I would like to appeal to readers to ignore the increasing number of comments in this blog trying very hard to discredit this blogger by linking him to certain groupings or comparing him to certain discredited news sources. We have a pretty good idea where they are coming from.
So who pays the bills for Kumekucha?
I can assure you that certainly, no interest group does. Basically I finance my own operations from other online businesses that the Almighty has blessed me with. So I do not support Raila or any other presidential candidate currently in the race for State House. We have our own candidate, a person who has never been in politics before but whom we feel understands this country enough to drive forward the only agenda that matters to Kenya, that of the ordinary voiceless, long suffering ordinary people of Kenya.
My personal political views are rather radical and should be obvious to regular readers of this blog. We urgently need brand new political leadership in Kenya and the best thing would be for us to get a brand new set of 210 new faces into parliament this time round. People who have never been in the August house before. That is our best bet for ensuring a genuine new beginning. It has often been said that the best thing for Kenya now is for us to concentrate on one term presidents from different parts of the country until we find the leadership we are looking for. I agree with that view and believe that it should also be extended to MPs as well.
These views clearly mean that this blog is NOT supporting Raila for president nor any other currently-seating MP.
These views may also sound very far-fetched and an unattainable dream. But so did a local indigenous government back in early 1960 when Tom Mboya and company were in the final stages of haggling with the colonial government for a bigger say in the running of things. In fact at one point Mboya's father wondered aloud whether he (Mboya) really thought he would win against the white man who had invented something like a plane, a machine that flew in the sky. Did Mboya really think he had the brains to outsmart and defeat such a clever person?
In the same way, I assure you my impossible noble dream for the people of Kenya will come to pass sooner that you ever thought possible. Who in their right minds in early 1960 would have thought that Kenya would be independent by as early as 1963?
In this blog we have a policy of listening to anybody and everybody. The danger of that is that some people attribute the comments made by readers to me. It is important for readers to learn how to make a clear distinction between posts made by me, like this one you are reading and the comments that usually follow below. Mainly because in many cases some comments are made with a hidden agenda that is clearly contrary to what we are trying to achieve here.
Finally I would like to appeal to all our noble readers to rise to the occasion and grab this chance to make history and create a better tomorrow for our beloved country. Many of us who read this site have been privileged all our lives to have gone to very good schools and Ivy League universities. A lot of the cash that went into our education was corruption money. We can't change that. But we can certainly change the future by displaying more empathy to the ordinary folk and the daily struggle they have to go through to survive. To do this we will need to abandon all support for the current ruling class and known politicians whom we know deep down will only ensure that the status quo is maintained. We honestly cannot expect change from them.
We the small percentage of Kenyans with access to the Internet should use this amazingly powerful tool as a voice for the voiceless masses of Kenya. We should also raise our voices selflessly on behalf of others less privileged than ourselves. I always say that if you want to get a glimpse of what most Kenyans go through, just skip your lunch and supper today and drink only water until tomorrow. Then you will begin to understand.
Apart from fasting frequently, I also usually try very hard to use a pit latrine regularly; it helps me stay sober and on course when writing about this great country of ours (did you know that the vast majority of Kenyans have never known any other kind of toilet?). I will not dare suggest the same for you, some of your knees would buckle under the sheer weight (I kid you not.)
A Little creativity made Kenyan man $1,000 in daily profits
This woman has never heard sex, the reason will shock you.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Westlands Constituency 2007: Focus on The Emerging Candidates
I intend to start giving free publicity in this blog to the sort of candidates that I believe Kenya needs right now. Dancan Muhindi is an excellent example. In fact I strongly feel that he should be convinced to throw in his hat for MP. Read on and decide for yourself.
Dancan Muhindi: Declaration 2007
Email Announcement
Dear friends,
I hope this finds you well.
I'll not pretend as many aspiring politicians often do, that they've suddenly heard "the call of the people" to be their elected leader. We all know many of them who have "succumbed" to these "appeals" and gone into elective politics for their own ends. I'll not attempt to use those lines.
I'm just a guy who is tired of complaining and whining that things are not working, that the systems in our country are messed up and we need radical change. I'm a guy who has decided not to engage any more in verbal debates and arguments on why we need "new blood" and "new faces", in Kenya's leadership.
I'm tired of listening to lots of people complain and say, "What we need in Kenya is fresh, young and talented leadership." To be honest, I'm actually one of those people who have been talking like that for years!
The funny thing is, none of us complainers and whiners have been willing to be those "young, fresh and talented leaders" we all yearn for. We would rather watch from the comfort of the sidelines and not "dirty our hands."
Meanwhile, the same names we've had since 1963 keep popping up during elections, laughing all the way to power. Without any questions, we humbly accept their advice that we are the "leaders of tomorrow."
Well, am just tired of it all. I've decided to put my money where my mouth is and not wait for this elusive "tomorrow." I'm therefore going to present myself humbly to the good people of Kileleshwa ward as a candidate for Councillor during this-years' general elections in December.
The first time I told a few people about my intentions of becoming a Nairobi Councillor, I was not surprised when they burst out laughing. Their reaction was a
serious confirmation of just how low, these elected local government representatives are regarded by the majority of Nairobians, and indeed many Kenyans.
The focus in every Election has always been on Presidential and Parliamentary candidates. This has helped many council candidates with dubious credentials to evade serious scrutiny by the voters. More often than not, they get elected through the now famous "3-piece suit" system, with disastrous consequences on the management of our local authorities.
A simple survey I carried out amongst my friends and relatives showed that none of them could name their local Councillor! Despite the fact that Nairobi City Council is composed of 55 elected and 20 nominated Councillors, none of my buddies could name more than five.
This is a reflection of the general apathy by Kenyan urban voters towards these representatives, yet they are at the grass roots of our governance systems that we keep complaining about.
Some friends initially asked me, between hysterical bursts of laughter, why of all things, I would want to be a Councillor. "Member of Parliament, yes, makes sense, but aspiring to be a mere councillor, whats up dude?"
I understand where they are coming from. After all, am a well-educated ICT professional working for an International NGO with good career prospects, and currently studying for an M.A. at the University of Nairobi. Seriously speaking, the radical job switch actually entails a drastic income reduction for myself!
I plan to set up an interactive blogspot this July, to answer these questions and engage Kileleshwa voters on various issues in the lead up to the elections in December 2007. The blog will also aim to provide compelling reasons why we Nairobians, especially the professionals in various sectors, should rethink our complacency when it comes to the workings of civic authorities.
I believe that by setting up this blog and running for the position of Nairobi Councillor, I'll have contributed in a small way, to focusing my fellow citizens
on the calibre of leaders running our local authorities. This is much better than just complaining and waiting for the emergence of "young, fresh and talented leadership" to reform our country.
For the young and the not-so young reformers in Kenya aspiring for leadership positions, this blog will offer a slightly different view on why the best way to reform our country should start at our County, Municipal and City councils, rather than in Parliament.
Please join me in this blog discussion once it is set up. I would like to hear your comments and suggestions regarding the proposed way into public office for "the leaders of tomorrow." I welcome your valuable contributions to these thoughts and aspirations. In the meantime, you can also email me with your comments and ideas.
I realise that the journey ahead is not going to be easy. I've already started the ground work and I believe the challenges can be overcome with concerted effort. I would like to appeal to all of you, as my friends (and potential voters!) :o) to join my campaign and help get me elected into the Nairobi city council.
The easiest and first step is to register as a voter, or transfer your vote to Kileleshwa ward, Westlands constituency, at the following polling stations:
1. Kileleshwa Primary School.
2. St. Mary's School.
3. Salvation Army Children's Home (Off Musa Gitau Rd, Waiyaki Way - Waruku).
4. Westlands C.T.R (Rhapta Road)
The ECK started voter registration from 1st to 31st March 2007. These polling stations are already operational. Please feel free to bring along your family and as many friends or acquaintances as you can.
Thanking you in advance, I look forward to your support this year! :o)
Regards,
Dancan Muhindi
Please reply to dmuhindi@gmail.com
A Little creativity made Kenyan man $1,000 in daily profits
This woman has never heard sex, the reason will shock you.
Dancan Muhindi: Declaration 2007
Email Announcement
Dear friends,
I hope this finds you well.
I'll not pretend as many aspiring politicians often do, that they've suddenly heard "the call of the people" to be their elected leader. We all know many of them who have "succumbed" to these "appeals" and gone into elective politics for their own ends. I'll not attempt to use those lines.
I'm just a guy who is tired of complaining and whining that things are not working, that the systems in our country are messed up and we need radical change. I'm a guy who has decided not to engage any more in verbal debates and arguments on why we need "new blood" and "new faces", in Kenya's leadership.
I'm tired of listening to lots of people complain and say, "What we need in Kenya is fresh, young and talented leadership." To be honest, I'm actually one of those people who have been talking like that for years!
The funny thing is, none of us complainers and whiners have been willing to be those "young, fresh and talented leaders" we all yearn for. We would rather watch from the comfort of the sidelines and not "dirty our hands."
Meanwhile, the same names we've had since 1963 keep popping up during elections, laughing all the way to power. Without any questions, we humbly accept their advice that we are the "leaders of tomorrow."
Well, am just tired of it all. I've decided to put my money where my mouth is and not wait for this elusive "tomorrow." I'm therefore going to present myself humbly to the good people of Kileleshwa ward as a candidate for Councillor during this-years' general elections in December.
The first time I told a few people about my intentions of becoming a Nairobi Councillor, I was not surprised when they burst out laughing. Their reaction was a
serious confirmation of just how low, these elected local government representatives are regarded by the majority of Nairobians, and indeed many Kenyans.
The focus in every Election has always been on Presidential and Parliamentary candidates. This has helped many council candidates with dubious credentials to evade serious scrutiny by the voters. More often than not, they get elected through the now famous "3-piece suit" system, with disastrous consequences on the management of our local authorities.
A simple survey I carried out amongst my friends and relatives showed that none of them could name their local Councillor! Despite the fact that Nairobi City Council is composed of 55 elected and 20 nominated Councillors, none of my buddies could name more than five.
This is a reflection of the general apathy by Kenyan urban voters towards these representatives, yet they are at the grass roots of our governance systems that we keep complaining about.
Some friends initially asked me, between hysterical bursts of laughter, why of all things, I would want to be a Councillor. "Member of Parliament, yes, makes sense, but aspiring to be a mere councillor, whats up dude?"
I understand where they are coming from. After all, am a well-educated ICT professional working for an International NGO with good career prospects, and currently studying for an M.A. at the University of Nairobi. Seriously speaking, the radical job switch actually entails a drastic income reduction for myself!
I plan to set up an interactive blogspot this July, to answer these questions and engage Kileleshwa voters on various issues in the lead up to the elections in December 2007. The blog will also aim to provide compelling reasons why we Nairobians, especially the professionals in various sectors, should rethink our complacency when it comes to the workings of civic authorities.
I believe that by setting up this blog and running for the position of Nairobi Councillor, I'll have contributed in a small way, to focusing my fellow citizens
on the calibre of leaders running our local authorities. This is much better than just complaining and waiting for the emergence of "young, fresh and talented leadership" to reform our country.
For the young and the not-so young reformers in Kenya aspiring for leadership positions, this blog will offer a slightly different view on why the best way to reform our country should start at our County, Municipal and City councils, rather than in Parliament.
Please join me in this blog discussion once it is set up. I would like to hear your comments and suggestions regarding the proposed way into public office for "the leaders of tomorrow." I welcome your valuable contributions to these thoughts and aspirations. In the meantime, you can also email me with your comments and ideas.
I realise that the journey ahead is not going to be easy. I've already started the ground work and I believe the challenges can be overcome with concerted effort. I would like to appeal to all of you, as my friends (and potential voters!) :o) to join my campaign and help get me elected into the Nairobi city council.
The easiest and first step is to register as a voter, or transfer your vote to Kileleshwa ward, Westlands constituency, at the following polling stations:
1. Kileleshwa Primary School.
2. St. Mary's School.
3. Salvation Army Children's Home (Off Musa Gitau Rd, Waiyaki Way - Waruku).
4. Westlands C.T.R (Rhapta Road)
The ECK started voter registration from 1st to 31st March 2007. These polling stations are already operational. Please feel free to bring along your family and as many friends or acquaintances as you can.
Thanking you in advance, I look forward to your support this year! :o)
Regards,
Dancan Muhindi
Please reply to dmuhindi@gmail.com
A Little creativity made Kenyan man $1,000 in daily profits
This woman has never heard sex, the reason will shock you.
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