tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post3825876086984152855..comments2024-03-28T17:52:49.942-07:00Comments on You Missed This: Why some voters in Kenya are more equal than othersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-79856226492971954372010-11-17T12:32:48.746-08:002010-11-17T12:32:48.746-08:00What a smart way to playing 1 vs 41? The roaches a...What a smart way to playing 1 vs 41? The roaches are now crawling out of the woodwork after realising that the ORGRE is winding up and Kenyans cannot afford another fraud for PORK. Game set and they are busy segragating themselves now that even the BITTER Kales are not buying their crap. Game on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-15761662152644812152010-11-17T10:10:22.918-08:002010-11-17T10:10:22.918-08:00Mwarangethe,
How many bags of popcorns have you e...Mwarangethe,<br /><br />How many bags of popcorns have you eaten so far? Don't you fearthat you might take too many and forget to publish your book?Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320652530759368444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-4480398308059981662010-11-17T09:09:19.366-08:002010-11-17T09:09:19.366-08:00@Anon 8.05 am, If you look at it without selective...@Anon 8.05 am, If you look at it without selective interpretation Anon 9.00 am does have a valid point.<br /><br />If Section 7 is "suspended" what is the Ligale team doing? we can only term their work illegal, as it is not within the provisions ( as you have stated, section 7 is suspended isn't it? )<br /><br />Then only IEBC can do that work Legally after 2012 when the law will apply after un-suspension, or what do you think? Ligale was in office illegally under the PM's patronage tafuta ingineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-13956455971361583832010-11-17T09:00:43.350-08:002010-11-17T09:00:43.350-08:00@8.05 AM
IIBRC was formed as per the provisions o...@8.05 AM<br /><br />IIBRC was formed as per the provisions of the NEW CONSTITUTION hence the composition of ALL it's members must ABIDE and COMPLY with the provisions as stipulated in the new constitution.<br /><br />Aren't they working within the provisions of the New constitution? Why call themselves IIBRC? Why Gazette? Why does the NEW CONSTITUTION Provide for a remedy after gazettement?<br /><br />If we go with the 6th schedule section 2 route then my friend Ligale's work was all but a WASTE of TIME, then we shall wait for a properly reconstituted IEBC in 2012 AFTER ELECTIONS!! to clean up Ligales Mess!!!<br /><br />The FACT remains Ligale did NOT comply with this new provisions, mambo kwisha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-28006391045010597522010-11-17T08:05:52.606-08:002010-11-17T08:05:52.606-08:00Well for those of us who are saying that Ligale, B...Well for those of us who are saying that Ligale, Buyu and Masit are not qualified by virtue of Chapter 7 of the Constitution, I wish to inform you that Chapter 7 of the Constitution is among the suspended chapters of the Constitution. Please read section 2 of Sixth Schedule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-73234239946813736372010-11-17T05:38:40.407-08:002010-11-17T05:38:40.407-08:00The failure and success of the boundary review wil...The failure and success of the boundary review will be seen when campaigns for the 2012 general elections begin to take shape.<br /><br />Despite all the "political interpretation" we are getting, this was a timely project, unless we wish to be branded with numerous "successful failures" as our usual way of talking about our politics and now the limits of constituency boundaries in this country is to discuss the variety of indigenous circumstances, as is expected - ethnic & tribal traditions.<br /><br />MPigs agreed somewhere in Naivasha that Central was to get an additional 7, instead they got 4. Eastern got 7 instead of 9, Nairobi, Western, Riftvalley and North Eastern got as "A-greed".<br /><br />The Real Beef is that Nyanza and Central will now each have 33 Constituencies whereas Western will have 41, but nobody seems to notice that Eastern has 43 constituencies.<br /><br />So Central Mpigs will shout and use all means possible as expected to scuttle the review team coz they got 3 less, when Emilio was dishing out constituencies in his favour we were watching and now when the tide changes, we here of terms like "against rules of natural justice" renting the air.<br /><br />Let the Acrobats put in their best show and performance, we are watching.<br /><br /><br />The Oracle has SpokenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-87705558780088785592010-11-17T05:14:24.664-08:002010-11-17T05:14:24.664-08:00I think there is no doubt that this was ODM's ...I think there is no doubt that this was ODM's project.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320652530759368444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-69889437583019324552010-11-17T04:39:53.795-08:002010-11-17T04:39:53.795-08:00Muru wa Gacii wrote
"Who among them stand th...Muru wa Gacii wrote<br /><br />"Who among them stand the chance to ride the oncoming political wave of 2012?<br /><br />And, who will be swept underneath the torrent of voter displeasure in 2012?<br /><br />xxxx<br /><br />ehe ehe ehehe ati torrent of voter displeasure in 2012? What animal is that?<br /><br />It will be just another OPIUM taking session whereby, things will only get worse as you wait for another OPIUM taking session in 2017.<br /><br />It is better to be informed by EXPERIENCE and not emotionalism and wishful thinking. <br /><br />Sample this from more "informed" OPIUM takers.<br /><br />On 29th Sept. 2008, the Republican Leader or whoever was, said that:<br /><br />MEN were voting for BAILOUT while the BOYS were against the GREATEST GIVE AWAY in human History. <br /><br />See him here in their Bunge:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVOS1CC6V5I<br /><br />or<br /><br />http://is.gd/hhtnK<br /><br />xxxx<br /><br />The same guy was voted to "change" the "man of change" in Washington in the recent mid - term elections by the American cattle.<br /><br />Listen to what he had to say about BAILOUTS after being re - elected:<br /><br />http://is.gd/hhtOR<br /><br />xxxx<br /><br />If American sheep are this stupid, what do you expect of Kenyans? <br /><br />Meanwhile, who has the popcorn bag?Mwarang'ethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751879277752081774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-54121485648540798922010-11-17T03:50:58.440-08:002010-11-17T03:50:58.440-08:00Wa Mukurueini and Bin Gonzi Rai,
Before we alle...Wa Mukurueini and Bin Gonzi Rai, <br /><br />Before we allege or even accuse the IIBRC of violating the 'Constitution 2010', shall we find out who stands to gain advantage - benefit - or be disadvantaged if <b><i>Vihiga, Sabatia, Kitui Central, Mwingi North, Kangundo, Makueni, Ntonyi, Alego, Kisumu Town West, Tinderet, Kaloleni, Kinago, Ol Kalou, Kiambu, Kasarani, Lang'ata, Dagoretti, Eldoret North, Kisauni, Bomachoge, "Gusiiland" (???!) and "Bukusuland" (???!)</i></b> are split or not split?<br /><br />Who are the real insecure incumbents - feeling threatened -, major players and contenders in the above mentioned constituencies?<br /><br />Who among them stand the chance to ride the oncoming political wave of 2012?<br /><br />And, who will be swept underneath the torrent of voter displeasure in 2012?<br /><br />There is no question about Mr. Ligale not being the right fit for job lead the IIBRC due to obvious matters of personal conflict, with regard to his own home turf - Vihaga.<br /><br />Then there is the invisible hand - a real mischievous old <i>black hand</i> from the dark past - trying so hard to influence the creation of additional constituencies in some regions so that a select few may benefit in 2012.<br /><br />A dark underhanded political move that will continue to make some voters in Kenya more equal than others.<br /><br />The question is, who or what parties colluded with Mr. Ligale and some individuals within the IIBRC?<br /><br />Lastly, why has the IIBRC or those concerned failed to provide the Kenya public with a transparent digital map of the soon to be newly created constituencies before the publication of the same?<br /><br /><b>Muru wa Gacii</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-36449073831900640992010-11-17T03:25:09.643-08:002010-11-17T03:25:09.643-08:00This blog is dying because there is not enough rai...This blog is dying because there is not enough raila worshipping.<br /><br />May I wish to remind everyone this blog is pure and sacred worshipping ground for Raila Tinga arap Mbei Nyamba Amollo Odinga!<br /><br />Kisumu MafiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-71221029197466272802010-11-17T03:00:40.491-08:002010-11-17T03:00:40.491-08:00This blog is dying and very fast for a matter of f...This blog is dying and very fast for a matter of fact! When was the last time we saw 100 hits posted here, its what our Prezzo would call BURE KABISA MAFI YA KUKU.<br /><br />Another ex - KumekuchanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-91519350329997096882010-11-17T02:47:08.105-08:002010-11-17T02:47:08.105-08:00@anon 1.20 a.m
Quality of content as compared to ...@anon 1.20 a.m<br /><br />Quality of content as compared to other blogs? Are you serious? Look @ the last few months posts and consequently the comments, absolutely no iota of quality, but i do give up to Phil, kudos.<br /><br />The others are full of fake vibe, like Mwarangethe who always posts recycled material and has become predictable and bland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-28234220283287652042010-11-17T01:20:45.121-08:002010-11-17T01:20:45.121-08:00Ex kumekuchan
You should have posted your nonsens...Ex kumekuchan<br /><br />You should have posted your nonsense in the other blogs. What are you still doing here? We love this blog because not everybody can be an expert in everything and that is why people at times people deviate to using wrong language when they lack the right information to convey. But this blog is still far much ahead in terms of the quality of contents compared to other blogs. Keep it up Chris, Phill, Jeff, Mwarengethe and all the other pretenders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-37189762970433983522010-11-17T01:07:32.404-08:002010-11-17T01:07:32.404-08:00CONT'D
Andrew Ligale and his cahoots are in b...CONT'D<br /><br />Andrew Ligale and his cahoots are in breach of the constitution. Specifically, Ligale has violated Chapter 6 (73) of Katiba. By claiming he "consulted" the Prime Minister for approval to execute his mandate, he had not demonstrated respect for the people of Kenya, has not brought honour to the nation or to his office. He has openly failed to promote confidence in the integrity of the office. Therefore, he is posturing to "rule" the people of Kenya!<br /><br />Chapter 7 (88) of Katiba bars a member of a Governing body of a political party from being appointed to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. In retrospect, Parliament made a huge mistake to allow Ligale as Chairman of the ODM Council of Elders to chair such a historic task. <br /><br />We should have perhaps picked young non-old regime-braided professional. Isn't it a shame that Ligale's work can't measure to that of his sons - Issack Hassan and Mohammed Abdikadir who have executed their responsibilities with unique, shining exemplary dignity and diligence, in the Electoral Commission and the Constitutional Select Committee respectively. Viva young professionals!<br /><br />The IIBRC should be surcharged for waste of public resources, and for subverting the letter and spirit of the Katiba. Now we know why Ligale has been defiant to the instructions of Constitutional and Justice Affairs Minister. Ligale's actions undermine national cohesion. The Impunity of yesteryears must be fought, crashed, trashed. Boldly, we must terminate the old ways. <br /><br />(The writer is the MP for Mukurweini. He co-authored this article with Kinango MP Gonzi Rai.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-10460728761666882842010-11-17T01:06:25.075-08:002010-11-17T01:06:25.075-08:00CONT'D
One thing is clear; any constituency i...CONT'D<br /><br />One thing is clear; any constituency in parts of Nyanza and parts of Western with over 200,000 people has been proposed for split which is not the case for other regions particularly in Eastern, Central, Coast, Kipsigis, and Bukusuland. <br /><br />While some constituencies such as Emuhaya, Vihiga, Sabatia, Alego, Kisumu Town West, Rangwe and Migori have less than 200,000 yet they are proposed for split. In essence, any constituency in parts of Nyanza with over 185,000 has been proposed for a split. If Bomachoge, which is in Kisii County with a population of 200,729, was in those other parts for Nyanza, it would have been considered for a split.<br /><br />In terms of counties, Vihiga is the county with the largest number of constituencies compared to its population as it has seven and a total population of 554,622 while Bomet has three with slightly more population of 585,072. Machakos County with over one million people has seven constituencies compared with Kisumu with less a million people but with eight constituencies. <br /><br />Although the IIBRC can vainly claim that it used population quota to delimitate the proposed 80 constituencies, it seems there was an invisible hand which influenced creation of additional constituencies in some regions which do not deserve given their population sizes and land mass. Since the IIBRC is an independent body, it should not be seen to leaning towards any political divide. Already, its proposal has sparked emotive reactions from Members of Parliament from Coast, Central and Eastern provinces and this tended to divide the country right in the middle.<br /><br />Another critical issue emerging from the above analysis is that since there is no fairness in the distribution of the proposed new 80 constituencies across all the counties, this should not be viewed as partisan or ethnic affair. All regions, particularly Eastern, Coast, Bukusuland, Nairobi, Gusiiland and some parts of Rift Valley were treated unfairly by the Ligale team.<br /><br />Gone are the days of gerrymandering. Gone are the days when the despotic split-and-control Kanu regime would create electoral units for its charlatans and sycophants. <br /><br />If we make a mistake at this stage in delimitation of electoral areas, this will haunt us for the next eight-12 years as Section 89 (2) of the New Constitutions stipulates that names and boundaries of constituencies and wards shall be reviewed at an interval of not less than eight years but not more than twelve years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-4425938457526886422010-11-17T01:05:50.246-08:002010-11-17T01:05:50.246-08:00CONT'D
In Central Eastern region particularly...CONT'D<br /><br />In Central Eastern region particularly in Meru Country, nobody knows why the IIBRC did not consider for split a constituency like Ntonyiri with a population of 229,871 and a land mass of 1,313.8 square kilometres and yet constituencies with less than 200,000 population such as Alego (187,243), Kisumu Town West (139,933), Rangwe (194,408), Emuhaya (185,069), Migori (191,248), Tinderet (199,514) have been proposed for creation of new constituencies. Moreover, none of the aforementioned constituencies has bigger land mass than Ntonyiri. <br /><br />Kaloleni constituency of Kilifi County in Coast Province seems to have suffered the same fate as Ntonyiri. The constituency has a total population of 252,924 and an area of 892.1 square kilometres. In fact, Kaloleni constituency is the largest rural constituency in terms of population that is not proposed for split. <br /><br />While in Kwale County, Kinango constituency with a population of 209,560, and an area 4,011.7 square kilometres has not been proposed for a split. <br />In Central Province at least, Ol Kalou constituency in Nyandarua County should have been proposed for split as it has a total of 215,925 people and covering an area of 1,108.1 square kilometres. According to the Ligale team, only Kiambu County deserves additional constituencies.<br /><br />It is not clear why the IIBRC did not consider caving new constituencies in Kericho and Bomet counties. At least Bomet with a population of 233,271, Belgut (202,591), and Kipkelion (206,590) should have been considered for split.<br /><br />Other notable cases are for example why should IIBRC create two more constituencies in Langata, and Kasarani whereby the latter's population is more than the former by 170,436. Langata has a population of 355,188 while Kasarani has 525,624. <br /><br />Still in the City of Nairobi, Dagoretti constituency has a population of 329,577 and it not among the constituencies earmarked for split and yet Westlands, with a population of 247,102 has been proposed for a split into two. Another question... why create two additional constituencies in Langata which has almost the same population size with Dagoretti and leave the latter intact? <br /><br />Furthermore, Eldoret North Constituency has 391,655 people, more than that of Prime Minister Right Hon Raila Odinga's Langata, only one constituency is being curved out of it and same applies to Kisauni constituency in Mombasa Country has a population of 405,930Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-89087592337193626202010-11-17T01:05:13.293-08:002010-11-17T01:05:13.293-08:00The Interim Independent Boundary Review Commission...The Interim Independent Boundary Review Commission (IIBRC) tried to manipulate population statistics as per the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census released by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on August 31, 2010, to fit into a political matrix.<br /><br />A close scrutiny of the proposed additional 80 constituencies reveals some bias, some of which look too obvious and deliberate. Indeed, blatant.<br /><br />In Western Province, the most observable one is with regard to creating three additional constituencies in Vihiga County where small constituencies such as Vihiga and Sabatia are proposed for split. <br /><br />Vihiga constituency, where Andrew Ligale the Chairman of IIBRC lost in ODM primaries in the 2007 General Election, has only a population of 91,616 which deviate from the population quota of 133,139 by 66 percent. Secondly, in the same county of Vihiga, why split Sabatia constituency with a total population of 129,678 into two and yet it fall short the population quota? The two constituencies are also not so big geographically as Vihiga is only 90 square kilometres while Sabatia is only 110 square kilometres.<br /><br />In the same province, populous constituencies such as Lugari with 292,151, and area of 568 square kilometres, Webuye (230,253) and area of 404 square kilometres and Kanduyi (229,701) and 318.5 square kilometres were left out. The chairman, Mr Ligale should explain to Kenyans why part of his team made such a decision.<br /><br />In Eastern Province, particularly Kitui County, why the IIBRC has proposed to split Kitui Central constituency with a population of 175,633 and an area in square kilometres of 1,028.3 is any body's guess. In this county, the constituency that should have been given first priority is Mwingi North which has a population of 204,932 and covers a land mass of 5,777.8 square kilometres.<br /><br />Still in lower Eastern, nobody knows why populous constituencies such as Kangundo with a population of 219,103 and Makueni (243,219) were not considered for curving out new constituencies and in particular Makueni with a land mass of 2,010.1 square kilometres.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-20213869217873714412010-11-17T00:13:43.047-08:002010-11-17T00:13:43.047-08:00this blog has gone to the dogs. look at the poster...this blog has gone to the dogs. look at the posters who were there in 2007 and compare with the current clueless "experts" who poullute this forum after their six course meals. unfortunately, chris will never listen because he's an "expert" and no one can advice him on anything. reminds me of that story he told us about a man who opened a fast food joint for pensioners since he hated the youths. it didn't take long to fold since the elderly folks prefer njahi and mukimo not chips and suasages. the "expert" learnt a hard lesson, auctioneers were swarming the joint in weeks! luckily, although i don't celebrate the death of kumekucha, we always have other alternatives. long live the world wide web.<br /><br />Ex kumekuchan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-14312574353133426202010-11-16T23:04:21.718-08:002010-11-16T23:04:21.718-08:00Warm Eid Mubaraq to all our brothers and sisters h...Warm Eid Mubaraq to all our brothers and sisters here in Kumekucha.<br /><br /><b>Chris Kumekucha</b>Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786114244744788892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-34930318172718249222010-11-16T21:37:59.913-08:002010-11-16T21:37:59.913-08:00Why are some voters in Kenya more equal than other...Why are some voters in Kenya more equal than others?<br /><br />Well, there are numerous reasons that have been given by some tribal politicians and stalwarts of tribal arithmetic.<br /><br />But if one understands the purpose of such reasoning the answer becomes more unendurable in light of what has happened in the disunited republic of Kenya since it gained independence on Dec. 12, 1963.<br /><br />One of the many reasons why some ethnicities - Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kisii, Meru - that have dominated politics and the civil service are deeply distrusted by the rest of the other 33 Kenyan ethnicities.<br /><br />Such inequalities should not be tolerated in Kenya of 2010 and especially after the passing of the 'Constitution 2010.'<br /><br /><b>Muru wa Gacii</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-10287031410485431042010-11-16T21:37:43.274-08:002010-11-16T21:37:43.274-08:00@ Muru wa Gacii
As per the ORIGINAL and ONLY TRUE...@ Muru wa Gacii<br /><br />As per the ORIGINAL and ONLY TRUE teachings, Abraham offered to God his son Isaac as a sacrifice and not the fake remix tale that was "cooked" by a rapist of a man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-91351345041423920912010-11-16T21:11:38.021-08:002010-11-16T21:11:38.021-08:00I would be remiss if I didn't extend my warm ...I would be remiss if I didn't extend my warm wishes to our Mulism brothers and sisters @Kumekucha, in Kenya and around the world who are celebrating <b><i>Eid al-Adha</i></b>.<br /><br />Now you - some of you - may be asking yourself "What is '<i>Eid al-Adha</i>'?" that I have mentioned above.<br /><br /><b><i>Eid al-Adhaa</i></b> is the <i><b>"Festival of Sacrifice"</b> or <b>"Greater Eid"</b> (Idd Kubwa) is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibraham) to sacrfice his son Ishmael (Isma'il) as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened to provide him with a ram (uncastrated male sheep) to sacrfice instead.</i><br /><br /><b>Eid Mubaraq</b>. <br /><br />May you be well every year. <br /><br /><b>Muru wa Gacii</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-34915067486037678132010-11-16T20:50:49.023-08:002010-11-16T20:50:49.023-08:00I do not get how a Westlands with lesser populatio...I do not get how a Westlands with lesser population than Dagoretti got an extra constituency while Dagoretti got none. And on what basis was Lang'ata getting two extra if Dagoretti was getting none? If some "Counties" were getting extra 5 constituencies, how comes the whole of former "Central" was getting only extra 5 or 6? Siasa mbovu? Yet we know of the huge populations in Juja, Kiharu, Kiambaa etc. Was this not one of the causes of the post election violence due to some constituencies in Central and Eastern having huge margins, as recognized by Krigler?Thrillernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-86950198010013493232010-11-16T16:13:12.038-08:002010-11-16T16:13:12.038-08:00If we are to look at the whole issue soberly,Ligal...If we are to look at the whole issue soberly,Ligale was not too far off the mark.Why? The most aggrieved seem to be people from central Kenya,but the public always seems to forget that though people from central Kenya are the most populous group in the country,they are geographically spread all over the country.Therefore,they may actually be rightly represented in these regions eg the former rift valley and elsewhere.Still on population,other groups are less spread out in the country and may be concentrated in their historical backgrounds unlike the former.So if they were using population as their key for distribution,then they may not have been too far off.It is also important to remember to distinguish from the general population in an area as opposed to the registered voters in an area,this could cause unnecessary misunderstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-91307073834267279412010-11-16T12:54:07.006-08:002010-11-16T12:54:07.006-08:00We the NON-TRIBAL MINORITY are also listening!!! A...We the NON-TRIBAL MINORITY are also listening!!! And keenly indeed. The TRIBAL MAJORITY should learn tolerance and humility.<br /><br />The constitution is for all so Ephraim Maina from the TRIBAL MAJORITY should shut it!! <br /><br />IIBRC - we support you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com