The East African Standard (Nairobi)
14 February 2008
The noose is waiting to be put around the necks of individuals who sabotage ongoing talks for a political settlement out of crippling crisis, The Standard can report.
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With all due respect to the Western Nations, Kenyans, especially PNU members note with a lot of concern that you are pushing us to do what you want. It is clear without doubt that you wanted Raila to be president, but you should have made him win. You gave him campaign money but that did not translate into a win. You shouted rigging and you can see what you have done to our nation. I say in God’s Holy name, do not intimidate us to go into a coalition government with Raila unless you want a repeat of NARC. The government never functioned. Please keep your monies if you are dangling that so that you get Raila in government Shame on you. Kenyatta put it better “Better poverty in freedom than riches in slavery. Keep your money you evil people.
Simon Nyamu Botswana
Mr. Simon dear, no God, no Jesus is going to save you this time ! The eyes of the world is watching, and we are not blinded by tribalism and local disputes............ I am sorry if this will be a long article but I simply have to quote what some foreign representatives just said....................................................... QUOTE "We, the undersigned Heads of diplomatic missions based in Nairobi, continue to follow intently the Kenyan post-election crisis that has cost hundreds of innocent Kenyans their lives and an estimated quarter million their homes. The situation remains highly volatile and we remain deeply concerned over the failure of Kenya’s political leaders to come together in direct discussions to reach a political settlement and defuse the crisis. We urge them to do so without further delay and without preconditions. We reiterate our collective neutrality, and strongly support the African eminent persons’ mission this week. We repeat our call on Kenya’s political leaders and their followers not to use words or actions that incite violence, including that intended to force people from their homes. We urge security forces to exercise their duties strictly within the boundaries of law and desist from any extraordinary or disproportionate use of force and, in particular, the killing of unarmed protestors. We have seen clear and disturbing footage of the use of lethal force on unarmed demonstrators. Where Kenyan authorities or other agents have evidence of violence being instigated and carried out by whatever party, we urge that efforts be made to investigate fully and to bring charges against those concerned.
Freedom of the media and the right to peaceful assembly are in the current circumstances especially crucial to the ability of Kenyans to voice and pursue legitimate political concerns in a peaceful, law-abiding fashion. We urge the government to rescind all measures preventing the enjoyment of these internationally recognized rights.
We are deeply worried by the deteriorating human rights situation in the country. In this regard, the Kenyan government bears a particular responsibility to demonstrate its commitment to respect and protect the human rights and freedoms of all Kenyans. Organisations and individuals working to protect human rights must be allowed to carry out their work without being subject to threats or intimidation.
All parties must recognize the potential risks the current situation poses for Kenya’s reputation as an adherent in good standing to United Nations, Commonwealth and other internationally recognized principles of democracy and human rights.
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom" END QUOTE
These countries stand behind this statement so there is no way around this. Get in line and WAKE UP TO THE REALITY !
/Z
With all due respect to the Western Nations, Kenyans, especially PNU members note with a lot of concern that you are pushing us to do what you want. It is clear without doubt that you wanted Raila to be president, but you should have made him win. You gave him campaign money but that did not translate into a win. You shouted rigging and you can see what you have done to our nation. I say in God’s Holy name, do not intimidate us to go into a coalition government with Raila unless you want a repeat of NARC. The government never functioned. Please keep your monies if you are dangling that so that you get Raila in government Shame on you. Kenyatta put it better “Better poverty in freedom than riches in slavery. Keep your money you evil people.