I hardly ever agree with this reader but I would like to nominate him for best comment. Apart from the comment being very well written, he criticizes (he said some very nasty things about me in an earlier comment. But don't worry, I didn't take it personally) while giving solid facts. Makes a professional writer like me feel (VERY) threatened.
Reading it you get to understand the race for the Gacoka seat this time round, very well.
I would also like to nominate Taabu for the award of most consistent commentator. If you carefully read some of the comments, many folks regularly contradict themselves. But NOT Taabu. Like him or hate him, Taabu is so consistent that you almost know what he is going to say.
Some folks think he's my side kick but I'm sure they're just sore, isn't any reader allowed to agree with me without being branded... you know what. By the way Taabu does NOT always agree with my views.
I will announce the winners next Sunday and not this Sunday, so that there is enough time for me and you guys to pick out all the examples we can find in this blog of good comments.
I welcome comments on these two first nominations.
(This post has been corrected so that Vikii is a guy)
vikii has left a new comment on your post "Will Mutava Musyimi Contest The Presidency?":
I think people have a right to become what they want. We have other reverends in parliament and nobody raises a finger.
About Musyimi and Gachoka politics, in my opinion his chances are pegged to who becomes odm presidential candidate. First I will correct the belief held by Chris and company that Nyaga enjoys bedrock support in Gachoka. A quick look at the election results for both elections won by Nyaga shows the opposite. In '97 he was beaten hands down by Musakwa in the KANU primaries. His father contacted Moi and the results were reversed. musakwa defected to the Green African Party and he put up a comendable show. The difference between the two was less than1000 votes. Then come the Tosha elections. Nyaga defected to Narc at the last minute and was controversially handed the Narc ticket. The difference was 500 votes. this shows how shaky Nyaga is back home.
How will the odm nominations have a bearing on musyimi's chances? We should first remember the bad blood between Hon Kalonzo and Nyaga. During the Kasarani fiasco of 2001, Nyaga put up for the vicechairmans post to block kalonzo. He said that kalonzo had all along been undermining him in Gachoka and that it was payback time. He vowed on TV that he will make sure Kalonzo's antics will come to null. Then come this years old nominations,he is at it again. The thinking in kalonzo's camp is that he was planted by Raila to cut a good chunk of would be Uhuru's or kalonzo's votes to the advantage of raila odinga. In swhort there is a lot of mistrust between nyaga and kalonzo. in my opinion if kalonzo clinches the ODM ticket he will use all in his power to make sure Musakwa gets the odm ticket in gachoka in which case he will go all the way to win the seat. If kalonzo looses the nominations then it means that nyagah will win the ODM ticket in gachoka constituency. This is where Musyimi will get a lifeline. kalonzo will feel beaten and will try some revenge on the weak guys who campaigned against him. He will secretly join forces with the Kibaki forces in gachoka to campaign for musyimi if only to ensure nyaga is jobless. All in all the next mp will be Musyimi or musakwa. Joe has a zero chance.
About this talk of fresh leadership, i am afraid it doesnt always add up. I am tired of reading in this blog and hearing in Vijana tugutuke rallies that the youth have the monopoly of good leadership. We forget that those guys in parliament were once fresh,what did they do? can anyone out there tell me how the 34 year old mungatana is a better mp than the 75 year old nyachae? How is Ahmed khalif better than Joseph Munyao? This is a load of crap. We should start sourcing for trustworthy leaders with integrity and u know what? these are not preserves of the young.
Thanks Mr. Chris. for the nomination. I never thought u would consider any of my comments worth reading leave alone praising. This is because we have always had views as different as earth and heaven on virtually all matters.We just happen to hold different opinions,don't take it personal man.
ReplyDeleteI am however a guy. my name is Victor. I call myself Vickie (Read Vikii. Ladies would be Vicky (Read Viki). I am abit embarassed at being called a she though I know it was not by design.
I highly doubt Taabu is not your side kick though.
Once again thanks.
Good job guys!You are all trying real hard to build virtual credibility for the Raila e-campaign on this blog. Anyone with a functional brain will see through your schemes.If it works, its just that-virtual. Chances are, the real voters know none of this is going on. Kenyans abroad DO NOT VOTE. There goes a real challenge kumekucha could take up.And become real famous, like he craves.
ReplyDeleteCongratulattion Vikii. In my book you deserved and earned the nomination. I always conscientiously choose to see the forest in your posts and avoid the detracting trees that may ocassionaly and inadvertently sneak into your masterpieces albeit (apparently) personal. On the whole your gems masks and belittles the vitrol.
ReplyDeleteBrother, you have the wider Kenya in your innermost interest and the fight won't be in vein. More Vikiis and our motherland is determinedly matching to the doorsteps of prosperity both by association and deeds.
Faint hearts never won any decisive war leave alone battle. With our first single individual steps, we (read Kenya) have collectively embarked on the long journey to propsperity. Sky is no limit for those who understand the galaxy, so let match on and shame the pessimists and doomsayers. Hongera Vikii and long live Kenya.
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PS: (Food for thought)
What is in a name? Chris' error in attachinhg the feminine tag to you is symptomatic of our limitations to the (foreign) English language. We may give Shakespeare a run for his pounds in our writing but when it comes to pronounciation, well the less said the better, is a different kettle of fish (awful). So take it in your stride and turn the misreprepresentation on its head to bring out the fairer side of yourself. I maybe wrong but I fear I am right. Speak of being a faithful sidekick. What do you think?
I totally agree Bw. taabu. Congrats too. I am happy you guys dont take anything personally. That's good. By having such diverse opinions it helps alot coz many other people will always try to align themselves. In so doing, constructive discussions ensue and eventually we will hopefully come to some middleground on what is actually good for kenya. Keep up the good job
ReplyDeleteForget about that sidekick thing. No bad intentions.
Now look at that punk going and spoiling the party for everyone. When we are all talking about writing and awards and trying to come together and put differences aside, a cretin is seeing Raila in the woodwork. How very sad. Is Raila ALL you GEMAns see in your dreams?
ReplyDeleteJOE HUMBLE JOE DIDN'T LET YOU KNOW HE WAS VOTED BEST MP IN KENYA 2006....
ReplyDeleteSO YOU ARE JUST TOWING THE PARTY LINE.
CHANGE REQUIRES COURAGE.
AND JEREMIAH NYAGAH SENIOR CAN DENY AND SUE SUCH RIDICULOUS AND UNFOUNDED ALLEGATIONS.
HAVE A LOOK AT GACHOKA.
Before you write litigatable rubbish.