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By: winnie

winnie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:28:38 +0000

on 27th we voted. mine was just one but today am suffering as if i had 10 votes n i refused to cast the other 9. kenyans r asking themselves did we make a mistake by voting? Raila n Kibaki should solve their problem thier own way without involving innocent kenyans. they r making us look like idiots. pple r killing each other like dogs forgeting tomorrow. kenya i8s more important to us n we r demanding peace.

By: ndorobo

ndorobo — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:10:09 +0000

Please, this account is a lie. If you were in kenya during the elections, you’d realize that the “election official” that ODM paraded in front of the media was neither an official nor credible. Dude had sketchy details and claimed to have been in different polling stations. The press conference had to be abruptly ended because the dude was making RAO look like an idiot. I wish there was a youtube clip of this “evidence”. Calling it a lie is understating the truth.

By: mpenda Kenya

mpenda Kenya — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:57:20 +0000

I didn’t vote for either of Raila or Kibaki. I’m now suffering regardless. But when I read the following link on planned ethnic attacks, it baffles me how some people above have faith in some leaders such as Raila:

http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/01/23/kenya17859_txt.htm

By: Ishara

Ishara — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:14:08 +0000

Mkenya, Catts, Kenyanentreprenuer, Fatara,

I think it reprehensible to postulate that a community leader “cannot rule” Kenya. Whenever and wherever I read or hear such charged statements I have observed and know that ethnic epithets are not far behind. I do not care what community you are from-this is the type of divisive drivel that has our nation staring into the abyss that is civil war.

Thankfully, Mkenya and all those who think like you have ONE vote just like the rest of us. You do NOT individually determine who can and cannot rule Kenya.

WE collectively get to determine who our representatives will be at Town/City Council, Parliament and Presidential level respectively.

WE.

Added to which, until such time as fresh elections are called, how exactly do the ‘development records’ of Odinga and Kibaki help us?

What part of the abovementioned chain of events as collated by organizations forming Kenyan Civil Society suggested that these ‘development records’ played a part in this controversy?

Could the contention over the’development records’ be suspended until we address pressing matters at hand?

This, and I quote, is the situation we are in:

“……we reiterate that the electoral anomalies, malpractices and illegalities noted were sufficient to alter the outcomes of the Presidential election. To this extent, the counting and tallying process for the Presidential election cannot be called free and fair. And the incumbent cannot be said to be in office legitimately or legally.An independent investigation into this process is necessary to bring the country to closure on this issue. Such an investigation must be a priority for the mediation process. ”

Can we therefore direct our not inconsiderable enrgies towards breaking the current political deadlock rather than reinforcing it?

Just a thought.

By: Catts

Catts — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:29:04 +0000

@Kenyanentreprenuer.com, you have alot of SIASA. Like Fatara said, you need to come to the realization that KIBERA is not Raila’s problem but the government’s problem. Raila did not create Kibera slum. What has the government done to improve the living conditions in Kibera?
You can read an overview of Raila’s achievements at Raila07.com
The man keeps his word and you have to give him that. Kenya needs honest leaders not bongo lalaz.

By: fatara

fatara — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:26:11 +0000

Kenyanentreprenuer.com you seem to be talking of railas development record… kindly provide evidence of Kibaki’s development record before he became president.
Kibera is not an MP problem, it is actually a national problem. Lack of good policy implementation and proper planning are the main cause for the upbringing for Kibera. In fact when Kibaki was the minister for finance and national planning, in the 60s had he planned properly, there would never have been a situation like Kibera.

By: kenyanentrepreneur.com

kenyanentrepreneur.com — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:15:37 +0000

Catts:
You said the following: “Raila’s development record is quite good even though most people don’t want to recognise that”

Really? you called someone above shameful for making a statement without providing evidence. So, I’d like to throw that back at you – provide evidence of Raila’s “good” development record. When one looks at Kibera today (forgive me for saying this) but the evidence does not appear to be on Raila’s side:wink:

kenyanentrepreneur.com

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:51:41 +0000

PETITION BY AVAAZ.ORG

Dear Friends,

Kenya still teeters on the brink of disaster – today bullets are flying on the streets, with over 600 killed and 250,000 made homeless as government and opposition dispute the presidency. There’s hope yet, as Kenyan civil society groups stand up for peace and justice — but only dialogue and an independent review of the tainted election can end this crisis and prevent escalating violence.

The world can play a crucial role: by reinforcing the efforts of mediators like Kofi Annan, and refusing to recognize any government until it is legitimately established. 50,000 Avaaz members have already sent this message to our foreign ministers, and almost all have listened so far. But inside Kenya, hardline leaders are sowing conflict.

President Kibaki and opposition leader Odinga need to hear that international legitimacy will only come after a mediated resolution. To send this message, we’re taking out a full page ad in The East African Standard, an influential Kenyan newspaper. The ad will list the number of messages we’ve sent to our governments – can we double its strength by sending 100,000 messages this week before the ad runs? Click below to see the ad, send your message and spread the word:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/kenya_free_and_fair/5.php

Kenya depends on international tourism, aid and trade. With both Odinga and Kibaki accepting Kofi Annan’s mediation mission, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not too late to help Kenya back from the brink — send your message, spread the word today.

With hope,

Paul, Pascal, Galit, Ricken, Ben, Esra’a and the whole Avaaz team

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:30:04 +0000

My apologies – pse ignore the last comment: I didn’t realise that comments are moderated.