I met with Kenyans in Bomet and Tharaka Nithi Counties. Like you and me, some of these Kenyans are struggling daily to make ends meet. That life has not been easy for them was evident in their looks and demeanor. As leaders, these are the incidents that increase our resolve to change Kenya forever in 2012. Never again shall our people walk in shame because they were hoodwinked to elect the wrong leaders by tribal chiefs who do not have wananchi’s interests at heart.
“Our disaster is the time bomb of hunger and youth unemployment that is bound to explode,” notes Peter Kenneth the Assistant Minister of Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 in his update after visiting Japan that faced one of the most terrible earthquakes and the explosions of the Fukushima power plants. ...
Prime Minister Raila Odinga is currently positioned as the best politician to win 2012. This could also be the last opportunity for the man born in 1945 and also known as “Agwambo” to compete for the top seat of the land. A charismatic leader who is currently the favorite politician in the Nyanza region where majority of Lou community live, Raila is the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga who was a Luo chief and first Kenya's Vice-President. He grew in a family of politics and leadership. As he looks to run for the top seat 2012, we look at 3 positives and 3 negatives that could help or hurt him. ...
“Politicians who thrive on rhetoric and empty promises have in the past escaped the wrath of the Kenyan voters. As they return to ask for your votes again in 2012, they will bank of the hope that Mlisahau. Please send a strong message that you did not forget,” writes Peter Kenneth. As 2012 approaches and the Marathon to occupy the new seats created by the new constitution being implemented, the campaign ahead promises to be on of the most exciting time in Kenya history. For those who want the 60 month contract back that pays almost Kshs 60 million Peter Kenneth writes, “The test is not complicated. It starts with the question: What, in terms of Human [Constituency] Development, can you show after the 5 years we gave you in 2007?”...
“In the last few days, some of our common enemies - corruption and insecurity - have reared their heads,” writes Peter Kenneth in his Email posting and adds, “I think that as Kenyans we need to join together to fight them.” Whereas Peter Kenneth does not mention which corruption he continues to write, “I’d love to hear your thoughts” Here are some thoughts. “Ignite a war against corruption to cut these heads by demanding those who you feel are corrupt be held accountable by the public." ...
Ambition can be a virtue or vice depending on the motivation of the ambition. There are two types of motivations, selfish motivation and positive motivation. These motivations lead to the two common forms of ambition: Selfish ambition or Positive ambition. As one looks at the stature of President Kenyatta next to KICC one can ask: Did Jomo Kenyatta possess selfish or positive ambition? If Uhuru Kenyatta were to be elected president would he possess selfish or positive ambition? ...
“When Martha Karua is elected and sworn in as president 2012, corruption will be boarding the ships at Mombasa,” says a Kenyan who hates corruption as much as Karua. The “Iron Lady” as many call her, using a term that Margaret Thatcher used to be referred to, is said to be tough and capable of bringing an end to corruption. ...
When the word corruption is mentioned, Goldenberg and Anglo leasing are said to be the worst corruptions ever. Forgotten are so many other forms of corruption like: Empty boxes shipped and money sent to Jersey and other overseas countries, land undervalued so money can be shared by those in the deals. Indeed Goldenberg and Anglo compared to other forms of corruption pale in comparison. These five corruptions that happen every day is the gap of $1.44trillion between South Korea $1.5trillion economy and Kenya $60 billion economy. Four can be minimized through the office of the President....
The question of how to put food on the table continues for many Kenyans everyday. Kenya has become a country of one meal a day as food prices continue to rise. The majority of the 40 million Kenyans everyday embrace body mechanisms that control their stomachs to survive on one meal. The question, however, that hungry Kenyans are asking: How will we be able to get enough food or income to buy it? What Kenyans don’t know is that one single bill passed in parliament could lead to every Kenyan having three meals a day. A well thought out Efficiency Land Utilization Bill geared toward efficient land usage can lead to increase in food production, growth of the country Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and ensuring Kenyans have 3 meals a day....
Last week, we sent positive energies and prayers to our high school students as they tackle the KNCE. Similarly, our country is being tested on another front; our country is at war with evil forces situated in a neighbouring country....
