Kenya is changing, but some MPs assume that Kenyans could not do without them in future governments are subverting the writing and implementations of new laws.
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Quote of the Day: Parable of Rats
“Rats once had plan of putting a bell around the cat’s neck to alert them whenever danger lurked. However, no one volunteered to take up the task of tying up the bell around the cat’s neck,”
PM RAILA ODINGA
ICC Throws out Kenya’s Challenge
ICC judges at the Hague have thrown out Kenya’s challenge to the trial of the so-called “Ocampo SiX” at the Hague. See it here:
http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1172050/-/10wlagsz/-/index.html
Who is afraid of a possible Chief Justice Dr. Mutunga?
Why the buzz about Dr. Mutunga’s ear decore? What if he got it at birth? Meaning that he was a “special child.” Kenyans, churches and all, let us grow up! Kenya is for “believers” of many faiths (religious and otherwise); Let the new nominee for Chief Justice serve. It is justice for all and not for the church; that should be the spirit.
ICC: 6 Kenyans Have a Case
Ocampo prevails; ICC Court on Kenya invite 6 Kenyans to appear before it on April 7. Kenya’s Daily Nation reports
Person of Impunity
This story is is still churning in my head, but the title of my next novel will be “Agent of Impunity” or “Vultures of Nairobi” or “House on Sale” or “A House of Thieves.” These titles are booked, don’t dare utter them in public, just as K3 or 3K is out of bounds.
Like you, I am a patriotic Kenyan. When I dream I speak in DhoLuo; when I talk publicly it is Kiswahili; around my lunch table, I see Wafula, Waweru, Rono and Abdi because we have shilling deals to make. Of course we split ways entering Nyayo Stadium, because when I cheer Gor Kogalo, Kiswahili is out. I am not a tribalist; I am an old fashioned Kenyan, that is all.
Raila Odinga: THE MAN TO WATCH
Pundits argue that because PM Raila differed with some political turncoats, he politically is toast. I beg to differ. Agwambo is dealing with novices who are announcing their intentions at the market place. You can’t beat a titan by shouting your intentions. Mr. Odinga is still the man to watch in Kenyan politics.
You’re Innocent Until Proved Guilty
“You’re Innocent until proved guilty!” That is the catchphrase in Nairobi these days; whether you are a member of parliament hounded by corruption and drug-traffing allegations, or a son of a chief warrior in Mr. Ocampo’s cross-airs, rest easy in your official chair, “you are innocent until proved guilty!” The phrase is so cool that it whitewashes most of your guilt. If you are an MP, any traces of guilt are taken care of by friends in parliament, who have the power to change any law. Kenyan’s, we are in interesting times.
Kenya to Withdraw from ICC?
Kenyan House votes to “force” Kenya to withdraw from the ICC. How does this affect Ocampo’s attempt to prosecute the Hague Six?
Life is Short
If you ever shook Dr. Robert Ouko’s hands, you knew he was a special person with a clean heart. I shook his hands just over 20 years ago along Koinange Street, Nairobi, on my way to an international Match between Harambee Stars of Kenya and the Pharaos of Egypt. He was alone—a free Kenyan who felt secure in his country. It must have been within weeks to his death. Twenty years is a short time; yet children born then are now mothers and fathers. Life is short; it need not be taken by another man’s hands for whatever reason.
RIP, Bob.
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