tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post4787017809908251703..comments2024-03-28T17:52:49.942-07:00Comments on You Missed This: The New African LeaderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-90254780762801015022008-06-25T05:52:00.000-07:002008-06-25T05:52:00.000-07:00KwaleI like your commentary. You are my hero on yo...Kwale<BR/><BR/>I like your commentary. You are my hero on your well worded economic reasoning.<BR/><BR/>Mzee wa kijijiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-75414548105260681612008-06-25T03:11:00.000-07:002008-06-25T03:11:00.000-07:00Hehehehe!! Sam Okello, you are a QUACK!!I believe ...Hehehehe!! Sam Okello, you are a QUACK!!<BR/><BR/>I believe that this kind of blind sycophancy is what has empowered our politicians to get away with just about anything. How can Ruto be a hero? Really, just because you belong to the same party?? That idea is just laughable.<BR/><BR/>To imagine that murderers, arsonists and rapists are being called freedom fighters is disgusting to say the least.... <BR/><BR/>Justice has to be done, one way or another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-21804623362918797942008-06-24T23:23:00.000-07:002008-06-24T23:23:00.000-07:00Anon 7:16 am. Lol. You made me laugh my head off.G...Anon 7:16 am. <BR/><BR/>Lol. You made me laugh my head off.<BR/><BR/>GentlemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-87279375497242335482008-06-24T22:00:00.000-07:002008-06-24T22:00:00.000-07:00anonymous said..."Thanks for the rather informativ...anonymous said...<BR/><BR/>"Thanks for the rather informative article. However, it's disheartening reading some of the comments - obviously a pointer to the level of intelligence of the haters who hate that Raila seems to be outshining the thief-in-chief. Is it possible to get rid of these hatred filled comments that dilute the smooth flow of discussion?. M-pesa and your ilk, please go to mashada!!I think you will realize the truth behind the saying - birds of a feather...(jijazie if you have ever been to school)!!"<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Anon.7.44 am, please don't be too harsh on our one and only m-pesa. He may have been ejected from Mashada, probably because of the venom he spits and the passionate hatred of serious (Luo) performers.<BR/><BR/>But Kumekucha is to diplomatic to throw him out!<BR/><BR/>Remember I said here earlier that he had said he was quitting Kumekucha? Only to show up again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-32170729767676389032008-06-24T18:58:00.000-07:002008-06-24T18:58:00.000-07:00http://www.capitalnews.co.ke/Local/Constitution-wi...http://www.capitalnews.co.ke/Local/Constitution-will-be-delayed,-says-Karua.html<BR/><BR/>as usual the custodian of the constitution shall continue to play pata potea until 2012 then suddenly there will be a rush to include some fine print in the constitution, but while we have time its always the same delaying tactics<BR/><BR/>M-pesa above is funny and interesting. first its all intellectual stuff about development agenda (similar to Kwale's a few posts back), then when challenged, adopts a pedestrian attitude. the typical off the cuff crap of ill-informed arm-chair analysts. i would add to Mwarang'ethes question the following and before you answer please think it through real slow, why do you call kibera africa's biggest slum. hint no 1, define slum (if you think mud walls and structures covered in nylon or carton boxes are the full and only description of a slum think again)<BR/>hint no 2 - Nairobi population is about 3 million but really going on to 3.5 million, do the math, about 1m is claimed to be in kibera, compute the population of other areas lavington, spring valley, kyuna and other "posh" areas see if you get to 300,000 then take the balance and apportion them to the popular estates, then read hint no 1 again. <BR/><BR/>that is typical Nairobi-speak, we are so used to being muddy that we do not realise we have mud on us, but immediately take delight when a new face appears on the scene with fresh mud and we start the ridicule.<BR/><BR/>Fact is over 50% of Nairobi dwellings are slums of varying degree of degenerate dwellings and structures ranging from mildly acceptable or tolerable to pathetically hopeless. <BR/><BR/>this would be part of the preamble before we start getting to who is responsible and how or what happened. generally the who, what, where, when, why, how, etc<BR/><BR/>you dont understand slums, lets keep it at thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-83471194998978309172008-06-24T12:51:00.000-07:002008-06-24T12:51:00.000-07:00Anon 1:31In as much as u want to air ur 'pain' her...Anon 1:31<BR/><BR/>In as much as u want to air ur 'pain' here as evidenced,please do it without having to resort to verbal diarrhoea.Please read what u posted and u will know what i mean coz thats uncalled for dude.Makes me wonder if u got any cordination of ur brains and hands!!U castigate the Luos just because u hate Raila???Now tell me what do they have to do with his visit here to the US??Some dont even know and sincerely maybe they dont care...wanna know why?Its coz they are busy looking for ways of surviving the harsh times in Kenya just like u probably are.I am at odds to understand why u choose to write that kind of puke here at the same time trying to maintain ur regard as a 'hardworking' 'Rich' and 'elite' is really paradoxical.U cant bend too low that way to be dirty mouthed and still expect the other side to look at u in that position.It doesnt work that way.And for ur info,kibera is not only luos but even ur own kiuks are there.These are people who are there not by choosing but due to the political enviroment that has prevailed in the current and passed govts.Use ur head,u talking like Raila is supposed to go everywhere doing things for people??Hes a prime minister of the REPUBLIC OF KENYA whether it hurts u or not.This country has gone thro' a lot and we all know the truth behind it.From murders of JM,Tom Mboya,Dr R Ouko,Mbai to the economic crimes,Gberg ,Anglo-whatever its all in public domain.Kenyans we are very intelligent people and trust me even the most ordinary of citizens know what happens...but people like you who choose to blame it on others u love to hate instead of talking the truth are the ones keeping this vicious cycle on.The only thing that will take us a step mbele is when we come to reality of our ailment and not thinking imagining it is what we think.If this was about Zimbabwe i would understand coz apparently majority there actualy think their problems are due to Bush and Blair.Well of course but i know they dont tell armed security services to torture and evn kill Zimbabweans.Then they wanna point fingers at the wrong kdirection.Hope my point is made on that.Stop this crap of luo this luo that and kiuk this and that.Tell the truth it shall set you free.Am writing this coz i am from Malindi and my girlfriend happens to be from Nyanza,it pains me to see her react to this kind of image people like u wanna paint.Why dont u start by ur own backyards???We know every other corner in kenya their communities have their good and bad points.No one is an exception.When i pass kericho the tea farms look amazing,just like the coffee bushes in nyeri.Then u come here and say kales are lazy and so forth..u know what??get a life or suck a lollipop my friend.Am out of here and honestly i wish this discussion could be in person...would be nice dont you.?<BR/><BR/>Lloyd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-10507243381976834722008-06-24T12:07:00.000-07:002008-06-24T12:07:00.000-07:00MAWE MAWE REBELLIONThe uprising of our young Kenya...MAWE MAWE REBELLION<BR/>The uprising of our young Kenyan people against the black colonialists from Central Kenya should be supported.<BR/><BR/>Kenyans should fight against the Goldenberg, Anglo-leasing thugs. Zero tolerance on high-level robbers of tax payers.<BR/><BR/>Someone who hides a 2nd wife and uses tax payers to finance her should be told point blanc. This is corruption.<BR/><BR/>Africa needs clean politicians. No vote thieves a la Kibakis, no constitution ammenders like Museveni, no brutal stupid Mugabes, no silent Mbekis.<BR/><BR/>Africa deserves to be respected. Only true leaders like RAO will save our beautiful continent.<BR/><BR/>XtsumaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-9090322804328007522008-06-24T10:51:00.000-07:002008-06-24T10:51:00.000-07:00Taabu FYI, Murang'a south includes some part of we...Taabu<BR/> FYI, Murang'a south includes some part of west Ukambani.<BR/><BR/>Did you watch CNN inside Africa last week, some Kale have never worn shoes in the lifetime. And that was just outside the prosperous Eldoret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-43801875318670454062008-06-24T10:17:00.000-07:002008-06-24T10:17:00.000-07:00Sam Okello, If you are not aware of it, I have be...Sam Okello, <BR/><BR/>If you are not aware of it, I have been saying this here repeatedly, if you have any evidence that Kibaki stole the election then please kindly present it before the court of law so the whole world can know how he stole the election. For your continuance protests in your hide-out in USA it will never make any difference. I urge you to do so or forever hold your peace.<BR/> <BR/>You know if someone breaks into your property and nick (steal) your valuable belongings, what would you do? Would you go and burn your neighbours out and panga them because some have stolen your things? Only a seriously mental person would do so! You would either go after the burglar if you’re brave enough, or if you are wise you would compile the incident and report it to the police and let the law take it cause. And by doing so you might recover your stolen belongings. <BR/>And it’s the same logic here, if the elections was stolen, then go after Kibaki or take him to court and you never know the December 07 election might be annulled.<BR/><BR/>It happened before in Ukraine during Orange Revolution Movement in 2004 which saw the losing candidate declared as official winner and subsequently inaugurated in January 2005. It's not too late.<BR/>Would you not like to see RAO officially vindicated and inagurated as the president of Republic of Kenya?Kwalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243385762623172961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-34052814377582666382008-06-24T10:16:00.000-07:002008-06-24T10:16:00.000-07:00Anon 9:52,I hope that's not true. God forbid!SamAnon 9:52,<BR/><BR/>I hope that's not true. God forbid!<BR/><BR/>SamUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996335174362435881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-15698239784925218952008-06-24T09:52:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:52:00.000-07:00Samthe boys cannot be let go. they have been massa...Sam<BR/><BR/>the boys cannot be let go. they have been massacred and bodies dumped in central province forest.<BR/><BR/>When this story hits the public, expect a political earthquake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-16415911382044581242008-06-24T09:20:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:20:00.000-07:00Sam u have a good way of stroking the ego's of "Ra...Sam u have a good way of stroking the ego's of "Railaphobians". (No wonder each time you post something, u can bet the site get's plenty of hits and responses) I see the psychology and marketing classes were not in vain! FYI. I watched and listened to RAO when he was in Washington so I know where he stands on some issues. We can cut the BS and put it like this, <BR/><BR/>He wants Truth and Reconcialation which will make us face the past injustices and land reforms(He even went ahead and explained how large tracts of land were being divided. To him, the different communities should have set up a residential area where they all co-existed with proper infrastructure (more like a huge estate e.g Buru that is multi ethnic) and when they all go to work, they should have worked on the large tracts of land without sub dividing it. More like communial farming and living. <BR/><BR/>If the TRJC is set up, he expects those involved to be sincere. Perpetrators and victims to be sincere. Kama uliua watu, he expects u to confess and for the victims, he expects (complete) forgiveness so that we can move on. Ask Kagame how Rwanda is doing. The thing with us in Kenya is we are too impatient and always expect miracles with the snap of our fingers. That's the reason so many problems keep arising. Hey look at the recent resettlement of IDP's. It was so hurried and sugarcoated that the resentment of both perpertrators and victims is causing high tensions. Anything can happen. Haraka haraka haina baraka. <BR/><BR/>Just to divert a little bit. Phil @ 2:08 am. I conquer with what you posted. RAO is being held captive by some RVP MP's. Please remember that as politicians, they shout in public so that the masses can hear them and think they're doing their job but when the doors are closed, they wine and dine on other things. <BR/><BR/>I once had a principal (Chris u know who am talking about) that always told us: For every great objective, there must be a great sacrifice. Is RAO ready to sacrifice that healthy ODM voting bloc in South Rift to get to where he needs? Only time will tell. Alliances will be formed and re-aligned numerous times before the next elections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-28968518212707061792008-06-24T08:48:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:48:00.000-07:00Very interesting as usual. This is why I love Kume...Very interesting as usual. This is why I love Kumekucha and announce wherever I go that it is the most authoritative blog in Kenya. Back to the issue at hand, what I've been saying all along is...crimes were committed by Kibaki, Kivuitu, Michuki, Ali, Grace Kahindi and other powerful figures. Are we going to prosecute these people or we're going to lay the whole election debacle on the backs of the youths? <BR/><BR/>I know it feels tasteless, maybe bitter is a better word, to call these boys freedom fighters, but what I believe is that we have things on the right track today because they were on the streets. If you think Kibaki and his troops were going to usher in the Hon Odinga to the State House while singing Kumbayah, think again.<BR/><BR/>Those boys saved Kenya.<BR/><BR/>Let the boys go!<BR/><BR/>Sam OkelloUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996335174362435881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-46533750334704997352008-06-24T08:38:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:38:00.000-07:00This is the usual preaching by Sam Okello reaching...This is the usual preaching by Sam Okello reaching us now every Monday here on Kumekucha. Nothing new though. On Sunday Sam is praying to the real Messias and coming home to starts with his new worldly one. The content is always the same, only the words are a bit different. But it is always the same old story: Believe in Raila and you will go to Heaven. If you are a Kikuyu, you will anyway go to Hell. Oh, I forgot, Raila is becoming a Kikuyu now. To which group does he then belong? To the ones going to Heaven or to the ones going to Hell? Sam, please, enlighten us on this subject with your next Sunday-Monday-preaching. We are desperately waiting for your reply. Since you know it all, I am sure, you will also find the answer to this dilemma Raila brought on all of us. I almost forgot to ask you one other small favour: Since Raila gave his homecoming party as a Luo Leader after the Elections in Nyanza, maybe you cal convince him to give another homecoming party as a Kikuyu Leader in Kibera. I know there are many Kikuyus living in Kibera. It would therefore be a nice gesture for Raila to present himself also as their Leader after having been made an Elder of their tribe. What do you think, Sam? Maybe you pick up the phone and tell your 'God' back home to follow this suggestion? And please, don't forget to keep us informed so we can tell our sisters and brothers in Kibera to be prepared for the big event.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-14500275053057935612008-06-24T07:44:00.001-07:002008-06-24T07:44:00.001-07:00Thanks for the rather informative article. However...Thanks for the rather informative article. However, it's disheartening reading some of the comments - obviously a pointer to the level of intelligence of the haters who hate that Raila seems to be outshining the thief-in-chief. Is it possible to get rid of these hatred filled comments that dilute the smooth flow of discussion?. M-pesa and your ilk, please go to mashada!!I think you will realize the truth behind the saying - birds of a feather...(jijazie if you have ever been to school)!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-60557924417537722512008-06-24T07:44:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:44:00.000-07:00If the new African leadership that is being glorif...If the new African leadership that is being glorified here has people like Raila Odinga and william Ruto (goodness), then Africa is cursed.<BR/><BR/>The good thing is that this leadership exists on a few people's minds. It is all delusion in its purest form. No such leadership exists.Vikiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856714528491258384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-84784585016140376112008-06-24T07:39:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:39:00.000-07:00And speaking of poverty in Nyanza, m-pesa, please ...And speaking of poverty in Nyanza, m-pesa, please take a walk on the streets of Nairobi and take a look at some of those (with all due respect to them) hapless beggars on the streets, trying to make a living.<BR/><BR/>Then watch the Prime Business News on TV. Are you sure you won't find the same chaps sitting pretty in Annual General Meetings of very successful Financial Institutions and Manufacturing Powerhouses as shareholders? What an irony! But all the same, this is Kenya, you call it 'Taking Calculated Risks'. This is not what you can find in (Luo) Nyanza, at least they do not stoop that low!<BR/><BR/>I leave it to you to guess if those faces do or do not come from 'Lesotho.'<BR/><BR/>Cheers m-pesa, have a nice evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-17193970967917377222008-06-24T07:38:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:38:00.000-07:00Let's stick to the debate: RAPISTS, MURDERERS AND ...Let's stick to the debate: RAPISTS, MURDERERS AND ARSONISTS are freedom fighters? We all know in constitutional context an MP's main duty is to make laws of the land. Try telling that to the ordinary fellas living under a dollar a day in Funyula, Karatina or Msambweni. <BR/><BR/>There's no point of bringing elitism in this debate but let's look it soberly from the eyes of the ordinary Wanjiku. The problem with Kenyans abroad being exploited by Wazungus is that they are so ignorant to the facts on the ground and completely out of touch. Get down the high horse or saddle out of town!<BR/><BR/>On Hating RAO, I'm lost for words. I've never met, seen or spoken to the chap. To put the record straight... Maybe I just don't like his guts.<BR/><BR/>M-Pesa<BR/><BR/>Nbi Kenya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-37354235223792525042008-06-24T07:37:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:37:00.000-07:00You know what really astonishes me is that Raila i...You know what really astonishes me is that Raila is a visionary leader. The fact is and will always remain Raila has been in politics before many of us were born. So why was he not a visionary leader in 70s, 80s and 90s and why now? ‘Old dog learning new trick’?<BR/><BR/>One of Mr Odinga manifestos is equitable wealth distribution. But how? For anyone who understands Public Finance, Economics or Investment Banking, they would find this laughable and ask the same question.<BR/><BR/>First, how do you define wealth? Wealth is defined as simple as Assets-Liabilities.<BR/>And how do you redistribute wealth? For any attempt to redistribute wealth, it has to be made through property redistribution, taxation or regulation in order to redistribute capital and diminish extreme inequalities of wealth.<BR/><BR/>The economic/political system of communism/socialism in which Mr Odinga holds normally serves the interests of the low class which is to confiscate the wealth of the rich and then distribute benefits to the poor. <BR/>What Mr Odinga did not do to silence his critics is how he is going to distribute the wealth evenly.<BR/>One of the methods for transferring wealth is voluntary transfers from those who have it to those who do not. Mr Odinga method was and is to involve forcibly removing the wealth from those who have it and redistributing it to those who do not. And this alone is the defining factors of ethnic hatred that arose before and after December election, where many ODM followers believed wholeheartedly that Raila was indeed their saviour. <BR/>The basic premise of the redistribution of income is that money should be distributed to benefit the poorer members of society, and that the rich should be obliged to assist the poor without victimisation or by force. But what Raila has done is to demonise one particular community (even though not everyone is wealthy) and made his followers believe one tribe loss is a gain for the other. <BR/><BR/>I think it very important for people to understand things for themselves and not allow politicians to brainwash them for their own political gain.Kwalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243385762623172961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-40480986415641199332008-06-24T07:16:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:16:00.000-07:00you mean Bill clinton's ONLY SINGLE DREAMWORLD wis...you mean Bill clinton's ONLY SINGLE DREAMWORLD wish was to meet kibaki.<BR/><BR/>come on now. come on now. LOL!!!!!<BR/><BR/>come on gikuyu. some twisted matters and lies just sound so HOGWASH.<BR/><BR/>Oh! i forgot you are kikuyu. its second nature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-9318508629264591012008-06-24T07:14:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:14:00.000-07:00To M-PesaI come from Rarieda and know it like the ...To M-Pesa<BR/><BR/>I come from Rarieda and know it like the back of my hand. I grew up there and lived there till my transfer to NBO 2 years ago. <BR/><BR/>Tell me exactly what has been tranformed in Rarieda? Tell what this "transformed stuff" that I'm yet to see in Rarieda.<BR/><BR/>If Tuju is so much that, why do you want to FORCE him on our throats. Go ELECT him in Central.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Mwarang'ethe said...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-79020534931406663662008-06-24T07:11:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:11:00.000-07:00Anon @ 1:31, You talk about INFERIORITY complex, c...Anon @ 1:31, You talk about INFERIORITY complex, can you read and re-read what you have written. What does a whole LUO community have to do with RAO. Let's follow you train of thought for a minute. I will explain like I would to a 5 year old (pun intended). <BR/><BR/>Your communal KIKUYU wealth is not yours, it is individual, or it is communal. Then we can extrapolate that since Kikuyus are millionares that makes all of the millionaires. Just like there is abject poverty in Luo Nyanza the same applies for parts of Central, no CENTRAL is the exception. <BR/><BR/>Does it mean that since most PROSTITUTES come from CENTRAL all CENTRAL women are prostitutes. I guess then this holds true from your nonane argument.<BR/><BR/>Did I just waste two minutes of my precious life responding to this imbecile?<BR/><BR/>Kibera, Mathare, Mukuru are initiatives that need to be undertaken by your DURY ERECETED if in your argument Raila holds no EXECUTIVE power even to fire the tea girl. Do you even see your doublespeak or lack of rationale in your argument?<BR/><BR/>OXY-MORORN....have a good day won't you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-43962865253542927632008-06-24T06:57:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:57:00.000-07:00M-pesa have beef with Raila that is why he/she can...M-pesa have beef with Raila that is why he/she cannot reason logically. It is interesting that M-pesa cannot contribute meaningfully in other topics - but will rant, rave and even ignorantly display his lack of knowledge on whose mandate it is as an executive. He will not see sense no matter how much you hammer to him.<BR/><BR/>It is worth noting that he really does not represent PNU but expresses a personal disappointment coz some PNU'ers do reason, at least to a broader margin of understanding development levels.<BR/><BR/>One can choose to take one issue (good or bad) and magnify in an effort to quench the desert of resentment like M-pesa always does. Responding to his shallow reasonings will not add value as such kinds only have sadistic unquenchable and insatiable cravings against their targeted enemies - in M-pesa's case, RAO.<BR/><BR/>SupuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-27643450787636290572008-06-24T06:26:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:26:00.000-07:00M-PESA saidNow we are being told by the likes of P...<I>M-PESA said<BR/>Now we are being told by the likes of Phil that in this amnesty debate, RAO is really (please don't laugh!) A VICTIM... since Kalenjin politicians are holding him hostage. You can almost see apologists brandishing the "victim" card miles away.</I><BR/><BR/><B> I normally do not respond to wild allegations like one posted by this M-PESA fellow.<BR/><BR/>My first comments were aimed at Kalenjin MPs. I am aware RAO is addressing this issue with Kibaki who is Karua's boss. Both men are politicians and will need to look into political, legal and social ways of resolving the sensitive issue of IDPs and arrested youth, while at the same time governing the scarred nation. The last thing this country needs is juvenile and amateurish sideshows from Rift Valley MPs, or your pecking-order fallacies or your all powerful chest-thumping Justice Minister. Remember, not so long ago, an arrogant Kiraitu Murungi was in the same ministry before Martha but at the end of the day, he left the ministry in disgrace after failing to pass the bomas katiba draft and dipping his dirty hands into anglo-leasing scam. This arrogance is what costed this country a new constitution. Arrogant Kiraitu also presided over a very selective reform of the judiciary! Its the same selective justice that will cause us nightmares in future because Martha is playing cheap politics with highly emotive social subjects.<BR/><BR/>RAO himself has said it on several occassions: unconditional release of youth arrested countrywide is a precondition for peace and reconciliation. Please note, M-PESA, there is a big difference between AMNESTY and UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE. One cannot ask for amnesty if one has not committed any crime. By mixing the two, Martha Karua obviously wants to score cheap political points in Central Province so as to have a head-start in the ill fated Kibaki succession in Gema areas.<BR/><BR/>It is also obvious M-PESA has deep dislike RAO as a person and hates anything to do with ODM. But I want to categorically inform you ODM is a mass movement that enjoys the support of millions and there is nothing that M-PESA can do about it. FYI, I was born in Kibera and Ive lived there for decades. There's a lot RAO has done for residents there and this is why they keep voting him back to parliament (as if, GOD FORBID, you expected us to vote in one Stanley Livondo!)<BR/><BR/>There's this imaginary thing you PNU supporters have with Tuju. If I were to publish an independent audit of Tuju's constituency development record (including that much hyped mobile clinic that was launched at State House but is now a pathetic failure packed at Tuju's residence) you guys would then just understand how much the residents Nyanza province have for a long long time been marginalized 2nd class citizens. I do not even want to talk about the white elephant that is Rarieda water project.<BR/><BR/>As Mwarang'ethe is trying to tell you M-PESA, engage in sober, knowledgeable and objective debate rather than aimless criticism that is driven by your hateful and misplaced superiority complex.</B>Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006931396497105956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-75994951265619878192008-06-24T06:16:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:16:00.000-07:00Taabu I am appalled when s'one can say infront of ...Taabu <BR/><BR/>I am appalled when s'one can say infront of people that Rarieda is developed...goodness i am shocked if he had said Gem i would have understood...Coz it is far better or even my home turf funyula. But just having a mobile clinic and a road that is stretching from Point A to B and then invite some chinese you call that development...I mean our standards are too low. <BR/>if iam too replicate that in langata constitueny bring a few wazungu here and there, built toilets and have a medical camp. that is development....By the way what is this obsession with toilets anyway?<BR/><BR/>Leave CR alone, kwanza i hear he misbehaves alot....Speaking of MANU is there some juju involved coz once you leave old trafford you become past tense...dribbling magic just disappears...We dont have to go far look at the likes of Ruud boy (van) beckham has become more of a model than a football player.....Trust me MANUs are so comfy that come next season...we will just play ball we have nothing to loose ama? <BR/><BR/>IvyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com