Comments on: Diary 24 – The Kenya I want! http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/ Opinions, commentary, na kadhalika Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:28:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Julia Wanjeri http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85491 Julia Wanjeri Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:34:48 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85491 I want a similar Kenya as yours plus a Kenya where Kenyans don't have a say just once in 5years which results to the state we are in where Kenyans are so dependent on that little card. A Kenya where we know that we do have a voice everyday anyday. Through the muscian the cries of the kawaida Kenya will reach state house, through the actor the ills of our politicains will be taught to a people, throuth the writer the cries of the kawaida kenyan will haunt every moment of our poiticians, the reporter that journalist holds such a huge voice if only thou would move away from those, not so helpful, everyday press confrences by the politicians and go to the people and spend more time giving the farmer, the driver, the mamaduka, the high school student etc a chance to air their ills and their praises; a chance to be heard.... a voice. I want a similar Kenya as yours plus a Kenya where
Kenyans don’t have a say just once in 5years which results to the state we are in where Kenyans are so dependent on that little card.
A Kenya where we know that we do have a voice everyday
anyday. Through the muscian the cries of the kawaida Kenya will reach state house, through the actor the ills of our politicains will be taught to a people, throuth the writer the cries of the kawaida kenyan will haunt every moment of our poiticians, the reporter that journalist holds such a huge voice if only thou would move away from those, not so helpful, everyday press confrences by the politicians and go to the people and spend more time giving the farmer, the driver, the mamaduka, the high school student etc a chance to air their ills and their praises; a chance to be heard…. a voice.

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Kenya: The Kenya I want http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85375 Global Voices Online » Kenya: The Kenya I want Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:42:46 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85375 [...] Diary written by Amudachi about Kenya: “Part of the Kenya I want is a Kenya where politicians will not run rough shod over the law & the will of the people to serve their own ends. Part of the Kenya I want is a Kenya where my consititutional RIGHT to elect my representatives in the Government is not stolen away from me.” Share This [...] [...] Diary written by Amudachi about Kenya: “Part of the Kenya I want is a Kenya where politicians will not run rough shod over the law & the will of the people to serve their own ends. Part of the Kenya I want is a Kenya where my consititutional RIGHT to elect my representatives in the Government is not stolen away from me.” Share This [...]

]]> By: Ray http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85186 Ray Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:22:40 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85186 I've just realized that there are many more petitions already online on the GoPetition website:- Go to http://www.gopetition.com/ Under "Petitions in focus" choose 'Human Rights' then 'Human rights' again. On the new page, Quick Search "Kenya" and check out the petitions that have already been published. I’ve just realized that there are many more petitions already online on the GoPetition website:-

Go to http://www.gopetition.com/

Under “Petitions in focus” choose ‘Human Rights’ then ‘Human rights’ again.

On the new page, Quick Search “Kenya” and check out the petitions that have already been published.

]]> By: Ray http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85184 Ray Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:59:36 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85184 I have just visited GoPetition and found the following pages very interesting:- http://www.gopetition.com/online/16189.html http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kibaki-must-step-down.html It doesn't matter which side of the political divide you support, just make your voice be heard by signing the available petitions or creating your own. Who knows what could come out of this... I have just visited GoPetition and found the following pages very interesting:-

http://www.gopetition.com/online/16189.html

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kibaki-must-step-down.html

It doesn’t matter which side of the political divide you support, just make your voice be heard by signing the available petitions or creating your own.

Who knows what could come out of this…

]]> By: TK http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85157 TK Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:52:02 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85157 Aerial view of damage in Kibera & Huruma. http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/CMAS-7B5M9M?OpenDocument&cc=ken Aerial view of damage in Kibera & Huruma.

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/CMAS-7B5M9M?OpenDocument&cc=ken

]]> By: TK http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85156 TK Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:47:56 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85156 Ory, Thought the link below maybe helpful. http://unosat.web.cern.ch/unosat/freeproducts/kenya/2008/UNOSAT_Kenya_Burned_Areas_Eldoret_9Jan08_Highres_v1.pdf Ory,

Thought the link below maybe helpful.

http://unosat.web.cern.ch/unosat/freeproducts/kenya/2008/UNOSAT_Kenya_Burned_Areas_Eldoret_9Jan08_Highres_v1.pdf

]]> By: Kamau http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85065 Kamau Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:16:23 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85065 I couldn’t agree more with all the above. I’m especially cognizant of the “we” in your comments, going by the current divisions “we” is now a pretty invaluable pronoun. As for politicians, they are a totally different breed of humans, driven by greed and power. They change positions so many times and speak from both side of their mouths so often that their lips are still twitching even when not speaking (exhibit A: - H.E.). I’ve always wondered what happens to the activists when they get to parliament. As pointed out earlier, it would be just great to recall these phonies (MPs) – if only once - just to send a clear message that people have had enough & desire real change. On the bright side, wananchi have now shown they can look past the big name & big money while voting, it is my hope that in due time we are going to effect some change in the crapfest that is today’s parliament. I couldn’t agree more with all the above. I’m especially cognizant of the “we” in your comments, going by the current divisions “we” is now a pretty invaluable pronoun.

As for politicians, they are a totally different breed of humans, driven by greed and power. They change positions so many times and speak from both side of their mouths so often that their lips are still twitching even when not speaking (exhibit A: – H.E.).

I’ve always wondered what happens to the activists when they get to parliament. As pointed out earlier, it would be just great to recall these phonies (MPs) – if only once – just to send a clear message that people have had enough & desire real change.

On the bright side, wananchi have now shown they can look past the big name & big money while voting, it is my hope that in due time we are going to effect some change in the crapfest that is today’s parliament.

]]> By: Ray http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85046 Ray Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:00:26 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85046 Napcity, I agree with your suggestion about petitioning our leaders on a number of issues, including compensation for losses and damage (see my post in Diary 24). Anyone willing to suggest how we can go about this? Kenyans in the diaspora are busy petitioning their foreign offices, etc. It's time we in Kenya did the same. Our leaders must be accountable to us but we never 'light the fire under their feet' as it were. Ray Napcity, I agree with your suggestion about petitioning our leaders on a number of issues, including compensation for losses and damage (see my post in Diary 24). Anyone willing to suggest how we can go about this? Kenyans in the diaspora are busy petitioning their foreign offices, etc. It’s time we in Kenya did the same. Our leaders must be accountable to us but we never ‘light the fire under their feet’ as it were.

Ray

]]> By: napcity http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85030 napcity Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:20:46 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85030 Just a thought :roll: if all the registered voters (most of them) put forth a petition demanding all elected officials to boycott their salaries until the current crisis are resolved, i wonder what would happen! Better yet fire all of them and demamd a new election where none of the current MPs sees the inside of parliament. if only this could happen. We as kenyans need to start demanding politics based on issues-- we need to demand political parties that woe us to their idealogies then allow us to elect our candidates for the general elections in a free and fare manner. Parties and their members should be judged by their conduct of party elections. Lastly, parties should hold their elections at least 6 months before the general election to allow incumbents to campaign.:neutral: Maybe am dreaming by my Kenya will have these things in place when we all speak with one voice! Just a thought :roll: if all the registered voters (most of them) put forth a petition demanding all elected officials to boycott their salaries until the current crisis are resolved, i wonder what would happen! Better yet fire all of them and demamd a new election where none of the current MPs sees the inside of parliament. if only this could happen. We as kenyans need to start demanding politics based on issues– we need to demand political parties that woe us to their idealogies then allow us to elect our candidates for the general elections in a free and fare manner. Parties and their members should be judged by their conduct of party elections. Lastly, parties should hold their elections at least 6 months before the general election to allow incumbents to campaign.:neutral: Maybe am dreaming by my Kenya will have these things in place when we all speak with one voice!

]]> By: shiroh http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2008/01/24/diary-24-the-kenya-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-85015 shiroh Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:25:09 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=445#comment-85015 We need to ‘fight’ for our rights - and by fight I DO NOT mean physically. I totally agree with that statement We need to ‘fight’ for our rights – and by fight I DO NOT mean physically.

I totally agree with that statement

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