Je, IEBC ifutiliwe mbali?

Chaguzi ndogo za hivi karibuni katika kaunti ya Kericho na eneo bunge la malindi zimeonyesha kuwa Tume ya Uchaguzi na uratibu wa mipaka nchini IEBC haiaminiwi na wakenya.

Wanasiasa kutoka mirengo tofauti wamelalamikia chaguzi hizo mbili wakisema hazikuwa huru na za haki.

Swali langu ni je, Ni nani anayesema Ukweli?

Ni Jubilee, au KANU? Ni CORD au wapinzani wao?

Kwa mfano, kiongozi wa walio wengi kwenye bunge la kitaifa Aden Duale amesema kuwa uchaguzi wa malindi haukuwa wa haki kwa manufaa ya muungano pinzani CORD.

Huku hayo yakijiri, katibu mkuu na Mwenyekiti wa chama cha KANU Nick Salat na Seneta Gideon Moi mtawalia wamesema kuwa uchaguzi wa Seneta wa kaunti ya Kericho pia haukuwa wa haki kwa manufaa ya Naibu Rais William Ruto na mrengo wa Jubilee kwa jumla.

Swali langu ni je, ikiwa madai haya yangepatikana na ukweli, basi IEBC inamfanyia nani kazi?

Wanasiasa wetu wamesababisha wananchi kukosa imani na tume hii kutokana na matamshi yao kinzani ambayo kwa mtazamo wangu yanaletwa na sababu za kibinafsi, uroho na uchoyo.

Kama IEBC itarudia makosa ya ECK yaliyotokea mwaka wa elfu mbili na saba, basi haina haja ya tumee hii kubaki ilivyo.

Ama ifanyiwe mabadiliko kwenye uongozi wake au ifutiliwe mbali ili tume nyingine itakayoaminiwa na wananchi wa Kenya itengenezwe.
Ikiwa tume hii ya IEBC imekosa kuwahamasisha wakenya kikamilifu kuhusiana na kuandikisha wapiga kura, basi sioni ikiwa iko kwenye nafasi bora ya kuusimamia uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka ujao.

Hata hivyo, hizi ni kelele za kisiasa na mara nyingi huwa na propaganda nyingi na uongo usiopimika. Pengine twaweza kuipa tume hii muda zaidi wa kufanya kazi.

Na C Okay

International Women's Day should not be celebrated at all

Yesterday the world celebrated Women's International Day.

The theme for the celebrations was Pledge For Parity.

I wished so many women a Happy International Women's Day but to be sincere, I don't think this Day should be celebrated in any way.

Wait, I should not be misunderstood that I have less or no regard for the female gender.

My point is here, why should we celebrate a day that has less or no fruits at all?

Is this day significant in any way to the women across the world?

Very few women have made it to leadership positions all over the world. Well, this is their problem.

Women will chant "What a man can do, a woman can do better" but they never deliver when given the real roles to play.

Does it mean that women are weak? Yes, they are. That is why the constitution of Kenya created elective positions for women to compete among themselves. This makes them even weaker.

From long ago, several communities had less or no regard for women at all. Their place? The kitchen.

One may think that this only happened in Africa. Well, even in the Jewish community, women were nowhere in the men's rudder apart from being in the kitchen.

That is why the people who were fed by Jesus on five loaves and two fish were 5000 men. Women and children were not counted that day.

I even still wonder why Jesus chose twelve male disciples without considering the two-third gender rule. Perhaps it was not there.

Women all over the world and particularly in Kenya should step up and earn the respect and stop forming these groups that are all over fighting for their rights.

The number of female voters in this country is more or less the same as that of men. But I tend to believe that women are always more than men.

Any woman reading this story should pose for a while and think. What would happen if all women put their votes in one basket for female candidates seeking elective positions? Perhaps we will need a referendum to change the positions of County Members of Parliament to be represented by men.

Is this not so?

Women are their own enemies and if they don't realize this early enough, they will be waiting to be given free things forever.

Any woman who stands up to be elected is called names such as 'Prostitute'. And guess who calls them that? Not men, But fellow women.

Now, women. What do you want men to do for you to see that they have tried their best?

Some female movement in the United States is pushing for the Bible to be edited so that God be referred to as either He or She.

For them that are as religious as me, they will agree that this is the worst thing that will ever happen to Christians all over the world.

Here, I think women have gone more than it is expected as far as fighting for their rights is concerned.

Women fear competition and it is a high time they stood for that Parity rather than seek for it by celebrating this day that I am sure will not bring forth anything.

Meanwhile, I love all women. Hope you had a great celebration yesterday.

By C Okay 

Why Maseno market does not grow

Maseno University which got it's charter in 2001 is the only one along the equator and which enjoys a very rich natural environment.

With it's aim to produce fully baked job creators to the market, the university and its environs has rather a retarded  development.

With a huge population in this local institution, the Business sector has not been seen to prosper in spite of a very available market and potential buyers.

The students for example have to go to other places such as Luanda or Kisumu to do their shopping since there is not even a single mall in the place. The few shops that are around set their own prices and is very unfortunate.

Some important services also can not be got easily. Could it be that investors fear the booming business at the place? Could it be that there is insecurity at this place? Could it be the municipality laws that hinder the development? Or could be the attitude of the residents?

This a very crucial issue to be examined and the reasons for the slow development be established. The University should stand strong on this matter.


By Peter Obare 

Maseno students urged to take up vital leadership roles in society

Kisumu County Minister for Information, Communication and Technology Michael Onyango has told Maseno University students to stand up and take leadership positions in the country.

Addressing Communication and Media Technology students Thursday afternoon, Onyango has called upon the students to take a positive role in the Country's leadership.

Mr. Onyango emphasised the need for integrity among leaders saying that it is a bad thing Kenya being rated top in terms of corruption.

Onyango said that Kenyan political class has confused the electorate with many details of corruption making them to forget about the human resource that is full in Kenya.

According to the minister, Kisumu County has not bribed any journalist or made phone calls for stories to be killed just because they portray the county in bad light.

"All my department does is to seek that journalists write the truth", said Mr. Onyango.

He went ahead to call upon the students to stand out and create an impact in the society.

"You have to be different from the rest", he said.

Moreover, the students were called upon to use the opportunities that they have to have the difference and they must account for their time.

They were also encouraged to take care of what they post on social media as it could get them into problems. They were asked to use social media wisely.

Also in attendance was Dr. Charles Nyambuga, the Head of Department for Communication and Media Technology and several lecturers.

By C Okay

Uhuru and Magufuli have NOTHING in common

The president of the republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta and his Tanzanian counterpart John Magufuli have nothing in common except the Presidency.

While the son of the first president of Kenya talks a lot about fighting several biting vices such as corruption, his thoughts (if at all they are his) are not being put in practice.

Three years down the line and a majority of Kenyans are not even halfway convinced that the Jubilee government has done anything.

On the other hand, Magufuli has had only a few months in power but his efforts have been applauded world over.

His dedication to straighten Tanzania is the dedication that Africa needs. But do these egocentric African leaders see this?

Magufuli's management by wandering around has made all public officers aware of their duties and I am sure they are performing because they are not sure of the time the country's Chief Executive Officer will pay their office a visit.

On the contrary, Kenyatta's son has not even visited many parts of this country since he was elected, something that Makes people come from Turkana to Kenya.

Thanks to Mwalimu Nyerere for making the people of Tanzania realize that brotherhood is the only key to a peaceful nation.

Their debates are based on policies that are meant to help their country.

Come to Kenya and you will wonder. Even members of parliament in our country are bribed to kill some motions.

No wonder the most recent statistics put Kenya third best in corruption. It is everywhere, who doesn't know anyway?

Think of it, two countries from the same continent having a slot in the top three countries that have the highest level of corruption.

And still, Zimbabwe's Uncle bob and dictator Nkurunzinza will be preferred to be the continent's chair even when Magufuli is seated.

Back to Uhuru and Magufuli.

I understand they have spend part of this week together - to strengthen diplomatic ties - that is okay.

All I know is that Magufuli is goal oriented. The end for him justifies the means. For Uhuru, even setting up a commission of enquiry to look at a Supreme court's judge corruption allegations is based on impeachment threats.

Kenya is so rotten to the extend that friendship between Magufuli and the opposition leader Raila Odinga is in itself a threat.

But, where are your ears and eyes Mr. President?

Free advice to Kenyan president, Kenyans are tired of happenings in your government and need 'ACTION NOW'. Many have said, you risk being a one term president. I can personally confirm that.

By C Okay