tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post4991349877424327786..comments2024-03-24T12:17:00.460-07:00Comments on You Missed This: Is it Time for President Samuel Poghisio?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-86436713783794254492008-10-01T12:24:00.000-07:002008-10-01T12:24:00.000-07:00Perhaps I read your blog in a disinterested way an...Perhaps I read your blog in a disinterested way and so would not usually join the fray on issues. This time, though, you got me with your subject: "a good-for-president" judgment. It is not the Poghisio dimension of your idea. Rather, it is the fact of the legitimation of pedetrianism that has fed a culture of low thresholds in our qualification and performance bars. And, it is not your fault. Rather, you are a victim of this culture and the low life politics that charlatans (passing as leaders) have been allowed to inject into our body politic. I am disheartened that, politically, Kenyans are hostage to "big-manism". See, all that yesterday's charlatan has to do is gain access to power, some form of it, no matter how, and voila! he becomes the monopolist of ideas, your boss and benefactor and a natural attraction to media microphones for oportunities to offer views about everything from rape to ruin!<BR/>If it is possible to become a leader by not doing anything challenging and exemplary, any position cannot appear to its occupant as worthy of integrity and good performance. In short, your article could have said that an illiterate coxswain from a dug out canoe in Lamu is ready for president simply because, from the time a scribe has known him, he has had a charming smile plastered all over his face. Conclusion: good man, ready for president. <BR/>The reason, I think, our country does not perform well politically is because there are low expectations with regard to suitability, ability, the "what-it-takes"-ness that meets minimum presidential or leadership standards. And the electorate is to blame although they are often bamboozled by the theatrics that pass as our political leadership. For instance, we are hardly out of woods yet from a searing political crisis, and we, including politicians and bloggers, are already talking about the next president. You know, somehow I think Kenyans have learned to not expect much except electoral drama.<BR/>Yes, Poghisio might be suitable for president and I am sure Kenyans will not ask what side of legislation has he typically voted on, does his voting record make him conservative or liberal, does this location on the spectrum make him a suitable match for our aspirations, does he subscribe to ethnic political pandering or is he above myopia. And, what about his credentials, is he a certificate qualified individual, or a beneficary of years of appointed position experience, or, and this counts a lot, is he a man shaped by motivation to be productive evidenced by adversities he has surmounted, and demonstrated achivements (certainly not the number of houses applied for in Nairobi alongside the poor and marginalized, and which smell of abuse of office or conflict of interest) etc.<BR/>When you next write about a possible president, I would suggest you develop an achievement/deficiency/qualification score sheet that can offer an objective and impartial "at-a-glance" picture about your favorite nominee. Then, perhaps, we can have an informed and well advised conversation about the future political standing of the country we love and the candidates for its 21st century presidency.weaverbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929912311578009279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-78699524112672480642008-09-14T18:58:00.000-07:002008-09-14T18:58:00.000-07:00anaon 5:38,HEEEHEHEHEHE...where else in kenya do y...anaon 5:38,<BR/><BR/>HEEEHEHEHEHE...where else in kenya do you see people fighting in church? At first I thought the lady was carrying a bucket of 'odowa' to sell to, or feed the other members .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-28664689522265964982008-09-14T17:50:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:50:00.000-07:00well wellso is PNU perhaps disintegrating, or was ...well well<BR/><BR/>so is PNU perhaps disintegrating, or was it never a serious party anyway<BR/><BR/>http://www.kenyatimesonline.com/content.asp?catid=2&articleId=2892Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-18045072872961528452008-09-14T17:38:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:38:00.000-07:00the picture of the "faithful" ferrying missiles wa...the picture of the "faithful" ferrying missiles was just too funny<BR/><BR/>http://www.eastandard.net/news/?<BR/><BR/>why not carry biblesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-67200915086901335782008-09-14T07:23:00.000-07:002008-09-14T07:23:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996335174362435881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-56774180161426720322008-09-14T06:53:00.000-07:002008-09-14T06:53:00.000-07:00Poghisho is a very humble and honest person. I kno...Poghisho is a very humble and honest person. I know him personally. BUT - and this is a strong BUT. If he continues to associate with traitor Kalonzo then his chances are Zilch, Zero, nada, nothing, mami ng'ala, onge, hakuna, ibula, otire, sifuri.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-8127650468131396562008-09-14T00:40:00.000-07:002008-09-14T00:40:00.000-07:00IvyMan useless 1: mighty liverpool 2.go hang!!!!!Ivy<BR/><BR/>Man useless 1: mighty liverpool 2.<BR/><BR/>go hang!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-4595731309644688292008-09-13T17:01:00.000-07:002008-09-13T17:01:00.000-07:00I would rather vote for Poghiso than another Mungi...I would rather vote for Poghiso than another MungikiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-45417836199017318572008-09-13T14:50:00.000-07:002008-09-13T14:50:00.000-07:004:16 AMyou having crawled from a shiate hole your ...4:16 AM<BR/>you having crawled from a shiate hole your mother should have aborted you since you do not deserve to be called a human being.<BR/>if you are indeed a kenyan then i suggest you remain in America and keep watching Jerry springlier shows<BR/>since your morals depend on slim and money I suggest you f....k your kikuyu ass for that money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-20007077511265013462008-09-13T14:47:00.000-07:002008-09-13T14:47:00.000-07:00Sources now confirm on ground that Ababu and Jiron...Sources now confirm on ground that Ababu and Jirongo were paid big time by Martha Karua<BR/>and guess what they made double $ they went and sold the same story of disrupting ODM to Kalonzo Musyoka and sources say Kalonzo was so excited and paid them more money:):)<BR/><BR/>I guess in Politics one can get to be a millionaire just by shouting and making noise in the press and back stubbing their own party!!!<BR/><BR/>Ababu and Isaac Ruto and Jirongo watch out.. sad that we know how, when and where you received the money, what you used it for(i.e the bills you paid and what you bought and actually where you are hiding the rest:)<BR/>to say the least private investigators in Kenya don't have to search or look far:) it is all right there in our faces....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-60388105918929550842008-09-13T14:41:00.001-07:002008-09-13T14:41:00.001-07:00First ask the Daily nation newspaper when it will ...First ask the Daily nation newspaper when it will stop being a kibaki government gutter press??<BR/><BR/> we all know kibaki owns shares in th Daily nation gutter press the PNU mouth piece - it is a joke now it see it now blasting Martha Karua and when Kibaki rigged the 27th dec 2008 elections with Martha Karua holding his hand.....<BR/><BR/> Martha Karua face and footnotes where the darling of the Daily nation newspaper- she was their iron lady protecting KIbaki....<BR/><BR/>This shiate newspaper called the daily nation should be dropped out of circulations <BR/>Kenyans stop making Kibaki richer..... when he rigged election down with Daily nation gutter press with immediate effect...<BR/><BR/>it is only good for wrapping nyama at Decoreti corner...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-91246735631113073952008-09-13T14:41:00.000-07:002008-09-13T14:41:00.000-07:00First ask the Daily nation newspaper when it will ...First ask the Daily nation newspaper when it will stop being a kibaki government gutter press??<BR/><BR/> we all know kibaki owns shares in th Daily nation gutter press the PNU mouth piece - it is a joke now it see it now blasting Martha Karua and when Kibaki rigged the 27th dec 2008 elections with Martha Karua holding his hand.....<BR/><BR/> Martha Karua face and footnotes where the darling of the Daily nation newspaper- she was their iron lady protecting KIbaki....<BR/><BR/>This shiate newspaper called the daily nation should be dropped out of circulations <BR/>Kenyans stop making Kibaki richer..... when he rigged election down with Daily nation gutter press with immediate effect...<BR/><BR/>it is only good for wrapping nyama at Decoreti corner...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-65667117502401338832008-09-13T11:15:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:15:00.000-07:00this standard article http://www.eastandard.net/In...this standard article <BR/>http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1143994788&cid=4&<BR/><BR/>is interesting.<BR/><BR/>UrXlncAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-38456440059539825612008-09-13T11:09:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:09:00.000-07:00b-caroteneagree with youi get a little confused at...b-carotene<BR/><BR/>agree with you<BR/><BR/>i get a little confused at times, are we still leaning towards an imperial all powerful president under the current constitution or are we thinking of a new political structure with devolved power center? if indeed the push for consitutional changes based on Bomas draft are effected then the thrust of leadership will be spread to parliament and a PM and therefore whover becomes president is more or less immaterial. if not, then we are a pathetic lot, reduced to making noise over reforms but not serious or otherwise unable to press on for the same.<BR/><BR/>i agree we need to use this time with the GCG to press for more reforms that increase public service/admin efficiency and accountability and press for devolution of power centers that increase democratic freedoms and permanently do away with an all powerful presidency that meddles in all affairs <BR/><BR/>UrXlncAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-46070075438181254002008-09-13T09:11:00.000-07:002008-09-13T09:11:00.000-07:00I know you hate kikuyus but please....not another ...I know you hate kikuyus but please....not another kalenjin presidency any time soon. These people have tried to ruin our country twice - during Moi's 24 rule and recently during the post election violence. The kalenjin will be the scourge of this country for a long time. Mark my words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-79348369226674372302008-09-13T05:15:00.000-07:002008-09-13T05:15:00.000-07:00Reporting from Anfield.Man U 1::::Liverpool 0Sorry...Reporting from Anfield.<BR/><BR/>Man U 1::::Liverpool 0<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sorry folks just had to do thatIvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322325173956927941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-41582882977279219572008-09-13T04:16:00.000-07:002008-09-13T04:16:00.000-07:00ATTENTION PLEASE!Do you know any juicy story or lo...ATTENTION PLEASE!<BR/><BR/>Do you know any juicy story or love child of Barack Obama? American enquirer is looking for anyone with any information of Barack Obama's alledged love child with a reward of a cool $1 million.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-44694360394639056362008-09-13T04:04:00.000-07:002008-09-13T04:04:00.000-07:00Anon 11:52Do you own Kumekucha? M-pesa is here to ...Anon 11:52<BR/><BR/>Do you own Kumekucha? M-pesa is here to stay!!! if you don't like it go hang!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-81987834145911575962008-09-13T03:29:00.000-07:002008-09-13T03:29:00.000-07:00The problem with us Kenyans is that we're so easil...The problem with us Kenyans is that we're so easily distracted from what we have identified as our priorities. I dont mean to pour cold water on the rat race for the presidency, indeed its a legitimate debate though somewhat premature. <BR/><BR/>But for as long as we dont demand and keep demanding the fundamentals i.e meaningful devolution of power/authority to lower levels (not crude majimboism), a review of constituency boundaries, reform of land laws, reform of the ECK, I’m afraid changing presidents (at least for the majority who live below the poverty line) will amount to changing nothing other than the name of the master. So lets just keep our eyes on the ball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-50233703569804893872008-09-13T01:00:00.000-07:002008-09-13T01:00:00.000-07:00Anon 12:51I agree.....Not in my life time.Can't yo...Anon 12:51<BR/><BR/>I agree.....Not in my life time.<BR/><BR/>Can't you guys see the irony...Kalonzo still wants to vie for the presidency in 2012, that is if Wairimu's prophecy of alipitia katikati yao shall not come to pass. Then this same Kalonzo is the one endorsing Poghisio for presidency. When did Kalonzo become a democrat? Maanzo and Ojiambo's story is still fresh in our minds....You can't just wish it away.<BR/><BR/>Eeh you guy...Give Molasses Raila a break....macho ya chura haimzui ng'ombe kunywa majiIvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322325173956927941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-78396388908801596082008-09-13T00:27:00.000-07:002008-09-13T00:27:00.000-07:00BTW - for those of you who are questioning Poghisi...BTW - for those of you who are questioning Poghisio's record as Information & Communication minister, it is not bad compared to that of his predecessors. <BR/><BR/>Picture this.<BR/><BR/>Kenya is about to witness two additional GSM providers due this month. That is ECONET and ORANGE. Its expected call charges will drop drastically (estimated 50 - 70%) following their entry to the market. It will be the first time we are having new players since the Moi days that saw Safaricom and Celtel start provision of GSM services in Kenya. Note ECONET was licenced years ago, but were not able to roll out services due to under performing and corrupt minister/PS!!!<BR/><BR/>He is on course to being the minister in-charge when the Freedom of Information Bill is enacted into law.<BR/><BR/>He has attempted to muzzle the press through introduction of annual subscriptions to be paid by individual journalists and media companies. He also attempted to shut down KASS FM the other day. But these are normal things that happen when one is in government. Infact, he has RESISTED calls to shut down vernacular FM stations which is quite commendable considering what happened in this country after the elections!<BR/><BR/>Poghisio has seen introduction of additional TV stations, and daily tabloid and business newspapers. This is good given that tabloids like Metro and Nairobi Star always end up rubbing the powers that be the wrong way... You cant have imagined these publications during the Moi/Kalonzo days. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally will also see him be the Minister in-charge when the country switches to DIGITAL TV in a few months time.<BR/><BR/>Imagine this is all happening in a country which has been independent for over 40 years and has had countless information & communication ministers.<BR/><BR/>On top of all this Poghisio is Minister incharge in overseeing the introduction and implementation of the FIBRE OPTIC CABLE into Kenya. Not only has ICT made great strides in the last few months, Kenya has clearly emerged as one of the global leaders in the field of BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) and therefore created employment and abundant business opporunities. <BR/><BR/>These are ideas that have been incorporated into the the Vision 2030 following the harmonisation of the ODM manifesto with that of PNU and to a lesser extent ODM-K. <BR/><BR/>So really, one cannot say his record as minister (of only eight months) is BAD!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006931396497105956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-86363674005200405062008-09-13T00:06:00.000-07:002008-09-13T00:06:00.000-07:00@Vikii – Yes, ODM-K needs free, fair and transpare...@Vikii – Yes, ODM-K needs free, fair and transparent polls so as to graduate to the higher leagues that ODM is playing. <BR/><BR/>Why are you so suspicious of RAO? Incase you have forgotten, Ruto is a creature that was created by RAO during the time Moi’s word was law. I guess this applies to all those ex-KANU hawks like Kalonzo too, huh?<BR/><BR/>Pogs has the capability to raise the campaign money through Christian networks he established following his long association with them from the time he was in Uganda, back to Kenya and to the USA. They have sponsored a lot of community projects in West Pokot including Pogs' college education and that of hundreds of other Pokot youngsters.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006931396497105956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-9639489869582428292008-09-12T23:52:00.000-07:002008-09-12T23:52:00.000-07:00Ouch! m-Pesa has returned? KK, why did you allow t...Ouch! m-Pesa has returned? KK, why did you allow this bastard to return here? Let me hope that somebody else is using his ID, otherwise I'm getting pissed off.<BR/><BR/>m-Pesa, we don't need your services here, you're bad news!!!!!!!! Please go!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-63713855695889553752008-09-12T15:44:00.000-07:002008-09-12T15:44:00.000-07:00Trust Vikii to see Raila's shadow everywhere. Now...Trust Vikii to see Raila's shadow everywhere. Now, why would Raila concern himself with a tribal party? are you forgetting that Kalonzo got less than 20% of RAOs votes, so how do you begin to even imagine that Raila would involve himself in the odm-k mess?<BR/><BR/>Pogs as president - that is a dream buddy.<BR/>The man is content beinmg a minister. I will never forget the excitement and zeal with which he took up his ministerial job when the country was literally burning. He even had the audacity to thank God for fulfilling his dream. To make matters worse, he even went as far as joining Mutua at every press conference to warn kenyans who were 'breaking the law' that they would be 'dealt with.' <BR/>Holly molly, the guy became more PNU than the thieves themselves.<BR/>By the way what has he done at the ministry other than maintining the status quo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12839785.post-23232859137939248242008-09-12T13:57:00.000-07:002008-09-12T13:57:00.000-07:00If that Phogs fella can make president, so must Mr...If that Phogs fella can make president, so must Mr. T….even with his haircut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com