tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post3239988890991377672..comments2024-03-28T17:52:49.942-07:00Comments on You Missed This: James Gichuru: Powerful cabinet minister and founding father who never lost his love for seedy bars and heavy drinkingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-67610697751119688632013-06-06T13:23:04.117-07:002013-06-06T13:23:04.117-07:00Gichuru was not the most highly likeable member of...Gichuru was not the most highly likeable member of the Kenyatta Cabinet, and a lot of the elite members of the Mumbi's House distrusted him and were frustrated by some of the lifestyle choices he had made after being accepted into the higher echelons of powers.<br /><br />He was considered as <i>a friend of the foreigners</i> - outsiders and strangers, which explains his affinity for individuals like Mboya and others.<br /><br />As stated, he was a man who never changed his humble ways at time when most of his contemporaries were fond of being seen drinking, eating and socializing in some of the most exclusive establishments in Nairobi, Nakuru, Nanyuki and Mombasa.<br /><br />Gichuru never had the urge to shift his after hours activities to some of the upgraded venues where other cabinet ministers and who was who at the time were known to frequent, such as the Hilton, Stanley, Winsdor, Muthaiga ..., Intercontinental, and other exclusive county clubs that were patronized by the reminants of the settler community and expatriates.<br /><br />He may never have changed his spots but was not known to be a champion of chauvinistic politics of the day, including wanton greed, bad deals and corrupt financial decisions that contributed to the stagnation of the country's economy throughout the mid-late 60s, 70s, and the consequent ripple effect that reverberated throughout the 80s, 90s and 2000s.<br /><br />He was an odd ball of a kind, and was never scared or fearful of Kenyatta in the same way his contemporaries were during the post-colonial adminstration, and that's why Kenyatta valued his opinion and input where necessary. <br /><br />This was at time when the choir boys - kitchen cabinet - were overly accustomed to following Kenyatta wherever he went around Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, or whenever he was in Gatundu.<br /><br />Those were 'good old days' when Kenya was ruled as one big village under the tight control and carte blanche micromanagement of the dreaded mighty provincial commissioners, provincial police officers, provincial CID officers, and leftover colonial chiefs and their nosey sub-chiefs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-45287865227662778802013-06-05T21:34:34.027-07:002013-06-05T21:34:34.027-07:00Chris,
Another common thread held by those who w...Chris, <br /><br />Another common thread held by those who were familiar with the era where few courageous big men like him mingled freely with ordinary people at various watering holes in the city, states that the mystery of the misplaced official briefcase was resolved when it was retrieved and delivered to the minister's office in the early morning hours of the next day.<br /><br />The old leather briefcase had a secure combination lock and its contents were never compromised at any time, thanks to the quick action of the manager at the establishment where the minister's patronage was highly cherished.<br /><br />In those days, there was a special corner table reseved for him just in case he ventured in for a quick drink with friends or serious business dealings with special guests during his regular hours.<br /><br />Believe it or not, there was a fresh broiled sirloin steak named after him because they used to prepare it - <i>tengeneze kama ile ya munene</i> - in the manner in which he liked it.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the well known establishment along River Road that was once located several blocks from another establishment that used to front a huge sign - <i>Miti Ni Dawa</i> - above its main entrance, was demolished and gave room to a modern hotel that built in its place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-25404418566986690492013-06-05T07:54:37.285-07:002013-06-05T07:54:37.285-07:00I live along James Gichuru Road and I ain't ri...I live along James Gichuru Road and I ain't rich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-36702019306733715912013-06-05T03:29:06.515-07:002013-06-05T03:29:06.515-07:00Chris,
No need for history while we have living h...Chris,<br /><br />No need for history while we have living heroes in Uhuruto. Please accept reality and MOVE ON (to where?)Taabuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559980653513330275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-70188363510048988422013-06-05T02:37:44.891-07:002013-06-05T02:37:44.891-07:00Poor Chris,
You are running away from the REALTY....Poor Chris,<br /><br />You are running away from the REALTY. <br /><br />This is not to downplay the role of History. As you are aware, no one loves History than the African Teacher for it is the BEST subject one can study. For instance, apart from the valuable lessons on the STATIC human nature, a student of History does not need Hollywood.<br /><br />Having noted above, we inquire:<br /><br />Why not spend some time INFORMING and EDUCATING us on the IMPLEMENTATION of your wonderful Katiba?<br /><br />For instance, we hear that, everyone is at Parliament asking for more money. <br /><br />We hear that, some want more funds to buy planes for the PRIESTS on the BENCH and some want more money for the PRIESTS on the BAR.<br /><br />Some, we hear, want more funds for ADVERTISING while having their funds "managed" by the UNDP.<br /><br />Some, we hear, want more funds to travel abroad so as to STUDY how public MASTERS are paid etc etc. <br /><br /><br />With all the IMPLEMENTATION DEVELOPMENTS, why not educate us? <br /><br />Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha he he he he he hu hu hu hu hu ta ta ta ta ga ga ga fa fa fa fa ba ba ba<br /><br />Poor Kenyans! <br /><br />Mtalia na jicho moja!<br /><br />Anyway, time for Music:<br /><br />Shilingi yaua tena ni maua<br /><br />http://is.gd/XzVEMc<br /><br />Mwarang'ethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751879277752081774noreply@blogger.com