Kumekucha has proved itself once again as a leader as far as breaking news is concerned. Throughout the pre-election, election and post-election periods, Kumekucha has kept us informed on the happenings, events, counter-events, reactions, results, consequences and all that goes with news!!
All this has undauntedly been executed by the almost unflagging mettle of two great kumekucha sons; Chris and Phil. These two have helped us keep tabs on the historic events that have been unfolding in our great country.
Chris and Phil, we know this has taken a lot of sacrifice to accomplish. But your quest to inform has trounced all other reasons that would have made you renege on what your heart of hearts willed you. Kudos.
I am visibly happy that the order made by the Kenya government yesterday to media houses not to have live radio and TV broadcasts does not in any way affect blogs.
As we sojourn towards the Promised Land, Kumekucha espies the great daylight that is looming larger by the day in the horizon. Was that a bright flash in the plains? I can assure you, I saw something!
Let those keyboards sound the more as our fingers, here at Kumekucha, do the walking amid the rubble.
When we are pelted with the stones and bricks of snide and cynicism, we use them to build the mansions that we have all along wished to have. Catch the drift?
By the way, Happy 44th birthday, Chris.
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22:33
immer weitermachen
» Kikuyumoja's realm Ich habe dieser Tage eine alte Aufzeichnung einer Lesung von Walter Kempowski im Radio gehört, der ja vor kurzem nach langer Krankheit verstorben ist.
Ebenso wie Kemposwki, verstarb dieses Jahr auch mein Vater im Januar, kurze Zeit später der von mir sehr geschätzte Journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski - und jetzt vor kurzem leider auch Hans Otte, der hier in Bremen lange Jahre beim Sender Radio Bremen tätig war, und (nicht nur) dort ganz maßgeblich für ein neues Klangerlebnis gesorgt hatte.
Trotz dieser traurigen Botschaften war 2007 für mich aber auch ein sehr erfolgreiches Jahr, in dem ich viele neue interessante Menschen kennengelernt habe und jetzt einer Tätigkeit nachgehe, die meinem Profil weitgehend entspricht und den Freiraum bietet, den ich mir immer gewünscht habe.
Insofern bin ich gespannt auf das kommende Jahr und freue mich ob der Dinge, die da noch auf mich warten.
Ich wünsche Euch allen ein erfolgreiches und glückliches neues Jahr 2008!
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again and again…
» Kikuyumoja's realm 
Seriously…what else can one comment on the current situation of the outcome of the elections in Kenya in 2007?
There’s so much anger, so many hopes lost just because some guys have once again (!) taken Kenyans and the World for a huge ride.
I hope the European Union will not even dare to confirm “fair” elections.
This isn’t about Kibs or Agwambo, but instead about some fishy elections that were provided by a very diciplined electorate who turned up as early as 4 a.m. to cast their votes, endured till the end - only to be told two days later on that the guys who wanted to remain in power had actually tweaked the results to fit their needs.
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19:48
Kikuyus owe nobody an apology!
» More to Life I was told it's Kenya against kikuyus... I guess we are no longer Kenyans.
That we have been stacking up for ourselves for far too long. Need I remind anyone that a kikuyu has led Kenya for 5 out of the last 29 years?
That we are greedy, we are all over Kenya. Last I checked it was a free country. And next time you want to accuse kikuyus of being rich because they steal, think about the fact that they are "everywhere" as you call it. It is how they get rich. They see an opportunity and they follow it. And you? You? You get mad and remain poor.
Did you know Indians don't have shops in most central province townships? The kikuyus have learnt the art of business and have run with that knowledge. Is this the same for your hometown? if not, ask yourself what the implications of that are.
About that they have old money, who owes you an apology that they settled in the highlands because they are farmers by nature,suffered the greatest personal losses from colonization, reaped the benefits of education from the same colonialists, fought for their freedom and took back their lands with enough knowledge to farm; in a primarily agricultural economy, prospered and continued to build themselves up. How do you feel that you have been wronged by this?
Did you know there are poor kikuyus?
And that we are not all related to Kenyatta?
But are all largely related to a freedom fighter somewhere?
Why not your people, you ask? I don't know. But remember, none of us chose where we were born. Plus, you could start by looking inwards instead of outwards for the problem.
Such as choosing to change, adaptability, edification and common sense. And some risk taking. personal growth too.
Recall the closest tribes to the colonialists were both the Masai and the kikuyus. Look how that turned out. Yes, yes, yes, Attitude is everything! And so are cultural influences. Maybe the greatest gift we got from the white man as kikuyus was an absolute dilution of culture, so we could be free to prosper, devoid of cultural chains.
And taking to stoning and burning investments in your local area when aggravated and wondering why there is never any progress is not smart. Rebuilding is costly and that money could have been used for prosperity.
Unless you think a kikuyu who comes across money should turn away because they are kikuyu so that they let the other person have it, shut up about this rubbish.
Why would I post about kikuyus and apologies? Because I wish everyone would stop pretending this isn't a tribalistic situation. Actually it's a step away from Rwanda. This is not about Kibaki or his government. This is about the kikuyu tribe. Which explains why the local kikuyu has already had their business burnt and perhaps their home and is probably in hiding as we speak. let's attempt open dialogue for a change. It might improve things.
I'm ashamed at the extent of educated, I would have thought sophisticated persons, calling for or condoning or quietly supporting calls for war.
Go to war. Let it rid you of kikuyus. Then you can all sit in that country, all 41 tribes of you, and love each other. You will always trust each other. It won't be over, the liaison that is; after the common enemy is gone. Nooooo. You'll all always be friends and can get along great forever and ever.
There ends the fairy tale.
We the kikuyus have had to shelter relatives after Molo. We now have relatives whose lives are in jeopardy. But we're all human. And this crap has gotten old to us too. Stop the damn madness. No one owes you an apology! If you're failing, it's probably because of something you did wrong; unless your parents failed you. If your village is, same thing. And that applies to kikuyus as well. Killing kikuyus will not build schools for you, or put money in your pockets. Grow up already!
Should we as a country kill Americans next because they are so damn successful? And always feeling a step ahead of us? And economically vibrant, hence able to influence events? Or does this argument end with kikuyus?
If it doesn't make sense one way, it doesn't make sense at all, period!
****Feel free to get as blatantly honest as you need to should you want to comment. Just not abusive.****
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17:27
Post-media blackout update Dec 31 1:20 am
» Kenyan Pundit I’m OK, blog is not down just took a break to decompress. As far as the arrest rumor, consensus is that Pentagon rumors HAVE NOT been arrested. Drove to a friend’s house less than ten minutes away and had to go through a police checkpoint. Very scary. I have no news to report. [...]
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17:22 On elections and inciters
» Farmgal I would like to condemn the post done by one Baraza (on kbw blogroll somewhere) who called for all ODM supporters to go to war. I wrote a comment on the owner of kbw’s blog to ask him to remove it from the aggregator. I thought the KBW team does not entertain that kind of [...]
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17:05
Kumekucha’s Birthday
» You Missed This Friends, countrymen, Kenyans, today is December 31st 2007. On this day 4 hours before midnight in the year 1963 I was born. Ironically in Kisumu as my parents were traveling on a job transfer. In 1985 in the same city I met my dear wife. But I digress.
I celebrate my birthday today fighting using the “gift” the almighty gave me. And if it is true that the pen is mightier than the sword then it explains the rapid removal of press freedom instituted on Kenyans by a group of people that were rejected at the polls just a few days ago but insist on ruling us against our will.
Most people leaving comments at this blog are either working for a salary or doing it for fan. A very small percentage are genuine folks worried for their country. Am not joking and I am not paid any salary. In fact I have made many sacrifices to keep this blog going and I will continue to make them.
I fear nothing because I see no sense in living for 100 years as a chicken and prefer to live 50 as a lion. I have no interest in allowing a country full of injustices to be inherited by my children and grandchildren. That is why I started this blog and have been repeatedly warning Kenyans since May 2005 (just go back and read for yourself). Mostly I have been ignored. Today as I celebrate my 44th birthday my most treasured present is the captive audience and especially those genuine ones who will understand me a little more and what I have been saying here.
To those who claim that I am an inciter here is a simple question. Who is more of an inciter of violence Kumekucha or Mwai “stole the 2007 presidential elections” Kibaki?
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Heavy Gun Shot Fire In Kibera
» You Missed This Residents of High Rise estate in Nairobi have reported very heavy gun fire in Kibera which started at around 8 pm and is still going on as I type this 12:40 am Kenyan time 31st Dec 2007.
It is not immediately clear what is happening as numerous Kenyans whose only crime is not being a rich looter suffer and lose their lives.
I would like to appeal to every reader of this blog who can reach angry Kenyans everywhere to appeal to them to stop the violence. As has been quite rightly pointed here, the people suffering are the same people to whom this great injustice has been done. Peaceful protest is the way to go and we are yet to exhaust peaceful means of dealing with the illegal government of Mwai “stole the 2007 presidential elections” Kibaki.
Meanwhile I do not want to pass any hurried judgment but I am wondering what a sober Kenyan could be doing busy posting pro Kibaki comments here from a Kenyan IP address when most Kenyans at home are worried for their own personal security. Could they be doing it from a very safe place? (Get my drift?) With freedom fighters like Phil and others, I can understand.
At the moment I cannot verify rumors I have seen here in the comments section to the effect that ODM Pentagon members have been arrested. However I can confirm that operations are being directed by John “Standard Raid” Michuki and his colleague Njenga Karume who in fact wanted Raila arrested last Saturday.
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15:32
Oh! Michuki, Michuki, Michuki
» Kenyanentrepreneur.com The first crazy, Raila sits in his mansion in Karen and lets those poor jobless men in Kibera take the bullets on his behalf (ati “we will not be intimidated”! Really Raila? why don’t you join those young men on the streets then?) The second crazy is Michuki. He too sits in his mansion in [...]
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ODM Refuses to Endorse Kibaki's Presidency
» You Missed This 
Kenya's leading opposition candidate, ODM's Raila Odinga, has this evening declared that he will not recognise the purported re-election of President Kibaki.
Instead, Raila has announced that his party has called a public rally scheduled for Uhuru Park at 2pm tomorrow 31st December 2007. This was annouced in a press conference at the ODM Presidential Campaign Centre in Upper Hill Nairobi where Raila also indicated that the rally was meant to show the world "who really was elected as Kenya's president" in the concluded polls.
It is instructive to note that Raila has on several occasions warned Kibaki and the PNU that the ODM shall not accept any poll rigging and should the PNU resort to manipulating the electoral process, it shall be met with greater and sustained resistance.
EU and AU observers, who were earlier manhandled and thrown out of KICC by armed paramilitary personnel, have already cast serious aspersions on the Kenyan electoral process, moreso because of Kivuitu's suspicious mode of declaring Kibaki as president and Kibaki's hurriedly arranged swearing-in ceremony. The election observer team, reputed to be the largest to be dispatched anywhere around the globe, fell short of endorsing the Raila presidency and it is suspected some of them may find their way to Uhuru Park tomorrow afternoon.
Without a (sworn) cabinet in place, Kibaki may be tempted to declare a state of emergency in order to bring the country to manageable level but this will paralyze social, economic and political activities. This will certainly not argur well for government parliamentary business for his fragile and battered coalition.
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Kibaki Winner
» tHiNkEr'S rOoM It's official. ECK has just declared Mwai Kibaki winner. Despite PNU only securing about 40 seats out of 210 Extremely suspicious activities revolving around presidential and parliamentary results A confession from a commissioner of inflation A confession from an aspirant of vote stuffing Televised footage of vote stuffing The ECK chairman claimed that ... -
What Have They Done?
» tHiNkEr'S rOoM The much awaited announcement from ECK chairman Samuel Kivuitu never was. He had began by reading results by Molo when the ODM loudly challenged the results. Things speedily ground to a halt. Shortly after aspirant Raila Odinga held a press conference where he bemoaned the doctoring of the results, which was ... -
I Cry. My Country Has Been Robbed
» tHiNkEr'S rOoM UPDATE: 11:00 PM Rumours going round are to the effect that Raila Odinga and William Ruto have been arrested, and William Ruto has been shot. Reportedly this is after ODM announced their intentions to name a parallel government, a move, I must confess, is not entirely wise given the current situation. More ...
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State Security Agents Invade Kumekucha Blog!
» You Missed This Dear Kenya,
Majority of THE ANONYMOUSES YOU SEE HERE posting comments today, especially in the last few hours after Kibaki was purportedly declared president and including our famous Deroo, are all NSIS or something close, trying as much as possible to masquerade as ODM/PNU supporters. We have IP addresses to back-up accusations. Dare to challenge me Derek?
Anonymouses are commenting and publishing pro and anti messages to torpedo ODM and confuse the world and innocent , patriotic Kenyans who are reading this blog and have done so for the last few years, but more because they have relied on this blog for the last few days for election updates.
These are the same fellows who mixed up and threatened Kivuitu, going as far as kidnapping members of Kivuitu's family so as coax him to read pre-typed results, then escort with armed guard to state house to hand over a pre-typed nomination certificate, with KBC and Citizen cameras in tow.
GOD IS WATCHING, and he will certainly not let down this mighty country - DEREK!
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14:01
Cry, My Beloved Country
» For Love and Money ~Dream Deferred~What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?Or fester like a sore
and then run?Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over
like a syrupy sweet?Maybe it just sags
like a heavy loadOr does it just explode?
James Langston Hughes (1902-1967)
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The Kenyan Dream and Mwai Kibaki's Re-election
» You Missed This When we got our independence in 1963, there was something leaders of the time liked to call The Kenya Dream and what a wonderful dream that was. Modern day politicians also talk about it, the loudest being those in the Orange Democratic Movement. The Kenyan Dream was essentially a victory against Poverty, Ignorance and Disease. While I agree there is more to good leadership than a fight against these three evils, the success of such a fight can form a sound basis for assessment of any regime. It therefore makes sense to analyze how Kibaki fared in this front and whether his performance played a role in his re-election.
There is a very interesting statistic that I kept hearing when I was coming through (probably when in fifth standard in 1992); that 56% of Kenyans live below the poverty line. Politicians like to quote these statistics to advance their cause but the truth is that Kenya’s poverty index used to be 56% in the ‘90s. Kibaki took over when it was 50% and he finished his first term when it was 46%. That is not a too shabby performance over five years in my opinion.
You cannot talk about poverty eradication without looking at the state of the economy. Mwai Kibaki’s government oversaw a period of high economic growth. Of course there are those who believe otherwise, but then we can’t all agree on all things. Angola, Ethiopia and Mozambique are the only African countries that recorded higher growth rates than Kenya in 2006/2007. When one considers what the ‘growth’ was five years ago, they cannot fail to appreciate the gains. There is an argument that Kenyan latter day economists like to advance that the trickle down effect is just not there. Any Poverty report says that poverty has reduced in the last five years. What then exactly do they mean when they say the average person does not feel the economic gains? Where do the people of Kenya take the money they used to pay primary school Development levies with? If people used to ‘fund raise’ to erect classrooms and village dispensaries, where are they taking that money today? The CDF was a good idea and the fact that the economy can support that without a sweat is good news to everyone. If healthcare is cheaper than it was six years ago, doesn’t that mean the Kenyan people are either saving money or spending on stuff they used to live without? It is just plain dishonest for anybody to claim that the economic growth statistics are a fabrication. What that basically means is that the government has made some strides in the war against poverty.
The War against ignorance; Mwai Kibaki’s administration’s biggest success story is the free primary education. Bill Clinton said in 2003 his biggest wish was to meet Mwai Kibaki and thank him for making elementary school education accessible to every Kenyan child. Since the introduction of the free primary school education, school enrolment rates have shot up. Many children were being locked out of school due to the high fees. Today, Kenya boasts the oldest primary school pupil in the world. He had stayed out of school for almost a century and in my opinion, there is no better way of proving that you are fighting ignorance than having an 80 year old man enroll in class one. It has been argued that the quality of education has been compromised but to be fair everything comes with some side effects. Even so, the deterioration of standards is yet to be proved because performance in the national exams has continued to improve every year. The country’s literacy level as well as general education attainment is something we are all proud of.
The last aspect of the Kenyan Dream is victory over disease. When Mwai Kibaki’s government came to power in 2003, the HIV prevalence rate was 14.2%. It was 6.7% in 2004. 6.1% in 2005, 5.9% in 2006 and 5.1% in 2007. These figures were given by Alloys Orago, the Director of National Aids Control Council in August this year. It would be very selfish for the government to claim solo credit for this decline, but no one can rule out their role either. The fact that HIV/AIDS victims can access ARVs at no cost in public hospitals is one of the biggest reasons for the decline. Healthcare is less costly than it was six years ago. The general health of Kenyans is better and that is why we are talking about a life expectancy of 55 up from 49. That means we are not doing badly in that front either.
I know that some of these statistics may not make sense to a lot of people, but honestly how else would you assess the country’s situation without looking at them? These were noble goals that our founding politicians set and Kibaki should be rightly proud for being in charge at a time when all indicators show a favorable trend. Americans did not think very highly of President Bill Clinton, but when they looked at statistics on unemployment rate, inflation, economic wellbeing, home ownership, and welfare roles, they started seriously considering him as one of the country’s five best presidents ever. When we ask ourselves what it is we expect a president to do, we will agree that it is to provide leadership on things that matter to the governed. When you report to a right thinking Kenyan that there is better business environment, there is more money in circulation which they can get if they work hard, healthcare is better accessible and more affordable and that their children are better educated than they were six years ago, you will definitely see them smile.
There are other areas of governance that must be assessed before passing a verdict on Kibaki’s regime. These include expansion of the democratic space to allow people of normal intelligence like Najib Balala to make fun of the president and his family. There are other things like his wife’s attempt at intimidating the press, the failure by his government to midwife the writing and adoption of a new constitutional dispensation acceptable to a majority of the people of Kenya and his war against corruption and insecurity. His performance in some of these aspects of governance was ‘outstanding’, ‘average’ on others and ‘outright failure’ in others.
After considering all these, I think it’s fair to give the president a general score of 6.5/10. That in my opinion is a score that merits some reward. It is not too bad if you ask me and I am sure some people considered some of these things when casting their vote.
“The World is full of willing people; some willing to work and others willing to let them.”
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13:41
Raila arrested, Ruto shot? - Kenyan Election 2007
» Mentalacrobatics Latest from a source within the ODM camp (unverified)
Raila and Ruto arrested after the press conference where they announced the alternative inauguration for tomorrow morning. They were taken to hospital by the security forces to be “treated for shock”. Message went on to say that Ruto had been shot but not fatally.
Planning an alternative inauguration can be interpreted as treason which would explain the security forces heavy approach (if this is true). During the press conference Raila introduced an army Major who stated that the armed forces are behind Raila. Our military is divided.
This is unverified. It is from a source who has been credible thus far.
Previous we had heard that Raila was “under the care of the army for his own safety” and that Raila would spend the night at the US Embassy due to concerns about his safety.
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KIBAKI, Please Save Kenya!
» You Missed This Special Appeal
I am taking this chance to appeal you, Mr. Mwai Kibaki, in whose hands state power rests, to kindly seek Hon Raila Odinga's hand, consent and understanding, so as to come to a mutual agreement about the just concluded general elections.
Kenya is at the brink of disaster and you, Hon Kibaki, hold the key towards resolving this stand-off. Fortunately or unfortunately you are not the first nor the last president we shall have in this country. Kenyans are needlessly dying as I write this and I hope you will see the reason why they are dying. You may be aware that your victory, swearing-in, ban of a free press and now supposed "arrest" of Raila and members of the pentagon are all illegal and completely out of step with democracy and civilized world. Please consult Mr. Kivuiti, hopefully he is less tense and can advise you exactly what took place in the last three days. You will be shocked!
I am kindly asking you to talk to your opponent instead of being misled by those "generals" in your neighbourhood, majority of whom were rejected at the polls by the Kenyan people, and majority of whom have never cared for your presidency nor for the welfare of the people of Kenya.
PLEASE LISTEN TO US, SIR!
Thank You.
PS. I am an ODM supporter and I voted for Hon Raila in Langata in the 3-piece manner. It does not mean that YOU, Mwai Kibaki, are not my countryman and my former president. Like my party leader always says, USIONE SIMBA AMENYESHEWA UKADHANI NI PAKA, in other words..........
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13:17
The new Kenya - A Police State
» Rants, Raves & Reviews
WTF...
I am ANGRY... MAD at the current state of affairs in my beloved Kenya...
Is Kenya reverting to a police state?- The Election Commission of Kenya bans access to all independent media houses except the government/state mouthpiece KBC when announcing the general election results.
- The ECK declares kibz as the winner... fine... that is their mandate but what is pissing me off is NOT Raila's "loss" but the "state of emergency" that has been declared in citoes like Kisumu soon thereafter!!! Nairobi has been under siege all evening.
- john "the home guard" michuki has clamped down on the independent media. Live broadcasts have been banned as has coverage of politics. BULLSHIT...
- The police, GSU & army are being deployed all over. The bloodshed has started as many opposition supporters have been killed already.
Apparently ODM has announced a rally at Uhuru Park to inaugurate Raila as the "People's President" & a "parallel government". Are these signs of a civil war?
I fear there will be more bloodshed. The police, GSU & army are being deployed all over. And they are killing people; mainly opposition supporters.
I hope that ODM is not encouraging violent acts by their supporters. As much as ODM protest sthe alleged rigging, it is WRONG for its supporters to burn houses, loot businesses & cause mayhem. Yesterday's scenes from Kisumu were not about a legitimate protest for the truth but mere thievery.
I can't believe kibz who is considered a gentleman is allowing his advisers to run roughshod over him & other Kenyans. How can kibz - a relatively well-educated urbane person - allow such barbaric acts?
Rumors are that Raila has been arrested by NSIS. Any solid confirmations?
No wonder African countries are often portrayed as being UNCIVILISED... I do not care to be politically correct... If this is how the government acts then YES, WE ARE UNCIVILISED... Just watch the news. That which gets past the censors. It would not surprise me if the police & GSU are in the middle of murdering 100s of Kenyans.- Is 2007's Kenya any better than 1992's Kenya?
- Is 2007's Kenya any better than mugabe's Zimbabwe?
I was HAPPY/ECSTATIC/JUBILANT that we had (relatively) peaceful polls on Thursday. I was PROUD to be Kenyan. The maturity we the world that we are a peaceful civilised country. It was a lie that lasted but a day. Now, I cannot say the same.
P.S. I have had trouble logging into certain political/newswebsites. I wonder if the Kenya gov't can cut off internet access to the world. To the experts out there, please advise if that is possible?
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ODM: People's President Set To Be Sworn In Tommorow
» You Missed This ALL KENYANS ARE INVITED TO UHURU PARK AT 14H00, KENTA TIME (ie 2PM) - MONDAY 31st december 2007 - FOR THE SWEARING-IN AND INAUGURATION OF THE THE PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT , HON. RAILA AMOLO ODINGA
ORANGE DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT
Nairobi, 30th December 2007
21h00 EAT
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Update 30 Dec 9:30 pm - post media blackout
» Kenyan Pundit Some people have problems understanding English so I will try one more time. Yes I am biased. Biased against a flawed process and whoever is behind it. I am not going to be neutral on this particular point so get over it! With live media shut down [update - ban just extended [...]
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The Reason Why The Government Banned Live Broadcasts
» You Missed This The reason why the government has banned live broadcasts is because ODM has formed a parallel government since it does not recognize the fraudulent government of Mwai Kibaki. John Michuki got wind of it and quickly moved to ban all live broadcasts in a bid to nip this plan in the bud.
But what this means is that Kenyans cannot even receive news broadcasts because that is a live broadcast.
Freedom of speech and expression has with one directive been taken away from the people of Kenya.
Incidentally ODM plan a swearing in ceremony for its’ parallel government tomorrow at Uhuru Park at 2:00 pm.
P.S. Does Kibaki have grand children? Does he care about that favorite one of his? Is president Mwai "stole the 2007 Kenyan presidency" in full control of his mental facalties? Kumekucha doubts very much.
P.S. I gave Mwai Kibaki's new government 3 days. I have started counting...
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12:34
The Battle is Not Over
» What An African Woman Thinks The Battle is Not Over
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ODM plan rival inaguration - Kenya Election 2007
» Mentalacrobatics Information that is circulating: ODM have rejected the Presidential Result and will hold an alternative Presidential inauguration for Raila Odinga in the next few days. More news as I get it.
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Media blackout announced
» Kenyan Pundit All live broadcasts have been suspended by the government. The order was released as ODM was addressing their press conference. This is now officially a police state. So we have no idea what ODM is saying, and what the security situation is around the country. If I was ODM, I’d jump on Youtube right [...]
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Kibaki steals the election then attacks democracy - Kenyan Election 2007
» Mentalacrobatics The symbolism could not be greater. Five years ago as Kenya celebrated the election of a democratically elected President Kibaki Uhuru Park in central Nairobi was full to the brim as over a million Kenyans came together in song and jubilation to witness the swearing in of their new president. Today, as Nairobi burns with the anger of a democratic vote disregarded and stolen by a now illegitimate “President” Kibaki, in a quickly rushed ceremony broadcast without any warning Kibaki was sworn in as president in front of the cabinet the Kenyan electorate rejected so emphatically. 5 years ago, a million plus Kenyans applauded and cheered, today a political dinosaurs such as Nyachae and Kombo clapped as they tried to outdo each other in showing their loyalty and eagerness to please in the hope that after being rejected by the electorate they would give a lifeline into parliament as nominated MPs.
I do not blame him. There is no way Kibaki can face the Kenyan public at Uhuru Park. No way. By hiding in StateHouse behind his security detail Kibaki confirms that he is a virtually a prisoner in his own country forever destined to interact with Kenyans behind a living jail cell of men in black suits armed to the teeth.
Meanwhile Kenya is toppling over the edge. Kibera is on fire. I passed a collection of police lorries collecting near the City Mortuary round about all the cops dressed in full riot gear waiting for the situation to calm down before they moved in. Along Ngong Road past Jamhuri park groups of people have started gathering around corners. Everyone is waiting. The whole place is like a gas cylinder awaiting a flint to set it off. In Kibera it has already gone off, from Kakamega I hear reports of houses burning, the same in Kapsabet.
Now Kibaki’s team shows its true colours. Just as ODM were about to give a live press conference they were suddenly taken off air. 10 minutes later Nation TV announce that the Minister for Internal Security, Michuki, has banned all live broadcasts. Kibaki in his rushed inauguration speech said he wants to come together as brothers and sisters for national unity. What an insult to the intelligence of Kenyans. Strangely Kibaki supporters have already started peddling the old excuse, that he does not know the draconian measures his ministers are taking. WHAT? The man was sworn in an hour ago and you say he already doesn’t know what is going on? Is this the democratic space Kibaki keeps talking about?
Meanwhile Kibera burns and people loose their lives. Because one old man and his cronies refused to believe Kenyans have rejected them.
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Breaking News: Government BANS All Live Media Broadcasts
» You Missed This The Government of Kenya (sic) has banned all live news broadcasts with immediate effect.
Information PS, Bitange Ndemo, issued a statement a few moments ago indicating that the GoK has banned all live news broadcasts with immediate effect. Directive was issued by the Minister of Internal Security - obviously in anticipation of an ODM press conference due shortly, with regard to the Kivuitu circus and the Kibaki swearing in. Will a curfew be declared next?
All live press transmission by NTV, KTN and other independent media have been stopped.
Violence is getting worse in Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, practically police have been overwhelmed all over the country.
Regrettably, No reasons whatsoever, were given for the government BAN.
Election observers, diplomats and the Kenyan public are now worried for the safety of ODM pentagon member and other independent bloggers like Kumekucha who has to keep moving to avoid security forces.
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Media Houses Ordered to Suspend Live Broadcast
» What An African Woman Thinks Media Houses Ordered to Suspend Live Broadcast
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Mwai "Stole the 2007 Election" Kibaki Declares 31st Dec A Public Holiday
» You Missed This Kenyans have a chance to mourn quietly at home tomorrow (if that is practical) as Emilio Mwai "Stole the 2007 presidential election" Kibaki has declared December 31st a public holiday.
One would expect this kind of behaviour from young president like president Kabila of Congo rather than from this grandfather of almost 80 years old.
I keep repeating, I am happy that all those dreamers who imagined Kibai was a good man with bad advisors surrounding him, now know the truth. The truth shall set Kenya FREE.
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10:22
Disappointed, Angry and Jaded
» White African Those are the words that describe millions of Kenyan voters.
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Disappointed at their current president, Mwai Kibaki, for playing Moi-politics.
Angry at their ministers of parliament, voting an unprecedented number out of office.
Jaded by the election results - wondering if bothering to come out for the next elections is even necessary.Of the three, I would suggest that citizens being jaded is the most harmful for the long-term. Why bother voting if you can’t have the confidence in your government to count them openly and honestly?
Image by AfromusingA short summary:
Massive turnouts for this election in Kenya. Many incumbents were voted out of their parliamentary seats. Raila Odinga was a heavy favorite over incumbent Mwai Kibaki for president, and appeared to be in the lead by a good 40,000 votes. Counting was delayed. The electoral commission claims that Kibaki won by 200,000+ votes. Riots begin, and a state of emergency is declared.Blog coverage of these elections have been excellent. The Kenyan blogosphere is one of the best and biggest on the continent, and they did their jobs well.
Ory gave some of the best media coverage of the elections, better than the traditional media, on her blog KenyanPundit.
MentalAcrobatics claims that something is not right with this election and also has a good post on the Kenyan election experience.
More coverage on the Thinker’s Room.
Juliana has some great pictures of the elections from upcountry.
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Kenya On Fire: Innocent Kikuyus Murdered In Eldoret
» You Missed This Impeccable sources have just informed me that in Eldoret innocent Kikuyus are being dragged out of their houses and killed even as you read this.
Kibera is predictably on fire.
I need to move now.
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9:55
The Elections: Now What?
» Kenyanentrepreneur.com Do these people who are rioting actually believe that they’ll be able to defeat the security forces with their machete’s and wooden sticks? it’s a losing battle and Odinga needs to make another appeal for calm. Let him take his case to court because now I am reading that they were irregularities with the vote [...]
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Chaos In Mombasa As Kikuyu Shops Are Burnt To The Ground
» You Missed This Danlieve says that the situation is very tense in Mombasa. Shops belonging to Kikuyus are being burnt to the ground.
My source worries where they will run to. Some rich folks are headed towards Tanzania border.
Surely Mwai Kibaki, you can do something to save human life. Do the right thing, Sir.
Several Kumekuchans have fled Nairobi for unknown destinations. I am still trying to raise them on their cell phones. Networks jammed.
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It’s a sad day for Kenya
» Kenyan Pundit Tears are rolling down my eyes as I’m writing this. It is a sad day for Kenya when Ruto and Kosgey are the guys arguing for justice and fairness. It is a sad day for Kenya when Karua and Kibwana are defending rigged results. It is a sad day for Kenya when Kivuitu is cracking [...]
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Kibaki Sworn In
» What An African Woman Thinks Kibaki Sworn In
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Kibaki being sworn in at State House right now
» Kenyan Pundit - Very big crowd of PNU guys there. Disgusting to see guys laughing and applauding Kivuitu’s bad jokes while the country is already burning - Kisumu, Kibera, Ongata Rongai, Eastlands already on fire. Clearly this was part of the plan all along once the results were not going. Chief Justice and A-G [...]
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Great Injustice To Kenyan Voters
» You Missed This Notice how the results were carefully announced late in the day so that Kenyans sleep on it and cool off.
But will they?
Let us wait and see.
I will be very surprised if this presidency lasts 3 days.
I am now signing off for a long, long time.
P.S. I expect that a "bedroom swearing in" (Mwai Kibaki's own words about Moi's swearing in in 1997) will follow tomorrow. Correction I have just seen Emilio Mwai "Stole the election" Kibaki being sworn in on KBC TV. God help Kenya. -
After Anglo Leasing, Kibaki Now Steals An Election Unintelligently
» You Missed This Notice how the results were carefully announced late in the day so that Kenyans sleep on it and cool off.
I am sick to the pit of my stomach at the way these elections have been so blatantly rigged and stolem on broad daylight. Rigging requires a little more intelligence than what the world has seen over the last two days in Kenya.
Those who did not know the true character of Mwai Kibaki now do. Moi was better because he handed over power peacefully.
I suppose a "bedroom swearing in" (to quote Kibaki's own words about Moi's swearing in in 1997) will follow tomorrow.
I am now signing off for a long long time because I need to move again.
P.S. Mwai Kibaki has just been shown on national TV (KBC) being sworn in "in the bedroom" in what appears to be State House. -
Its A Disaster, a Major One
» You Missed This Kenya's Electoral Commission have undone years of struggle by declaring Mr. Mwai Kibaki as president.
It is unfortunate that Kivuitu as ECK Chairman was arm twisted into making illegal concessions and as such been seen as a party to the BIG FRAUD that has taken place in Nairobi a few minutes ago.
The ODM pentagon have left KICC without talking to the press, and I can assure Kumekuchans the fight has began and whatever happens next will be entirely attributed to the irresponsible Mr. Kivuiti.
Personally, I fail to understand how the ECK can acknowledge theft and at the same time advise the victims to seek legal redress in a court of law that is managed, prosecuted and judged by the robber.
Similar scenes (not so dramatic) were witnessed in Kenya in 1992 and to date, many Kenyans fail to understand what Kenneth Matiba is keeps complaining about and many young Kenyans dont understand who MOI is. Sadly and unfortunately for Mr. Kibaki and Mr. Moi and their ilk, ODM is not FORD Asili and Raila Odinga is no Kenneth Matiba. What happens next will disappoint a few people, but it will ensure prosperity, peace and development to future generations. It will be a disaster!
18h20 local time;
STOP PRESS: RIOTS HAVE ERUPTED COUNTRYWIDE, KIBAKI TO BE SWORN-IN SHORTLY IN STATE HOUSE - NAIROBI. ONLY CITIZEN MEDIA AND KBC TO AIR IT LIVE.
KIBERA, MATHARE, EASTLANDS, KISUMU, ARE NO GO AREAS. GOD HELP THIS COUNTRY.
CARS HOOTING ALL OVER NAIROBI, CROWDS INVADING POLICE STATIONS IN KISUMU. POLICE ARE OVERWHELMED IN KISUMU.
KENYA IS ON FIRE. CAN YOU GUYS KEEP SENDING E-MAILS SO CHRIS CAN POST THEM. WE MUST INFORM KIBAKI OF OUR FEELINGS EVEN IF HE IS PRESIDENT. PNU SUPPORTERS MUST ALSO SEND IN WHAT THEIR HONEST ASSESMENT RATHER THAN USUAL INSULTS. VIKII ESPECIALLY, CAN YOU GET SOBER COMMENTS/POSTS THROUGH?
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Kibaki declared winner on KBC -rumor confirmed!
» Kenyan Pundit Ohmigod! I had actually been sitting on the rumor that I’ve just posted below for about 40 mins because I didn’t want to spread what I was hoping was falsehoods on my blog at this time. Unfortunately, it was not a falsehood Kivuitu has just declared Kibaki the winner on KBC TV and asked ODM to go [...]
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Kenya's New President
» You Missed This 1) Won only 2 provinces, one of them consists of only his own tribesmates.
2) Yet he ended up with more votes than his opponent who won 5 provinces very convincingly.
3) I am no ODMer but will somebody please explain this arithmetic to me?
It is time to pray very hard for our nation. In 2002 we assumed that it was us who achieved the peaceful transition. YET it was GOD. It is time for Kenyans to cry to God. Ask for forgiveness for our big sin. He is merciful and will correct this great injustice to the Kenyan people.
Imagine the man whom we put on the throne na roho safi has refused to leave State House even after we have rejected him en masse.
I have never liked Raila, but this is NOT about Raila. It is about the people of Kenya and how they voted. Our votes have been reduced to rubbish.
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Election Update 30 Dec 5:40 pm
» Kenyan Pundit - No further word from ECK. - No power at KICC, so you can’t get any footage. - Journalists and observers being cleared out by GSU. Area has been cordoned off. I have gone out of my way to avoid reporting on rumors, but will break the rule right now. I [...]
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Breaking News: KIBAKI DECLARED PRESIDENT OF KENYA
» You Missed This Kivuiti is presently reading a statement declaring Kibaki president.
ECK RESULTS
KIBAKI: 4,584,721
RAILA 4,352,993
KALONZO: 879,903
KBC BROADCASTING THESE RESULTS LIVE.
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ECK Announces Kibaki Winner
» You Missed This Samuel Kivuitu has just announced the official results for the presidential elections in Kenya 2007.
Mwai Kibaki 4,584,721
Raila Odinga 4,352,993
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Appeal To Kenyan Voters From Kenyan Students In Costa Rica
» You Missed This Hi Editor,
I am a Kenyan student studying in Costa Rica. I am speaking on behalf of the Kenyans students here. We have been following the our country's elections keenly and it has dawned to us that Kibaki is rigging himself back. We strongly refuse to accept this. IT IS NOT JUST. THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN. Kibaki needs to accept it and let Raila the people's choice be the president.
Some piece of advice to Kivuitu: RESIGN !!! PERIOD.
I see a situation that Kibaki will be thrilled to rig himself in even after losing 3/4 of his allies. He has Kalonzo to entice.
In case of rigging , our best advice is to have Kenyans to bring the Country to a peaceful paralysis until justice is done.
Robert Lechipan
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Election Update 30 Dec 4:00 pm (ECK Briefing)
» Kenyan Pundit - No briefing from the ECK on the way about what’s next. - During the press briefing, Kivuitu went straight to announcing results, nothing about the process last night and what caused the delay. I’m really at a loss of words for the way he is operating right now. - Will be [...]
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Almost Too Distraught To Blog
» What An African Woman Thinks Almost Too Distraught To Blog
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Election Update 30 Dec 3:45 (ECK Briefing)
» Kenyan Pundit - Teargas thrown at KICC - Members of the public kicked out of the briefing hall. - GSU is general services unit - Kivuitu gone to announce the briefing from another room, I think. Raila holds an impromptu press conference. - ODM has raised issues of serious concern not just to ODM, but to the rest [...] -
Election Update 30 Dec 3:40 (ECK Briefing)
» Kenyan Pundit Kivuitu walks out. Briefing is suspended. Pray for Kenya. -
Election Update 30 Dec 3:30 (ECK Briefing)
» Kenyan Pundit ECK briefing just started a few minutes ago. - ODM disputes the Molo results a few minutes later. The ECK returning officer is brought in with a different result on the form 16 A. All hell is breaking lose. Ruto wants the returning officer to read his tally. Chaos [...]
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