Does the police commissioner read this blog? Or was it just a coincidence that a day after I first published a commentary about the fact that I expect the forthcoming general elections to be the most violent in history, he issued a statement to politicians warning them against making utterances that incite the public or from being abusive against their opponents and especially against the president. A day later Electoral Commission of Kenya chair Samuel Kivuitu strongly supported what the police commissioner said.
In my view this was a good thing to do and it is hoped that both sides of the political divide, especially those close to the president who consider themselves immune to prosecution, will take heed and spare the long suffering Kenyans unnecessary bloodshed.
However I fear that the root cause of the problem which I discussed at length has not been addressed and will not be addressed.
People do not like being proved wrong but this is one time when I am praying that I will be proved very wrong and that we will have a peaceful election after all. You will never see a person who has been so happy at being proved wrong.
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Behind every form of political violence are politicians, and the media. Sad, but in case the bloodshed you so much want to see gets to happen, you will be tucked safely in your house, probably with a few security guards to keep an eye on you. I think its alright to campaign for your favourite leaders, but using violence as a means to that end is downright evil. Granted, I want nothing like the Nigerian election outcome (you claimed Luos are related to some tribes in S. Sudan and Uganda, any links to Nigeria.I know Luos love throwing stones, so far I'm glad there are no worse weapons in their hands).
ReplyDeleteThere was violence in 82 (Raila was the mastermind, did you know? You are mute on this), in 92 (Moi?) and 97 (Moi again. I'm sure he was not alone. There are at least two sides of every war).In North Eastern Kenya, all the time (Kenyatta, Moi, and Kibaki?) Now in Mt Elgon, Kibaki is to blame.Do you know the issues? Do you think its land? Does Kibaki own the land? How many jobs does a government create? I bet you, none it retrenches under-employed people. I'm trying to show that the government is NOT , repeat NOT to blame for every woe there is in Kenya. Kibaki came to power in an economy that had been going downhill for two decades, and to blame everything on him, is,well inaccurate. Yes,the reason people are frustrated is because they are hungry, landless and unemployed, and the government can only go so far as to create the favourable climate for investors to create jobs. Its doing that, but you cannot acknowledge it because the darker you paint the picture, then the better the candidate you have for us looks.
Its about time people took control of their destiny, and all the opportunities that come their way. Otherwise, today, tomorrow, and forever after, the government, no matter who is leading it will always be to blame for the slightest ill.For Mungiki, draught, floods, violence, even for if Raila fails to be president.
I think you are cursed if you push your preferred candidate to his desired place by turning brother against brother,just so you can come in broad daylight to lay claim to the peace building process, get all the credit, and stand to be elected an MP on that note.You will have sacrificed your country men for your thirst for power. Thank goodness for the internet is still ill available to the common mwananchi huko unakotaka damu imwagike. And it is public, so what you write is for the world to see. Your true colours show with your every post.
I'm watching this space.Whats your real (versus virtual name Chris) and where are you running for parliament? Any vision for the white house, say several terms down the line.
This is the wrong way to go about it.
Speaking of the devil preaching? As you point the finger the other four are shamelessly reminding you of the tree in your eye as you see the speck on others. Why skirt an issue to settle imaginary personal scores? True and you could't be more right, thank internet for small favours we can hid under anonymous names while demanding tribal names besides the so-called virtual names. Couldn't get any lower than that, or could it?
ReplyDeleteIt is sheer hypocrisy to question Chris' real/virtual name while anonymous prefers to remain anonymous. Good for us Chris Kumekucha is practicing open democracy and allowing free expression in this blog unlike our so called government of national unity which is constantly harrassing the not-so-free press in Kenya and has cannibalized the opposition to ensure its own survival.
ReplyDeleteYes, Luo share a family tree with some tribes in Uganda, Sudan and even Tanzania, etc.Suprised? (is that why Kenya government is frustrating the formation of an East African Federation? - to prevent a possible Luo unity in eastern africa?) Luos may share traits with a few tribes in Nigeria, so what? You are not saying it, but I smell some jealousy that Raila/Wekesa were the only MPs selected from the Kenyan national assembly to act as observers in the Nigerian elections. Doesnt the so called ruling government of national unity have credible MPs to be choosen for such tasks? The Nigerian elections may have been mired with irregularities - but what would you call our present Kenya Government? Are those people in government the same ones who were lected in 2002? And what connection does all this have with Luos 'throwing stones in Kenya'? Violence has been meted on communities percieved to support opposition in Kenya by governments which have always felt threatened in some way or another. Why did the likes of Pinto, Mboya, JM, Ouko, Mbai and countless other laymen have to die?
The Ndungu Land commission report is very clear on how much land the Kenyatta, Moi and Kibaki families 'own' in Kenya. How they got that land is a question I will leave Mr. Anonymous to answer. No wonder the Ndungu report is still collecting dust in government archives as millions other Kenyans continue to be squatters in their ancestoral land.
Kibaki may not be responsible for all problems facing Kenya today but he has displayed indifference in the light of the murders taking place in Mt. Elgon and elsewhere. How much value do we attach to Kenyan lives? Very ironic that he is delegating his duties to the First Lady yet he was personally sworn in as C-in-C of the armed forces and he swore to protect Kenyan lives! Hundreds dead, not a word of assurance or comfort to those poor villagers most of whom are now refugees in Uganda! The Internal Security Minister had to be literally puched to Mt. Elgon and even then did not offer any solutions to the locals. Meanwhile, The Defence minister is ready to negotiate with mungiki terrorists yet down at the coast families are being arrested indiscriminately for suspicion of having links with Al-Qaeda. Governments dont get elected to sit on their laurels or act in the interests of foreign governments. The must work hard to maintenance security, enhance development and uplift standards of living for all the people, equally I hasten to add.
Congrats to Kumekucha for its cutting edge political commentary and analysis.
If government development policy and practice favours certain tribes then Kenya is headed nowhere.
ReplyDeleteUN studies have shown minority communities continue to be among the poorest and most marginalized and they commonly attain lower human development levels than majority groups. Minorities are more likely to be denied access to justice and good governance because of discrimination and political exclusion and are frequently impacted and displaced by violent conflicts. Many of today's conflicts, in whole or in part, result from the exploitation of ethnic or religious differences, which in turn are linked to inequalities in access to services, resources, opportunities or political power. Such conflicts themselves become a major cause of poverty, blighting or destroying the benefits of development.
Univeraally, there is no shortage of examples of conflict involving minorities, and the link between minority rights and conflict prevention is increasingly being recognised. Studies have noted that 'attempts at suppression [of ethnic, cultural or religious differences] have too often led to bloodshed, and in case after case, the accommodation of diversity within appropriate constitutional forms has helped prevent bloodshed'. Why cant learned people in Kenya Government see this?
What is often missing, however, is an understanding of how economic exclusion of minority groups, coupled with political exclusion, can exacerbate grievances and be the cause of local or widespread conflict. Development projects (or lack thereof) can often be a source of this conflict between communities. Development projects that harm minorities, due to displacement, and benefit other groups can generate anger from minorities particularly when compensation is not forthcoming and consent is not sought. Development policies that have a differential impact on minorities, such as trade liberalization that harms a traditional livelihood pursued by a minority group (eg. comesa imports and Sugar in western Kenya), may inadvertently worsen the situation of minorities. Even when overall GDP is increasing, the inequalities experienced by minorities may persist or increase, fuelling resentment and dissatisfaction with the inadequate response from government and international actors.
The human security of minorities is also very tenuous. Minorities are often the scapegoats of regimes in crises, where the exploitation of ethnic or religious differences can lead to campaigns of attacks or killings of minorities. (Does it sound familiar, Kenyans?) They are displaced across borders only to find themselves further impoverished and excluded as refugees; this displacement can lead to further conflict. They may also be more susceptible to violent attacks by private citizens or police and have less chance of securing justice or compensation from the courts.
Kenya Government ought to know good governance entails equal participation by all, non-discrimination and respect for rule of law - fulfilling any of these criteria requires respect for minority rights.
When minorities lack representation in government at the local or national level and are excluded from or discriminated against at/by the civil service, it means that they have little opportunity to input into the government's design, implementation, monitoring or evaluation of development policies and programmes. Minorities are also likely to be denied access to justice when their rights have been violated, either by the state or by private individuals, even where anti-discrimination legislation exists. Abuse of minorities at the hands of police is not uncommon, particularly for poor minorities, and judicial remedies may be ineffective for a variety of reasons.
Kenya Government mus address these issues by ensuring the right to participation, the right to recognition, the right to non-discrimination, etc so as to ensure a stable, peaceful and prosperous Kenya in the years to come.
To Taabu,Chris and all those with real virtual names, (!!)look who is talking! I had three options-use my real name, create a fake virtual name, or remain anonymous. I took the third, and for a good reason. I'd much rather be anonymous than have a fake name-a big fat lie in the name of telling the truth. Its no lie or secret that I'm deliberately hiding my identity.
ReplyDeleteWith the numerous times you've pointed fingers at the government and Kikuyus here, guess who has at least three fingers pointing at themselves multiple times.
I'm glad that I got you engaging in debate by responding to comments here, albeit only in an insulting manner. I've never seen you so fired up before, and I feel honoured.
Please don't make this a mud-slinging, name -calling forum. We could look for some other forum to express our hatred.
I will be back!
Quip of the day: Stop bitching, work hard!
Or maybe:Stop bitching, create a job!
Even better: Stop bitching, start a business!