laying the foundations for this
noble cause, the gathering appointed a committee.  

?Mandated with the momentous task, the committee met the following
day to chart out the work plan which the committee coordinator has already
circulated to the committee members. The committee has since co-opted another
member to make the number 9.  

?The committee is charged with the responsibility of:- 

? 

Collapsing of
     various initiatives into one huge initiative. Generation of documentsFormalization
     of the partyHanding over
     to the Interim Party CommitteeOfficial
     Communication for the initiative 

? 

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From prcanb at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 25 14:42:42 2009
From: prcanb at yahoo.com (Absalom Birai)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:42:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Color blind mentality!
Message-ID: <792523.97180.qm@web38703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A day hardly goes by without hearing or reading of someone pointing fingers on another person, some leader, or a certain community for some kind of unfairness.Nothing unusual! What has been interesting to observe, is that given the opportunity, the one complaining will do the same thing, if not worse.

Let me start by citing some Biblical examples:

-Do you recall King David, the son of Jesse? One day he killed Urriah and took his wife. God was so displeased with what David had done and therefore sent Nathan to help David see how silly and stupid he had been. Guided by the Lord who had sent him, Nathan presented the case in such
a skillful manner! And what was David's response? "Such a person should be put to dead!" But what happened when he was told that he was the victim? Well,I guess, he wished he had not said what he had said!

-Do you recall the case of Mordecai and Haman as found in Esther chapter three? Mordecai, thinking that the king was planning on rewarding him, made a blunder by arriving at his own judgment. Contrally to his ill informed way of thinking, he and not Mordecai was hanged! Let us be careful how we see or draw our conclusions. 

-When the man of Galilee-Jesus of Nazareth -was on earth, he taught: 

"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of saw dust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? (Mathew 7:1-3.)

So, what am I saying? Most of our judgment is one sided or color blindness! I have seen this kind of mentality practiced in schools, communities, churches, countries, and in fact every where! Check out the following:

-Have you ever noted that in most cases people approve/judge what leaders do based on what party/tribe or ideologies they belong/subscribe to.
-Have you ever noted that people approve some wickedness/sin committed by one person while they condemn it to dead if done by another person that they don't like!

I can go on and on, but the point is this: Let us be fair in our judgment of others. Let us reward or condemn others based on what they have done and not on who they are or what club/tribe/age group or party they belong to.

But, perhaps the most important of all, is to strive to become more like our heavenly father, who has always been and will remain fair forever. Indeed I want to become more about Him! How about you?

Blessings.

Pr Birai



      


From owner-thedishlist at treet.ctinetworks.com  Sun Jan 25 16:18:33 2009
From: owner-thedishlist at treet.ctinetworks.com (owner-thedishlist at treet.ctinetworks.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:18:33 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Jambo] The DISH Vol. 12 No 4
Message-ID: <20090125211833.BA426176911@treet.ctinetworks.com>



Dot's Information Service Hotline
"Unbossed and unbought news and information you can use" 
Visit The DISH online at www.thedish.org
Vol. 12 No 4...Dedicated to the Dialogue on Race... 02-25-09
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Table of Contents

1. Intuit's Vibe...Healthcare...By Jackie Strike
2. Comments from the Bat Cave
3. Bit of History...Thomas Andrew Daschle
4. HEALTH CARE...By John Burl Smith
5. Mailbox

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Intuit's Vibe
Healthcare
By Jackie Strike

Affordable healthcare for all:
This is Jackie Strike?s health-call!
If you are sick
Expenses are big,
Insurance will make them just small!

Put doctors and patients in charge,
Make quality healthcare strong, large!
Sickness preventions
Reduces cost, tensions,
Jackie is leading the march!

The public healthcare
The public will share
Employers, employees
Sharing the sick-fees
Tax deduction is fair!

Patients to choose whom they like,
System costs must be alike
Social protection 
For fatal action
You have it, vote Jackie Strike!

Prevent smoking, show an example
Serious diseases are ample:
Lungs are destroyed,
Patients annoyed,
Don?t be a negative sample!

Young people are mostly cynical,
About any public official,
They have been let down
And give them a frown:
We must change that once and for all!

Public service, I felt,
Is like a Judo belt!
It was my ideal
I really could feel
The justification I held!

Worldwide we are on the pike;
Freedom and service alike!
We must improve things
Make this our headings:
I?m with you: your Jackie Strike!

Liberty, personal rights,
Are values of moral delights!
As President I will fight for
Freedom, healthcare galore!
These are the Jackie Strike?s sights!

Healthcare will be an advantage
Healthy kids make parents so rich!
Health is for you
The working class clou!
Jackie helps crossing the ditch!



Comments from the Bat Cave

The Dark Knight-Batman, White Ninja, Zorro has been closely following the election of Barack Obama, like the rest of the county and people around the world.  The family has encouraged him to view Obama's pursuit of excellence in education as his role model.  When queried for comments on the inauguration, the Dark One, Ninja, Zorro remarked, "It's a New Year!  We have a new president!  I'm happy about all this Obama drama!"


Bit of History
Thomas Andrew Daschle

"If I could leave this body with one wish, it would be that we never give up that search for common ground. The politics of common ground will not be found on the far right or on the far left. That is not where most Americans live. We will only find it in the firm middle ground of common sense and shared values."  (Daschle's farewell address to the US Senate)

Born December 9, 1947 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Thomas Andrew Daschle grew up in a working-class Roman Catholic family.  The eldest of four sons born to Elizabeth B. Meier and Sebastian C. Daschle, Thomas Daschle attended private and public schools.  He became the first person in his family to graduate from college, earning a political science degree from South Dakota State University (1969).  From 1969 to 1972, Daschle served in the United States Air Force as an intelligence officer with the Strategic Air Command.

Prior to running for Congress and getting elected at age 30 in 1978, Daschle served as an aide to Senator James Abourezk (D-SD). Daschle narrowly won his first congressional election by a slim margin of 110 votes, following a recount.  Quickly becoming a member of the Democratic leadership, Daschle served eight years in the House of Representatives before running for a seat in the Senate in 1986

Daschle's close victory over incumbent James Abdnor (R-SD) made him the nation's 1,776th senator.  The freshman senator was appointed to the Finance Committee.  A respected member of the Democratic leadership, Daschle was chose by his colleagues in 1994 to succeed  retiring Senator George Mitchell as Democratic Minority Leader.  In addition to the Minority Leader's post, Daschle also served as a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. South Dakotans re-elected Daschle to the Senate by overwhelming margins in 1998. At various points in his career, he served on the Veterans Affairs, Indian Affairs, Finance and Ethics Committees.

Senator Daschle briefly served as Senate Majority Leader in early 2001 prior to the inauguration of George W. Bush, when the Senate was evenly divided with 50 members from each  party, and Vice President of the United States Al Gore acted in his constitutional capacity as ex officio President of the Senate, and used his tie-breaking vote to give the Democrats the majority in that chamber.  He reverted to Senate Minority Leader on January 20, 2001, when Dick Cheney became Vice President.  When Senator Jim Jeffords of Vermont announced he was leaving the Republican caucus to become an independent and would caucus with Democrats, Daschle again became Majority Leader and served in that capacity until January 2003.

In the 2004 Congressional elections, Daschle narrowly lost his Senate reelection bid to John Thune by a narrow margin of 4,500 votes. Throughout the campaign, Republicans labeled Daschle the "chief obstructionist" of Bush's agenda, charging him with using filibusters to block confirmation of Bush's nominees, and they accused him of "emboldening the enemy" in his skepticism of the Iraq war.

On leaving the Senate, Daschle became a policy adviser with Alston & Bird, a K Street law firm.  He has denied being a lobbyist; the firm is a well-known lobbyist representing a number of health care organizations, including CVS Caremark, the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, Abbott Laboratories and HealthSouth.  Daschle is also a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and National Co-Chair of ONE Vote ?08.

On December 11, 2008, President-elect Obama nominated Daschle as Secretary of Health and Human Services, pending Senate confirmation.  In addition, Daschle, if confirmed, will serve as director of a newly-formed White House Office of Health Reform.  The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a confirmation hearing for Mr. Daschle on January 8, 2009.

With Scott S. Greenberger and Jeanne M. Lambrew, Daschle co-authored Critical: What We Can Do About the Health-Care Crisis. New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2008.  He also co-authored Like No Other Time: The 107th Congress and the Two Years that Changed America Forever with Michael D'Orso.

Daschle has three children, Kelly, Nathan and Lindsay, from his first marriage.  He is married to Linda Hall, one of Washington's top lobbyists and a former acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Clinton administration. Daschle enjoys reading and running. (Sources:  http://en.wikipedia.org, http://bioguide.congress.gov and www.nytimes.com)


HEALTH CARE
Comments Submitted By
John Burl Smith
archangelworld at ga.net 


INTRODUCTION

This is a response to Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Tom Daschle's request for ideas on how to fix America's broken health care system.  These comments are the results of a web chat held on December 28-30, 2008 to elicit recommendations for improving America's health care system.

The vast majority of participants' comments centered on the Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia and related to cost and access.  However, many comments went beyond Grady to national concerns, and prevention/nutrition was high on everyone's list. 

The inability of the uninsured to pay their health care bills, combined with the increasing inability of even those who have some form of health insurance to pay out-of-pocket costs or the cost of medical procedures not covered by their plan, was at the heart of many comments regarding the health care crisis.  Many comments referenced health care cost inflation, companies that are dropping their increasingly expensive health insurance plans and self-employed individuals talked of not being able to find insurance that is affordable.  Currently, the tragedy of our failing health care system is that at least half and perhaps as many as 68 percent of personal bankruptcies can be attributed to extraordinary medical costs.  

PRIVATIZATION OF GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM
	
Atlanta, Georgia is typical of large urban areas with majority minority populations.  The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) was publicly owned and operated by Grady Health System  until December 2007.  Local business interests manipulated events and used the hospital's budget deficit to force FDHA to lease the publicly own facility to a so-called non-profit board --Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation (GMHC).  A community based organization called the Grady Coalition, which advocates for Grady patients and workers, has opposed efforts to privatize Grady for several years.  Their major objection to GMHC is their desire to run Grady like a business.  The Grady Coalition feels those behind the takeover see the billions of dollars in health care in the coming years as a windfall and want to get control now.  Wall Street saw Social Security (SS) privatization in the same way, but now everyone can see what a disaster privatizing SS would have been for the elderly had Wall Stre
 et got its greedy hands on it.

GMHC's actions and attitude signal a looming health care crisis ahead for the poor, homeless, uninsured, under-insured and families just above the poverty line.  Although the Operating Agreement  (ii), calls for the GMHC to operate the Hospital as a "Safety Net Hospital," they are changing operating procedures that will raise the threshold of those who qualify for free or discounted service.  As the economy sinks further into recession, with close to two million workers losing their jobs in the past year, more and more families are losing their health care coverage.  According to the National Coalition on Healthcare, these jobless families join the 90 million people who were uninsured, partially insured or under-insured for all or part of 2008.  Four out of five of people without insurance were in working families; therefore, having a job does not guarantee health insurance.

Grady's privatization illustrates the gravity of cost and access for the working poor and under-insured.  On December 12, 2008, Grady CFO Michael Ayres informed the Grady Coalition that he plans to submit changes to the GMHC lease agreement on January 5, 2009.  The proposed changes will require Fulton and DeKalb County patients to prove their eligibility before they receive a Grady Healthcare Card, proof a patient applied and was denied Medicaid or Medicare, proof of a patient's "financial eligibility score," proof of financial assets and "non-emergency" services will be provided "at the hospital's discretion.'

Under current rules, all Fulton and DeKalb patients earning less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines, or $26,000 per year, receive free care at Grady. Those from outside these counties currently pay 30%.  The new proposed guidelines will slash current requirements by 50%. Those earning between 126 and 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines will pay for 40% of their care or up to 25% of their annual income.  Those outside of Fulton and DeKalb in this income bracket would pay a walloping 70% of their care or up to 25% of their annual income.   Consequently, an individual earning $13,000 per year or less (125 percent or less of the federal poverty guidelines) would still receive free care if they are from DeKalb or Fulton County.

According to Larry Soublet, Vice President of fund raising for Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE), "Balancing Grady's budget on the backs of people who are least able to pay is awful."  The Grady Health System delivers more than 40% of indigent care in Georgia through the Indigent Care Trust Fund. However, Grady receives only about 30% of the $400 million paid by the State every year because of a 30 percent "cap" rule.  Another drain on Grady is that it serves the vast majority of immigrants, whose care neither the state nor surrounding counties fully pay, if at all.  And, therein lies the historic budget problem for Grady.  State and local governments' under funding of indigent health care helped produced the budget shortfall used to justify privatization.  Now, the business community has turned Grady into a Wall Street type health care scam that victimizes poor citizens.  Publicly funded health care should be based on need not profit.

SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE

According to Physicians for a National Health Program, paying through a single non-profit entity would save more than $350 billion per year and streamline America's health care system.  The National Organization for Women (NOW) has long advocated health care reform.  Back in 1993, NOW members adopted a resolution calling for a single-payer health care system in the U.S. The resolution not only called for a universal health care plan but specifically insisted that such a plan cover all vital medical services, especially women's reproductive health. 

During this past election season, health care reform was a hot topic, and a lot of promises were made.  As the President- and Vice President-elect make the transition to a new administration, and along with members of Congress, two top priorities should be controlling healthcare costs and insuring that everyone has access to care.  NOW's call for a single-payer health care system addresses the fundamental need to remove the insurance industry from the process of allocating health care.  The current recession offers an opportunity for policymakers to work through the complex steps necessary to restructure health care in the US.  However, we the people must be part of the national debate over this issue so that advocates for and proper consideration of a publicly funded  single-payer health care system for all is on the table.

NUTRITION AND PREVENTION

Industries representing the greatest cost factors related to health care are insurance companies for access and drug companies for cost.  Over the last 20 years, the goal of drug companies has been to get as many people as possible on drug maintenance regimes, not to cure illness or disease.  The solution to America's health care crisis is to create a healthier nation.  Prevention and nutrition are fundamental keys and the greatest weapons in the battle to reduce cost.  

First, a complete lifestyle change is required for most Americans in terms of more exercise supported by dietary changes that increase fiber intake, drastically reduce sugar consumption, elimination of alcohol, smoking and caffeine, while better managing cholesterol and stress levels will have an immediate impact on demands for health care services.  Such changes would remove millions who are currently in the healthcare system from the rolls, as well as preempt and prevent even millions more from entering the system.

Secondly, nutrition-related diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and certain cancers that are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality could be successfully managed, if not eliminated.  In addition, specific clinical guidelines regarding hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus contain specific nutrition counseling recommendations. Six of the ten leading causes of death in the US are linked to a poor diet. It has been estimated that between 300,000 to 800,000 deaths per year could be prevented in the United States, if Americans followed national dietary recommendations.  Noting this fact, the Healthy People 2010 Health Objectives and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force have enumerated specific nutrition counseling recommendations for primary care physicians to offer their patients. 

Thirdly, providing good nutrition for low-income pregnant, breast feeding and postpartum women, infants, and preschool children; school-age children in high-risk areas; people in need of emergency food assistance; adults at risk for chronic disease; persons with AIDS; the frail elderly and children up to age 18 and functionally impaired adults that are in day care should be the main focus of any effort to reduce health care cost.

Fourth, increasing public awareness of the insidious, toxic nature of many substances that are commonly found in every day consumer products is another essential aspect of wellness.  Consumers should be made aware of exposure to toxic and potentially cancer-causing agents that are regularly used in personal care products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, skin care products, cosmetics, and household products.

Fifth, the growing aging population that is living longer imposes an increasing burden on the health care system.  "Prevention, prevention, prevention" should be the mantra for healthy aging which makes nutrition the other side of that coin.  Alarms are sounding as Medicare designed for older people and Medicaid for poor people cost explode.  The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office data indicate that if nothing changes, skyrocketing health care costs could consume the entire federal budget by 2050.  Primary, secondary and tertiary affects of conditions such as obesity can be prevented through good nutrition and exercise which would yield huge cost reduction in health care.

Prevention and nutrition must be center stage in any health-promotion and risk-reduction initiatives. This underscores the growing national awareness of nutrition's vital role in preventing, delaying onset of, and managing costly and debilitating chronic diseases. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize people over age 50 as one of the specific population groups that need special dietary consideration. Steps to a Healthier US, a US Department of Health and Human Services initiative, encourages Americans to live longer, better, and healthier lives by eating a nutritious diet as one of its four steps.  The Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being lists dietary quality and obesity as two of the seven modifiable health risks and behaviors factors.  The White House Conference on Aging included  nutrition  recommendation as part of an effective prevention program in 2005.

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than two thirds of all cases of cancer could be avoided by means of a healthy life-style and that one third of these cancers are caused by "nutrition alone." Generally speaking, sufficient intake of fruit and vegetables reduces the risk of chronic diseases.  However, populations in most countries consume far less than the recommended daily amount of 400g (WHO). 

EPIC is a multicentre prospective cohort study primarily designed to investigate the correlation between nutrition and cancer.  It consists of 23 centers in 10 European countries with approximately 520,000 participants. Here are some of the study's key results: According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4 out of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed countries are mental disorders. Major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are among the most common mental disorders that currently plague numerous countries and have varying incidence rates from 26 percent in America to 4 percent in China. Though some of this difference may be attributable to the manner in which individual health care providers diagnose mental disorders, this noticeable distribution can also be explained by studies which show that a lack of certain dietary nutrients contribute to the development of mental dis
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From grnyongesa at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 00:25:52 2009
From: grnyongesa at yahoo.com (George Nyongesa)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:25:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Is this the really Raila Odinga?
Message-ID: <301165.81993.qm@web51709.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,
?
Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing?tantrums?at the?media? 
?
Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in shipping maize to Southern Sudan while?Kenyans are succumbing to starvation? Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN??Is it that?really Raila Amolo Odinga is now standing up? What happened to?the People's President?
?
Comrades, if?man?criticizes God and?walks away for a meal?without lightning raining from heaven?who does?Raila Odinga?think he is?
?
Our country has derailed in?every sense of the word?and is in desperate need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises affecting our people,?it?appears they do not?to know what they are doing! They just come?across?as leaders who are clueless on?how to?get Kenya back on the rail.
?
I must admit that I?have been?a quiet supporter of?Hon. Raila Odinga but since he became?Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing rapidly?into?a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the likes. ?
?
Consider this:
?
Is it an act of God?that Elkana Odembo who was appointed?as Kenya's envoy to?France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo;??bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila Odinga are sisters?
?
What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both?from his clan?
?
What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is?making of this? 
?
I?am?made to believe?that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much talked about?principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one place?
?
Civic vigilance in Kibera
?
The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009?tour of Kibera slums. Forget what the television showed you at prime time news, for?those of us who were there, we can't?believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.
?
Last word Mr. Prime Minister,?stay away from our media!?The country is in grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us?to believe again. Do you have what it takes to?be that leader?
?
George Nyongesa?
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From amosogal at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 01:08:05 2009
From: amosogal at gmail.com (Omondi Amos K'Ogal)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:08:05 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From
 Mount Kenya?
In-Reply-To: <144754.19652.qm@web52212.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Uhuru is a tribalsih who abandoned kanu just to support a the president from
his community. Remember, whe Kimunya was sacked, he was one of the people to
rush to his defence (tribally speaking), and Kibaki has again rewarded him
for that. The point is very clear, Uhuru is being used by the people bend on
defending their wealth. As i speak here, i know they know so well that
Uhuru/Mt Kenya may not produce another president for Kenya, so they are
positioning Uhuru for the post of the PM, and the only thing remaining is to
get someone to front for the presidency, from another tribe,who too, can be
a puppet (Kalonzo, the change kenyans dont need, or Wetangula). Then they
are done.

The most powerful ministries are all headed by ministers and Ps from Mt
Kenya. I think its one of the most lucky mountains on earth.


On 1/26/09, kuria maina <kmaish2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   i am dissappointed by some of the views that are posted in these forum
> critising the tribe of the appointed ministers rather than critising the low
> qualifications of the persons appointed.  i agree with m.magiri's post.
>
> it is not a question of who is appointed and his tribe but it is a question
> of whether the person is qualified to hold that position and is he the best
> person for that job. i am not supporting the appointments but if we have to
> make  a change we have to think in terms of best qualified person may it be
> MPs, cabinet members, appointments to various boards.
>
> the only way out of this problem is if the presidential appointments are
> vetted by the parliament or an independent board and the MP is forced to
> step down if appointed to the cabinet.
>
> In kenya there is no separation of powers.
>
> --- On *Sun, 1/25/09, Leonard Njururi <lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Leonard Njururi <lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount
> Kenya?
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:59 AM
>
>  Again and again we have been taken away by tribal mania. When shall true
> Kenyans stand? When shall we elect political people sensitive leaders? When
> will political revolution in Kenya start? I think the time is now. Let's
> mark them and their undoing and they will be a hefty payment come 2012.Let
> them not set a political stage to the point of making Kenya believe that
> without them Kenya can not run. "Yes we can". I do know we have excellent
> brains from all corners of this country. Guys let us inject a pure blood to
> Kenya leadership  from top to bottom come 2012 as this is the way to clean
> the current crop of thugs. We can't expect thieves to judge themselves put
> themselves in cells or come up with a fair judgment that is acceptable to
> all us. Look at all these scandals, Goldenberg, Agloliasing, Nssf,
> Triton,Mombiletelea ,Grand regency, commissions investigating them hata
> maize then they tell us we are on path to attaining 2030 vision. Lets us be
> realistic and elect leaders by their competence and their skills not by our
> tribal groupings it is too costly as the pain, hunger, unemployment,
> disease, taxes are for Wanjiku them excluded. Lets us kill these vipers
> before they poison us all.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Kim
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:
> youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Steve
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2009 11:54 PM
> *To:* youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From
> Mount Kenya?
>
>
>
> Ok! now what are we doing about the tribalisim played by our
> politicians....? we are complaining, do you beleive our complaints will do
> anything... NO!!!!!. We should learn from the mistakes they are doing so
> that we rectify them and build a future for a better kenya and take
> different direction. Rwanda is killing tribalism by abolishing tribal names
> and people are given both english or french names, i dont know how kenya
> will ever tackle tribalism. Time  will come when the real people will rise
> and lead Kenya . I have one advice for the youth out there "Never listen to
> our kenyan politicians its a roten society and as long as we hail them we
> will inherit the ROT!!!!" Politicians washindwe!!!!!!!!! shame on all of
> them THE DAY OF PUNISHMENTS NEVER PASSES, WE WILL PREVAIL.
>
>  On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Murithi Magiri <mmagiri at yahoo.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> As much as i respect your views as a member of this forum, i must say i'm
> really disappointed by your views especially this time and age.
>
>
>
> As long as we continue thinking as Kikuyu's and Luo's and view every
> appointment as such this country and its people will always be poor. Think
> about it. Wish you the best.
>
> *"Our job is to live as well and as long as we can, and to help others to
> do the same. what happens after that and how we are viewed by others is
> beyond our control' Bill Clinton*
>
> --- On *Sat, 24/1/09, otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com>* wrote:
>
> From: otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount
> Kenya?
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
> Cc: "young proffessionals" <youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com>
> Date: Saturday, 24 January, 2009, 5:58 AM
>
>
>
> the whole issue of portforlio balance earlier last year should have given
> you a clue. Finance Ministry cannot and will not be held by any other Kenyan
> not from Mt. Kenya .
>
>
>
> It is to protect information on what has been stolen, some " foolish
> Minister" like Orengo cannot be allowed near there lest he try to bring out
> the truth of the extent of what has been stolen since 2002.
>
>
>
> So it had to be Mwiraria, then Kimunya, then Michuki then Kenyatta...bet
> you if Kenyatta leaves it will be a Ngunjiri or a Kiunjuri but never Wekesa
> or Mungatana or Pogishio.
>
>
>
> During Moi's time, we had different tribes holding the portflrlio, Saitoti,
> Mudavadi, Okemo,Nyachae.
>
>
>
> This is where Kenyan is being robbed and look at who are selected to man
> it,it is the heart of the countries resources, where the distribution
> happens.
>
>
>
> Sungu,
>
> Juba .
>
>
>
> --- On *Fri, 1/23/09, Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>* wrote:
>
> From: Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya ?
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
> Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:38 PM
>
> Since Kibaki came to power in 2002, it seems that the Finance Minister must
>
> come from
>  Mount Kenya no matter his academic background nor experience. It was
>
> Mwiraria then Michuki now Uhuru Kenyatta..Is this how we want our country to be
>
> governed? on tribal allignments? If Raila becomes President..will it be that the
>
> Finance Minister must come from Nyanza?..Tribalism is the big problem that we
>
> must deal with and seemingly Kibaki doesnt just care about what Kenyans think or
>
> say..Kimunya had to be brought back nomatter what..you can hang if you
>
> want..thats the attitude..
>
> Its very sad that 45 years after independence..we still hold tribal loyalties
>
> as truths that we cannot do without..
>
>
>
> Why not appoint someone who understands the economy like Mudavadi or
>  Anyang
>
> Nyongo? Do their tribes disqualify them for holding Finance docket??? Please
>
> people tell me what you think....
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- On Fri, 23/1/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
>
> > Subject: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......
>
> > To: "Robert Alai" <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>
>
> > Date:
>  Friday, 23 January, 2009, 11:06 AM
>
> > How can he appoint HK Finance Minister with all indications
>
> > that he financed and organise 'mungiki' to kill
>
> > innocent Kenyans and re-appoint Kimunya who was censured by
>
> > Parliament because of his dubious dealings. This is simply
>
> > unbelievable. It is a TRUE that Finance ministry MUST reside
>
> > in
>  Mt.
>  Kenya region.
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:31:59 -0800From:
>
> > nyatawo at yahoo.comSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE REVOLUTION:VOICE
>
> > OF REASON...To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Ndugu George
>
> >
>
> > You are not the only one. There are a lot of people out
>
> > there just as gutted. These goons need to shown that this
>
> > country can do better for its people. It is
>  Nairobi which is
>
> > broken and all of us must rise up to the great call to fix
>
> > it.
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > From: Kenfish <peter.osotsi at gmail.com>To: BIDII
>
> > AFRIKA <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>Sent: Friday,
>
> > January 23, 2009 1:12:50 PMSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE
>
> > REVOLUTION:VOICE OF REASON...GeorgeAll of them will go home
>
> > in 2012. We are going to have a very nastycampaign against
>
> > these goons WEF 2010, mpaka 2012, whether they changeor not,
>
> > the writing is on the wall.And when I happen to make it like
>
> > the others who will try their hands,we will turn
>  this
>
> > country upside down, shaking every corner to ensurethings
>
> > work differently. I am sick and tired too.Kenfish.On Jan 23,
>
> > 3:52 pm, EUGEON AGENCIES <eugeonagenc... at yahoo.com>
>
> > wrote:> WANABIDII,>  > Guys,we have all seen this
>
> > current government the way they are stealing massively, i am
>
> > making a proposal today to anyone who is
>  between 18 to 45
>
> > years old,lets make a change! lets remove these guys and put
>
> > extremely new persons,that is you,you,you and me! EVERYONE
>
> > in the current parliament must be CHANGED! WOTE FROM the
>
> > most top mpaka huku chini.>  > Am sick of all the ills
>
> > affecting
>  kenya and these fellows care less! lets make a
>
> > change guys pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Am speaking to all
>
> > constituents around kenya.DONT BRING BACK YOUR CURRENT MP
>
> > BACK TO PARLIAMENT!!...yes its you am speaking to,yeah,you
>
> > who is and will be 18 to 45 years in 2012...>  > any
>
> > takers or am alone in this?????>  > ABUOGO OWINO
>
> > GEORGE..
>
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From bernard at spinknit.com  Mon Jan 26 01:26:20 2009
From: bernard at spinknit.com (Bernard Thathi)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:26:20 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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Raila is better of on opposition rather than govt coz he unveils all the
evil doing in gvt

 

 

 

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From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edward
Karau
Sent: 26 January 2009 09:07
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?

 

Yeah its time for Raila to retire!

Or rather he would have still remained in the opposition coz i wonder if
he would have made it to state house what changes he would have made.
Same old story!!

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 8:59 AM, John Messa <johnmessa at gmail.com> wrote:


If what has been in the media for the last few weeks is true then
Raila's time to retire has come. before his chequered political career
is smeared with dirty. Raila's transformation from people's hope to
people's uncertainty is a clear indication of how bad too much of
something can be dangerous. It's time RAO takes a well deserved
retirement and takes the sacred roles of other eminent Africans before
apakwe matope. I'm forseeing RAO seriously campaigning to recapture
his Lang'ata seat which he has never done in his parliamentary
political life
Talk of our Heroes yesterday are our villains today


On 1/26/09, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,
>
> Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing tantrums at the media?
>
> Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved
in
> shipping maize to Southern Sudan while Kenyans are succumbing to
starvation?
> Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN? Is it that really Raila
Amolo
> Odinga is now standing up? What happened to the People's President?
>
> Comrades, if man criticizes God and walks away for a meal without
lightning
> raining from heaven who does Raila Odinga think he is?
>
> Our country has derailed in every sense of the word and is in
desperate need
> for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises
affecting
> our people, it appears they do not to know what they are doing! They
just
> come across as leaders who are clueless on how to get Kenya back on
the
> rail.
>
> I must admit that I have been a quiet supporter of Hon. Raila Odinga
but
> since he became Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be
metamorphing
> rapidly into a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki
and the
> likes.
>
> Consider this:
>
> Is it an act of God that Elkana Odembo who was appointed as Kenya's
envoy
> to France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo
> Midiwo;  bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and
Raila
> Odinga are sisters?
>
> What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul
Gondi as
> Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both from his clan?
>
> What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is making of this?
>
> I am made to believe that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite
> qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's
much
> talked about principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one
> place?
>
> Civic vigilance in Kibera
>
> The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up
to
> meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009 tour of Kibera slums.
Forget
> what the television showed you at prime time news, for those of us who
were
> there, we can't believe the rate at which Kibera residents are
abandoning
> sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.
>
> Last word Mr. Prime Minister, stay away from our media! The country is
in
> grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing
hope; we
> need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire
us to
> believe again. Do you have what it takes to be that leader?
>
> George Nyongesa
> Bunge la Mwananchi
> www.bulamwa.co.ke
> +254 720 451 235
>
>
>
> >
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From flopeacy at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 02:09:04 2009
From: flopeacy at yahoo.com (florence peace)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:09:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
Message-ID: <290930.83386.qm@web34205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Henry,

I think you are right! PLO is the man I always not only save my time to leave but also search for any article written by him. This man deserve the top seat ......even? to be the presindent of Kenya. All the same maybe God is keeping him apart for an exclusive job to? in Africa.

Peace Florence Duke A.
Mail:?flopeacy at yahoo.com
phone no;?+249926941284  Mobile:+256 477 228 300s 
--- On Sun, 1/25/09, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:

From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 10:33 PM

Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"

The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.

This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 02:31:43 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:31:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: Re: Jenipher you are Wrong
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--- On Sun, 1/25/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Jenipher you are Wrong
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:22 PM

The Grand Coalition Government was a concept ODM did not internalize. 

If the National Accord said 50/50, we have not seen that 50/50 reflected in the government. What we are seeing now is thievery being reflected at 50/50. And that is goinmg to hit more at ODM than at PNU.

With PNU, scandals and more scandals is more of a way of life. For ODM, they wanted to bring change Kenyans could believe in. They have now joined in thievery to make this thing a Grand National Coalition of Thieves.

Odhiambo T Oketch
Komarock Nairobi.

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
From: Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Jenipher you are Wrong
To:
 bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 7:39 AM

Its common knowledge that the concept of equal blame has been used in Kenya to disguise Tribalism and Corruption and thats exactly what Jenipher is doing here. It wont wash. We know between the PM and the President who has made Kenya worse in terms of tribalism and corruption. Lets not bandle them together but make each carry their own crosses.Jenipher
1.Who signed the media Bill against Raila request not for it to be signed? Mwai Kibaki did if you dont know.
2.Who sanctioned Anglo-leasing? Kibaki did.
3.Who was privy to Artur brothers? Kibaki was not Raila.
4.Who appointed Kimunya back to the cabinet? Kibaki did.
5.Who appointed Uhuru Finance Minister? Kibaki did.
6.Who was blamed for the fraud in elections in 2007? Kibaki was blamed.
7.Who appointed ECK single handedly that led to the fraud? Kibaki did.
? Lets be clear if someone is corrupt and a tribalist they must carry their own crosses. This bundling of people together must stop. Let each carry their own crosses.
?
?
?
?


--- On Sun, 25/1/09, jennifer gatero <tawriqua at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: jennifer gatero <tawriqua at yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......THEY ARE ALL SHAMELESS!!!!
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, 25 January, 2009, 12:22 AM


WHY ARE WE GOING BACK AND FORTH?KIBAKI IS USELESS, THE PM ISNT? THE PM IS
USELESS KIBAKI ISN'T? they are ALL useless! all of them! this coalition
government has done NOTHING! it is a bandwagon of thieves, its an all you can
eat buffet! they eat, we starve! ten million of us!
please stop this back and forth! THEY ARE ALL USELESS!
until kenyans realize that we need to stop voting in the same idiots to
government can we truly move forward as a country!

--- On Sat, 1/24/09, Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> From: Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: RE: KIBAKI IS
 SHAMELESS......
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
> Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 9:14 AM
> Thank you Joram for making the facts very clear to Anthony.
> In Kenya when you state FACTS as you did..the tribalists are
> the first to call you a tribalists..they see everything on
> tribal lenses because thats what they dream..live and
> practice.
> This Uhuru matter and Finance ministry must be seen as it
> is. Its wrong...its political expediency and it goes along
> into making our country worse by the day.Kimunya matter is
> ill advised and politically motivated. Kwani out 100 PNU
> legislators..there was NOBODY apart from Kimunya who went to
> school and could handle Ministry of Trade?????
> Out of 100 PNU MPs there was nobody who could handle
> Finance Ministry except Uhuru Kenyatta????
> ?
> ?
> 
> 
> --- On Fri,
 23/1/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
> Subject: RE: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......
> To: "Robert Alai"
> <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>
> Date: Friday, 23 January, 2009, 5:05 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> #yiv1397670576 .hmmessage P
> {
> margin:0px;padding:0px;}
> #yiv1397670576 {
> font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;}
> 
> Anthony
> ?
> My sentiments are objectively objective; for one, PM does
> not appoint or propose those who join the cabinet from PNU
> side. PM appointees are indeed Mrs Kones and Mr. Bett on the
> ODM side, this is a fact.
> ?
> Secondly, by appointing Kimunya, the President disregarded
> Parliament which is the supreme organ in the land. This is
> called Parliamentary contempt, Mr. Njagi. To make it
 worse,
> according to the standard News paper of today, the
> appointment was against the advice of the cabinet and is
> seen as encouraging corruption, which affects you and me in
> equal measure. These are pure facts, not tribally inclined
> in any way whatsoever.
> ?
> On Mr. Kenyatta, he should first clear his name regarding
> Mungiki affair, come clear of his appointment of Councillors
> at City Hall last year?in total disregard to the rules and
> practice in?carrying out such appointment. Finally, Mr.
> Kenyatta in my opinion has not credibility to hold such a
> high profile position, save for political expediency.
> ?
> LET'S NOT JUST DEFEND THESE GOONS because they come
> from my community. The community does not ask them to engage
> in these ills nor do they share the loot with the community.
> Lets leave the community OUT
 OF THIS and just deal with
> issues.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:46:10 +0200
> Subject: Re: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......
> From: antojagz at gmail.com
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
> 
> UKABILA IISHE JORAM. youre here talking about the same
> language youre speaking!!!!!!! its time we looked at things
> objectively. KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS????? Kindly look at the
> article itself...note the underlined words
> 
> A statement from the Presidential Press Service said the
> appointments followed consultations with Prime Minister
> Raila Odinga. "These changes and appointments take
> effect immediately." 
> 
> its time we stop looking at things from one side. the enemy
> isnt one.youre blinded by the right hand slapping you while
> the left cheers.
> 
> change your tune man......
>
 
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 6:06 PM, Joram Odus
> <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> ?
> How can he appoint HK Finance Minister with all indications
> that he financed and organise 'mungiki' to kill
> innocent Kenyans and re-appoint Kimunya who was?censured by
> Parliament because of his dubious dealings. This is simply
> unbelievable. It is a TRUE that Finance ministry MUST reside
> in Mt. Kenya region.
> ?
> 
> ?
> 
> 
> 
> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:31:59 -0800
> From: nyatawo at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: 2012 CHANGE REVOLUTION:VOICE OF REASON...
> To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Ndugu George
> ?
> You are not the only one. There are a lot of people out
> there just as?gutted. These goons need to shown that
 this
> country can do better for its people. It is Nairobi which is
> broken and all of us must rise up to the great call to fix
> it.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Kenfish <peter.osotsi at gmail.com>
> To: BIDII AFRIKA <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 1:12:50 PM
> Subject: Re: 2012 CHANGE REVOLUTION:VOICE OF REASON...
> 
> 
> George
> 
> All of them will go home in 2012. We are going to have a
> very nasty
> campaign against these goons WEF 2010, mpaka 2012, whether
> they change
> or not, the writing is on the wall.
> 
> And when I happen to make it like the others who will try
> their hands,
> we will turn this country upside down, shaking every corner
> to ensure
> things work differently. I am sick and tired too.
> 
> Kenfish.
> 
>
 On Jan 23, 3:52?pm, EUGEON AGENCIES
> <eugeonagenc... at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > WANABIDII,
> > ?
> > Guys,we have all seen this current government the way
> they are stealing massively, i am making a proposal today to
> anyone who is between 18 to 45 years old,lets make a change!
> lets remove these guys and put extremely new persons,that is
> you,you,you and me! EVERYONE in the current parliament must
> be CHANGED! WOTE FROM the most top mpaka huku chini.
> > ?
> > Am sick of all the ills affecting kenya and these
> fellows care less! lets make a change guys
> pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Am speaking to all constituents
> around kenya.DONT BRING BACK YOUR CURRENT MP BACK TO
> PARLIAMENT!!...yes its you am speaking to,yeah,you who is
> and will be 18 to 45 years in 2012...
> > ?
> > any takers or am alone in
 this?????
> > ?
> > ABUOGO OWINO GEORGE..
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> the jagz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>       
> 

      







     

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From FNdungu at resolution.co.ke  Mon Jan 26 02:40:53 2009
From: FNdungu at resolution.co.ke (Florence Ndungu)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:40:53 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] FW:  MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Message-ID: <102D759898308F4987EEA845740FF6939E059C@resexc03.resolution.lan>

 

 

Regards

Florence

 

 

 

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Author Unknown
Jan 26 2009


A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in high
school by telling them the difference they each made. She called each
student to the front of the class, one at a time. First she told each
of them how they had made a difference to her and the class. Then she
presented each of them with a blue ribbon imprinted with gold letters
which read, "Who I Am Makes a
Difference." Afterwards the teacher decided to do a class project to
see what kind of impact recognition would have on a community.

She gave each of the students three more ribbons and instructed them
to go out and spread this acknowledgment ceremony. Then they were to
follow up on the results, see who honored whom and report back to the
class in about a week.

One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby
company and honored him for helping him with his career planning. He
gave him a blue ribbon and put it on his shirt. Then he gave him two
extra ribbons and said, "We're doing a class project on recognition,
and we'd like you to go out, find somebody to honor, give them a blue
ribbon, then give them the extra blue ribbon so they can acknowledge a
third person to keep this acknowledgment ceremony going. Then please
report back to me and tell me what happened.

Later that day the junior executive went in to see his boss, who had
been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow. He sat his
boss down and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a
creative genius. The boss seemed very surprised. The junior executive
asked him if he would accept the gift of the blue ribbon and would he
give him permission to put it on him. His surprised boss said, "Well,
sure." The junior executive took the blue ribbon and placed it right
on his boss's jacket above his heart. As he gave him the last extra
ribbon, he said, "Would you do me a favor? Would you take this extra
ribbon and pass it on by honoring somebody else? The
young boy who first gave me the ribbons is doing a project in school
and we want to keep this recognition ceremony going and find out how
it affects people.

That night the boss came home to his 14-year-old son and sat him down.
He said, "The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was in my
office and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired
me and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. Imagine. He
thinks I'm a creative genius. Then he put this blue ribbon that says
'Who I Am Makes A Difference' on my jacket above my heart. He gave me
an extra ribbon and asked me to find somebody else to honor. As I was
driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would honor with
this ribbon and I thought about you. I want to honor you. My days are
really hectic and when I come ome I don't pay a lot of attention to
you. Sometimes I scream at you for not getting good enough grades in
school and for your bedroom being a mess, but somehow tonight, I just
wanted to sit here and, well, just let you know that you do make a
difference to me. Besides your mother, you are the most important
person in my life. You're a great kid and I love you!"

The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he couldn't stop crying.
His whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said through his
tears, "I was planning on committing suicide tomorrow, Dad, because I
didn't think you loved me. Now I know you care. This is the happiest
day I've known."

The boss went back to work a changed man. He was no longer a grouch
but made sure to let all his employees know that they made a
difference. The junior executive helped several other young people
with career planning and never forgot to let them know that they made
a difference it his life...one being the bosses son. And the young boy
and his classmates learned a valuable
lesson.

Who you are DOES make a difference.

Remember that!

I give you a blue ribbon!


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From jayne.wachira09 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 02:40:16 2009
From: jayne.wachira09 at gmail.com (Jayne Wachira)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:40:16 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
In-Reply-To: <301165.81993.qm@web51709.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <301165.81993.qm@web51709.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ba32726e0901252340s753139f8x7b134b01ff351b8d@mail.gmail.com>

Guys, Do you remember this document?

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 8:25 AM, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>wrote:

>   Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,
>
> Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing tantrums at the media?
>
> Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in
> shipping maize to Southern Sudan while Kenyans are succumbing to starvation?
> Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN? Is it that really Raila Amolo
> Odinga is now standing up? What happened to the People's President?
>
> Comrades, if man criticizes God and walks away for a meal without lightning
> raining from heaven who does Raila Odinga think he is?
>
> Our country has derailed in every sense of the word and is in desperate
> need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises
> affecting our people, it appears they do not to know what they are doing!
> They just come across as leaders who are clueless on how to get Kenya back
> on the rail.
>
> I must admit that I have been a quiet supporter of Hon. Raila Odinga but
> since he became Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing
> rapidly into a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the
> likes.
>
> Consider this:
>
> Is it an act of God that Elkana Odembo who was appointed as Kenya's envoy
> to France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo
> Midiwo;  bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila
> Odinga are sisters?
>
> What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi
> as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both from his clan?
>
> What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is making of this?
>
> I am made to believe that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite
> qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much
> talked about principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one
> place?
>
> Civic vigilance in Kibera
>
> The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to
> meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009 tour of Kibera slums. Forget
> what the television showed you at prime time news, for those of us who were
> there, we can't believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning
> sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.
>
> Last word Mr. Prime Minister, stay away from our media! The country is in
> grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we
> need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us to
> believe again. Do you have what it takes to be that leader?
>
> George Nyongesa
> Bunge la Mwananchi
> www.bulamwa.co.ke
> +254 720 451 235
>
>
> >
>

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From dobwake at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 02:10:09 2009
From: dobwake at yahoo.com (obwaya david)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:10:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
References: <6136cc4a0901252233u44e00f11j3c87d2c668bac923@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <628797.70277.qm@web50509.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I agree with you that PLO LUMUMBA is a man our Beloved country can rely on in the future. If any of us is in touch with our Media Houses then we can start to educate the public on the kind of people that can make a difference in our leadership. Indeed some media houses of spotted the guy and keep us listening as they engage him on vaious interviews. Let those that have the will allow him to influence and encourage us to stand up and change our country. However, it is disappointing that this guy stood up in Kamkunju Contituency and was never to be elected to parliament. Let us Kenyan voters really think and do the right thing by supporting reason and not empty politics.

OBWAYA.




________________________________
From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN

Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
Henry





      
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:04:27 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:04:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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PLO is an inspirational public speaker. If he truly believes in the oneness of Kenya, he must start by putting a team that can help sell him across Kenya.

This team must be composed of selfless Kenyans who are prepared to stick with him through and through. 

In the process, he must prove to the team that besides being a good public speaker, his leadership can be inspirational to Kenyans. 

Then we must all rally behind him and give him that overwhelming support that even experts at rigging will find difficult to handle. We must give him that overwhelming support that will shame the police into the kinds of actions they played last time round.

This can be possible because, as we currently have it, this is a Grand Coalition of Thieves. And it is only us who will save ourselves.

Odhiambo T Oketch
Komarock Nairobi

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:
From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:43 PM

YES we can

Lets start the change here in Kenya and then we can export Him to United State of Africa.Even though i did not see him cry but i trust it was a genuine cry for people dying of hunger...remember "when it come from the heart then you know that its true"

I have never accepted the reality that Kenya ina "wenyewe" though from the recent appointments and reshuffle "Enyewe ina wenyewe"
I am sick and tired of some fictions which are only beginning to become partial facts...


That the same grand fathers? who led my Grand father,are the same fathers who led my father and are are the same people who are now leading me..
Though the there seems to have been change but the change seem to remain the same of gene recycle.


Kenyan must declare the change they want and go for it...


God bless you

regards,
Henry

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 10:10 AM, obwaya david <dobwake at yahoo.com> wrote:

I agree with you that PLO LUMUMBA is a man our Beloved country can rely on in the future. If any of us is in touch with our Media Houses then we can start to educate the public on the kind of people that can make a difference in our leadership. Indeed some media houses of spotted the guy and keep us listening as they engage him on vaious interviews. Let those that have the will allow him to influence and encourage us to stand up and change our country. However, it is disappointing that this guy stood up in Kamkunju Contituency and was never to be elected to parliament. Let us Kenyan voters really think and do the right thing by supporting reason and not empty politics.

?
OBWAYA.





From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com

Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN


Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"

The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.

This is the only guy i would save my time
 to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
Henry




      













      
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From amenya.gibson at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 03:20:12 2009
From: amenya.gibson at gmail.com (amenya gibson)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:20:12 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] How to mitigate food crisis in Kenya
Message-ID: <54e76b740901260020s598c925dlfda657740095abf6@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Kenyans those who can afford internet ,those who can read emails and even
those who cannot rread emails and share ideas on this forum we feel you all

It is amazing that after farmers have harvested their crops the same crops
can be destroyed by drought, wildfire, flood, insects, birds, snails,
rodents, fungi, bacteria, viruses, hail, frost, lack of vital nutrients, too
much pesticide, and so on.

Not forgetting outright theft by our wonderful leaders shipping the same
harvests to Sudan etc for better returns at expense of people

But that's only half the story ? once a crop has successfully been
harvested, how do you keep it from being destroyed by all of the above plus
spoilage and silo explosions such as NCPB ?
The challenge I pose to all is prudent to establish proper mechanism that
will enable us store food for longer periods.

Institutions such as KGGCU and KFA must be *revived* to ensure that farmers
are well motivated and educated on various ways of storing food.

The challenge we are all facing is how we can continue feeding the nation at
reducing food outputs.

It will be prudent to have *Silos *in all* Constituencies* so that incase of
a food shortage they are well beefed up and easy logistics problems.of
distibuting relief food as we face it now

These *silos* apart from keeping maize ,beans can also be used to store *
water* for the people which can be treated and used for irrigations purposes

this is my thoughts and is workable

Gibson Amenya

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From fotiato at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 03:16:46 2009
From: fotiato at gmail.com (Felix Otiato)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:16:46 -1200
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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	<991123400901252343i3516830cnc0836503cbbc0ae4@mail.gmail.com>
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I beg to differ here a bit. There is nothing PLO can do for Kenya. Let us
not use Obama's example on everyone who has some 'oratory skills'. We must
remember that a leader is born and does not aries out of circumstances. PLO
is just trying to use the lime light he got from the CRCK inorder to turn
into a national figure (read politician) and this has thoroughly backfired
on him.

In as much as Obama has captivating speeches, he went for established
political party (Republican) and did make it also because of the support the
party has nationally in the US. For me here I can't even remember what party
PLO used to vie for Kamkunji. Politics is about numbers and parties deliver
just that. Had Obama chosen some nondescript party (because he thought he
was too good alone) I doubt he would be President now.

PLO is not a leader and let us not make him think he is. He remained part of
CRCK after Ghai was sacked (so that the political elite could manipulate
their work). I think he is a good lawyer though.


On 1/25/09, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in
>> Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
>> Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal
>> politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
>> The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever
>> we attend his meetings.
>> We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus
>> definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
>> This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is
>> Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
>> The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about
>> this man..
>>
>
> Hello YPs,
>
> As pointed out by Obwaya David, while PLO might be the Kenyan Obama (hmm,
> they're both lawyers, lecturures and now politicians - what a coincidence?)
> he lacks the political constituency. He couldn't get the Kamukunji seat
> because, as I can imagine, he did not have the figures to spend, and the
> crudeness with which Kenyan elections, as we know them, can be won.
>
> If we really believe that he is good for the CEOs job for the company
> called Kenya, then perhaps it's time we ourselves start putting forth the
> ideas needed to prop him up for it.
> However, we must not just look at him and say PLO tosha as some of us would
> want to have it. It will not take us anywhere! To become the President of
> Kenya, there are constitutional hurdles in place to be surmounted: You MUST
> win 6 out of the 8 provinces, and if the constitution is changed, you MUST
> win 50%+1 (or is it 51%) of the total votes cast. Besides this, you MUST
> have a parliamentary seat to boot.
>
> PLO could be good, but he's required to meet the constitutional criteria.
>
>
> --
>
> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
> Nairobi,KE
> +254733744121/+254722743223
> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
> "The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a
> baby."
>                              - Natalie Wood
>
> >
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From komarockswatch at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:04:27 2009
From: komarockswatch at yahoo.com (odhiambo okecth)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:04:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE
	CAN
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Message-ID: <922117.35626.qm@web31406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

PLO is an inspirational public speaker. If he truly believes in the oneness of Kenya, he must start by putting a team that can help sell him across Kenya.

This team must be composed of selfless Kenyans who are prepared to stick with him through and through. 

In the process, he must prove to the team that besides being a good public speaker, his leadership can be inspirational to Kenyans. 

Then we must all rally behind him and give him that overwhelming support that even experts at rigging will find difficult to handle. We must give him that overwhelming support that will shame the police into the kinds of actions they played last time round.

This can be possible because, as we currently have it, this is a Grand Coalition of Thieves. And it is only us who will save ourselves.

Odhiambo T Oketch
Komarock Nairobi

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:
From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:43 PM

YES we can

Lets start the change here in Kenya and then we can export Him to United State of Africa.Even though i did not see him cry but i trust it was a genuine cry for people dying of hunger...remember "when it come from the heart then you know that its true"

I have never accepted the reality that Kenya ina "wenyewe" though from the recent appointments and reshuffle "Enyewe ina wenyewe"
I am sick and tired of some fictions which are only beginning to become partial facts...


That the same grand fathers? who led my Grand father,are the same fathers who led my father and are are the same people who are now leading me..
Though the there seems to have been change but the change seem to remain the same of gene recycle.


Kenyan must declare the change they want and go for it...


God bless you

regards,
Henry

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 10:10 AM, obwaya david <dobwake at yahoo.com> wrote:

I agree with you that PLO LUMUMBA is a man our Beloved country can rely on in the future. If any of us is in touch with our Media Houses then we can start to educate the public on the kind of people that can make a difference in our leadership. Indeed some media houses of spotted the guy and keep us listening as they engage him on vaious interviews. Let those that have the will allow him to influence and encourage us to stand up and change our country. However, it is disappointing that this guy stood up in Kamkunju Contituency and was never to be elected to parliament. Let us Kenyan voters really think and do the right thing by supporting reason and not empty politics.

?
OBWAYA.





From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com

Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN


Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"

The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.

This is the only guy i would save my time
 to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
Henry




      







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From amosogal at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 03:49:15 2009
From: amosogal at gmail.com (Omondi Amos K'Ogal)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:49:15 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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	<160672.79387.qm@web111407.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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Felix, you get my support for your sentiment. You can change things from
outside. Right now, he could have been in parliament, and we could have
judged him (paying taxes etc). Obama did the most important thing. He chose
a party, identified with it, and the members identified him, from among
other capable leaders.

Until PLO will be ready to swallow his pride and jump to a party. Its a pipe
dream.

Thanks


On 1/26/09, Kennedy Otogo <ken21k at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>  Hey,
>
> This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person with
> the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the recycled lot
> will not associating with him when the time comes coz this will only bring
> back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would start opening up their
> eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it and make all understand that
> YES HE CAN!!
>   **
>
> *Kennedy O. Otogo
> Mobile: +254 721 318 332
> *
> *ken21k at yahoo.com*
>
>
>
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
> *To:* youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> *Sent:* Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
> *Subject:* [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
>
> Hi
> I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in
> Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
> Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal
> politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
> The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we
> attend his meetings.
> We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus
> definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
> This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise
> and has a greet sense of humility..
> The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about
> this man..
>
> regards,
> Henry
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>


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From catherine.wekesa at careerlink.co.ke  Mon Jan 26 03:36:55 2009
From: catherine.wekesa at careerlink.co.ke (Catherine Wekesa)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:36:55 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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Felix Otiato,
 
To start with, Point of correction: Obama never went for an established
party called Republican but a democrat 
Secondly, on the book by Warren Bennis & Burt Nanus called Leaders, the
strategies fro taking charge : they did a research for 10 years and
concluded using 90 CEO from the fortune 200 list and concluded otherwise
from the folklore that leaders are born, not made summoned to their
calling through some unfathomable process. The new age of  or a paradigm
shift and that is what people are looking at .A new leader who commits
people to action, who converts followers to leaders and who may convert
leaders into agents of change. In short, transformative leader, on page
3 and 5 of the book. That is the kind of leadership you hear everyone
talking about.
 
If you look at Obama's strategy he was keen on commitment, complexity
and credibility and the strategies were:
Strategy I: Attention through vision
Strategy II: Meaning through communication
Strategy III: Trust through positioning
Strategy: IV: The deployment of self through (a) Positive self regard
and (b) the Wallenda factor
 
 
 
 
Yours Sincerely,
 
 
Catherine Wekesa
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[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Felix
Otiato
Sent: 26 January 2009 11:17
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
 
 
I beg to differ here a bit. There is nothing PLO can do for Kenya. Let
us not use Obama's example on everyone who has some 'oratory skills'. We
must remember that a leader is born and does not aries out of
circumstances. PLO is just trying to use the lime light he got from the
CRCK inorder to turn into a national figure (read politician) and this
has thoroughly backfired on him.
 
In as much as Obama has captivating speeches, he went for established
political party (Republican) and did make it also because of the support
the party has nationally in the US. For me here I can't even remember
what party PLO used to vie for Kamkunji. Politics is about numbers and
parties deliver just that. Had Obama chosen some nondescript party
(because he thought he was too good alone) I doubt he would be President
now.
 
PLO is not a leader and let us not make him think he is. He remained
part of CRCK after Ghai was sacked (so that the political elite could
manipulate their work). I think he is a good lawyer though.

 
On 1/25/09, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote: 
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:
Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in
Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of
tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called
"leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever
we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus
definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is
Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people
about this man..

Hello YPs,

As pointed out by Obwaya David, while PLO might be the Kenyan Obama
(hmm, they're both lawyers, lecturures and now politicians - what a
coincidence?) he lacks the political constituency. He couldn't get the
Kamukunji seat because, as I can imagine, he did not have the figures to
spend, and the crudeness with which Kenyan elections, as we know them,
can be won.

If we really believe that he is good for the CEOs job for the company
called Kenya, then perhaps it's time we ourselves start putting forth
the ideas needed to prop him up for it.
However, we must not just look at him and say PLO tosha as some of us
would want to have it. It will not take us anywhere! To become the
President of Kenya, there are constitutional hurdles in place to be
surmounted: You MUST win 6 out of the 8 provinces, and if the
constitution is changed, you MUST win 50%+1 (or is it 51%) of the total
votes cast. Besides this, you MUST have a parliamentary seat to boot.

PLO could be good, but he's required to meet the constitutional
criteria.


-- 
 
Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
Nairobi,KE
+254733744121/+254722743223
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
"The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a
baby."
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Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] 10 Tips For Successful Public
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From gitarigicobi at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 04:27:03 2009
From: gitarigicobi at yahoo.com (joseph gitari)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:27:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <15d4aec20901260037m581179e1s7c9f7bfce382f897@mail.gmail.com>
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Jimmy,

You need to discuss this bakora issue with her. Same for other issues and come to an understanding about your preferences.
Assert the direction of the relationship, quitting is not the solution as you will face similar problems in subsequent relations.

regards


--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Sarah Khabereri <khabereri at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Sarah Khabereri <khabereri at gmail.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 11:37 AM
> Now, have you tried to find out from her why she had to kuja
> na combi
> (galfriends or bakoras as you call them - very hilarious).
> 
> And before you went out, did you discuss money matters.
> Economies of scale,
> economies of scale, economies of scale, economies of scale.
> 
> Just a thought!
> 
> 2009/1/26 Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com>
> 
> >
> > On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend,
> actually she was being
> > introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with
> her usual
> > bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my
> round, then bro his and
> > then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since
> i started going out
> > with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are
> all the same, they
> > don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits.
> Are there any other ladies
> > left out there like my bros. i need one.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> Sarah Maureen Radoli
> Reporter/Research Assistant
> Jacaranda Designs Limited
> NAIROBI
> 
> 3746270/7
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The artist is not a special kind of person, rather each
> person is a special
> kind of artist.
> 
> 

      

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From hellenwambui at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 04:31:26 2009
From: hellenwambui at yahoo.com (hellen wambui)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:31:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Who's Right?
Message-ID: <667046.8822.qm@web43138.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>






Whose picture is this?
?

You think it is a?frog?and I think it is a?horse!


Moral:
?We have to respect each other's opinion;
you can see it clearly in the above?picture.
We just need to wait and listen actively to others' point of view!
 
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From henryouma2002 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:47:43 2009
From: henryouma2002 at yahoo.com (henry ouma)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:47:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] What Kenya's parliament must do
 sooner not later
Message-ID: <56975.84511.qm@web53507.mail.re2.yahoo.com>











Guys,
?
I hold the view that Kenya's parliament?should undertake?the following set of actions
?
1.Pass as first as possible, a constitutional ammendment that bars the?presidency? from assenting? any bills into law----as Kenya stands today both the presidency and prime-minister are seemingly against any meaningful democratic reforms in the country---I propose that authority to assent to the bills be temporariry given to speaker of national assembly during this time when the country prepares for constitution making----if the president can disregard parliament -which is supposedly the people's representative then he's got no?reason being part of the business ?that affects people.
?
2.Parliament must pass law that? will?empower it to vet appointments to cabinet--this will ensure that both president and PM do not appoint useless cronies to key public office.And because under the current constitution, such good law doesn't exist and also that the president wouldn't assent? such bill into?law for obvious reasons, I did propose that power to assent to bills into law must be?taken away from presidency and be given to speaker and such speaker assent to the bills into law within two days of passage of such law---giving the president powers to assent?bills into law is one way of entrenching personal rule----In most albeit not all of Africa for instance, no sitting president will sign into law a bill that will work against his government or if?he did then such a president??will seek through other?means work to stiffle the operation of such law.
?
3.Prepare some motion of impeachment of non-performing members of executive including the PM and president.The two principals to the current fragile government?have shown no good leadership---for example, Kenyans expect the PM to have the minister for Agriculture step aside?for the recent mess?in the ministry involving the maize issues but he is seemingly not taking solid action---he is clearly abetting something for political expediency?.The president?is equally liable for?an impeachment vote---that he has re-appointed the former minister for finance to the ministry of trade against the will of parliament makes him in the public eyes a very?insensitive and arrogant person.Parliament must in the course of this week seek to re-assert its authority.Parliament must ban the ministers for AGRICULTURE, ENERGY and?TRADE from conducting any government business in parliament unless they explain what and why the scandals are in their ministries?.Majority
 of Kenyans think that if the principals think they need these cronies then let them conduct their business in their private offices?not parliament and we'll see where their actions draw legality-----Kenyans are fed up with useless, dirty hands in their?public life.?
?
4.Parliament must seek to insulate the constitution process from political intrigues that strangled the process since 2003.Where any political grouping or executive arm of?government interferes with the process in ways inclined to stiffle it, parlaiment must assert its authority and defend the right of electorate ?to have the process move on.
?
N/B parliament will have a role only when the final draft is ready for enactment or promulgation into supreme law.But at the formative stages involving key details,useless destructive politics must be kept at bay.
?
5.Kenyans must demand? to know the time-frame when they must have a new constitution.They must pricisely know that by 20th septmber 2009-the new comprehensive supreme law is ready and it takes effect immediately.?Taking Kenyans for a ride until 2012 without maize, constitution, better roads, water, good security, affordable pro-poor?energy, fair prices for food and feed and escalating house rent are all things that are unacceptable.



      
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From izzoh at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 25 12:34:08 2009
From: izzoh at yahoo.com (Isaac Opondo)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:34:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kimunya Back
In-Reply-To: <34777.76396.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <694231.85159.qm@web34704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Kihara,

Was there a guilty tribe in my post?. Corruption knows no tribe. I think you live in the past. I don't look at Kimunya as Kikuyu as you are trying to insinuate. As a minister of Finance he failed the the entire nation...not his tribe nor his party and am so scared that as a trade minister he might try to sell the republic.

Regards? 

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, John Kihara <johnkhr at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: John Kihara <johnkhr at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kimunya Back
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 3:15 AM

Are the standards we are using to judge Kimunya applicable to everyone else or are we faster to remove our daggers simply because Kimunya comes from a particular tribe? Dont we keep our cool and look the other way when improprieties are committed by other ministers because they are not from the "guilty tribe?"

Our condemnation of this and that misdeed is usually informed by our tribal bias rather than our moral standing. Thats why I think that the end to our problems begins with all of us because we are part of the problem.

This is refleted by the type of leaders we elect. or is it by coincidence that all our MPs dont want to pay taxes? 

--- On Sat, 1/24/09, Isaac Opondo <izzoh at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Isaac Opondo
 <izzoh at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kimunya Back
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 3:01 AM





Dear Kariuki,



Kimunya created an emotional exuberance in the Safaricom IPO, As a Finance
Minister alot of Kenya believed him and I don't that anyone should defend him.
We bought Kengen out our own volition...No bank was running around with
government support to lend upto 100% of our requirements. Kimunya
knowingly duped Kenyans into predatory borrowing of funds. In the more
developed democracies he would resign for that. The losses that Kenyans have
suffered in Safaricom are bigger than what we lost in Goldenberg scandal. Banks
gave out 200 billion shillings, the government being the one that was selling
its stake should have found a way to cushion Kenyans against interest given
that individuals got 20% of what they applied for.? The primary role of any responsible government is to
protect the citizens even from itself.
Enjoy your weekend 




--- On Sat, 1/24/09, pkariuki at gmail.com <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:
From: pkariuki at gmail.com <pkariuki at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kimunya Back
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 12:58 AM

Isaac,

I actually blame Kenyans for their own greed on Safaricom. Kengen IPO
created the perception that IPO's are all windfall opportunities to
make money, which is not the case. IPO's go bust, others make people a
lot of money. Any semi-competent Financial Consultant will tell you
not to take a loan to buy stock, as there is no guarantee you will
make money. Further to this, the prospectus itself stated that
Safaricom
 was a long term stock, and that growth potential was
 in the
future. People rushed to get loans on the chance that it might go
above five shillings. This is a market, rather emotional. End of day,
it was a gamble, if it didn't pay off, don't blame Kimunya, you might
as well blame him for KQ shares dropping, Equity Shares rising, Kengen
IPO Success, Coop Bank IPO Failure. People warned about Safaricom,
many financial managers, but they were ignored. This is the result.

The IPO was only a logistical mess, period.

On 1/24/09, Isaac Opondo <izzoh at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Kamau,
>
> Style up its 2009...Its not an ODM / PNU thing. Kimunya is incompetent
> period....When a Finance minister calls a press conference to tell Kenyans
> of all walks of life to take loans to buy Safaricom.....People listened
and
> bought and even the President bought am not sure whether it was from my
>
 pocket or his own pocket.....I think the president
 should have even fired
> him for the losses that poor Kenyans have suffered from Safaricom. Shares
> are for those who have extra cash.....He shouldnt have told people to
gamble
> with loans.
>
> Enjoy your weekend
>
>
>
>
> --- On Fri, 1/23/09, John Kamau <johnnykamau2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: John Kamau <johnnykamau2003 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kimunya Back
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 7:05 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yes sir Kimunya is back,,, so what??? What makes him any different from
the
> others??? point out a clean one and we will agree he should stay home. may
> be we start with Ruto, Saitoti, Kibaki, Raila and Keep Going.
>  Kenya requires an urgent political make
 over devoid of the current crop
of
>
 leaders.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>


-- 
With Regards,

Phares Kariuki

Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed.
Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery
and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they
might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say
to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams
come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.  -Jack Handy


     


     







      
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From lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za  Sun Jan 25 14:59:43 2009
From: lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za (Leonard Njururi)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:59:43 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From
 Mount Kenya?
Message-ID: <7266F48E2D6CAF4A893DCD677DF637D1017F7FCB@keembccsmx01.ccs.africa>

Again and again we have been taken away by tribal mania. When shall true
Kenyans stand? When shall we elect political people sensitive leaders?
When will political revolution in Kenya start? I think the time is now.
Let's mark them and their undoing and they will be a hefty payment come
2012.Let them not set a political stage to the point of making Kenya
believe that without them Kenya can not run. "Yes we can". I do know we
have excellent brains from all corners of this country. Guys let us
inject a pure blood to Kenya leadership  from top to bottom come 2012 as
this is the way to clean the current crop of thugs. We can't expect
thieves to judge themselves put themselves in cells or come up with a
fair judgment that is acceptable to all us. Look at all these scandals,
Goldenberg, Agloliasing, Nssf, Triton,Mombiletelea ,Grand regency,
commissions investigating them hata maize then they tell us we are on
path to attaining 2030 vision. Lets us be realistic and elect leaders by
their competence and their skills not by our tribal groupings it is too
costly as the pain, hunger, unemployment, disease, taxes are for Wanjiku
them excluded. Lets us kill these vipers before they poison us all.

 

Thanks 

Kim

 

 

________________________________

From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 11:54 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From
Mount Kenya?

 

Ok! now what are we doing about the tribalisim played by our
politicians....? we are complaining, do you beleive our complaints will
do anything... NO!!!!!. We should learn from the mistakes they are doing
so that we rectify them and build a future for a better kenya and take
different direction. Rwanda is killing tribalism by abolishing tribal
names and people are given both english or french names, i dont know how
kenya will ever tackle tribalism. Time  will come when the real people
will rise and lead Kenya. I have one advice for the youth out there
"Never listen to our kenyan politicians its a roten society and as long
as we hail them we will inherit the ROT!!!!" Politicians
washindwe!!!!!!!!! shame on all of them THE DAY OF PUNISHMENTS NEVER
PASSES, WE WILL PREVAIL.



On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Murithi Magiri <mmagiri at yahoo.co.uk>
wrote:

As much as i respect your views as a member of this forum, i must say
i'm really disappointed by your views especially this time and age. 

 

As long as we continue thinking as Kikuyu's and Luo's and view every
appointment as such this country and its people will always be poor.
Think about it. Wish you the best.

"Our job is to live as well and as long as we can, and to help others to
do the same. what happens after that and how we are viewed by others is
beyond our control' Bill Clinton

--- On Sat, 24/1/09, otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com> wrote:

	From: otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com>
	Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come
>From Mount Kenya?
	To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
	Cc: "young proffessionals"
<youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com>
	Date: Saturday, 24 January, 2009, 5:58 AM

	 

the whole issue of portforlio balance earlier last year should have
given you a clue. Finance Ministry cannot and will not be held by any
other Kenyan not from Mt. Kenya.

 

It is to protect information on what has been stolen, some " foolish
Minister" like Orengo cannot be allowed near there lest he try to bring
out the truth of the extent of what has been stolen since 2002.

 

So it had to be Mwiraria, then Kimunya, then Michuki then Kenyatta...bet
you if Kenyatta leaves it will be a Ngunjiri or a Kiunjuri but never
Wekesa or Mungatana or Pogishio.

 

During Moi's time, we had different tribes holding the portflrlio,
Saitoti, Mudavadi, Okemo,Nyachae.

 

This is where Kenyan is being robbed and look at who are selected to man
it,it is the heart of the countries resources, where the distribution
happens.

 

Sungu,

Juba.



--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

	From: Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>
	Subject: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
	To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
	Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:38 PM

	Since Kibaki came to power in 2002, it seems that the Finance
Minister must
	come from Mount Kenya no matter his academic background nor
experience. It was
	Mwiraria then Michuki now Uhuru Kenyatta..Is this how we want
our country to be
	governed? on tribal allignments? If Raila becomes
President..will it be that the
	Finance Minister must come from Nyanza?..Tribalism is the big
problem that we
	must deal with and seemingly Kibaki doesnt just care about what
Kenyans think or
	say..Kimunya had to be brought back nomatter what..you can hang
if you
	want..thats the attitude..
	Its very sad that 45 years after independence..we still hold
tribal loyalties
	as truths that we cannot do without..
	 
	Why not appoint someone who understands the economy like
Mudavadi or Anyang
	Nyongo? Do their tribes disqualify them for holding Finance
docket??? Please
	people tell me what you think....
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	--- On Fri, 23/1/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote:
	 
	> From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
	> Subject: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......
	> To: "Robert Alai" <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>
	> Date: Friday, 23 January, 2009, 11:06 AM
	> How can he appoint HK Finance Minister with all indications
	> that he financed and organise 'mungiki' to kill
	> innocent Kenyans and re-appoint Kimunya who was censured by
	> Parliament because of his dubious dealings. This is simply
	> unbelievable. It is a TRUE that Finance ministry MUST reside
	> in Mt. Kenya region.
	>  
	>  
	> 
	> 
	> 
	> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:31:59 -0800From:
	> nyatawo at yahoo.comSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE REVOLUTION:VOICE
	> OF REASON...To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
	> 
	> 
	> 
	> Ndugu George
	>  
	> You are not the only one. There are a lot of people out
	> there just as gutted. These goons need to shown that this
	> country can do better for its people. It is Nairobi which is
	> broken and all of us must rise up to the great call to fix
	> it.
	> 
	> 
	> 
	> From: Kenfish <peter.osotsi at gmail.com>To: BIDII
	> AFRIKA <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>Sent: Friday,
	> January 23, 2009 1:12:50 PMSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE
	> REVOLUTION:VOICE OF REASON...GeorgeAll of them will go home
	> in 2012. We are going to have a very nastycampaign against
	> these goons WEF 2010, mpaka 2012, whether they changeor not,
	> the writing is on the wall.And when I happen to make it like
	> the others who will try their hands,we will turn this
	> country upside down, shaking every corner to ensurethings
	> work differently. I am sick and tired too.Kenfish.On Jan 23,
	> 3:52 pm, EUGEON AGENCIES <eugeonagenc... at yahoo.com>
	> wrote:> WANABIDII,>  > Guys,we have all seen this
	> current government the way they are stealing massively, i am
	> making a proposal today to anyone who is between 18 to 45
	> years old,lets make a change! lets remove these guys and put
	> extremely new persons,that is you,you,you and me! EVERYONE
	> in the current parliament must be CHANGED! WOTE FROM the
	> most top mpaka huku chini.>  > Am sick of all the ills
	> affecting kenya and these fellows care less! lets make a
	> change guys pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Am speaking to all
	> constituents around kenya.DONT BRING BACK YOUR CURRENT MP
	> BACK TO PARLIAMENT!!...yes its you am speaking to,yeah,you
	> who is and will be 18 to 45 years in 2012...>  > any
	> takers or am alone in this?????>  > ABUOGO OWINO
	> GEORGE..
	> 
	 
	      
	 
	 

	
	
	
	





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From kagakobo at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 25 18:49:42 2009
From: kagakobo at yahoo.com (Amos Kibara)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:49:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kenyan Politics
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The application of this?one might need to be explained to me. 



Sincerely,
?
Kibara, Amos wa Muthoni
?
"If all you had was a hammer, you would treat or see everything in and on your way as a nail"
?
Montgomery?Alabama, USA


--- On Sun, 1/25/09, Leonard Andrew Opollo <leopolloh at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Leonard Andrew Opollo <leopolloh at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Kenyan Politics
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com, "Wyfie" <vivashlies2000 at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Uncle Soit" <soitkg at yahoo.com>, "Kepha Mkombola" <laylow_123 at yahoo.com>, "Newton Mumia" <tonnyfina at yahoo.com>, "Martha Kitutu" <martha.kitutu at barclays.com>, "Michael Obimbo" <mikeobimbo at yahoo.com>, "Jamil Zaki" <jmzaki40 at yahoo.co.uk>, "Godfrey Wekesa" <freywago at yahoo.com>, "Werimo" <cweri at yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 1:41 AM



Looking at what is Kenyan Politics today, I am reminded of an anecdote, related 

by Abba Lerner, about a Rabbi and his wife.Two contending parties come to the 

Rabbi and state their case. After the first party finishes the Rabbi says: "You're right". 

After the second party finishes, the Rabbi says: "You're right". After both leave, 

the Rabbi's wife, who has been listening at the doorway says: "How can they both be right?" 

and the Rabbi turns to her and says:" My dear, you're also right."
?Have a nice week.
Regards,
Opollo





      
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From kmaish2003 at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 00:27:27 2009
From: kmaish2003 at yahoo.com (kuria maina)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:27:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From
 Mount Kenya?
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i am dissappointed by some of the views that are posted in these forum critising the tribe of the appointed ministers rather than critising the low qualifications of the persons appointed.? i agree with m.magiri's post. 
?
it is not a question of who is appointed and his tribe but it is a question of whether the person is qualified to hold that position and is he the best person for that job. i am not supporting the appointments but if we have to make? a change we have to think in terms of best qualified person may it be MPs, cabinet members, appointments to various boards. 
?
the only way out of this problem is if the presidential appointments are vetted by the parliament or an independent board and the MP is forced to step down if appointed to the cabinet. 
?
In kenya there is no separation of powers.

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, Leonard Njururi <lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za> wrote:

From: Leonard Njururi <lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:59 AM








Again and again we have been taken away by tribal mania. When shall true Kenyans stand? When shall we elect political people sensitive leaders? When will political revolution in Kenya start? I think the time is now. Let?s mark them and their undoing and they will be a hefty payment come 2012.Let them not set a political stage to the point of making Kenya believe that without them Kenya can not run. ?Yes we can?. I do know we have excellent brains from all corners of this country. Guys let us inject a pure blood to Kenya leadership ?from top to bottom come 2012 as this is the way to clean the current crop of thugs. We can?t expect thieves to judge themselves put themselves in cells or come up with a fair judgment that is acceptable to all us. Look at all these scandals, Goldenberg, Agloliasing, Nssf, Triton,Mombiletelea ,Grand regency, commissions investigating them hata maize then they tell us we are on path to attaining 2030 vision. Lets us be
 realistic and elect leaders by their competence and their skills not by our tribal groupings it is too costly as the pain, hunger, unemployment, disease, taxes are for Wanjiku them excluded. Lets us kill these vipers before they poison us all.
?
Thanks 
Kim
?
?




From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 11:54 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
?
Ok! now what are we doing about the tribalisim played by our politicians....? we are complaining, do you beleive our complaints will do anything... NO!!!!!. We should learn from the mistakes they are doing so that we rectify them and build a future for a better kenya and take different direction. Rwanda is killing tribalism by abolishing tribal names and people are given both english or french names, i dont know how kenya will ever tackle tribalism. Time? will come when the real people will rise and lead Kenya . I have one advice for the youth out there "Never listen to our kenyan politicians its a roten society and as long as we hail them we will inherit the ROT!!!!" Politicians washindwe!!!!!!!!! shame on all of them THE DAY OF PUNISHMENTS NEVER PASSES, WE WILL PREVAIL.



On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Murithi Magiri <mmagiri at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:





As much as i respect your views as a member of this forum, i must say i'm really disappointed by your views especially this time and age. 

?

As long as we continue thinking as Kikuyu's and Luo's and view every appointment as such this country and its people will always be poor. Think about it. Wish you the best.

"Our job is to live as well and as long as we can, and to help others to do the same. what happens after that and how we are viewed by others is beyond our control' Bill Clinton

--- On Sat, 24/1/09, otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Cc: "young proffessionals" <youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com>
Date: Saturday, 24 January, 2009, 5:58 AM


?






the whole issue of portforlio balance earlier last year should have given you a clue. Finance Ministry cannot and will not be held by any other Kenyan not from Mt. Kenya .

?

It is to protect information on what has been stolen, some " foolish Minister" like Orengo cannot be allowed near there lest he try to bring out the truth of the extent of what has been stolen since 2002.

?

So it had to be Mwiraria, then Kimunya, then Michuki then Kenyatta...bet you if Kenyatta leaves it will be a Ngunjiri or a Kiunjuri but never Wekesa or Mungatana or Pogishio.

?

During Moi's time, we had different tribes holding the portflrlio, Saitoti, Mudavadi, Okemo,Nyachae.

?

This is where Kenyan is being robbed and look at who are selected to man it,it is the heart of the countries resources, where the distribution happens.

?

Sungu,

Juba .



--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

From: Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya ?
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:38 PMSince Kibaki came to power in 2002, it seems that the Finance Minister mustcome from
 Mount Kenya no matter his academic background nor experience. It wasMwiraria then Michuki now Uhuru Kenyatta..Is this how we want our country to begoverned? on tribal allignments? If Raila becomes President..will it be that theFinance Minister must come from Nyanza?..Tribalism is the big problem that wemust deal with and seemingly Kibaki doesnt just care about what Kenyans think orsay..Kimunya had to be brought back nomatter what..you can hang if youwant..thats the attitude..Its very sad that 45 years after independence..we still hold tribal loyaltiesas truths that we cannot do without.. ?Why not appoint someone who understands the economy like Mudavadi or
 AnyangNyongo? Do their tribes disqualify them for holding Finance docket??? Pleasepeople tell me what you think.... ? ? ? ? ? ? ?--- On Fri, 23/1/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote: ?> From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>> Subject: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......> To: "Robert Alai" <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>> Date: Friday, 23 January, 2009, 11:06 AM> How can he appoint HK Finance Minister with all indications> that he financed and organise 'mungiki' to kill> innocent Kenyans and re-appoint Kimunya who was censured by> Parliament because of his dubious dealings. This is simply> unbelievable. It is a TRUE that Finance ministry MUST reside> in
 Mt.
 Kenya region.>? >? > > > > Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:31:59 -0800From:> nyatawo at yahoo.comSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE REVOLUTION:VOICE> OF REASON...To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com> > > > Ndugu George>? > You are not the only one. There are a lot of people out> there just as gutted. These goons need to shown that this> country can do better for its people. It is
 Nairobi which is> broken and all of us must rise up to the great call to fix> it.> > > > From: Kenfish <peter.osotsi at gmail.com>To: BIDII> AFRIKA <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>Sent: Friday,> January 23, 2009 1:12:50 PMSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE> REVOLUTION:VOICE OF REASON...GeorgeAll of them will go home> in 2012. We are going to have a very nastycampaign against> these goons WEF 2010, mpaka 2012, whether they changeor not,> the writing is on the wall.And when I happen to make it like> the others who will try their hands,we will turn this> country upside down, shaking every corner to ensurethings> work differently. I am sick and tired too.Kenfish.On Jan 23,> 3:52 pm, EUGEON AGENCIES <eugeonagenc... at yahoo.com>> wrote:> WANABIDII,>? > Guys,we have all seen this> current government the way they are stealing massively, i am> making a proposal today to anyone who is between 18 to 45> years old,lets make a change! lets remove these guys and put> extremely new
 persons,that is you,you,you and me! EVERYONE> in the current parliament must be CHANGED! WOTE FROM the> most top mpaka huku chini.>? > Am sick of all the ills> affecting
 kenya and these fellows care less! lets make a> change guys pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Am speaking to all> constituents around kenya.DONT BRING BACK YOUR CURRENT MP> BACK TO PARLIAMENT!!...yes its you am speaking to,yeah,you> who is and will be 18 to 45 years in 2012...>? > any> takers or am alone in this?????>? > ABUOGO OWINO> GEORGE..>  ??????  ? ?






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From karaux at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 01:07:10 2009
From: karaux at gmail.com (Edward Karau)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:07:10 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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	<31f173af0901252159l180f92eft58581b8d49a401ce@mail.gmail.com>
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Yeah its time for Raila to retire!Or rather he would have still remained in
the opposition coz i wonder if he would have made it to state house what
changes he would have made. Same old story!!

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 8:59 AM, John Messa <johnmessa at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> If what has been in the media for the last few weeks is true then
> Raila's time to retire has come. before his chequered political career
> is smeared with dirty. Raila's transformation from people's hope to
> people's uncertainty is a clear indication of how bad too much of
> something can be dangerous. It's time RAO takes a well deserved
> retirement and takes the sacred roles of other eminent Africans before
> apakwe matope. I'm forseeing RAO seriously campaigning to recapture
> his Lang'ata seat which he has never done in his parliamentary
> political life
> Talk of our Heroes yesterday are our villains today
>
> On 1/26/09, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,
> >
> > Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing tantrums at the media?
> >
> > Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in
> > shipping maize to Southern Sudan while Kenyans are succumbing to
> starvation?
> > Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN? Is it that really Raila Amolo
> > Odinga is now standing up? What happened to the People's President?
> >
> > Comrades, if man criticizes God and walks away for a meal without
> lightning
> > raining from heaven who does Raila Odinga think he is?
> >
> > Our country has derailed in every sense of the word and is in desperate
> need
> > for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises
> affecting
> > our people, it appears they do not to know what they are doing! They just
> > come across as leaders who are clueless on how to get Kenya back on the
> > rail.
> >
> > I must admit that I have been a quiet supporter of Hon. Raila Odinga but
> > since he became Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be
> metamorphing
> > rapidly into a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and
> the
> > likes.
> >
> > Consider this:
> >
> > Is it an act of God that Elkana Odembo who was appointed as Kenya's envoy
> > to France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo
> > Midiwo;  bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and
> Raila
> > Odinga are sisters?
> >
> > What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi
> as
> > Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both from his clan?
> >
> > What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is making of this?
> >
> > I am made to believe that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite
> > qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much
> > talked about principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one
> > place?
> >
> > Civic vigilance in Kibera
> >
> > The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to
> > meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009 tour of Kibera slums.
> Forget
> > what the television showed you at prime time news, for those of us who
> were
> > there, we can't believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning
> > sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.
> >
> > Last word Mr. Prime Minister, stay away from our media! The country is in
> > grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope;
> we
> > need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us
> to
> > believe again. Do you have what it takes to be that leader?
> >
> > George Nyongesa
> > Bunge la Mwananchi
> > www.bulamwa.co.ke
> > +254 720 451 235
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> JOHN C MESSA
> +254721247327
>
> ----- Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.-----
>
> >
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From jemomure at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 01:16:18 2009
From: jemomure at yahoo.com (james murithi)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:16:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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i think this quote sums up the whole story " better the devil you know than the angel you don't know ".
?
Kind Regards,
James Murithi,
"To try is to risk failure ,not to try is to guarantee failure "
?
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From: George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>
To: mwananchi at yahoogroups.com; youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com; kenva at yahoogroups.com; citizens against violence <cavi_alumni at yahoogroups.com>; "africa-oped at yahoogroups.com" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>; kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com; keepingitrealafrica at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:25:52 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Is this the really Raila Odinga?


Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,

Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing?tantrums?at the?media? 

Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in shipping maize to Southern Sudan while?Kenyans are succumbing to starvation? Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN??Is it that?really Raila Amolo Odinga is now standing up? What happened to?the People's President?

Comrades, if?man?criticizes God and?walks away for a meal?without lightning raining from heaven?who does?Raila Odinga?think he is?

Our country has derailed in?every sense of the word?and is in desperate need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises affecting our people,?it?appears they do not?to know what they are doing! They just come?across?as leaders who are clueless on?how to?get Kenya back on the rail.

I must admit that I?have been?a quiet supporter of?Hon. Raila Odinga but since he became?Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing rapidly?into?a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the likes. ?

Consider this:

Is it an act of God?that Elkana Odembo who was appointed?as Kenya's envoy to?France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo;??bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila Odinga are sisters?

What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both?from his clan?

What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is?making of this? 

I?am?made to believe?that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much talked about?principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one place?

Civic vigilance in Kibera

The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009?tour of Kibera slums. Forget what the television showed you at prime time news, for?those of us who were there, we can't?believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.

Last word Mr. Prime Minister,?stay away from our media!?The country is in grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us?to believe again. Do you have what it takes to?be that leader?

George Nyongesa?
Bunge la Mwananchi
www.bulamwa.co.ke
+254 720 451 235 



      
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From sammy_simiyu at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 01:44:06 2009
From: sammy_simiyu at yahoo.com (Simiyu)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:44:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Career Advice
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Hi I have done B Com finance option and CPA currently in Sec 5.and I
seem to be more competitive than friends who did Accounting and
CPA.Some of whom have never got A job.More over when you finance has
better pay package than Accpunting.

On Jan 24, 2:17?pm, Teresa Gichuri <tanit... at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi 2 al YPs.its from here that i learn 2appreciate my choice of
> career,as its the best ,hope same case 2all. Now ive a friend doin
> Bcom,&wants 2tke Accounting option come 3rd yr. He's already in cpa
> sec.3.my word on him was that its too much of accountin in his certs
> &beta take finance 4diversity.4 you already in the fields, whats your
> word? ?Thenks in advance

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From kagakobo at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 02:00:04 2009
From: kagakobo at yahoo.com (Amos Kibara)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:00:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From
 Mount Kenya?
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Sungu,?that is a well advanced thought put into writing and I agree with you at 100%. As diverse as we are that reflection need to be noticed in the national leadership.



Sincerely,
?
Kibara, Amos Gakobo
?
"If all you had was a hammer, you would treat or see everything in and on your way as a nail"
?
Montgomery?Alabama, USA


--- On Sun, 1/25/09, otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 10:32 PM








Listen my dear friend,
?
We are diverse in many ways including tribe. We need to reflect these in appointments. Believe me if qualification alone is looked at, you may never have people from Northern parts and the marginalised groups in government. As much as we are talking of qualification, there is a need to reflect the face of the country in appointments.
?
If it is qualification alone, we will have appointments from the big advantaged tribes mostly.
?
There are communities that celebrate? when a " son or daughter" makes it to university to do a bachelors degree. In your community as well as mine, that would be laughable.
?
Qualification is a mark definately, but how many say from PNU would have equally qualified to hold Finance Ministry and not necessarily from Mt. Kenya? Is it only the Mt. Kenya folks who have a shoe size fit for that Ministry??
?
Sungu.?
Juba.
?

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, kuria maina <kmaish2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: kuria maina <kmaish2003 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:27 PM







i am dissappointed by some of the views that are posted in these forum critising the tribe of the appointed ministers rather than critising the low qualifications of the persons appointed.? i agree with m.magiri's post. 
?
it is not a question of who is appointed and his tribe but it is a question of whether the person is qualified to hold that position and is he the best person for that job. i am not supporting the appointments but if we have to make? a change we have to think in terms of best qualified person may it be MPs, cabinet members, appointments to various boards. 
?
the only way out of this problem is if the presidential appointments are vetted by the parliament or an independent board and the MP is forced to step down if appointed to the cabinet. 
?
In kenya there is no separation of powers.

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, Leonard Njururi <lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za> wrote:

From: Leonard Njururi <lnjururi at ccsabco.co.za>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:59 AM








Again and again we have been taken away by tribal mania. When shall true Kenyans stand? When shall we elect political people sensitive leaders? When will political revolution in Kenya start? I think the time is now. Let?s mark them and their undoing and they will be a hefty payment come 2012.Let them not set a political stage to the point of making Kenya believe that without them Kenya can not run. ?Yes we can?. I do know we have excellent brains from all corners of this country. Guys let us inject a pure blood to Kenya leadership ?from top to bottom come 2012 as this is the way to clean the current crop of thugs. We can?t expect thieves to judge themselves put themselves in cells or come up with a fair judgment that is acceptable to all us. Look at all these scandals, Goldenberg, Agloliasing, Nssf, Triton,Mombiletelea ,Grand regency, commissions investigating them hata maize then they tell us we are on path to attaining 2030 vision. Lets us be
 realistic and elect leaders by their competence and their skills not by our tribal groupings it is too costly as the pain, hunger, unemployment, disease, taxes are for Wanjiku them excluded. Lets us kill these vipers before they poison us all.
?

Thanks 
Kim 
? 
? 




From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 11:54 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
? 
Ok! now what are we doing about the tribalisim played by our politicians....? we are complaining, do you beleive our complaints will do anything... NO!!!!!. We should learn from the mistakes they are doing so that we rectify them and build a future for a better kenya and take different direction. Rwanda is killing tribalism by abolishing tribal names and people are given both english or french names, i dont know how kenya will ever tackle tribalism. Time? will come when the real people will rise and lead Kenya . I have one advice for the youth out there "Never listen to our kenyan politicians its a roten society and as long as we hail them we will inherit the ROT!!!!" Politicians washindwe!!!!!!!!! shame on all of them THE DAY OF PUNISHMENTS NEVER PASSES, WE WILL PREVAIL.



On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Murithi Magiri <mmagiri at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:





As much as i respect your views as a member of this forum, i must say i'm really disappointed by your views especially this time and age. 

?

As long as we continue thinking as Kikuyu's and Luo's and view every appointment as such this country and its people will always be poor. Think about it. Wish you the best.

"Our job is to live as well and as long as we can, and to help others to do the same. what happens after that and how we are viewed by others is beyond our control' Bill Clinton

--- On Sat, 24/1/09, otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: otieno sungu <sunoti at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya?
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Cc: "young proffessionals" <youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com>
Date: Saturday, 24 January, 2009, 5:58 AM 


?






the whole issue of portforlio balance earlier last year should have given you a clue. Finance Ministry cannot and will not be held by any other Kenyan not from Mt. Kenya .



?


It is to protect information on what has been stolen, some " foolish Minister" like Orengo cannot be allowed near there lest he try to bring out the truth of the extent of what has been stolen since 2002.

?

So it had to be Mwiraria, then Kimunya, then Michuki then Kenyatta...bet you if Kenyatta leaves it will be a Ngunjiri or a Kiunjuri but never Wekesa or Mungatana or Pogishio.

?

During Moi's time, we had different tribes holding the portflrlio, Saitoti, Mudavadi, Okemo,Nyachae.

?

This is where Kenyan is being robbed and look at who are selected to man it,it is the heart of the countries resources, where the distribution happens.

?

Sungu,

Juba .



--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

From: Kennedy Oduor <masumbi2000 at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Must Finance Minister Come From Mount Kenya ?
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:38 PMSince Kibaki came to power in 2002, it seems that the Finance Minister mustcome from
 Mount Kenya no matter his academic background nor experience. It wasMwiraria then Michuki now Uhuru Kenyatta..Is this how we want our country to begoverned? on tribal allignments? If Raila becomes President..will it be that theFinance Minister must come from Nyanza?..Tribalism is the big problem that wemust deal with and seemingly Kibaki doesnt just care about what Kenyans think orsay..Kimunya had to be brought back nomatter what..you can hang if youwant..thats the attitude..Its very sad that 45 years after independence..we still hold tribal loyaltiesas truths that we cannot do without.. ?Why not appoint someone who understands the economy like Mudavadi or
 AnyangNyongo? Do their tribes disqualify them for holding Finance docket??? Pleasepeople tell me what you think.... ? ? ? ? ? ?
 ?--- On Fri, 23/1/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote: ?> From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>> Subject: KIBAKI IS SHAMELESS......> To: "Robert Alai" <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>> Date:
 Friday, 23 January, 2009, 11:06 AM> How can he appoint HK Finance Minister with all indications> that he financed and organise 'mungiki' to kill> innocent Kenyans and re-appoint Kimunya who was censured by> Parliament because of his dubious dealings. This is simply> unbelievable. It is a TRUE that Finance ministry MUST reside> in
 Mt.
 Kenya region.>? >? > > > > Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:31:59 -0800From:> nyatawo at yahoo.comSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE REVOLUTION:VOICE> OF REASON...To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com> > > > Ndugu George>? > You are not the only one. There are a lot of people out> there just as gutted. These goons need to shown that this> country can do better for its people. It is
 Nairobi which is> broken and all of us must rise up to the great call to fix> it.> > > > From: Kenfish <peter.osotsi at gmail.com>To: BIDII> AFRIKA <bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com>Sent: Friday,> January 23, 2009 1:12:50 PMSubject: Re: 2012 CHANGE> REVOLUTION:VOICE OF REASON...GeorgeAll of them will go home> in 2012. We are going to have a very nastycampaign against> these goons WEF 2010, mpaka 2012, whether they changeor not,> the writing is on the wall.And when I happen to make it like> the others who will try their hands,we will turn
 this> country upside down, shaking every corner to ensurethings> work differently. I am sick and tired too.Kenfish.On Jan 23,> 3:52 pm, EUGEON AGENCIES <eugeonagenc... at yahoo.com>> wrote:> WANABIDII,>? > Guys,we have all seen this> current government the way they are stealing massively, i am> making a proposal today to anyone who is
 between 18 to 45> years old,lets make a change! lets remove these guys and put> extremely new persons,that is you,you,you and me! EVERYONE> in the current parliament must be CHANGED! WOTE FROM the> most top mpaka huku chini.>? > Am sick of all the ills> affecting
 kenya and these fellows care less! lets make a> change guys pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Am speaking to all> constituents around kenya.DONT BRING BACK YOUR CURRENT MP> BACK TO PARLIAMENT!!...yes its you am speaking to,yeah,you> who is and will be 18 to 45 years in 2012...>? > any> takers or am alone in this?????>? > ABUOGO OWINO> GEORGE..>  ??????  ? ?






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From odhiambo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 02:43:56 2009
From: odhiambo at gmail.com (Odhiambo Washington)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:43:56 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi
> I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in
> Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
> Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal
> politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
> The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we
> attend his meetings.
> We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus
> definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
> This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise
> and has a greet sense of humility..
> The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about
> this man..
>

Hello YPs,

As pointed out by Obwaya David, while PLO might be the Kenyan Obama (hmm,
they're both lawyers, lecturures and now politicians - what a coincidence?)
he lacks the political constituency. He couldn't get the Kamukunji seat
because, as I can imagine, he did not have the figures to spend, and the
crudeness with which Kenyan elections, as we know them, can be won.

If we really believe that he is good for the CEOs job for the company called
Kenya, then perhaps it's time we ourselves start putting forth the ideas
needed to prop him up for it.
However, we must not just look at him and say PLO tosha as some of us would
want to have it. It will not take us anywhere! To become the President of
Kenya, there are constitutional hurdles in place to be surmounted: You MUST
win 6 out of the 8 provinces, and if the constitution is changed, you MUST
win 50%+1 (or is it 51%) of the total votes cast. Besides this, you MUST
have a parliamentary seat to boot.

PLO could be good, but he's required to meet the constitutional criteria.


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From ken21k at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:25:16 2009
From: ken21k at yahoo.com (Kennedy Otogo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:25:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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Hey,

This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person with the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the recycled lot will not associating with him when the time comes coz this will only bring back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would start opening up their eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it and make all understand that YES HE CAN!!




Kennedy O. Otogo 
Mobile: +254 721 318 332
ken21k at yahoo.com





________________________________
From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN

Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
Henry





      
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From jimmynyam at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:26:16 2009
From: jimmynyam at yahoo.com (Jimmy Muhiri)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:26:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] ladies, ladies, ladies.
Message-ID: <757954.34719.qm@web56405.mail.re3.yahoo.com>


On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are all the same, they don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits. Are there any other ladies left out there like my bros. i need one.


      

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From jimmynyam at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:37:03 2009
From: jimmynyam at yahoo.com (Jimmy Muhiri)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:37:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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The Kenya that i Know is not ready for people like PLO, if we really need people like PLO then all the big tribes must be ready to sacrifice their political godfathers for him, are Luos both rural and urban ready to sacrifice Raila? Are Kambas ready to Sacrife Kalonzo, Kalenjins Ruto, Kikuyus Uhuru etc, Unless this jamaas are gone we have no Hope.

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: odhiambo okecth <komarockswatch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com, "africa-oped" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>, afrocentrikworld at yahoogroups.com, bnyee at googlegroups.com, "ccr" <ccr-kenya at yahoogroups.com>, editors at newsweek.com, "People Foundation" <shoutpeople at gmail.com>, goldengrovenabaclis at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: "African Press International API" <africanpress at getmail.no>, Abibitumikasa at yahoogroups.com, AfricanWarriorTradition at yahoogroups.com, africare-newpublications at yahoogroups.com, BuildingAfricanLibraries at yahoogroups.com, editor at africanexecutive.com, "An East African Online Forum Dedicated to Information Exchange." <jambo at publiceyesite.org>, GatherTheFires at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 12:04 AM
> PLO is an inspirational public speaker. If he truly believes
> in the oneness of Kenya, he must start by putting a team
> that can help sell him across Kenya.
> 
> This team must be composed of selfless Kenyans who are
> prepared to stick with him through and through. 
> 
> In the process, he must prove to the team that besides
> being a good public speaker, his leadership can be
> inspirational to Kenyans. 
> 
> Then we must all rally behind him and give him that
> overwhelming support that even experts at rigging will find
> difficult to handle. We must give him that overwhelming
> support that will shame the police into the kinds of actions
> they played last time round.
> 
> This can be possible because, as we currently have it, this
> is a Grand Coalition of Thieves. And it is only us who will
> save ourselves.
> 
> Odhiambo T Oketch
> Komarock Nairobi
> 
> --- On Sun, 1/25/09, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why
> not-YES HE CAN
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:43 PM
> 
> YES we can
> 
> Lets start the change here in Kenya and then we can export
> Him to United State of Africa.Even though i did not see him
> cry but i trust it was a genuine cry for people dying of
> hunger...remember "when it come from the heart then you
> know that its true"
> 
> I have never accepted the reality that Kenya ina
> "wenyewe" though from the recent appointments and
> reshuffle "Enyewe ina wenyewe"
> I am sick and tired of some fictions which are only
> beginning to become partial facts...
> 
> 
> That the same grand fathers? who led my Grand father,are
> the same fathers who led my father and are are the same
> people who are now leading me..
> Though the there seems to have been change but the change
> seem to remain the same of gene recycle.
> 
> 
> Kenyan must declare the change they want and go for it...
> 
> 
> God bless you
> 
> regards,
> Henry
> 
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 10:10 AM, obwaya david
> <dobwake at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> I agree with you that PLO LUMUMBA is a man our Beloved
> country can rely on in the future. If any of us is in touch
> with our Media Houses then we can start to educate the
> public on the kind of people that can make a difference in
> our leadership. Indeed some media houses of spotted the guy
> and keep us listening as they engage him on vaious
> interviews. Let those that have the will allow him to
> influence and encourage us to stand up and change our
> country. However, it is disappointing that this guy stood up
> in Kamkunju Contituency and was never to be elected to
> parliament. Let us Kenyan voters really think and do the
> right thing by supporting reason and not empty politics.
> 
> ?
> OBWAYA.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> 
> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE
> CAN
> 
> 
> Hi
> I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could
> tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we
> want for the top seat.
> Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to
> the level of tribal politiks and material greed as
> exemplified by the so called "leaders"
> 
> The only challenge i see is we having to carry our
> dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
> We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader
> by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our
> politician.
> 
> This is the only guy i would save my time
>  to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of
> humility..
> The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive
> the people about this man..
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> Henry
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From ken21k at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 03:36:03 2009
From: ken21k at yahoo.com (Kennedy Otogo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:36:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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Felix...one issue I concur with you on is that he needs to get in the right bandwagon. Politics is all about numbers and achieving this won't be easy on a party that is not known... but surely ...he is a leader in the making and am sure that is what we lack as Kenyans. There's none so far we can term as having done something substantial to touch our lives as ordinary Wananchi.

 

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From: Felix Otiato <fotiato at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:16:46 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN


 
I beg to differ here a bit. There is nothing PLO can do for Kenya. Let us not use Obama's example on everyone who has some 'oratory skills'. We must remember that a leader is born and does not aries out of circumstances. PLO is just trying to use the lime light he got from the CRCK inorder to turn into a national figure (read politician) and this has thoroughly backfired on him.
 
In as much as Obama has captivating speeches, he went for established political party (Republican) and did make it also because of the support the party has nationally in the US. For me here I can't even remember what party PLO used to vie for Kamkunji. Politics is about numbers and parties deliver just that. Had Obama chosen some nondescript party (because he thought he was too good alone) I doubt he would be President now.
 
PLO is not a leader and let us not make him think he is. He remained part of CRCK after Ghai was sacked (so that the political elite could manipulate their work). I think he is a good lawyer though.

 
On 1/25/09, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote: 
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:

Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..
 

Hello YPs,

As pointed out by Obwaya David, while PLO might be the Kenyan Obama (hmm, they're both lawyers, lecturures and now politicians - what a coincidence?) he lacks the political constituency. He couldn't get the Kamukunji seat because, as I can imagine, he did not have the figures to spend, and the crudeness with which Kenyan elections, as we know them, can be won.

If we really believe that he is good for the CEOs job for the company called Kenya, then perhaps it's time we ourselves start putting forth the ideas needed to prop him up for it.
However, we must not just look at him and say PLO tosha as some of us would want to have it. It will not take us anywhere! To become the President of Kenya, there are constitutional hurdles in place to be surmounted: You MUST win 6 out of the 8 provinces, and if the constitution is changed, you MUST win 50%+1 (or is it 51%) of the total votes cast. Besides this, you MUST have a parliamentary seat to boot.

PLO could be good, but he's required to meet the constitutional criteria.


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From jkaiguire at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 04:23:38 2009
From: jkaiguire at gmail.com (judy kaiguire)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:23:38 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
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Jimmy, Bakoras LOL! Anyway yes there ladies like your bro's gal..its a
 huge ring out there and since you noticed a trait you like it will be
easy to chagua..again it depends with how old are the ladies you
date..

On 1/26/09, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being
> introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual
> bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and
> then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out
> with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are all the same, they
> don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits. Are there any other ladies
> left out there like my bros. i need one.
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From pepity at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 04:28:54 2009
From: pepity at yahoo.com (Janet mafunga)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:28:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
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Aiii Jimmy,
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You ditched your girlfriend ati coz she does not offer to buy anything? Have you asked why? 

Jeanette M. Khaoya

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] ladies, ladies, ladies.
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 9:26 AM

On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being
introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual bakoras/walking
stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and then his gal bought us
dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out with this gal and my previous
girl friends, they are all the same, they don't offer to buy anything. I
called it quits. Are there any other ladies left out there like my bros. i need
one.


      





      
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From jzrogony at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 04:32:02 2009
From: jzrogony at gmail.com (Jeffrey Cherogony)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:32:02 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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Lumumba is one guy I had been looking at since 2001 to make a move, to go to
parliament, but unfortunately, in 2001, he was deeply in the CKRC, in fact
if you read opinions, Sunday Nation and Standard for that matter, PLO had
been proposed a a probable presidential contender. He didnt.
His oratory skills no withstanding, come from deep in his heart. He talks
with conviction and passion for our country. He was among the voices of
reason during the tallying of votes and the resultant violence. They were
the voices that were trying to talk Kibaki into accepting the will of
Kenyans.
PLO vied the Kamukunji parliamentary seat in a humble party, Agano - lamb he
was defeated hands down, but he is still a leader anyway. Politics is about
numbers and you are a leader is you are. He is now the voice that we should
be hearing from out political leaders. He is crying with the common
Mwananchi, about the greed, iniquity, corruption and all other vices our
leaders are subjeting us to.
I see him delivering Kenya from bondage, from manipulation, and other forms
of greed that have afflicted our beloved nation for so long. It has pained
me, it has pained you, it has pained Kenyans, let the media interview this
jewel so that his message sinks into our psyche.a
Luis Otieno, Julie Gichuru, call these guy more frequently.
Like the biblical Jonah, he has a message to pass to Nineveh, He has been in
denial for a long time, that's why he shed tears recently at the misleaders
that are our leaders.
Save Kenya from its leaders, Lumumba.

Jeffrey

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From jkaiguire at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 04:37:17 2009
From: jkaiguire at gmail.com (judy kaiguire)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:37:17 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Who's Right?
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Hellen,

l see both a frog and a horse...nice!

Judy

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM, hellen wambui <hellenwambui at yahoo.com>wrote:

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> Moral:
> * *We have to respect each other's opinion;
> you can see it clearly in the above picture.
> We just need to wait and listen actively to others' point of view!*
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From johnkhr at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 04:34:22 2009
From: johnkhr at yahoo.com (John Kihara)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:34:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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YPs,
I'm for PLO any day. I dont agree that he has to join any of the mainstream parties. In any case, anyone who can bring us "change we can beleive in" should not touch any of the so called mainstream parties with a 10 foot pole!!!!! They do not get anywhere near representing the change we want.
?
He can start a party, market it, and we will support it and get the chage we want. YES WE CAN!
Rgds
--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 1:06 AM


Omondi,
I have one problem with your reasoning, we don't have parties in Kenya. ODM will become ODM Asili/KADU or whatever else the muppets decide come 2012. It's the bunch of guys you are joining and identifying with. All their rules/manifestos are basic replicas of Ford/Kanu manifestos and rules. That's why, when ODM needed to reward guys, they did the Moi thing, 4 Vice Chairmen.

PLO needs to get like minded people, and start a party based on proper ideals, with a pragmatic system and proper grassroot mobilisation. Now is the time to do this. This will enable him to raise funds, do social marketing for public awareness etc. Then perhaps he can aim for 2012/2017 nomination. If he can get support from the business community and masses at large, he may actually do it.


On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Omondi Amos K'Ogal <amosogal at gmail.com> wrote:


Felix, you get my support for your sentiment. You can change things from outside. Right now, he could have been in parliament, and we could have judged him (paying taxes etc). Obama did the most important thing. He chose a party, identified with it, and the members identified him, from among other capable leaders.
?
Until PLO will be ready to swallow his pride and jump to a party. Its a pipe dream.
?
Thanks

?



On 1/26/09, Kennedy Otogo <ken21k at yahoo.com> wrote: 


Hey,

This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person with the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the recycled lot will not associating with him when the time comes coz this will only bring back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would start opening up their eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it and make all understand that YES HE CAN!!








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From tonditi at usiu.ac.ke  Mon Jan 26 01:31:44 2009
From: tonditi at usiu.ac.ke (Tom  Onditi)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:31:44 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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Eng. Rege is from the Kamwania clan in Karachuonyo, not Raila Odinga's clan. Raila is from the Kowak clan in Bondo and no relation of Rege Kwanya who is the engineer's father.
 James, while what you claim here might be right, it is of utmost importance to get your facts right. Little mistakes like this may call into doubt your entire claim.

From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of james murithi
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:16 AM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?



i think this quote sums up the whole story " better the devil you know than the angel you don't know ".

Kind Regards,
James Murithi,
"To try is to risk failure ,not to try is to guarantee failure "




________________________________
From: George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>
To: mwananchi at yahoogroups.com; youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com; kenva at yahoogroups.com; citizens against violence <cavi_alumni at yahoogroups.com>; "africa-oped at yahoogroups.com" <africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>; kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com; keepingitrealafrica at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:25:52 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Is this the really Raila Odinga?
Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,

Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing tantrums at the media?

Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in shipping maize to Southern Sudan while Kenyans are succumbing to starvation? Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN? Is it that really Raila Amolo Odinga is now standing up? What happened to the People's President?

Comrades, if man criticizes God and walks away for a meal without lightning raining from heaven who does Raila Odinga think he is?

Our country has derailed in every sense of the word and is in desperate need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises affecting our people, it appears they do not to know what they are doing! They just come across as leaders who are clueless on how to get Kenya back on the rail.

I must admit that I have been a quiet supporter of Hon. Raila Odinga but since he became Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing rapidly into a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the likes.

Consider this:

Is it an act of God that Elkana Odembo who was appointed as Kenya's envoy to France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo;  bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila Odinga are sisters?

What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both from his clan?

What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is making of this?

I am made to believe that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much talked about principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one place?

Civic vigilance in Kibera

The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009 tour of Kibera slums. Forget what the television showed you at prime time news, for those of us who were there, we can't believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.

Last word Mr. Prime Minister, stay away from our media! The country is in grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us to believe again. Do you have what it takes to be that leader?

George Nyongesa
Bunge la Mwananchi
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From terewawf at gmail.com  Sun Jan 25 13:09:52 2009
From: terewawf at gmail.com (Wein)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:09:52 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Kenyan Politics
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Yes Leonard,there you are, "You are also right."

On 1/25/09, Leonard Andrew Opollo <leopolloh at gmail.com> wrote:
> Looking at what is Kenyan Politics today, I am reminded of an anecdote,
> related
>
> by Abba Lerner, about a Rabbi and his wife.Two contending parties come to
> the
>
> Rabbi and state their case. After the first party finishes the Rabbi says:
> "You're right".
>
> After the second party finishes, the Rabbi says: "You're right". After both
> leave,
>
> the Rabbi's wife, who has been listening at the doorway says: "How can they
> both be right?"
>
> and the Rabbi turns to her and says:" My dear, you're also right."
>
> * Have a nice week.*
>
> *Regards,*
>
> *Opollo
> *
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From khabereri at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 03:37:30 2009
From: khabereri at gmail.com (Sarah Khabereri)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:37:30 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <757954.34719.qm@web56405.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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Now, have you tried to find out from her why she had to kuja na combi
(galfriends or bakoras as you call them - very hilarious).

And before you went out, did you discuss money matters. Economies of scale,
economies of scale, economies of scale, economies of scale.

Just a thought!

2009/1/26 Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com>

>
> On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being
> introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual
> bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and
> then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out
> with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are all the same, they
> don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits. Are there any other ladies
> left out there like my bros. i need one.
>
>
>
>
> >
>


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From amosogal at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 04:54:36 2009
From: amosogal at gmail.com (Omondi Amos K'Ogal)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:54:36 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
In-Reply-To: <daeae3670901260141g4f5f72ebxbd264cd077a23a80@mail.gmail.com>
References: <daeae3670901260053q6baa4bf5odfba9a53ec2abb8e@mail.gmail.com>
	<230362.66974.qm@web33303.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<daeae3670901260141g4f5f72ebxbd264cd077a23a80@mail.gmail.com>
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The moment that guys beat Passaris for Embakasi, i know that any other
person will still beat PLO for the Kamkunji seat. Thats how Kenyans vote.

On 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Guys,
> Our MP's and leaders are change leaders... they change once they get
> elected.
>
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Joseph Ndegwa <ndegwajosef at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>>   Hi,
>> This discussion on the possibility of PLO pulling off an Obama in Kenya is
>> really of interest. I have for long watched and analysed the guy. To me its
>> possible especially in light of the ongoing dwindling hopes on the change
>> ODM leader, Raila Odinga and his ilk promised us. I believe time is ripe for
>> an Obama moment.
>> This is how PLO can pull it off. to start with, he must take advantage of
>> the next voter registration process to urge the citizenry, especially the
>> youth who are interested in change to register in kamukunji constituency
>> just like Margaret Wanjiru urged her faithful in JIAM to register in
>> Starehe. With his backyard secured, we can roll out a nationwide campaign of
>> change, a process that will be oiled by youths through such social network
>> sites like Young professionals and face book. God willing, we shall arrive.
>> People of God, what do you suggest?
>> Regards,
>> Joseph
>>
>> --- On *Mon, 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>* wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
>> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
>>
>> Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 12:53 AM
>>
>>
>>  To start with, Point of correction: Obama never went for an established
>>> party called Republican but a democrat
>>>
>>
>> Point of correction. The Democratic Party is the most established and
>> oldest party in America. 1st Republican President was the 16th President,
>> Abraham Lincoln... Republicans have been underdogs for quite a while.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> With Regards,
>>
>> Phares Kariuki
>>
>> Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then
>> I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of
>> their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of
>> work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is
>> better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish
>> and worry about my liver.  -Jack Handy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> With Regards,
>
> Phares Kariuki
>
> Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then
> I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of
> their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of
> work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is
> better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish
> and worry about my liver.  -Jack Handy
>
> >
>


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From tanita47 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 05:02:09 2009
From: tanita47 at gmail.com (Teresa Gichuri)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:32:09 -0230
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <211895.13939.qm@web32004.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<211895.13939.qm@web32004.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Ooh jimmy!don take that route...thats the design sugar mummies hav to
capture u duds.hidin their age with cash,n i see ur headin there tena
bahati ya mwenzio...!i thot guys hav that sense of pride that they
provide for their chilez!

On 1/26/09, Janet mafunga <pepity at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Aiii Jimmy,
>
> You ditched your girlfriend ati coz she does not offer to buy anything? Have
> you asked why?
>
> Jeanette M. Khaoya
>
> --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> From: Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] ladies, ladies, ladies.
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 9:26 AM
>
> On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being
> introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual
> bakoras/walking
> stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and then his gal bought
> us
> dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out with this gal and my
> previous
> girl friends, they are all the same, they don't offer to buy anything. I
> called it quits. Are there any other ladies left out there like my bros. i
> need
> one.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>

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From odhiambo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 05:37:45 2009
From: odhiambo at gmail.com (Odhiambo Washington)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:37:45 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <630897.40806.qm@web56401.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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	<630897.40806.qm@web56401.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Okay Sarah, one thing i don't understand why do ladies always have bakoras
> with them, i mean u r going out with u beau why have another friend of ours?
> n by the end of the day the bill goes to the man. the economy is bad even if
> u have a lot of cash, u don't just waste it, contribute to the hungry.


Jimmy,

I wouldn't mind the bakoras if we discussed and agreed that she'll be having
them as company. If that was not the case, then I'll feel more bitter than
you are.
>From what I've heard in the grapevine, the bakoras are a way of passing a
message to you ..I'll not say what the message is for fear of the bakoras
(walls have ears!), but I still want to ask if you believe you took the
wrong anyway? This was ur chic and you surely confess love to one another?
Or is she just another of the flirts?
I find it quite a hard thing to dis a loved one, so I suggest you go back
and talk to her.
If it was a flirt, then you're fine without her. Uchumi ni mbaya:-)


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From iscwn at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 05:49:32 2009
From: iscwn at hotmail.com (Joram Odus)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:49:32 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: This Man - Raila Odinga
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Yes, At this rate, Raila will not be as influential come 2012 as he has been in the past. As he has said in the past that 'You can fool some people sometimes, BUT not all the the time', surely his waterloo has arrived. 

Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:32:26 +0300Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] This Man - Raila OdingaFrom: odhiambo at gmail.comTo: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.comYPs,Some things have caught my eye of recent as regards Raila Odinga:1. Kibira residents no longer "worship" Raila the way they used to,2. Bondo residents declined drinks he offered them over Christmas,3. He appears to have assumed the role of Kamotho (Master's voice) for the "collusion" govt.4. He's become the topmost govt official to threaten the media...and yet5. Steadman are fooling him that the people have more confidence in him that Kibaki, or even the govt performance?    I personally don't have confidence in him anymore. He's more the turncoat that Mutahi Ngunyi called him.Without Kibera, I think he's finished, and sure, I like that. We need young leaders to take over the running of this country. Let this lot eat. We will get them one day - as sure as day follows night.Think about this:Does anyone hear the barks from Kajwang', Ojode, Ayiecho Olweny, Midiwo? Noooo! Everyone has gone quiet. I only hear Ndolo (that of "weka tyre" fame).Something doesn't quite add up !! -- Best regards,Odhiambo WASHINGTON,Nairobi,KE+254733744121/+254722743223_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby."                             - Natalie Wood
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From peteropudo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 06:12:53 2009
From: peteropudo at gmail.com (pudo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:12:53 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Respect or Trust
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Mary,

If i cant trust you why on earth should i share anything that impact
rightfully in my life with you since you can use it in a different way.

Peter

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 2:01 PM, mary atieno <maryatieno502 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Was discussing "relationship killers" with someone recently. She said she
> knew her relationship was over when she realized she no longer respected her
> man. After expounding further on the respect aspect of relationships, we
> agreed that loss of respect for one's mate is almost always a fatal blow to
> the relationship. Must of us have always heard that loss of trust coupled
> with lack of communication are the most common relationship killers. But
> what about loss of respect? We've all seen countless relationships endure
> years or even decades, after one spouse stopped trusting the other. But how
> many of us can say we've witnessed the same of a relationship wherein a
> spouse stopped respecting the other?
>
> So, I ask...Is loss of respect as damaging to a relationship as loss of
> trust. Is one more damaging than the other? If so, which is more and why?
>
> Mary O.
>
> >
>

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From terewawf at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 06:15:05 2009
From: terewawf at gmail.com (Wein)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:15:05 -0800
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Respect or Trust
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Mary,

To me the two are so closely intertwined in a
relationship that you can't really get the
difference or separate them,especially
with regards to romance.

You can't respect someone if you don't
 trust him/her and the reverse is also true!!!!!!!!!!!

My views.

Wein.

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From odhiambo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 05:32:26 2009
From: odhiambo at gmail.com (Odhiambo Washington)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:32:26 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] This Man - Raila Odinga
Message-ID: <991123400901260232l1063c8d3q4c623d98078fd0fc@mail.gmail.com>

YPs,

Some things have caught my eye of recent as regards Raila Odinga:

1. Kibira residents no longer "worship" Raila the way they used to,
2. Bondo residents declined drinks he offered them over Christmas,
3. He appears to have assumed the role of Kamotho (Master's voice) for the
"collusion" govt.
4. He's become the topmost govt official to threaten the media
...and yet
5. Steadman are fooling him that the people have more confidence in him that
Kibaki, or even the govt performance?
    I personally don't have confidence in him anymore. He's more the
turncoat that Mutahi Ngunyi called him.

Without Kibera, I think he's finished, and sure, I like that. We need young
leaders to take over the running of this country. Let this lot eat. We will
get them one day - as sure as day follows night.

Think about this:
Does anyone hear the barks from Kajwang', Ojode, Ayiecho Olweny, Midiwo?
Noooo! Everyone has gone quiet. I only hear Ndolo (that of "weka tyre"
fame).

Something doesn't quite add up !!


-- 
Best regards,
Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
Nairobi,KE
+254733744121/+254722743223
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From denyutu at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 06:46:14 2009
From: denyutu at gmail.com (Dan Nyutu)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:46:14 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: FW: A YOUNG BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE
 TO SURVIVAL
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Wow! thats a great piece

Dan

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Florence Ndungu
<FNdungu at resolution.co.ke>wrote:

>
>
>
>
> *Regards*
>
> *Florence***
>
>
>  ------------------------------
>
>  *10 THINGS YOUR MOTHER SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU*
> *Written by: Dana Orr,*
>
>
>
> *10. BE SELECTIVE IN  FRIENDSHIPS.*
>
> Friendship is not  charity, it's a give-and-take relationship. Your friends
> should be people you  love, admire and respect. Don't be afraid to expand,
> or change your circle of  friends. As you get older, you may head in a
> different direction than those  you once considered your 'best friends
> forever'. As you evolve and mature, you  may grow apart from friends who no
> longer fulfill you - it's ok! Hold this  person in your heart, but be true
> to yourself when devoting time, energy and  emotion to anyone you seriously
> consider a 'friend'.
>
>
> *9. RE-INVENT YOURSELF WHEN  NECESSARY.*
>
> Self-reinvention is a  way to constantly reflect and assess your goals and
> priorities in your  personal, academic and professional life. The concept of
> self-reinvention  allows you to reconsider your lifestyle and, at any given
> moment, change a  particular course of action. The beauty of this process is
> that you don't have  to beat yourself up about behaviour you consider
> undesirable. You should  actually feel great that you have enough sense to
> realize the error of your  ways (whatever they may be), and can
> spontaneously commit to change.  Congratulations - you just solved a
> problem!
>
>
> *8. PROTECT YOURSELF.*
>
> HIV/AIDS is the #1 killer of black women ages 19-27 in  America. You are
> not corny or lame  if you insist on an HIV test before having sex with
> someone. In fact, you're  stupid to give up responsibility for your health
> and put your life in someone  else's hands. Please DO NOT FALL FOR the
> age-old trick: 'Look at me - what am  I supposed to do now?!' All men
> masturbate. Politely tell your partner that he  should focus on 'self- love'
> until you're certain that he deserves to enter  your temple.
>
>
> *7. JEALOUSY IS A  WASTED EMOTION.*
>
> People who love  themselves and recognize their worth are unable to be
> jealous of others. Why?  You should be so preoccupied with loving yourself
> and changing what you don't  like, you have no time to worry about what
> others are doing. Being jealous of  someone is a waste of energy. You cannot
> control other people and the choices  they make, or the luck they have. Weak
> people let other's circumstances affect  their self-love and/or self-worth.
> Resist the temptation to be envious, as it  will get you nowhere. If
> anything, let other people motivate you to achieve  certain goals for
> yourself.
>
>
> *6.  CARRY YOURSELF LIKE A LADY.*
>
> Embrace that  which makes you a woman, and by all means, take advantage of
> the privileges  that we have. Force men around you to treat you with the
> respect they would  their mother, aunt or sister. Insist that your doors be
> opened for you, order  your food first in a restaurant, and sit in the front
> seat if you are the only  female in the car. There is nothing wrong with
> being 'pleasantly demanding'.  Along with the privilege of womanhood comes a
> certain responsibility. Being a  true 'lady' means you exhibit manners that
> would make your grandmother proud,  your clothes are tasteful and
> appropriate for your age, and your hair and  nails are always clean. These
> little things make a big difference in n how you  are viewed by outsiders,
> and the quality of men that you attract.
>
>
> *5. KEEP UP WITH CURRENT  EVENTS.*
>
> Staying in touch with  what's going on in the world is very important. Not
> only is it important to be  aware of national and global issues, it makes
> you a lot more interesting to  others because you always have something to
> talk about. It doesn't take much  to watch the news, read the newspaper
> online, or buy an issue of TIME magazine  or Newsweek. Don't forget -
> parents and teachers are a great source of  information on current events,
> and would love to have a conversation with you  about something 'serious'.
>
>
> *4.  Travel. *
>
> Do you have a passport?  If not, get one. Before you are saddled with the
> responsibilities of a job and  a family, take advantage of your freedom and
> travel. Instead of buying a new  outfit, buy a plane ticket. See other parts
> of the world and observe other  cultures. More importantly, have fun! Plan a
> trip with a friend to a social  event in another city, a beach on an island,
> or a city in a foreign country.  Capture your memories with photos or in a
> diary (or a blog). You will cherish  them forever.
>
>
> *3. Be Proud To Be  Black.*
>
> Black culture and  heritage is based on strength, perseverance, and rich
> talents. You should have  an overwhelming sense of cultural pride - as black
> people, we are so very  special. Don't EVER feel as if you aren't equal to
> another person simply  because you're black. If you have any question as to
> the importance of black  people to our society, or how smart, beautiful,
> talented, funny and  fascinating we are, start reading. Watch old movies.
> Read plays. Go see plays.  Buy tickets for dance and musical performances.
> Seek opportunities to study  academic topics involving, or related to, black
> people. Talk to your relatives  that lived through some of the historical
> events you've heard about. Get on  the Internet and study people with whom
> you're familiar. Keep in mind, black  pride doesn't mean exclusion of
> others. It is most impressive when you seek to  educate other cultures about
> the beauty and greatness of being black.
>
>
> *2. Have a  Cause.*
>
> As long as you're here,  it is your duty as a human being to help make the
> world a better place. Let  your natural talents and passion lead you to an
> issue that keeps your  attention, and to which you can commit your time and
> money. Get involved with  groups that already exist. If your particular
> cause is new or unique, start  your own group and make your friends join.
> Helping others is an easy way to  feel good about yourself, and invest in
> the future of your  community.
>
>
> *1. Love Yourself.  *
>
> This is #1 and most  important, yet challenging, mission to accomplish.
> Self-love is critical to  survival at any age, and may be quite a personal
> journey. Loving yourself  means recognizing, developing and honouring a
> sense of self-worth. Loving  yourself means you have zero tolerance for
> anyone or anything that doesn't  love you and respect you. Loving yourself
> also means you must treat yourself  well, simply because no one else will do
> it for you
>
>
>
>
> *" If God brings you  to it, He will bring you through it "*
>
> * *
>
> *"Be yourself;  everybody else is taken."-Unknown** *
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>

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From totiaa at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 06:54:51 2009
From: totiaa at gmail.com (Josh)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:54:51 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <757954.34719.qm@web56405.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <757954.34719.qm@web56405.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <66a6b4410901260354u7d2a2b4ej923b5d80096b3b17@mail.gmail.com>

Boss i like what you have said.
When you find one know that i am luking for one also.



On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being
> introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual
> bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and
> then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out
> with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are all the same, they
> don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits. Are there any other ladies
> left out there like my bros. i need one.
>
>
>
>
> >
>


-- 
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P.O Box 33506-00600,
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Mobile:0725-844589

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From: iscwn at hotmail.com (Joram Odus)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:08:14 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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As much as people are mesmerised with PLO eloquence. I doubt if eloquence is the key word for leadership. I remain cautious, PLO has not identified with the dreams, aspirations and needs of ordinary Kenyans. He has no developmental record even at the basic level, besides lack of grassroots support or organisational astuteness like Obama; in Illinois and Chicago where he identified with local communities. Perhaps, PLO needs to take stock of these issues if he has higher ambition to leader Kenya and not only rely on his ability to communicate effectively.
 



Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CANDate: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:05:02 +0300From: SOCHOLLA at iom.intTo: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com







Dear All,
 
I have been following up these discussions and my conclusion is that unless we change our way of transacting government business, we?ll continue wasting time in bad governance. 
The reason we fail is coz we have a rotten constitution. In fact we don?t have one at all. We must first demand for a constitution that details how we want to be governed. Not another government project. We must not wait for the politicians to give us a half baked law out of conspiracy by the political class coz that is where we are headed unless we rise up against the odds to demand what we can?t afford to lose. 
With a good constitution then every other thing will just fall in place. I admire the way American system works. You remember the Obama?s nominee who was forced to comply before taking up the office? In America, everyday business is guided by the supreme law of the land. Let us stop making noise and engage ourselves in the noble cause of writing a constitution by the people, of the people, for the people and with the people. Until then, Kenya bado itakuwa na wenyenchi na wananchi.
 
Orodos Ocholla
 




From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John KiharaSent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:34 PMTo: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.comSubject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
 





YPs,

I'm for PLO any day. I dont agree that he has to join any of the mainstream parties. In any case, anyone who can bring us "change we can beleive in" should not touch any of the so called mainstream parties with a 10 foot pole!!!!! They do not get anywhere near representing the change we want.

 

He can start a party, market it, and we will support it and get the chage we want. YES WE CAN!Rgds--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CANTo: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.comDate: Monday, January 26, 2009, 1:06 AM

Omondi,I have one problem with your reasoning, we don't have parties in Kenya. ODM will become ODM Asili/KADU or whatever else the muppets decide come 2012. It's the bunch of guys you are joining and identifying with. All their rules/manifestos are basic replicas of Ford/Kanu manifestos and rules. That's why, when ODM needed to reward guys, they did the Moi thing, 4 Vice Chairmen.PLO needs to get like minded people, and start a party based on proper ideals, with a pragmatic system and proper grassroot mobilisation. Now is the time to do this. This will enable him to raise funds, do social marketing for public awareness etc. Then perhaps he can aim for 2012/2017 nomination. If he can get support from the business community and masses at large, he may actually do it.

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Omondi Amos K'Ogal <amosogal at gmail.com> wrote:

Felix, you get my support for your sentiment. You can change things from outside. Right now, he could have been in parliament, and we could have judged him (paying taxes etc). Obama did the most important thing. He chose a party, identified with it, and the members identified him, from among other capable leaders.

 

Until PLO will be ready to swallow his pride and jump to a party. Its a pipe dream.

 

Thanks 



On 1/26/09, Kennedy Otogo <ken21k at yahoo.com> wrote: 


Hey,This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person with the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the recycled lot will not associating with him when the time comes coz this will only bring back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would start opening up their eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it and make all understand that YES HE CAN!!





 

Kennedy O. Otogo Mobile:  +254 721 318 332 
ken21k at yahoo.com 

 

 




From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.comSent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AMSubject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN

HiI see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..regards,Henry

 
-- With Regards,Phares KariukiSometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.  -Jack Handy
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From barustuno at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 07:03:01 2009
From: barustuno at yahoo.com (moses cheburet)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:03:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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YPS,

I beg to request all of you to understand that Kenya's political scenario is different from the one of the USA. It may not be easy to have someone climb the political ladder here as Obama did, free of bribery and other forms of malice that are the order of the day in Kenya's politics. 
On the other hand, i believe that the potential to create a political environment even better than the one in the USA is there, especially with this generation, i mean the YPS and other young Kenyans.
PLO can be just the guy we need in 2012. His only problem is that he doesn't have much cash, a situation which WE the reform seekers can take care of. Which party did you people expect him to use in the last elections? All of them were tainted. I congratulate him for not using neither of the major political parties. That is what being principled is all about.

Cheburet

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
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As much as people are mesmerised with PLO eloquence. I doubt if eloquence is the key word for leadership. I remain cautious, PLO has not identified with the dreams, aspirations and needs of ordinary Kenyans. He has no developmental record even at the basic level, besides lack of?grassroots support or organisational?astuteness?like Obama; in Illinois and Chicago where he identified with local communities. Perhaps, PLO needs?to take stock of these issues if he has higher ambition to leader Kenya and not only rely on his ability to communicate effectively.


?





Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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Dear All,
?
I have been following up these discussions and my conclusion is that unless we change our way of transacting government business, we?ll continue wasting time in bad governance. 
The reason we fail is coz we have a rotten constitution. In fact we don?t have one at all. We must first demand for a constitution that details how we want to be governed. Not another government project. We must not wait for the politicians to give us a half baked law out of conspiracy by the political class coz that is where we are headed unless we rise up against the odds to demand what we can?t afford to lose. 
With a good constitution then every other thing will just fall in place. I admire the way American system works. You remember the Obama?s nominee who was forced to comply before taking up the office? In America, everyday business is guided by the supreme law of the land. Let us stop making noise and engage ourselves in the noble cause of writing a constitution by the people, of the people, for the people and with the people. Until then, Kenya bado itakuwa na wenyenchi na wananchi.
?
Orodos Ocholla
?




From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Kihara
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:34 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
?





YPs,

I'm for PLO any day. I dont agree that he has to join any of the mainstream parties. In any case, anyone who can bring us "change we can beleive in" should not touch any of the so called mainstream parties with a 10 foot pole!!!!! They do not get anywhere near representing the change we want.

?

He can start a party, market it, and we will support it and get the chage we want. YES WE CAN!
Rgds
--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 1:06 AM

Omondi,
I have one problem with your reasoning, we don't have parties in Kenya. ODM will become ODM Asili/KADU or whatever else the muppets decide come 2012. It's the bunch of guys you are joining and identifying with. All their rules/manifestos are basic replicas of Ford/Kanu manifestos and rules. That's why, when ODM needed to reward guys, they did the Moi thing, 4 Vice Chairmen.

PLO needs to get like minded people, and start a party based on proper ideals, with a pragmatic system and proper grassroot mobilisation. Now is the time to do this. This will enable him to raise funds, do social marketing for public awareness etc. Then perhaps he can aim for 2012/2017 nomination. If he can get support from the business community and masses at large, he may actually do it.

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Omondi Amos K'Ogal <amosogal at gmail.com> wrote:

Felix, you get my support for your sentiment. You can change things from outside. Right now, he could have been in parliament, and we could have judged him (paying taxes etc). Obama did the most important thing. He chose a party, identified with it, and the members identified him, from among other capable leaders.

?

Until PLO will be ready to swallow his pride and jump to a party. Its a pipe dream.

?

Thanks

?



On 1/26/09, Kennedy Otogo <ken21k at yahoo.com> wrote: 


Hey,

This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person with the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the recycled lot will not associating with him when the time comes coz this will only bring back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would start opening up their eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it and make all understand that YES HE CAN!!





?

Kennedy O. Otogo 
Mobile: ?+254?721?318?332?
ken21k at yahoo.com
?


?

?




From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN

Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
Henry





?



-- 
With Regards,

Phares Kariuki

Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver. ?-Jack Handy



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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:27:08 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Any (MBA) job vacancies
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From kenya.is.marwa at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 08:16:12 2009
From: kenya.is.marwa at gmail.com (M Kenya)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:16:12 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <807620.92927.qm@web56404.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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MEN PROVIDE AND WOMEN NURTURE!!!!! it is in the Bible (a muslim please check
if it also exists in the Koran)....

It is not the work for women to pay bills. Infact it is mothers who tell
their daughters it is not their work to pay for things, even their panties
and sanitary it is the man to buy however old she is!

Josh I believe you are a young person.  Wait till you have a  beer gut,
kipara and a big guzzler  you will always and I mean always want to pay ALL
the bills. This is just to make up for your receding manhood and ego and to
show the younger guys (those who can't or refuse to cough up) that you are
still in the game.

Centi moja yangu
MK

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 3:29 PM, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Trust me i will sambaza.
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Josh <totiaa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Josh <totiaa at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
> > To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> > Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 3:54 AM
> > Boss i like what you have said.
> > When you find one know that i am luking for one also.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Jimmy Muhiri
> > <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend,
> > actually she was being
> > > introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with
> > her usual
> > > bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my
> > round, then bro his and
> > > then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since
> > i started going out
> > > with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are
> > all the same, they
> > > don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits.
> > Are there any other ladies
> > > left out there like my bros. i need one.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Josh.
> > P.O Box 33506-00600,
> > Nairobi.
> > Mobile:0725-844589
> >
> >
>
>
>
> >
>

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From gwanyonyi at treadsetters.com  Mon Jan 26 08:50:14 2009
From: gwanyonyi at treadsetters.com (Godfrey Wanyonyi)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:50:14 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
In-Reply-To: <518826.44205.qm@web65509.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000501c97fbd$03da1460$1400a8c0@TTLERP>

How about if such forums like GJipange for young people PLO is given
platform to inspire young people; then we multiply this across the
nation, then we solidify into party or join the PLO one; then we elect
him; then....
 
-----Original Message-----
From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of moses
cheburet
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:03 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
 

YPS,

I beg to request all of you to understand that Kenya's political
scenario is different from the one of the USA. It may not be easy to
have someone climb the political ladder here as Obama did, free of
bribery and other forms of malice that are the order of the day in
Kenya's politics. 
On the other hand, i believe that the potential to create a political
environment even better than the one in the USA is there, especially
with this generation, i mean the YPS and other young Kenyans.
PLO can be just the guy we need in 2012. His only problem is that he
doesn't have much cash, a situation which WE the reform seekers can take
care of. Which party did you people expect him to use in the last
elections? All of them were tainted. I congratulate him for not using
neither of the major political parties. That is what being principled is
all about.

Cheburet

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 3:08 AM
As much as people are mesmerised with PLO eloquence. I doubt if
eloquence is the key word for leadership. I remain cautious, PLO has not
identified with the dreams, aspirations and needs of ordinary Kenyans.
He has no developmental record even at the basic level, besides lack of
grassroots support or organisational astuteness like Obama; in Illinois
and Chicago where he identified with local communities. Perhaps, PLO
needs to take stock of these issues if he has higher ambition to leader
Kenya and not only rely on his ability to communicate effectively.

 
  _____  


Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:05:02 +0300
From: SOCHOLLA at iom.int
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com


Dear All,
 
I have been following up these discussions and my conclusion is that
unless we change our way of transacting government business, we?ll
continue wasting time in bad governance. 
The reason we fail is coz we have a rotten constitution. In fact we
don?t have one at all. We must first demand for a constitution that
details how we want to be governed. Not another government project. We
must not wait for the politicians to give us a half baked law out of
conspiracy by the political class coz that is where we are headed unless
we rise up against the odds to demand what we can?t afford to lose. 
With a good constitution then every other thing will just fall in place.
I admire the way American system works. You remember the Obama?s nominee
who was forced to comply before taking up the office? In America,
everyday business is guided by the supreme law of the land. Let us stop
making noise and engage ourselves in the noble cause of writing a
constitution by the people, of the people, for the people and with the
people. Until then, Kenya bado itakuwa na wenyenchi na wananchi.
 
Orodos Ocholla
 
  _____  

From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Kihara
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:34 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
 

YPs,
I'm for PLO any day. I dont agree that he has to join any of the
mainstream parties. In any case, anyone who can bring us "change we can
beleive in" should not touch any of the so called mainstream parties
with a 10 foot pole!!!!! They do not get anywhere near representing the
change we want.
 
He can start a party, market it, and we will support it and get the
chage we want. YES WE CAN!
Rgds
--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:
From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 1:06 AM
Omondi,
I have one problem with your reasoning, we don't have parties in Kenya.
ODM will become ODM Asili/KADU or whatever else the muppets decide come
2012. It's the bunch of guys you are joining and identifying with. All
their rules/manifestos are basic replicas of Ford/Kanu manifestos and
rules. That's why, when ODM needed to reward guys, they did the Moi
thing, 4 Vice Chairmen.

PLO needs to get like minded people, and start a party based on proper
ideals, with a pragmatic system and proper grassroot mobilisation. Now
is the time to do this. This will enable him to raise funds, do social
marketing for public awareness etc. Then perhaps he can aim for
2012/2017 nomination. If he can get support from the business community
and masses at large, he may actually do it.
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Omondi Amos K'Ogal
<amosogal at gmail.com> wrote:
Felix, you get my support for your sentiment. You can change things from
outside. Right now, he could have been in parliament, and we could have
judged him (paying taxes etc). Obama did the most important thing. He
chose a party, identified with it, and the members identified him, from
among other capable leaders.
 
Until PLO will be ready to swallow his pride and jump to a party. Its a
pipe dream.
 
Thanks

 
On 1/26/09, Kennedy Otogo <ken21k at yahoo.com> wrote: 
Hey,

This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person
with the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the
recycled lot will not associating with him when the time comes coz this
will only bring back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would
start opening up their eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it
and make all understand that YES HE CAN!!
 
Kennedy O. Otogo 
Mobile:  +254 721 318 332 
ken21k at yahoo.com
 

 
 

  _____  

From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in
Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of
tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called
"leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever
we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus
definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is
Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people
about this man..

regards,
Henry



 



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With Regards,

Phares Kariuki

Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed.
Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery
and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they
might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to
myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come
true than be selfish and worry about my liver.  -Jack Handy


 






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From gwanyonyi at treadsetters.com  Mon Jan 26 08:45:37 2009
From: gwanyonyi at treadsetters.com (Godfrey Wanyonyi)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:45:37 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Respect or Trust
In-Reply-To: <e70abadd0901260301n7b268575ud0609d26d48fe321@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c97fbc$5eba59e0$1400a8c0@TTLERP>

With loss of trust it ends immediately while with loss of respect you
battle to get it until it is either restored or forever impossible
then...
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mary atieno
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:02 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Respect or Trust
 
Was discussing "relationship killers" with someone recently. She said
she knew her relationship was over when she realized she no longer
respected her man. After expounding further on the respect aspect of
relationships, we agreed that loss of respect for one's mate is almost
always a fatal blow to the relationship. Must of us have always heard
that loss of trust coupled with lack of communication are the most
common relationship killers. But what about loss of respect? We've all
seen countless relationships endure years or even decades, after one
spouse stopped trusting the other. But how many of us can say we've
witnessed the same of a relationship wherein a spouse stopped respecting
the other?
So, I ask...Is loss of respect as damaging to a relationship as loss of
trust. Is one more damaging than the other? If so, which is more and
why?
Mary O.


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From odhiambo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 08:49:34 2009
From: odhiambo at gmail.com (Odhiambo Washington)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:49:34 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <d110a7c90901260537x48b77e19o9c8cef1844125202@mail.gmail.com>
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	<d110a7c90901260537x48b77e19o9c8cef1844125202@mail.gmail.com>
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On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Erastus Marugu <erastusmarugu at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.Jimmy...!.....And Washington, what
> message are the bakoras supposed to send when your potential shows up with
> them?
>

It goes something like (or close to) this:

Chic: Guys, I have this guy asking me out, although I am not really into
him.
Bakoras: So, si we just go enjoy him?
Chic: Actually, yes. What do I stand to lose?

Wait... it's not all that negative!
Some "bakora" might actually see the man she's been looking for in the guy
and hook up with him, and end up treating him well, to the disgust of the
'gang'!
But that is what I gather is normally the "basic principle" behind bakoras.


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From odhiambo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 08:36:55 2009
From: odhiambo at gmail.com (Odhiambo Washington)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:36:55 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
In-Reply-To: <667727.97889.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<667727.97889.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:29 PM, mary omullo <omullo at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Jimmy,
>
> there many ladies like that out there, unfortunately they happen to be
> dating men who bring their own bakoras. You invite your jamaa out, next
> thing you know his friends are there and when the bill for their drinks
> come, they all look at you expectantly, having told your jamaa they were
> broke and having been assured, my chic is taking care of the bill.
> Unfortunately these women rarely date men like them. Am lucky
>

Ai yawa. Mary is trying to put the shoe on the other foot! I think I have an
answer, already theorized on this forum - could it be a case of some
teenies/students (or hustlers?) dating mama sukaris? I don't think so, as
Sugar Mummies always play discreet (unless I am out of touch with time) so,
Mary, I don't remember ever seeing such.

Anyone seen jamaas being bought drinks by some gullible chic?:-)




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From amenya.gibson at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 08:37:58 2009
From: amenya.gibson at gmail.com (amenya gibson)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:37:58 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Attachment/internship
	opportunity in IT
In-Reply-To: <e47ae9f50901260530o21f24d58y34983d37547dd31a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e47ae9f50901260525s134d3e5cv98674c30b69458fb@mail.gmail.com>
	<e47ae9f50901260530o21f24d58y34983d37547dd31a@mail.gmail.com>
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let me try www.myjobseye.com
www.kazi-kenya.com
and www.myhouse.com
bye
gib

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:30 PM, josephine Ndambuki
<josekamanthe at gmail.com>wrote:

>
> Hi wonderful people,
>
> I have a bro who's looking for an IT internship. He's done a diploma in
> computer studies from Kenya poly and is very good in his work. Am kindly
> requesting anyone who knows of any open opportunities to kindly let me know.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Regards
> Josephine Kamanthe
>
>
> >
>

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From terewawf at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 09:23:10 2009
From: terewawf at gmail.com (Wein)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:23:10 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: RELATIONSHIP THAT LOOSES ITS
 GRIEF AND SUPPORT
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Latifah,

Dunia ni mviringo lakini kuna milima na mabonde.

Thats Wein.

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From josiah.ogalo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 10:19:44 2009
From: josiah.ogalo at gmail.com (josiah ogalo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:19:44 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] OPTIMISM VS PESSIMISM
Message-ID: <181c75910901260719r19681038v7530fbc6fb18d2a4@mail.gmail.com>

YPS_Ke,
To start with I would like to use a quote from one of the Einstein "*amidst
great difficulty lies big opportunity*" to break the above referred
subjects.

Yes it is true that the world is facing the worst financial crisis ever in
history since the great depression and most people have been hard hit a the
place that matters most - the pocket! At such time most investors tread
carefully with safe stocks and avoid risky stocks. Actually government bonds
and bills are risk free and are preferable over shares at such times.

As young professionals with budding careers, aspiring business people we
should really ask ourselves what such a great difficulty that affects the
whole world affords to us given our thinking,abilities and
skills.....success only comes when you accept difficulty and deal with it!

What are you going to do this year to change your dependence on salaried
employment? or improve your business turn over?

You are better placed when you know where your ship is headed - spiritual,
financial, social, academic, business etc...

SUCCESS = ACTION TO DAY NOT TOMORROW! and do not look at the
difficulties.......they only exist to show you can do it! If you focus so
much on obstacle, you might never achieve anything in life!
*
So are you going to be optimistic or pessimistic?*

ACT NOW..START  NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From tanita47 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 11:27:50 2009
From: tanita47 at gmail.com (Teresa Gichuri)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:27:50 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] job search
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hi guys. i've a bro who graduated last year, at university of nairobi
with bachelor of science, physics option. any one out there with a job
opportunity? regards, triza

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From suba_cm at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 09:27:16 2009
From: suba_cm at yahoo.com (Churchill Suba)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:27:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
In-Reply-To: <ba32726e0901252340s753139f8x7b134b01ff351b8d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <62513.39889.qm@web30403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have read the said confidential letter purpotedly written by Prof. Nyongo to Raila and find it too cheap to believe. It is the kind of letter that may have been fabricated by the Intelligence Service, the main architects of government propaganda the world over. But not all who serve in the National Intelligence Service are themselves intelligent as is refelected in this piece of waht can at best be described as trash

Try something else. This one does not seem to wash

--- On Sun, 1/25/09, Jayne Wachira <jayne.wachira09 at gmail.com> wrote:
From: Jayne Wachira <jayne.wachira09 at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:40 PM

Guys, Do you remember this document? 


On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 8:25 AM, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com> wrote:






Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,
?
Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing?tantrums?at the?media? 
?
Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in shipping maize to Southern Sudan while?Kenyans are succumbing to starvation? Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN??Is it that?really Raila Amolo Odinga is now standing up? What happened to?the People's President?

?
Comrades, if?man?criticizes God and?walks away for a meal?without lightning raining from heaven?who does?Raila Odinga?think he is?
?
Our country has derailed in?every sense of the word?and is in desperate need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises affecting our people,?it?appears they do not?to know what they are doing! They just come?across?as leaders who are clueless on?how to?get Kenya back on the rail.

?
I must admit that I?have been?a quiet supporter of?Hon. Raila Odinga but since he became?Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing rapidly?into?a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the likes. ?

?
Consider this:
?
Is it an act of God?that Elkana Odembo who was appointed?as Kenya's envoy to?France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo;??bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila Odinga are sisters?

?
What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both?from his clan?
?
What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is?making of this? 
?
I?am?made to believe?that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much talked about?principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one place?

?
Civic vigilance in Kibera
?
The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009?tour of Kibera slums. Forget what the television showed you at prime time news, for?those of us who were there, we can't?believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.

?
Last word Mr. Prime Minister,?stay away from our media!?The country is in grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us?to believe again. Do you have what it takes to?be that leader?

?
George Nyongesa?
Bunge la Mwananchi
www.bulamwa.co.ke
+254 720 451 235








      
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From josiah.ogalo at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 09:31:36 2009
From: josiah.ogalo at gmail.com (josiah ogalo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:31:36 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: RELATIONSHIP THAT LOOSES ITS
 GRIEF AND SUPPORT
In-Reply-To: <80a684d60901260600v5e1e5f33qe615ff75d639b689@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1992e4340901260543v2c10eaa3kabd8acf97137409@mail.gmail.com>
	<80a684d60901260600v5e1e5f33qe615ff75d639b689@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <181c75910901260631y6a71f54v27ccaedd3e6c7747@mail.gmail.com>

Latifah,

Are you relating with such kind of a man and for how long? Kwani you're
married to him or just in a relationship.
If not married then you'd better smarten up and pack your stuff and
leave...cause you might stay thinking that you will change or make the man
to change...however this behavior you have just described in enough warning
sign that the guy will not change....
Please watch out for your future not in the man but your own capabilities
than God gave you....

Regards
Josiah Ogalo

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM, judy kaiguire <jkaiguire at gmail.com> wrote:

> Latifah,
>
> Be kind enough to read your message again..am confused you seem to talk of
> a third party at the same time it sounds like you are dealing with a
> immature BRAT in an adults body.
>
> Judy
>
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Latifah Murray <latifahmurray at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> I want to know one thing. Why do we have relationships going through
>> petty petty isues that just sound unrealistic.
>> I mean now he expects you to be around with him more often. Which by
>> surprise he did say he want to work but no interest is shown. He says
>> he wants to stop drinking, smoking, chewing miraa, and visiting bubs.
>> But the following day he just cant help it and does the DONTS.
>>
>> And to tell you the truth, he wanted you the person he loves to help
>> him not indulge more on the drugs, but NO he now see's you as a woman
>> who wants to take take control of him and never mind the health he
>> wants to do they way he wants.
>>
>> And just a clarification, when your love one insults you" Fuck you
>> Bitch Mathafucker" is he really the man that loved in the beginning.
>>
>> This has been torchering me so much i need some help and answers.
>>
>>
>>
>
> >
>

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From kioko at franktax.com  Mon Jan 26 13:25:45 2009
From: kioko at franktax.com (Francis Kioko)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:25:45 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila
	Odinga?
In-Reply-To: <FDC70A2975644C4DA172CC8BFE2F7CCD2F93C6AD37@mail4.usiu.ac.ke>
References: <301165.81993.qm@web51709.mail.re2.yahoo.com>	<169982.58638.qm@web65505.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<FDC70A2975644C4DA172CC8BFE2F7CCD2F93C6AD37@mail4.usiu.ac.ke>
Message-ID: <007101c97fe3$81533ef0$83f9bcd0$@com>

Hi Tom Onditi,

 

Point of correction Sir! I think your remarks were based on George
Nyongesa's  claims and not James. Please can you also try to get your facts
right because this little mistakes may cast doubt on your entire claim.

Thanks

Frank

 

From: jambo-bounces at publiceyesite.org
[mailto:jambo-bounces at publiceyesite.org] On Behalf Of Tom Onditi
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 1:32 AM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila
Odinga?

 

Eng. Rege is from the Kamwania clan in Karachuonyo, not Raila Odinga's clan.
Raila is from the Kowak clan in Bondo and no relation of Rege Kwanya who is
the engineer's father.

 James, while what you claim here might be right, it is of utmost importance
to get your facts right. Little mistakes like this may call into doubt your
entire claim.

 

From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of james murithi
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:16 AM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?

 

 

 

i think this quote sums up the whole story " better the devil you know than
the angel you don't know ".
 

Kind Regards,

James Murithi,

"To try is to risk failure ,not to try is to guarantee failure "

 

 

 

 

  _____  

From: George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>
To: mwananchi at yahoogroups.com; youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com;
kenva at yahoogroups.com; citizens against violence
<cavi_alumni at yahoogroups.com>; "africa-oped at yahoogroups.com"
<africa-oped at yahoogroups.com>; kenyaonline at yahoogroups.com;
keepingitrealafrica at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:25:52 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Is this the really Raila Odinga?


Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,

 

Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing tantrums at the media? 

 

Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in
shipping maize to Southern Sudan while Kenyans are succumbing to starvation?
Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN? Is it that really Raila Amolo
Odinga is now standing up? What happened to the People's President?

 

Comrades, if man criticizes God and walks away for a meal without lightning
raining from heaven who does Raila Odinga think he is?

 

Our country has derailed in every sense of the word and is in desperate need
for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises affecting
our people, it appears they do not to know what they are doing! They just
come across as leaders who are clueless on how to get Kenya back on the
rail.

 

I must admit that I have been a quiet supporter of Hon. Raila Odinga but
since he became Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing
rapidly into a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the
likes.  

 

Consider this:

 

Is it an act of God that Elkana Odembo who was appointed as Kenya's envoy to
France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo;  bearing
in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila Odinga are
sisters?

 

What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi as
Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both from his clan?

 

What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is making of this? 

 

I am made to believe that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite
qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much
talked about principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one
place?

 

Civic vigilance in Kibera

 

The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to
meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009 tour of Kibera slums. Forget
what the television showed you at prime time news, for those of us who were
there, we can't believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning
sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.

 

Last word Mr. Prime Minister, stay away from our media! The country is in
grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we
need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us to
believe again. Do you have what it takes to be that leader?

 

George Nyongesa 

Bunge la Mwananchi

www.bulamwa.co.ke <http://www.bulamwa.co.ke/> 

+254 720 451 235






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From lnduta at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 09:59:37 2009
From: lnduta at gmail.com (Lilian Nduta)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:59:37 +0200
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: RELATIONSHIP THAT LOOSES ITS
 GRIEF AND SUPPORT
In-Reply-To: <80a684d60901260600v5e1e5f33qe615ff75d639b689@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1992e4340901260543v2c10eaa3kabd8acf97137409@mail.gmail.com>
	<80a684d60901260600v5e1e5f33qe615ff75d639b689@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a2b355310901260659l3b06077ax3e2e9f780c7b172f@mail.gmail.com>

*"He says
he wants to stop drinking, smoking, chewing miraa, and visiting bubs.
But the following day he just cant help it and does the DONTS."*

The person you refer to in your query is a very sick man. Addiction is a
form of sickness and is one of the hardest things to cure. I beg to differ
with Judy. The person is not immature but he is a very sick man. He should
try seeking help from the  rehab centres. In the meantime you are caught up
in an abusive relationship.

Lilian
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:00 PM, judy kaiguire <jkaiguire at gmail.com> wrote:

> Latifah,
>
> Be kind enough to read your message again..am confused you seem to talk of
> a third party at the same time it sounds like you are dealing with a
> immature BRAT in an adults body.
>
> Judy
>
>   On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Latifah Murray <latifahmurray at gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> I want to know one thing. Why do we have relationships going through
>> petty petty isues that just sound unrealistic.
>> I mean now he expects you to be around with him more often. Which by
>> surprise he did say he want to work but no interest is shown. He says
>> he wants to stop drinking, smoking, chewing miraa, and visiting bubs.
>> But the following day he just cant help it and does the DONTS.
>>
>> And to tell you the truth, he wanted you the person he loves to help
>> him not indulge more on the drugs, but NO he now see's you as a woman
>> who wants to take take control of him and never mind the health he
>> wants to do they way he wants.
>>
>> And just a clarification, when your love one insults you" Fuck you
>> Bitch Mathafucker" is he really the man that loved in the beginning.
>>
>> This has been torchering me so much i need some help and answers.
>>
>>
>>
>
> >
>

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From PubliceyeT at aol.com  Mon Jan 26 18:58:17 2009
From: PubliceyeT at aol.com (PubliceyeT at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:58:17 EST
Subject: [Jambo] Public Eye Group News. Commentary. Religion. Death
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From jkorig at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 17:50:20 2009
From: jkorig at yahoo.com (john kamau)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:50:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Citizens' charter......
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This is probably the greatest idea i have read on this fora. I hope we would have many more persons who are willing to spend some of their time to share about our country. We spend too much time with petty issues while weighty matters  about our mother land are left to the likes of Kimunya and RUTO.


      
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From kaburiah at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 05:38:07 2009
From: kaburiah at gmail.com (Harun Kaburia)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:38:07 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
In-Reply-To: <301165.81993.qm@web51709.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <ad6589780901260238u561a851ctdef2433cd917da7a@mail.gmail.com>

YPs,

I agree with the sentiments expressed regarding RAO's reaction to the media,
to the point of threatening to 'deal with them some other time'. Such words
coming from a senior government official who not only has the means, but
also the power and motive to lash out at the media are not to be taken
lightly.

In the words of one political analyst, the guy is so used to throwing stones
that he is not accustomed to having them thrown at him. He is so used to
organising people against an idea, that he's not quite good at organising
people 'for' an idea.

I sincerely that this was a 'one-off' mistake from a guys most people (foes
and friends alike) have come to admire for his persistence and perceived
focus to making Kenya a real democracy.

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 8:25 AM, George Nyongesa <grnyongesa at yahoo.com>wrote:

>   Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,
>
> Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing tantrums at the media?
>
> Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in
> shipping maize to Southern Sudan while Kenyans are succumbing to starvation?
> Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN? Is it that really Raila Amolo
> Odinga is now standing up? What happened to the People's President?
>
> Comrades, if man criticizes God and walks away for a meal without lightning
> raining from heaven who does Raila Odinga think he is?
>
> Our country has derailed in every sense of the word and is in desperate
> need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises
> affecting our people, it appears they do not to know what they are doing!
> They just come across as leaders who are clueless on how to get Kenya back
> on the rail.
>
> I must admit that I have been a quiet supporter of Hon. Raila Odinga but
> since he became Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing
> rapidly into a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the
> likes.
>
> Consider this:
>
> Is it an act of God that Elkana Odembo who was appointed as Kenya's envoy
> to France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo
> Midiwo;  bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila
> Odinga are sisters?
>
> What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi
> as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both from his clan?
>
> What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is making of this?
>
> I am made to believe that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite
> qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much
> talked about principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one
> place?
>
> Civic vigilance in Kibera
>
> The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to
> meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009 tour of Kibera slums. Forget
> what the television showed you at prime time news, for those of us who were
> there, we can't believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning
> sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.
>
> Last word Mr. Prime Minister, stay away from our media! The country is in
> grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we
> need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us to
> believe again. Do you have what it takes to be that leader?
>
> George Nyongesa
> Bunge la Mwananchi
> www.bulamwa.co.ke
> +254 720 451 235
>
>
> >
>

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From kaburiah at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 06:27:00 2009
From: kaburiah at gmail.com (Harun Kaburia)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:27:00 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Respect or Trust
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Someone please define 'respect'?

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 2:01 PM, mary atieno <maryatieno502 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Was discussing "relationship killers" with someone recently. She said she
> knew her relationship was over when she realized she no longer respected her
> man. After expounding further on the respect aspect of relationships, we
> agreed that loss of respect for one's mate is almost always a fatal blow to
> the relationship. Must of us have always heard that loss of trust coupled
> with lack of communication are the most common relationship killers. But
> what about loss of respect? We've all seen countless relationships endure
> years or even decades, after one spouse stopped trusting the other. But how
> many of us can say we've witnessed the same of a relationship wherein a
> spouse stopped respecting the other?
>
> So, I ask...Is loss of respect as damaging to a relationship as loss of
> trust. Is one more damaging than the other? If so, which is more and why?
>
> Mary O.
>
> >
>

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From stephen.osore at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 06:47:30 2009
From: stephen.osore at gmail.com (ojtos)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:47:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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	<ad6589780901260238u561a851ctdef2433cd917da7a@mail.gmail.com>
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The media should practice professional and ethical journalism
You dont expect Raila Odinga to call a press conference and challenge
the very government he is serving..there are inside mechanisms to
address the corruption issues and any other issue which is pressing
and affecting the common mwananchi.
What the media ought to have asked is what he is doing internally
within the government to address those issues , rather than air
uncalled for allegations.


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From hr at akest.org  Mon Jan 26 08:20:29 2009
From: hr at akest.org (hr at akest.org)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:20:29 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
Message-ID: <72655bd815434da4bf6054787e7f606d.hr@akest.org>


Jimmy

i like that, believe me wapo wanlipa me being one of them but also it depends on how two of you see things. even if its not always i have to take care of the bills. 

Greta
----- Original Message -----
From: Jimmy Muhiri
Sent: 1/26/2009 7:29:00 AM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.

> 
> Trust me i will sambaza.
> 
> 
> --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Josh <totiaa at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > From: Josh <totiaa at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
> > To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> > Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 3:54 AM
> > Boss i like what you have said.
> > When you find one know that i am luking for one also.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Jimmy Muhiri
> > <jimmynyam at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > > On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend,
> > actually she was being
> > > introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with
> > her usual
> > > bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my
> > round, then bro his and
> > > then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since
> > i started going out
> > > with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are
> > all the same, they
> > > don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits.
> > Are there any other ladies
> > > left out there like my bros. i need one.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Josh.
> > P.O Box 33506-00600,
> > Nairobi.
> > Mobile:0725-844589
> > 
> > 
> 
>       
> 
> > 


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From charlezi at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 08:52:19 2009
From: charlezi at yahoo.com (charles nkuraya)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:52:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Managing shock!
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Message-ID: <496595.87706.qm@web62304.mail.re1.yahoo.com>


Josephine, you never mentioned what kind of a shock you are suffering from.? 

Nkuraya

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, judy kaiguire <jkaiguire at gmail.com> wrote:
From: judy kaiguire <jkaiguire at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Managing shock!
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 8:41 AM

Josephine,
?
This site may help http://www.terrylarimore.com/Shock.html


On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM, josephine Ndambuki <josekamanthe at gmail.com> wrote:

Hallo wonderful people
Today i was thinking of the different ways people handle shock, this is because i got a nasty experience i really didn't expect and it really shook me off the ground. I spent so much energy trying to get balance, and my efforts seemed to be leading to more and more shaky grounds. i am still coming to terms and that prompted me to seek views on this topic. 


What is the best way to handle uncertain situations? For those who are experts in this field, i would kinldy encourage us to share,

Rgds
Josephine








      
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From tnwafullah at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 13:02:11 2009
From: tnwafullah at gmail.com (Teresah Wafullah)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:02:11 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] WHAT YOU NEED FOR 2009
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Handbook 2009
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that
is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead
invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do anything. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself too seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her
mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present and the future.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems
are simply a part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like
 algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything (like Jesus said 77 * ? times) No
one can offend you that many times in a lifetime.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 10.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30.. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends
will. Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change, it can change
and YES YOU CAN!
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake up alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40. Please chose to LOVE GOD with all your heart this year and do his
will ? READ YOUR BIBLE.
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service of anything

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From butunah at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 11:09:42 2009
From: butunah at yahoo.com (Zedekiah Nyanchama)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:09:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Superb pictures of the Inauguration of President Barack
	Obama
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Click on the link below:


http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html



      
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From grnyongesa at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 15:11:16 2009
From: grnyongesa at yahoo.com (George Nyongesa)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:11:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
In-Reply-To: <000501c97fbd$03da1460$1400a8c0@TTLERP>
Message-ID: <697345.90084.qm@web51712.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Comrades, 
?
I find speech rhetorics and eloquence of one PLO more of entertaining?and less as a?powerful information communication style.?I am not sure that we can really group PLOs rhetorics and eloquence?as inspiring?or visionary speech.?On meticulous consideration?PLOs eloquence cannot be compared to?Barack Obamas, the latter's eloquent speeches are normally on point,?laden with inspiration and?vision. Did anyone get a chance to listen to?PLO?during his parliamentary campaigns? We could get our answers there.
?
While PLO is an eloquent speaker, can we really class him inspiring and visionary as?Dr. King, Winston Churchil or Malcolm X.???

Besides, leadership is about capturing people's desires, ambitions and dreams; finding the best way to communicate your understanding of those issues in a persuasive and?inspiring way?that makes them?can follow you?gladly. If leadership?was just about eloquence of speech, for sure, at grass root Kalembe Ndile? would out do PLO by far. We know who votes in Kenya?
?
George Nyongesa
Bunge la Mwananchi

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Godfrey Wanyonyi <gwanyonyi at treadsetters.com> wrote:

From: Godfrey Wanyonyi <gwanyonyi at treadsetters.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 3:50 PM








How about if such forums like GJipange for young people PLO is given platform to inspire young people; then we multiply this across the nation, then we solidify into party or join the PLO one; then we elect him; then???.
?
-----Original Message-----
From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of moses cheburet
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:03 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
?




YPS,

I beg to request all of you to understand that Kenya's political scenario is different from the one of the USA. It may not be easy to have someone climb the political ladder here as Obama did, free of bribery and other forms of malice that are the order of the day in Kenya's politics. 
On the other hand, i believe that the potential to create a political environment even better than the one in the USA is there, especially with this generation, i mean the YPS and other young Kenyans.
PLO can be just the guy we need in 2012. His only problem is that he doesn't have much cash, a situation which WE the reform seekers can take care of. Which party did you people expect him to use in the last elections? All of them were tainted. I congratulate him for not using neither of the major political parties. That is what being principled is all about.

Cheburet

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Joram Odus <iscwn at hotmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 3:08 AM

As much as people are mesmerised with PLO eloquence. I doubt if eloquence is the key word for leadership. I remain cautious, PLO has not identified with the dreams, aspirations and needs of ordinary Kenyans. He has no developmental record even at the basic level, besides lack of?grassroots support or organisational?astuteness?like Obama; in Illinois and Chicago where he identified with local communities. Perhaps, PLO needs?to take stock of these issues if he has higher ambition to leader Kenya and not only rely on his ability to communicate effectively.

?




Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:05:02 +0300
From: SOCHOLLA at iom.int
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com



Dear All,
?
I have been following up these discussions and my conclusion is that unless we change our way of transacting government business, we?ll continue wasting time in bad governance. 
The reason we fail is coz we have a rotten constitution. In fact we don?t have one at all. We must first demand for a constitution that details how we want to be governed. Not another government project. We must not wait for the politicians to give us a half baked law out of conspiracy by the political class coz that is where we are headed unless we rise up against the odds to demand what we can?t afford to lose. 
With a good constitution then every other thing will just fall in place. I admire the way American system works. You remember the Obama?s nominee who was forced to comply before taking up the office? In America, everyday business is guided by the supreme law of the land. Let us stop making noise and engage ourselves in the noble cause of writing a constitution by the people, of the people, for the people and with the people. Until then, Kenya bado itakuwa na wenyenchi na wananchi.
?
Orodos Ocholla
?




From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Kihara
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:34 PM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
?





YPs,

I'm for PLO any day. I dont agree that he has to join any of the mainstream parties. In any case, anyone who can bring us "change we can beleive in" should not touch any of the so called mainstream parties with a 10 foot pole!!!!! They do not get anywhere near representing the change we want.

?

He can start a party, market it, and we will support it and get the chage we want. YES WE CAN!
Rgds
--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 1:06 AM

Omondi,
I have one problem with your reasoning, we don't have parties in Kenya. ODM will become ODM Asili/KADU or whatever else the muppets decide come 2012. It's the bunch of guys you are joining and identifying with. All their rules/manifestos are basic replicas of Ford/Kanu manifestos and rules. That's why, when ODM needed to reward guys, they did the Moi thing, 4 Vice Chairmen.

PLO needs to get like minded people, and start a party based on proper ideals, with a pragmatic system and proper grassroot mobilisation. Now is the time to do this. This will enable him to raise funds, do social marketing for public awareness etc. Then perhaps he can aim for 2012/2017 nomination. If he can get support from the business community and masses at large, he may actually do it.

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Omondi Amos K'Ogal <amosogal at gmail.com> wrote:

Felix, you get my support for your sentiment. You can change things from outside. Right now, he could have been in parliament, and we could have judged him (paying taxes etc). Obama did the most important thing. He chose a party, identified with it, and the members identified him, from among other capable leaders.

?

Until PLO will be ready to swallow his pride and jump to a party. Its a pipe dream.

?

Thanks

?



On 1/26/09, Kennedy Otogo <ken21k at yahoo.com> wrote: 


Hey,

This is one man I'll vote for anytime; he seems to be the only person with the right credentials as per this moment. I only hope that the recycled lot will not associating with him when the time comes coz this will only bring back what we do not want. I pray that Kenyans would start opening up their eyes to issues and nothing else. We can push it and make all understand that YES HE CAN!!





?

Kennedy O. Otogo 
Mobile: ?+254?721?318?332?
ken21k at yahoo.com
?


?

?




From: henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com>
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:33:57 AM
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN

Hi
I see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.
Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"
The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.
We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.
This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..
The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..

regards,
Henry




?



-- 
With Regards,

Phares Kariuki

Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver. ?-Jack Handy


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From grnyongesa at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 26 15:38:14 2009
From: grnyongesa at yahoo.com (George Nyongesa)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:38:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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I meant Eng. Orege...sorry for the inconvenince caused to Eng. Rege. Thank you Onditi for pointing that out. George Nyongesa

--- On Mon, 1/26/09, Tom Onditi <tonditi at usiu.ac.ke> wrote:

From: Tom Onditi <tonditi at usiu.ac.ke>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
To: "youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com" <youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com>
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 8:31 AM








Eng. Rege is from the Kamwania clan in Karachuonyo, not Raila Odinga?s clan. Raila is from the Kowak clan in Bondo and no relation of Rege Kwanya who is the engineer?s father.
?James, while what you claim here might be right, it is of utmost importance to get your facts right. Little mistakes like this may call into doubt your entire claim.
?


From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com [mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of james murithi
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:16 AM
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Is this the really Raila Odinga?
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?

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i think this quote sums up the whole story " better the devil you know than the angel you don't know ".
?

Kind Regards,

James Murithi,

"To try is to risk failure ,not to try is to guarantee failure "

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Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Is this the really Raila Odinga?





Dear Kenyans and friends of Kenyans,

?

Why is Hon. Raila Odinga throwing?tantrums?at the?media? 

?

Is it because the media revelead to Kenyans that his son was involved in shipping maize to Southern Sudan while?Kenyans are succumbing to starvation? Did Raila threaten to do a Michuki on KTN??Is it that?really Raila Amolo Odinga is now standing up? What happened to?the People's President?

?

Comrades, if?man?criticizes God and?walks away for a meal?without lightning raining from heaven?who does?Raila Odinga?think he is?

?

Our country has derailed in?every sense of the word?and is in desperate need for leadership. The way the two principals are handling the crises affecting our people,?it?appears they do not?to know what they are doing! They just come?across?as leaders who are clueless on?how to?get Kenya back on the rail.

?

I must admit that I?have been?a quiet supporter of?Hon. Raila Odinga but since he became?Mr. Prime Minister of Kenya, I find him to be metamorphing rapidly?into?a public figure not any different from Hon. Mwai Kibaki and the likes. ?

?

Consider this:

?

Is it an act of God?that Elkana Odembo who was appointed?as Kenya's envoy to?France is married to Aoko Midiwo, a sister of Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo;??bearing in mind that the mother of Aoko and Jakoyo Midiwo and Raila Odinga are sisters?

?

What about appointment of Eng. Rege as Permanent Secretary and Paul Gondi as Chairman of Geothermal Power who are both?from his clan?

?

What does the Prime Minister think the grapevine is?making of this? 

?

I?am?made to believe?that this fellow Kenyans have the pre-requisite qualifications for these positions. However, looked at from Raila's much talked about?principle of redistribution, isn't this too much from one place?

?

Civic vigilance in Kibera

?

The Prime Minister did not have it easy with the crowds that turned up to meet him during his yesterday 25th January 2009?tour of Kibera slums. Forget what the television showed you at prime time news, for?those of us who were there, we can't?believe the rate at which Kibera residents are abandoning sycophancy to demand accountable leadership.

?

Last word Mr. Prime Minister,?stay away from our media!?The country is in grave condition, everything is not working and Kenyans are losing hope; we need a leader who can capture our dreams and aspirations and inspire us?to believe again. Do you have what it takes to?be that leader?

?

George Nyongesa?

Bunge la Mwananchi

www.bulamwa.co.ke

+254 720 451 235





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From luo31 at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 26 22:55:16 2009
From: luo31 at hotmail.com (barack abonyo)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:55:16 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CAN
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There is only one thing PLO can do to show us that he is worth the salt we are putting on him. He must come out and organize people behind his ideaology. He cannot wait for someone to organize for him the people and then he jumps on it. A leader must have the capacity to organize. PLO must move from speeches to action. He must organize people against unpopular idealogy and governance. PLO is too quiete on these issues and this makes him look like a goat with more than one color. It looks like that he would like to join ODM or PNU. What I am saying is that no one really knows his solid stand. He must come out strong and speak on behalf of Wanainchi, he must organize wanainchi and he must present himself for service. Untill he does that, everyone is totally confused who the real PLO is and no one can stick his or her neck for a leader leading from the back.
Barack



Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:08:26 -1200Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: PLO Lumumba_Why not-YES HE CANFrom: fotiato at gmail.comTo: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
 
Catherine,
 
Sorry for that as I haven't been a keen on what party Obama was riding on (I was touched by the guy mpaka the party became a non issue). Of course he was a democrat. All i know is that even if PLO was leadership material he has already exposed some naivity that a Kenyan politician or even any leader anywhere MUST never make. The thought that he could make it with some vague party was .... naive. And that cannot be reversed.
 
The guy is eloquent in both swahili and english but there is nothing that PLO talks about that resounds with the people. I rarely listen to him but if he had said such I would have captured it. Obama knew what the ordinary American wanted, and he used his oratory prowess to deliver the message of change. 
 
Leaders always look at the bigger picture. What bigger picture does PLO have for Kenya? We have had people with the mastery of language come and go but we have not seen what that lifting Kenyans out of mysery. PLO cannot lead Kenya. If he was born a leader we would not have known him after CRCK but before. He is just trying to find relevance after CRCK and he is making himself irrelevant in the process. I challenge those with his 'powerful' speeches to post them so that we can analyse them 
On 1/25/09, Maurice Baraza <barazam at gmail.com> wrote: 
I tend to differ with you here,Looking at the Kenyan political scenario it is very hard to tell which party will be there come 2012, or which party a person may contest on come 2012. Lets go back to 1992, we had KANU, Ford Asili (Very famous then), DP Ford Kenya, ...... list is endless. In 1997 (which by the way is the only time we saw parties from previous elections still being strong) we had the same parties but came another entity NDP which Raila had used since things didnt go well with Ford-K. In 2002 the only famous parties we had were NARC, FOrd-P and KANU. come 2007 we had very new entities Narc-K, PNU (did anyone ever imagine in jan 2007 that we'd have this one). So now tell me what can we foretell of 2012 with this kind of political scenario of ours in Kenya. We'll have very new entities and many fallouts are on the way.So majamaa tuwachane nakusema mambo ya party.Maybe by then people will want to identify themselves with the Uzalendo Party of PLO.The only thing missing is the lack of will among the kenyans to shift from the "huyu ni wa kabila gani" thought.My Take 

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:16 AM, Felix Otiato <fotiato at gmail.com> wrote:

 
I beg to differ here a bit. There is nothing PLO can do for Kenya. Let us not use Obama's example on everyone who has some 'oratory skills'. We must remember that a leader is born and does not aries out of circumstances. PLO is just trying to use the lime light he got from the CRCK inorder to turn into a national figure (read politician) and this has thoroughly backfired on him.
 
In as much as Obama has captivating speeches, he went for established political party (Republican) and did make it also because of the support the party has nationally in the US. For me here I can't even remember what party PLO used to vie for Kamkunji. Politics is about numbers and parties deliver just that. Had Obama chosen some nondescript party (because he thought he was too good alone) I doubt he would be President now.
 
PLO is not a leader and let us not make him think he is. He remained part of CRCK after Ghai was sacked (so that the political elite could manipulate their work). I think he is a good lawyer though. 



On 1/25/09, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote: 

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM, henry kamabi <hkamabi at gmail.com> wrote:
HiI see something bigger for Africa in PLO just as we could tell a hero in Obama,then i must admit this is the man we want for the top seat.Ethnically i don't think he would ever stoop to low to the level of tribal politiks and material greed as exemplified by the so called "leaders"The only challenge i see is we having to carry our dictionaries whenever we attend his meetings.We Kenyan have everything including leaders,i mean leader by Jesus definition but not by the norm displayed by our politician.This is the only guy i would save my time to listen to as he is Humble,wise and has a greet sense of humility..The media,i believe should take great steps to sensitive the people about this man..
Hello YPs,As pointed out by Obwaya David, while PLO might be the Kenyan Obama (hmm, they're both lawyers, lecturures and now politicians - what a coincidence?) he lacks the political constituency. He couldn't get the Kamukunji seat because, as I can imagine, he did not have the figures to spend, and the crudeness with which Kenyan elections, as we know them, can be won.If we really believe that he is good for the CEOs job for the company called Kenya, then perhaps it's time we ourselves start putting forth the ideas needed to prop him up for it.However, we must not just look at him and say PLO tosha as some of us would want to have it. It will not take us anywhere! To become the President of Kenya, there are constitutional hurdles in place to be surmounted: You MUST win 6 out of the 8 provinces, and if the constitution is changed, you MUST win 50%+1 (or is it 51%) of the total votes cast. Besides this, you MUST have a parliamentary seat to boot.PLO could be good, but he's required to meet the constitutional criteria.--  Odhiambo WASHINGTON,Nairobi,KE+254733744121/+254722743223_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby."                             - Natalie Wood 
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From grnyongesa at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 02:29:09 2009
From: grnyongesa at yahoo.com (George Nyongesa)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:29:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Report: Mwananchi freedom from
 hunger train: Journey 1
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Dear all, 
?
Please visit this link to see a few of the pictures of Mwananchi Freedom from hunger train mission:
http://www.bulamwa.co.ke//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=39&mosmsg=Item+successfully+saved.
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We shall? post more pictures when time allows. Visit this link to see the brochure we distrubuted on train http://www.bulamwa.co.ke//images/stories/blm1.pdf
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Today we make another journey on the train but for security reason we shall not disclose destination. 
?
George Nyongesa
Bunge la Mwananchi


      
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From slaigong at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 01:14:46 2009
From: slaigong at yahoo.com (stellah laigong)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:14:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Part Time Job
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Hi,
Does it have to be an IT job, or direct sales would do?
Stella
Authorised GNLD Distributer
+254 735 404112

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From: francis gachau <fgachau at yahoo.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Part Time Job
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 6:44 AM







Hello fellow members
?
I have Higher Diploma in IT and currently pursuing a Bsc IT. I have also worked as computer technician, sales person and even as mobile phones technician.
Am looking for a part time job that starts from 4:30 pm on week days and whole day on weekends.
Kindly contact me for more information if you have a position or a recommendation. 
Any assistance will be highly appreciated.
Keep up the good work ?
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Regards? ?
Francis Gachau
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From josiah.ogalo at gmail.com  Tue Jan 27 00:52:04 2009
From: josiah.ogalo at gmail.com (josiah ogalo)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:52:04 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Never be optimistic!
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Francis,
Thanks very much for retorting in this manner, I appreciate your much travel
with books and exposure.
I attended a school where the motto was : "*perseverance shall win through*"
it is true that blind optimism can make people who have not perseverance or
patience...like in your story those who believed that come Christmas they
would get out, Christmas comes and they don't..they put it off to another
day.....that is blind optimism!

Now you realize that every one of us lives having some hopes...from the
sweeper to the CEO of a great company...it is hope that keeps us moving! If
you  resign into a self defeatist attitude..you will rather not go about
life with enthusiasm and courage....to me there is nothing like
failure....it is an opportunity to learn to become better the next time!

The inventor of light bulb we use today tried 100 times and it did not work
till the 101th time......when he was almost giving up! *What does this tell
you?* To sum up with some saying......" *If you believe you are beaten, you
are! If you believe you are a winner, you will!*

We succeed in life depending on how long we hold on/hang on at something and
taking stock of what works, what doesn't work.....organizations learn,
people learn and become better!

Some can only have patience for 3 seconds, some 3 minutes, some 30 minutes,
some 3 hours, some 3 days, some one for 3 weeks, some for 30 days and some
for 30 years, some for 30 decades......the one who makes it is the one who
holds on for 30 decades.....

I remain...
Josiah Ogalo


On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM, francis mwangi chege <
francis.mwangi.chege at gmail.com> wrote:

> Over the December holiday I read a business book called "Good to Great". In
> it is a parable the author Jim Collins calls the Stockdale paradox, named
> after an US Admiral called Jim Stockdale.  The post by Josiah: So are
> going to be optimistic or pessimistic?<http://groups.google.co.ke/group/youngprofessionals_ke/browse_thread/thread/8929b29957e2582d>prompted me to write this and and answers is none of the
>  two.
>
> Jim Stockdale was the highest ranking US military officer imprisoned in
> Vietnam. He was held in the "Hanoi Hilton" and repeatedly tortured over 8
> years. Collins describes going to lunch with Stockdale (can you imagine?)
> and trying to understand how he survived 8 years as a Prisoner of War, while
> so many died after just months in captivity.
>
>
> Here's how Stockdale put it. "I never lost faith in the end of the story. I
> never doubted not only that I would get out, but also that I would prevail
> in the end and turn the experience into the defining event of my life,
> which, in retrospect, I would not trade."
> "Who didn't make it out"?
> "*The optimists*. They were the ones who said 'we're going to be out by
> Christmas'. And, Christmas would come and Christmas would go. Then they'd
> say, 'We're going to be out by Easter.' And Easter would come, and Easter
> would go. And then Moi Day, and then it would be Christmas again. Then they
> died of a broken heart."
> So, on the one hand it was about unswerving faith that one will ultimately
> prevail while on the other hand it's about banishing all *false hopes*? As
> usual, the guy who lived it says it best.
> "You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end ? which you
> can never afford to lose ? with the discipline to confront the most brutal
> facts of your current reality, whatever they might be."
>
> Holding those two seemingly contradictory notions in his head
> simultaneously was the key to Stockdale surviving, even thriving, in his
> experience. And, I believe, it is a perfect summary of the mindset  we've
> got to have while looking for a job, starting a company, dealing with a
> marital problem, or any other life challenge and even politics. You've got
> to do everything you can to make it happen. But, you can never let your
> belief and faith cloud your confrontation with reality.
>
>
>
> Yes don't forget, *we shall not only prevail, but prevail in the end*. And
> again don't be too optimistic. Face the brutal facts of reality.
>
>
>
> It's a paradox and to add a quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald : "The test of a
> first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two   opposed ideas in mind
> at the same time and still retain the ability to   function."
>
>
>
> YP Francis Mwangi.
>
> >
>

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From erastusmarugu at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 08:37:44 2009
From: erastusmarugu at gmail.com (Erastus Marugu)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:37:44 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.Jimmy...!.....And Washington, what
message are the bakoras supposed to send when your potential shows up with
them?

I cant help but laugh!

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:29 PM, mary omullo <omullo at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Jimmy,
>
> there many ladies like that out there, unfortunately they happen to be
> dating men who bring their own bakoras. You invite your jamaa out, next
> thing you know his friends are there and when the bill for their drinks
> come, they all look at you expectantly, having told your jamaa they were
> broke and having been assured, my chic is taking care of the bill.
> Unfortunately these women rarely date men like them. Am lucky
>
> The power is always in the moment. Stop reading and recognise the moment,
> *feel the now. *Linda Field
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 1/26/09, It is Muenjoyo <muenjoyo at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
> From: It is Muenjoyo <muenjoyo at gmail.com>
> Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: ladies, ladies, ladies.
> To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 2:35 PM
>
>
>  Pole sana Jimmy! Hee hee heeeeeeee.............
>
> Next time, if your chic or potential chic comes with 'bakoras', make it
> clear (LOUDLY) to the waiter/waitress each person is paying their own bills.
> Everyone gets the hint and you don't end up bankrupt. And believe you me,
> the 'bakoras' will never again tag along and if the chic is with you for
> $$$$$$$ she will soooooo scatter. And there you have your solution :-)
>
> All the best.
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Jimmy Muhiri <jimmynyam at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> On Friday i was out with my bro and his girlfriend, actually she was being
>> introduced to me. later my girlfriend joined us with her usual
>> bakoras/walking stick (girlfriends), i bought my round, then bro his and
>> then his gal bought us dinner. I was amazed coz since i started going out
>> with this gal and my previous girl friends, they are all the same, they
>> don't offer to buy anything. I called it quits. Are there any other ladies
>> left out there like my bros. i need one.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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From FNdungu at resolution.co.ke  Mon Jan 26 06:33:34 2009
From: FNdungu at resolution.co.ke (Florence Ndungu)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:33:34 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] FW: A YOUNG BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO
	SURVIVAL
Message-ID: <102D759898308F4987EEA845740FF6939E068E@resexc03.resolution.lan>

 

 

Regards

Florence

 

________________________________

	10 THINGS YOUR MOTHER SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU
	Written by: Dana Orr, 
	
	
	
	10. BE SELECTIVE IN  FRIENDSHIPS. 
	 
	Friendship is not  charity, it's a give-and-take relationship.
Your friends should be people you  love, admire and respect. Don't be
afraid to expand, or change your circle of  friends. As you get older,
you may head in a different direction than those  you once considered
your 'best friends forever'. As you evolve and mature, you  may grow
apart from friends who no longer fulfill you - it's ok! Hold this
person in your heart, but be true to yourself when devoting time, energy
and  emotion to anyone you seriously consider a 'friend'. 
	
	
	9. RE-INVENT YOURSELF WHEN  NECESSARY. 
	 
	Self-reinvention is a  way to constantly reflect and assess your
goals and priorities in your  personal, academic and professional life.
The concept of self-reinvention  allows you to reconsider your lifestyle
and, at any given moment, change a  particular course of action. The
beauty of this process is that you don't have  to beat yourself up about
behaviour you consider undesirable. You should  actually feel great that
you have enough sense to realize the error of your  ways (whatever they
may be), and can spontaneously commit to change.  Congratulations - you
just solved a problem! 
	
	
	8. PROTECT YOURSELF. 
	 
	HIV/AIDS is the #1 killer of black women ages 19-27 in  America.
You are not corny or lame  if you insist on an HIV test before having
sex with someone. In fact, you're  stupid to give up responsibility for
your health and put your life in someone  else's hands. Please DO NOT
FALL FOR the age-old trick: 'Look at me - what am  I supposed to do
now?!' All men masturbate. Politely tell your partner that he  should
focus on 'self- love' until you're certain that he deserves to enter
your temple. 
	
	
	7. JEALOUSY IS A  WASTED EMOTION. 
	 
	People who love  themselves and recognize their worth are unable
to be jealous of others. Why?  You should be so preoccupied with loving
yourself and changing what you don't  like, you have no time to worry
about what others are doing. Being jealous of  someone is a waste of
energy. You cannot control other people and the choices  they make, or
the luck they have. Weak people let other's circumstances affect  their
self-love and/or self-worth. Resist the temptation to be envious, as it
will get you nowhere. If anything, let other people motivate you to
achieve  certain goals for yourself. 
	
	
	6.  CARRY YOURSELF LIKE A LADY. 
	 
	Embrace that  which makes you a woman, and by all means, take
advantage of the privileges  that we have. Force men around you to treat
you with the respect they would  their mother, aunt or sister. Insist
that your doors be opened for you, order  your food first in a
restaurant, and sit in the front seat if you are the only  female in the
car. There is nothing wrong with being 'pleasantly demanding'.  Along
with the privilege of womanhood comes a certain responsibility. Being a
true 'lady' means you exhibit manners that would make your grandmother
proud,  your clothes are tasteful and appropriate for your age, and your
hair and  nails are always clean. These little things make a big
difference in n how you  are viewed by outsiders, and the quality of men
that you attract. 
	
	
	5. KEEP UP WITH CURRENT  EVENTS. 
	 
	Staying in touch with  what's going on in the world is very
important. Not only is it important to be  aware of national and global
issues, it makes you a lot more interesting to  others because you
always have something to talk about. It doesn't take much  to watch the
news, read the newspaper online, or buy an issue of TIME magazine  or
Newsweek. Don't forget - parents and teachers are a great source of
information on current events, and would love to have a conversation
with you  about something 'serious'. 
	
	
	4.  Travel. 
	 
	Do you have a passport?  If not, get one. Before you are saddled
with the responsibilities of a job and  a family, take advantage of your
freedom and travel. Instead of buying a new  outfit, buy a plane ticket.
See other parts of the world and observe other  cultures. More
importantly, have fun! Plan a trip with a friend to a social  event in
another city, a beach on an island, or a city in a foreign country.
Capture your memories with photos or in a diary (or a blog). You will
cherish  them forever. 
	
	
	3. Be Proud To Be  Black. 
	 
	Black culture and  heritage is based on strength, perseverance,
and rich talents. You should have  an overwhelming sense of cultural
pride - as black people, we are so very  special. Don't EVER feel as if
you aren't equal to another person simply  because you're black. If you
have any question as to the importance of black  people to our society,
or how smart, beautiful, talented, funny and  fascinating we are, start
reading. Watch old movies. Read plays. Go see plays.  Buy tickets for
dance and musical performances. Seek opportunities to study  academic
topics involving, or related to, black people. Talk to your relatives
that lived through some of the historical events you've heard about. Get
on  the Internet and study people with whom you're familiar. Keep in
mind, black  pride doesn't mean exclusion of others. It is most
impressive when you seek to  educate other cultures about the beauty and
greatness of being black.   
	
	
	2. Have a  Cause. 
	 
	As long as you're here,  it is your duty as a human being to
help make the world a better place. Let  your natural talents and
passion lead you to an issue that keeps your  attention, and to which
you can commit your time and money. Get involved with  groups that
already exist. If your particular cause is new or unique, start  your
own group and make your friends join. Helping others is an easy way to
feel good about yourself, and invest in the future of your  community. 
	
	
	1. Love Yourself.   
	 
	This is #1 and most  important, yet challenging, mission to
accomplish. Self-love is critical to  survival at any age, and may be
quite a personal journey. Loving yourself  means recognizing, developing
and honouring a sense of self-worth. Loving  yourself means you have
zero tolerance for anyone or anything that doesn't  love you and respect
you. Loving yourself also means you must treat yourself  well, simply
because no one else will do it for you     

	
	
	
	" If God brings you  to it, He will bring you through it "

	 

	"Be yourself;  everybody else is taken."-Unknown 

 

 


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From newsletter at kara.or.ke  Mon Jan 26 04:02:35 2009
From: newsletter at kara.or.ke (The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA))
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:02:35 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The KARA Weekly Newsletter Issue No. 202, January 2009
Message-ID: <MDAEMON-F200901261204.AA0406734pd80000633438@kara.or.ke>

Issue No. 202: Editor's highlights the week:
Welcome to your favourite, authoritative and the consistent KARA Weekly Newsletter. As always, we appreciate your valued feedback. It is a week that must bitterly remind the mainstream media that the fight for its freedom is far from won. What with senior government officials, in broad daylight and without blinking, saying that the media is highlighting "trivial" issues and promising to ".deal with the media house(s)" for exposing high level corruption in government. Kenyans must stand with such media houses. 

On the local scene, we appreciate The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd (www.kplc.co.ke) for renewing its corporate benefactor membership. The same goes to Kenya Community Development Foundation (www.kcdfoundation.org); Gertrude's Children Hospital (www.gerties.org) for renewing their ordinary corporate support and Loresho North Residents Association, for its continued confidence in KARA. We are glad you are reading us. Editor

www.ida-downtown.org 

Our February 2009 campaign:

After running "Operation MPs Must Pay Tax" campaign, our rallying call for February 2009 will be "For the Good of Environment, we Support the Campaign Against Uncontrolled Developments". If you would like to participate, contact: newsletter at kara.or.ke 

 

Inside this Issue - at a glance:

?         "Uncontrolled developments: why I accuse regulatory agencies"

?         Residents win round one against developer as Nema revokes license

?         Have you booked your ad in the Neighbourhood Kenya - 4th edition?

?         Announcing jobs at KARA - Join our exciting team - Click-here 

 

Uncontrolled developments: Why I accuse regulatory agencies: 

Development consultant Ms. Veronica Nduva argues thus ". the missing or is it a weak link between public agencies that must coordinate development activities is to blame. City Council of Nairobi, Water Resources Management Authority and the National Environment Management Authority appear to work at cross purposes on sensitive issues, which should not be the case . Read-more 

 

Residents win round one against developer as Nema revokes license:

"The near impunity the developer appears to display with unparalleled arrogance is said to stem from his high level connections in government. Impeccable sources, who requested anonymity, informed The KARA Weekly Newsletter that a powerful minister who hails from the North Eastern Province personally visited Nema offices around July last year to "push" for the Authority's license on behalf of the developer.full-story 

 

Water regulator publishes draft water service regulations 

The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has published the final of its long-awaited regulations. The guidelines, subjected to this Monday's stakeholders review, will guide the operations of Water Services Boards and Water Services Providers on one hand and the consumers' interests on the other. Catch up with the details at Click-here and revert with your comments.

 

In the February Issue of Neighbourhood Kenya - coming soon!

To address the water crisis, The Ministry of Water and Irrigation will be drilling about 155 water boreholes, 55 of them in Nairobi. The sudden project, according to Ministry sources, will be funded by Government of Kenya to the tune of Ksh. 500M (US$7M). The first such borehole was commissioned in Utawala Estate. It is being drilled by the National Water Conservation Corporation. Why must the taxpayer shoulder the burden on the Ksh. 7.6B (US$101M) which disappeared from Kenya Pipeline Company plus the cost of the maize and other scandals? Find out why the promise of KACC, CID and Interpol "investigations" and cosmetic sackings are just not enough. Just how "trivial" is trivial can the pro-public media go in exposing high-level scandals? Uncontrolled developments - are the regulatory agencies still necessary? Get in depth on this and other real stories behind the daily headlines. Only in KARA's Neighbourhood Kenya. 

                                                        

Key events calendar highlights for Jan/Feb. 2009:

26 Jan - WASREB national workshop on draft water services regulations 

29 Jan - UN Habitat Citizen Report Card (CRC's) on water design workshop  

29 Jan - Workshop on Independent Evaluation of Public Sector Reform Results for Kenya 

29 Jan - IEA peer review meeting of a study on mapping water points in Mbeere District

05 Feb - World Bank public forum on Africa Infrastructure Country Diagnostic 

06 Feb - 2 day KARA 2009 -2013 Strategic Plan Retreat

10 Feb - 3 day KARA visit to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offices, Seattle, WA, USA

TBA    - Launch of Kericho Citywide Residents Association

 

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From shoutpeople at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 17:30:06 2009
From: shoutpeople at gmail.com (People Foundation)
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:30:06 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Fwd: Emerging Leaders: Renewing the Promise
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Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Subject: Emerging Leaders: Renewing the Promise
To:


*Emerging Leaders: Renewing the Promise*



There is a potent feeling among Kenyans that the time for change is here and
now. However, it is not enough in life to have feelings. It is not enough in
life to have convictions. We must act on them. We must move. We must do. We
must make things happen. We do acknowledge the need to dare believe in one
another again.



There are a lot of walls to tear down in our country, a lot of divisions to
overcome, and we need to start with honest conversation, honest outreach,
and a clear understanding that none of us has any place to hide. We can no
longer burry our heads in the sand like the proverbial ostrich.  To make
this happen, we all have to embrace the credo that the future can be better
than the present, and each of us has a personal, moral responsibility to
make it happen. The present state of affairs in our nation presents
undeniably gloomy outlook. But if we choose hope over fear, the future will
reward our courage to confront the ills of the present moment; similarly,
our vision for a prosperous and health nation will equally be rewarded. We
still can believe in the promise of our founding fathers for the sake of
posterity of our rich heritage. Indeed, there is a fierce urgency to secure
a new covenant for today and the generations to come.



Today, Kenya is on the verge of unquestionably surrendering regional
leadership in the continent; the once beacon of hope is unable emit rays of
hope to struggling democracies and societies in the African continent.
Kenya's old guard leaders seem to be simply riding the wave rather than
leading in their own time.  It is therefore imperative for us to secure and
renew the promise of our founding fathers. It is time for change we can all
believe in. Yes we can (Obama, 2007).



We all do know the journey will be long and enduring. It has taken the
greater part of the life our nation to create the political, socio-economic
problems that plague our land, and we all do attest to the fact that it will
take time to steer our nation from the mud.  We therefore shall be required
to step back and look at the long term effects of the strategies for growth,
profitability and prosperity that the People Foundation intended to
promulgate going forward.



While it is true that any old jackass can kick down a barn, it is undeniable
that it only takes a carpenter to build one. Needless to say that it takes
longer to build one than to knock one down. Looking at the last nine months,
Kenyans are at loss because the old-guards in office do not seem to have a
worthy vision for our nation. Yes, they seem to have a semblance of a blue
print dubbed "Vision 2030" when Rwanda, a war torn  country has a "2020
Vision" Rwanda is on course to become the premier outsourcing destination,
at a time when our leaders are engaged in bickering and name calling. Yes,
we need change.



We are all looking to a day when the emerging vision loaded young leaders
will rein the of our nation and install the new engine that will drive among
others; fiscal responsibility, re-invention of government, creation of new
frontiers for Kenyans entrepreneurs, reduction of redundant bureaucracy, and
provision of much needed services to all Kenyans. The captain of the
emerging young leaders will endeavor to deliver the fundamental expectation
of any leader, which is provide a grand vision along with specific goals
designed to accomplish the task" Yes we can.



We have a vision, a mission, a strategy for how we can advance forward in
the 21st century and restore the glory of our nation as beacon of hope. All
we need to do, is to dare believe in one another again, and deliberately
seek to slay the encompassing dragon that divides us. We can no longer treat
one another as aliens simply because of ethnic orientations. We are one
people, one nation. Yes, we are.



The one time Central Bank Governor Michael Cheserem was severely dinged when
he said that Kenyan leaders had no vision for the nation. He in unequivocal
terms asserted that Kenya needed a leader with a vision. His statement was
misconstrued to imply that the President Moi did not have a vision. What
happened to Michael Cheserem thereafter is history.  In leadership, a vision
is commonly defined as a mental image of what the future could or will be
like. Once the image is crystallized, a leader normally develops a strategic
plan comprised of itemized steps, or goals, designed to realize the vision.
It is unfortunate that such leaders have been a rare jewel in Kenyan
politics. The current leaders have consistently assaulted the goodwill of
all Kenyans. Thus, we the people are determine to rein the promise of our
founding fathers for the generations to come. This is the spirit we all need
to embrace, where individually and collectively seek to serve one another,
and build fortress balance sheets for our society. Yes we can.



We appreciate the services of the current and old-guards. But, the fierce
urgency of now requires that we all join hands and develop the capacity and
capability to help us confront the challenges and demands of the
21stCentury. We have more we share in common, than divides us.
Finally, when so
much is at stake, and so much is promised, we need to defeat the threats and
lay hold of the promise. "As much as it was true 200 years ago, yesterday is
yesterday. If we try to capture it, we will only lose tomorrow" (Clinton,
1994).





Eliod Kamwana

People Foundation, Inc.



-- 
People Foundation, Inc,
Social Transformation Advocacy Group
775 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95136
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From karen.njambi at gmail.com  Tue Jan 27 02:01:00 2009
From: karen.njambi at gmail.com (Karen Njambi)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:01:00 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Dance Classes within Town
Message-ID: <40b8e7a90901262301i63b3df15mbdf197269c489b8d@mail.gmail.com>

Hey,
Anyone who knows where one can take dance classes within the CBD. I would
highly appreciate the info. Thanks


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From ppa at africaonline.co.ke  Tue Jan 27 01:02:40 2009
From: ppa at africaonline.co.ke (PEOPLE FOR PEACE IN AFRICA)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:02:40 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [regionalnews] Regional News
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cid:00db01c8ba69$a925d360$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423Colleagues Home & Abroad
Regional News cid:00dc01c8ba69$a9275a00$d8ebfea9 at 360be4f6901e423

 

Media Release- 26 January 2009

 

Pretoria.

 

Media Statement by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI, President of the Southern
African Catholic Bishops Conference.

 

STARTS

 

Zimbabwe: From Crisis to Disaster to Genocide - Does SADC want to be
complicit in Genocide?

 

The appalling tragedy in Zimbabwe means that the time of talking is over.
Six months of talks have resulted only in a stalemate. It is clear that the
present mediation and negotiations have failed the people of Zimbabwe yet
again.

 

Ten (10) months after the harmonised elections in March 2008, widely
regarded as expressing the will of the people of Zimbabwe, President Mugabe
and his Cabal cling to power illegitimately.

 

SADC must stop supporting and giving credibility to the illegitimate Mugabe
regime with immediate effect. Failing this, SADC Leaders accept complicity
in creating the conditions that have resulted in starvation, displacement,
disease and death for ordinary Zimbabweans. This is nothing short of passive
genocide.

 

We, the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa, call on Mugabe to step down
immediately. We call for the formation of a coalition interim government of
National Recovery and the preparation for internationally supervised and
credible presidential elections as soon as possible.

 

Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI, President of the Southern  African Catholic
Bishops' Conference and the Bishops of Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland,
meeting in Pretoria.

 

ENDS.

 

Released on behalf of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference by
Fr Chris Townsend, Information Officer of the SACBC. Mobile: +27 (0) 82 783
4729 email:  <mailto:townsend at sacbc.org.za> townsend at sacbc.org.za.

 

People for Peace in Africa (PPA)
P O Box 14877
Nairobi
00800, Westlands
Kenya

E-Mail ppa at africaonline.co.ke
Tel 254-20-4441372
    Website : www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org
<http://www.peopleforpeaceafrica.org/> 

 

 

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From kcfanj2004 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 10:33:49 2009
From: kcfanj2004 at yahoo.com (Kenya Christian Fellowship,NJ)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:33:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Sweet Fellowship - Sunday February 1st,
	2009. You are Welcome!!!!!
Message-ID: <1815.94274.qm@web52206.mail.re2.yahoo.com>



Bwana Asifiwe!! 
Please join us this Sunday, February 1st, at the First Presbyterian Church, 42 Broad Street in Elizabeth NJ for a life changing fellowship at 4:00pm promptly. 
(see directions below) 
This a NEW season for KCFANJ with positive changes. 
We anticipate God?s favor as we call on him and hear from him through his anointed servant. 
Kindly invite a friend. 
Your presence is an honor. 
? 
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

? 
Gladly Serving, 
Dolly Ocholla 
Secretary KCFA NJ 

The Kenya Christian Fellowship in America (NJ chapter), is a non denominational fellowship that meets every first Sunday of the month @ 4:00- 6:00 p.m. in Elizabeth. 
Please call (848) 467-6522), visit www.kcfa.net or e-mail kcfanj2004 at yahoo.com for more information.
?
?
?

______________________________________________________________

***DIRECTIONS TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 42 BROAD ST. ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY
?
>From 1&9 South Bound
?
>From Newark Liberty International Airport Area along 1&9 South
?
-Keep on Rt. 1&9 towards Elizabeth
-Make a right on East Jersey Street ( landmark- Salvation Army on Your Right).
-East Jersey crosses Broad St in Elizabeth town(Landmark-Shoppers World Store)
-Make a left before the Underpass E-Town( landmark-parking lot on your left)
-Make a left on Caldwell Place ( Street is a one way)
-Make a quick right to the parking lot (landmark-Cemetery)
-Park car in the parking lot and use side door or front door to the church.
??
>From 1&9 North Bound
?
After Linden , the next city is Elizabeth 
?
-Make a half U-Turn at Bayway Circle
-Make a right before hitting the 1&9 after the U-Turn
-Make a left turn at South Broad St
-Pass through Elizabeth town until you see West Grand Street ( Landmark-if you cross the underpass you have gone too far)
-Make a left on West Grand Street
-Make a left on Union St
-Make a left on West Jersey
-Make a quick right on E-Town Street ( Landmark- County Parking lot on your left).
-Make a left on Caldwell Pl
-Make a quick right to the parking lot ? It says private property( Landmark- Cemetery )
-Use either side door or front door to enter the Church
?
>From Turnpike South bound/North bound you can use either EXIT 13B OR 13A
-Follow signs to 1&9 Elizabeth then after you hit 1& 9 follow the above directions either from Bayway Circle or Airport area.
?
>From Garden State Parkway Take Exit 140 and follow signs to Kean University .
-After the University ( Morris Ave ) Keep on until you hit Broad Street Elizabeth
-Make a ?right on West Grand St
-Make a left on Union St .
-Make a Left on West Jersey, right on E-Town and left on Caldwell and right to parking ( says private property), park and use either side door or front door.


      
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From charlezi at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 08:57:03 2009
From: charlezi at yahoo.com (charles nkuraya)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:57:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] The  Kenya We Want
In-Reply-To: <991123400901270516x7381a136y40df74027fc85@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <979299.46587.qm@web62302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

I wrote below points about a stable Kenya a year ago and current events have confirmed it.

The changes we need for a stable Kenya           not only for the present but also for the future are few which are          important:

1. A term limit for          the Presidency(we already have that)
2. An independent electoral          commission.
3. An independent Judiciary  system.
4.? An          independent parliament with no cabinet members.
5.? A land Commission with          implementation power.
6. A tribal clashes commission with power to          punish.
7. Vetting of senior government position by          parliament.

What we dont          need:

1. Power sharing ( what is the purpose of an          election)
2. Prime Minister (a position to divide people and waste         
 money with little benefit to the common man)
3. A coalition          government(what is democracy without opposition)

A strong constitution will tame even the most heartless people who take office.


--- On Tue, 1/27/09, Mamluki <odhiambo at gmail.com> wrote:
From: Mamluki <odhiambo at gmail.com>
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: this raila guy: when will he ever  step up.
To: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 8:16 AM

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM, OCHOLLA Solomon <SOCHOLLA at iom.int> wrote:


















The only way to
achieve what you are saying is to first redefine how we want to be governed. A
NEW CONSTITUTION IS THE ONLY WAY. This is what we must fight for even if we are
going to fight with hungry stomachs. 
A constitution that clearly distinguishes between the executive and the legislature and prohibits the later from taking up office in the executive arm of govt... for starters.

A constitution that allows parliament to vet all appointments, the way they do in the US for nominees.
.....etc


-- 
Best regards,
Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
Nairobi,KE
+254733744121/+254722743223

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
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From docodotte at kanoassociation.com  Tue Jan 27 10:48:40 2009
From: docodotte at kanoassociation.com (Doc Odotte)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:48:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Fw: TONY NYADUNDO IN ALLENTOWN THIS SATURDAY
Message-ID: <334948.57837.qm@web308.biz.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



Kenyan Community in?????
Lehigh Valley ??(KCLV)

Presents
Tony NyadundoSaturday Jan 31st 
? 
at Club Casa Blanca 

946 Evans Street
Bethlehem PA,
18015????????????
?????????????????????? 
$20 Cover charge

Doors Open 8 pm
Contacts 
732 213 9699
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610 462 1201 
484 951 4091 



 
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From pwainaina at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 27 09:24:26 2009
From: pwainaina at hotmail.com (PATRICK WAINAINA)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:24:26 +0000
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In-Reply-To: <e5ec3de40901270330l63ebc77wb315a1b515701cd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <413937.34451.qm@web57705.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<e5ec3de40901270330l63ebc77wb315a1b515701cd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT102-W1174255E46D68B649E7FFEA9CB0@phx.gbl>


Dear Mr. Opudo,
 
Your 'advice' to Diana has left me startled. She is sincere in requesting anybody to assist in getting her a job. In spite of using the words 'should get in touch' in her request, the caps-on in my view, is a non-issue which should'nt attract such venom. To me, your language to her is not kind and that is not professional!
 
Your sentence starts with "asking" in lower-case. Please note that all sentences begin with a 'capped' (capital) letter. The word proffessional' is wrong. The correct spelling is 'professional'.  Regards,
 
 



Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:30:23 +0300Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYFrom: peteropudo at gmail.comTo: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
Okollah,
 
asking for something like a job opportunity with caps on is not proffessional hence the name young proffessional and to all your other mails please refrain from using caps.
 
peter
On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 10:46 AM, okall dianah <okalldianah at yahoo.com> wrote:




DEAR ALL,I AM A SECTION 6 PROFESSIONAL WHO IS LOOKING FOR AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.ANYONE WHO REQUIRES SOME ONE FOR THE SAME POSITION SHOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH ME VIA MY MAIL ADDRESS.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.<br_________________________________________________________________
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From kaburiah at gmail.com  Tue Jan 27 09:30:07 2009
From: kaburiah at gmail.com (Harun Kaburia)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:30:07 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Beauty and character
Message-ID: <ad6589780901270630p192caedci2750c0bb57ff6a79@mail.gmail.com>


Someone once sang that 'Uzuri wa mwanamke ni tabia yake."

I have a serious problem with beautiful women. Very few seem to have
character. By character I mean women who respect themselves and their
relationships (for those in relationships). I  think beautiful women
are so used to being hit on by men that they succumb to the pressure
and end up being proud, arrogant and insensitive to all but their
needs.

Am told there is such a thing called 'Beauty syndrome', the belief by
beautiful women that all they need to do is appear and men will tow
the line.

I know most men would like to think of their women as 'beautiful', but
relatively speaking, how many YPs know of really beautiful women who
also have a character to match?

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From keittylong at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 14:28:58 2009
From: keittylong at yahoo.com (Keitty long)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:28:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] LOOKING FOR A BOOK PUBLISHER
Message-ID: <708636.42402.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I am looking for a Kenyan or East African book publisher to re-print my book.? My book? will be in the US market in? month and I want the same book produced in Kenya for the local consumption. Please get back with me with a reputable? company that? does quality work.? Give me as much details as possible, with a wbsite and a way of contacting you.'Thankyou.
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From magarikenya at gmail.com  Tue Jan 27 14:30:57 2009
From: magarikenya at gmail.com (Magari Kenya)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:30:57 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] OBAMA for kenya
Message-ID: <bb17f4880901271130v69b4bd72i21a0b76979be78ca@mail.gmail.com>

The good people of kenya,

Lets make a list of people to think about, who can make the next OBAMA, but
now in Kenya as the time is coming soon. Our current leaders have all let us
down. Kibaki, Raila, Ruto, Saitoti should not be on the list. Please add a
name and send on. (do not put any explanation, may be just a - short
description who that is e.g. the current MD of fix kenya etc). we will vote
when we get to 100 people.


1. PLO Lumumba - you all know this one
2. Boni Khalwale - "  "   "
3. Martha Karua
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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From info at teakfurniture.co.ke  Tue Jan 27 15:21:35 2009
From: info at teakfurniture.co.ke (info at teakfurniture.co.ke)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:21:35 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] Teak Furniture and Gift Items Website
Message-ID: <075801c980bc$e4bcdf80$ae369e80$@co.ke>

Greetings,

 

We have now developed  a website for teak wood furniture and gift items. You
are welcome to have a look at www.teakfurniture.co.ke  and see a variety of
unique items, both indoor and garden furniture. The website is still being
developed and this is a trial version. You are welcome to give any feedback,
comments and suggestions.  You are also welcome to shop online. You can
reach us on info at teakfurniture.co.ke  or by telephone 020-3552182 or
0722614667.  

 

 

Warm regards,

 

 

Wahome Teak Furniture

 

 

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From nnetwork at nuroots.com  Tue Jan 27 17:04:49 2009
From: nnetwork at nuroots.com (nnetwork)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:04:49 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS ONLINE
Message-ID: <388-22009122722449735@BOOTY-VOYAGER>

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From editor at africanexecutive.com  Tue Jan 27 23:17:08 2009
From: editor at africanexecutive.com (The Editor)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:17:08 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] The African Executive Issue 197
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From masakamomadi at aol.com  Tue Jan 27 19:42:03 2009
From: masakamomadi at aol.com (masakamomadi at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:42:03 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] Fwd: MAAJABU 7 YA WAKRISTO-SEVEN WONDERS THAT WE AS
	CHRISTIANS DO HAVE
In-Reply-To: <BLU104-W54EC96CC68895F1B3C2454C8CB0@phx.gbl>
References: <245997.93665.qm@web110307.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><COL119-W2581A95A97C8CC65C21793A8CA0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU104-W54EC96CC68895F1B3C2454C8CB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CB4EF85EDB8552-15C0-D27@webmail-stg-d04.sysops.aol.com>

kweli ndugu yangu hii ni shida kubwa kwetu tuombe Mungu Mwenye rehema Atuokoe, nimeyasoma yote na kuona yananihusu sana ,?tuombe Mungu?to give us about turn heart?tusije kuangamia masikini,tuombeane
Please translate for others i wanted to try 
Grace


-----Original Message-----
From: Geoffrey Mkamilo <gmkamilo at hotmail.com>
Sent: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 2:34 pm
Subject: RE: MAAJABU 7 YA WAKRISTO


Francis,
?Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:16:10 +0300





Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:50:45 -0800
From: 






--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Martha Teri <mteri90 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Martha Teri <mteri90 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: MAAJABU 7 
> > To: "ZEBO Team" <noreply at zebo.com>
> > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 1:21 AM
> > ?
> > MAAJABU 7 YA WAKRISTO:
> > 
> > 1. Daima hutazama TV kuliko kusoma BIBLIA
> > 
> > 2. Huombea chakula kila mlo kuliko maisha yao
> > 
> > 3. Huhudhuria vikao vya harusi na chicken party kuliko
> > ibada
> > 
> > 4. Huwapa zawadi marafiki zao kuliko yatima, wajane ,
> > maskini n.k
> > 
> > 5. Wanajua staili za kwaya na nyimbo kuliko ujumbe
> > unaoimbwa
> > 
> > 6. Hutoa michango mikubwa kwenye harusi na SACCOS
> kuliko
> > kanisani
> > 
> > 7. Wanajua majina ya waigizaji kuliko viongozi wao wa
> > makanisa
> > 
> > 
> > Je, wewe unaguswa nalipi kati ya haya?










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From bigavala at aol.com  Tue Jan 27 20:00:21 2009
From: bigavala at aol.com (bigavala at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:00:21 -0500
Subject: [Jambo] We are in trouble
Message-ID: <8CB4EFAEDBC16F5-CF4-B05@webmail-md07.sysops.aol.com>







What is happening with our people?
Kenyans voted for Mps to earn millioms as the rest die?
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From dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 27 23:30:25 2009
From: dorothy_agwa at yahoo.com (Dorothy Agwa)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:30:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Jambo] Pictures - Inaugural Celebration in Rockville, Maryland
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  http://ajabuafrica.com/Main%20News/jubilant%20kenyans%20in%20us%20celebrate%20obama's%20inuguration.html
   
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRcgU5wj0uU
   
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From jombok at aar.co.tz  Tue Jan 27 23:44:36 2009
From: jombok at aar.co.tz (John Ombok)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:44:36 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: OBAMA for kenya
In-Reply-To: <bb17f4880901271130v69b4bd72i21a0b76979be78ca@mail.gmail.com>
References: <bb17f4880901271130v69b4bd72i21a0b76979be78ca@mail.gmail.com>
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One word Magari,

 

I would wish we groom our own leader, let us not give the existing once a
chance to go back to parliament.

 

We are the people who choose these guys and we can fire them all if they do
not deliver.

 

I want a total new face.

 

Cheers

 

  "Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of
possibilities.  Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning

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From: youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com
[mailto:youngprofessionals_ke at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Magari Kenya
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:31 PM
To: bidiiafrika at googlegroups.com
Subject: [youngprofessionals_ke] OBAMA for kenya

 

The good people of kenya,

 

Lets make a list of people to think about, who can make the next OBAMA, but
now in Kenya as the time is coming soon. Our current leaders have all let us
down. Kibaki, Raila, Ruto, Saitoti should not be on the list. Please add a
name and send on. (do not put any explanation, may be just a - short
description who that is e.g. the current MD of fix kenya etc). we will vote
when we get to 100 people.

 

 

1. PLO Lumumba - you all know this one

2. Boni Khalwale - "  "   "

3. Martha Karua

4. 

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From tanita47 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 27 23:47:54 2009
From: tanita47 at gmail.com (Teresa Gichuri)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:47:54 -1200
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: The Tyranny of the "Or,
 " the Genius of  the "And."
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Francis, uve inspired me to read books,compard to how i usd to
do.would u mind forwadin the link u get them,cz i nid more of
inspitation books.any cost for getin them?...regards, triza

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From josekamanthe at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 00:10:45 2009
From: josekamanthe at gmail.com (josephine Ndambuki)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:10:45 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Sura kama Chura!!
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uuuuiiiiiiiiiiii, am shocked!!! is this really possible? Imagine the trauma
of the mother? and the baby looks too big for the 2kg they are talking
about!  I know many people will never bath in the river now!, even swimming
in the pool, you never know wnat else might happen!

Josephine Kamanthe

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From janetem25 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 28 00:43:24 2009
From: janetem25 at gmail.com (Janet Em)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:43:24 +0300
Subject: [Jambo] [youngprofessionals_ke] Re: Sura kama Chura!!
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So the picture shown here is for the baby while still alive ama when already
dead. I dont connect the story with the picture. They say *the baby died
after half an hour after birth -* then was brought to hosi. Is it really
possible that this baby was born and immediately taken to the streets and
these pics were taken just before he died (all this took place in 30 minutes
only!) or are the pics taken when it is already dead. To me, the eyes and
mouth do not look like those of a dead creature! Look at it critically hata
kama "it is an extremely an abnormal case".

Siamini

Janet

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 8:10 AM, josephine Ndambuki
<josekamanthe at gmail.com>wrote:

> uuuuiiiiiiiiiiii, am shocked!!! is this really possible? Imagine the trauma
> of the mother? and the baby looks too big for the 2kg they are talking
> about!  I know many people will never bath in the river now!, even swimming
> in the pool, you never know wnat else might happen!
>
> Josephine Kamanthe
>
>
>
> >
>

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From editor at smartbizafrica.com  Wed Jan 28 03:30:16 2009
From: editor at smartbizafrica.com (Smartbiz Africa)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:30:16 -0600
Subject: [Jambo] Money: This Plan Won't Let You Down
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