Good People,
In a rejoinder, I would say, that the likes of
Ongwen are those whose ideas belong to the Globalization basket of thieving,
Land Grabbing, corruption, graft and impunity.........which is a crime against
humanity ……. This mentality of
business have no space in the present Global Business MarketPlace where in
reality, Functioning Democracy, demands that the Government belongs to the
people, so any good business should bring happiness with economic success story.
That, if the people are the Government, then
service to the people are therefore fundamentally important and is a priority
above all else.It then gives Responsibility to leaders to go market
for opportunities, how the people wish to be governed mutually sharing in the
business of give and take and where all end up benefiting from the business
undertaken.This means, that the LAND that belong to the people are taken to
the bargaining table to solicit for a resourceful business venture from
competing INVESTORS who appreciate fair deal
that involves public interest of improving local community welfare and NOT FREE LOADERS……The Truth is, Public Wealth,
Gold and Silver, will not bring happiness if it is not planned well and the
business fail to be executed the right way with respect and
dignity.
At this point, it becomes a "Give and Take" Mutual sharing in
the business where, everybody gets from the reward of their hard work in
earnings from the fair game of business exchange of goods sold Vs. the good
bought.This brings opportunity for activities to
bloom.
In reality, the basic theories for a
successful business undertaking was smoked out by the failed theories of the
likes of Ongwen who are the brain behind Raila, Anyang Nyongo and Jakoyo Midiwo,
and the results are in the open just like Otieno Sungu
explained.Sungu can be believed because they are the people who
were on the ground and they saw it all..........Yeah, a good leader can be
successful if he or she is surrounded by great thinkers with formidable wisdom,
whose advice cannot be doubted but are consistent and produces good results, not
negative.
Consequently,
business of thieving, corruption, graft, impunity and Land Grabbing for FREE LOADERSBUSINESS COMMUNITY, are unacceptable and
they must begin to start counting their loses..........and people like Ongwen
can easily tell you that God does not exist………and therefore they live in wishful
thinking………
Good people,
stealing from peoples sweat is a curse…….live it alone…….People must sweat for
good life…….
People, the reason
why I support Oduol even before I have met him, are records of his good works
that speaketh for itself........one that he has close relationship with the
people on the ground in that, both there is good understanding between him and
the grassroots with what is at stake there…….That, he understands the people
have the land but are not profiting from it, he understands the pain of the
people from not getting support from the Government service delivery adequately
and that, public mandate does not accommodate FREE LOADING........that, in the
"give and take"voters
expect good return for their votes in order to get opportunity to be heard how
they wish to be governed and what values they care for.Oduol knows that, investors must be brought
to the people to share in the business fairly under Public-Partnership
Cooperative undertaking and both must contribute to the welfare development of
the community in ways and means.
I salute you people for standing tall for
Democracy to work.Poverty, Pain and sufferings are nowhere close to
happiness.A leader who enjoys happiness alone with his cronies are
leaders of doom.A leader who surround himself with losers end up
losing, but a leader who surrounds himself with Thinkers of Great Minds who are
guided by the principles of WISDOM, end up making history for Justified
Sustainable Development; where Peace and Unity abounds and the wheels of success
brings forth Liberty of good tiding in pursuit for happiness......and this is
the purpose of God’s Creation.......
I surely sincerely
love you all and I will always do, when you keep standing for Good Governance
and justice for all irrespective of who is who........The Truth will set us all
free, and telling it like it is, is the way people will know where they go wrong
and if they care, they will correct their mistakes………
The world is
changing pretty fast before my eyes.........We must work very hard in a
short-space-of-time to bring back Law and Order and do away with theories that
do not bring moral uprightness, respect, dignity with virtue. We dont bring
forth children to the world to be a disgrace or turned to be messengers of doom
but in Faith and Hope, strive for the best to bring dignity, Glory and Happiness
to the world.
Lets keep the good
work by supporting Real Democracy to work at its best and fair justice for
all.........and this shall be our land mark in pursuit for
happiness.........
Cheers
everybody......!!!
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com
Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com
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Odour,Ong'wen and the like are the
ones who have always been fronted as Raila's think tank. If you ever heard
Ong'wen attempt anything near a debate, you would run away in shame.The man is
wanting in verbal skills of engagements and can be very boring to listen to when
delivering a speech/talk. I have had the misfortune of listening to one of his
speeches, spruced up with pacing around the stage, it is a nightmare.No wonder
Raila losses elections every so often.I hope he does not devolve this kind of
losing streak to Siaya County, Siaya kababa.Sungu.
46 organised criminal gangs
Women and children in
crimeBy FRED MUKINDAMore by this
Author
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Sungu wodma,
In a contest between Oduor Ong'wen and William Oduol, I will
grudgingly go for, God forgive me, Oduol wod Alego. I apologize to all my
ideological friends out there.
Courage
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SUBJECT: WHY WILLIAM ODUOL WILL BE SIAYA COUNTY’S
NEXT GOVENOR.
On Sat,
Aug 31, 2013 at 5:20 AM, otieno sungu <sunoti@yahoo.com>
wrote:
Now that
the truth has finally come out and the election of Cornel Rasanga declared a
mockery of democracy, the ground is pregnant for the election of a new Governor
for Siaya County devoid of dirty politics, hoodwinking and political
machinations.
The ground is fertile for issue based campaign and all
candidates must stand on their own feet and not only have an agenda but
propagate the same. This is why, like many commentators, I predict a landslide
William Oduol win.
The fact
that the Raila Odinga factor will not matter in this election with accompanied
pleas such as “ give me this candidate for these are the people I will need
to govern Kenya” while raising to the air hands of his cronies to be
elected can only be doom for such a candidate whom he chooses to back against
the people’s wishes.These kind of pleas have already been overtaken by events of
March 4th so they have no room on the coming by election.
There were loud cries when William Oduol beat Dr. Oburu
Odinga hands down in the ODM nominations prior to the March 4th
elections. Instead of allowing the will of the people to prevail, it was felt
prudent within the ODM circles to save Dr. Oburu further humiliation after being
run out of the Senator race by James Orengo, by “nullifying” his candidacy and
that of William Oduol.
The people of Siaya have never forgiven ODM for such
blatant rape on democracy. In fact, it is only the nature of our tribal politics
that ensured Raila Odinga got votes in Siaya for even he was on the verge of
losing Siaya County to Uhuru Kenyatta as a protest vote against ODMs perennial
meddling in nominations. Truth be told, ODM had the worst nominations marred
with arrogant party officials and unapologetic attitude.While it cannot be said
that TNA did any better, the manner and language with which it handled the
aftermath and backlash was well above the chest thumping of ODM party leaders
who believed they own the party and must be given nominations; thus losers like
Jakoyo and Prof Nyongo also found themselves holding nominations among a raft of
others.
But back
to why William Oduol, my former schoolmate will cause an avalanche if ODM tries
to run another smear campaign against him. This time round, there are no high
stakes of party politics, there is no presidential vote being concurrently
fought for and above all, the people still have a date with ODM to be taught a
few lessons on democracy and respecting the will of the people. There cannot be
such a sweat time for revenge devoid of tribal card, tribal sentiments, party
loyalty or guilt and appeals.
In fact, this is a test of leadership, only those who
exhibit true character and leadership traits should attempt this race, anyone
hoping to hang onto ODM or any coat tails will find themselves buried in the
protest vote.
William Oduol has not only consolidated the youth vote
in Siaya County, he appeals to the elderly in equal measure. He is definitely a
welcome candidate across all the constituencies of Siaya County.
With ODM beginning to develop cold feet over Cornel
Rasanga’s candidacy, it can only be anyone’s guess the fear behind this. Truth
is, ODM can only allow William Oduol to be or scout very hard for a formidable
candidate with equal appeal to run against Oduol and work the William Oduol
magic in the few months to the by election.
My Christal ball cannot be very
clear from the cloudless environs where I have taken professional
refuge.
Otieno Sungu.
Friday,
August 30, 2013
46 gangs cited as most notorious
In Summary
- Director Oriri Onyango (below) said the country was witnessing the emergence of complex crimes such as terrorism, piracy, cyber-crime, corruption , drug trafficking, money laundering, sexual and gender based violence.
A new report has revealed the existence of 46 organised criminal gangs
involved in murder, extortion, kidnapping, drug trafficking and violent
robberies.
Well-known groups such as Mungiki, Al-shabaab and Taliban, continue to exist
despite frequent police crackdowns against their members while new ones such as
The 42 Brothers, J-10 and Yes We can have recently emerged.
The revelations are contained in a report dubbed Summary Of A Study On
Organised Criminal Gangs In Kenya, which was launched by Attorney General Prof
Githu Muigai in Nairobi Friday.
“We have to embrace scientific methods in dealing with this problem rather
than the conventional way,” he said.
While noting the trend is worrying, Prof Muigai added that the introduction
of Prevention of organised crime Act 2010, had boosted the war on crime although
gangs had become more sophisticated.
The report specifically blames politicians for slowing down the war on crime
saying, they relied on twelve groups, including Jeshi la Mzee in Kangemi,
Baghdad Boys in Kisumu and Angola Msumbiji in Butere, to act as their body
guards, intimidate opponents and mobilize political support. The research was
carried out by the National Crime Research Centre.
Director Oriri Onyango (below) said the country was witnessing the emergence
of complex crimes such as terrorism, piracy, cyber-crime, corruption , drug
trafficking, money laundering, sexual and gender based violence.
“These crimes have become a common concern both for government and citizens
not only in Kenya but across the globe and have impacted negatively on personal
safety and security,” said Mr Onyango at the launch of the report
Friday.
Inspector-General of police David Kimaiyo said the war on crime would be won
through co-operation between members of public and law enforcers.
“Crime is a common concern in the country and should not left to law
enforcement officers only but the public should support the initiative by
providing information,” said Mr Kimaiyo, in a statement read by Deputy Director
of Criminal investigations Gideon Kimilu.
The report says the Taliban, which operates in Kayole and Dandora, is known
for levying levy illegal feeson businesses and committing murders.
By Nation Reporters
Friday,
August 30, 2013
How criminal gangs use women and children in killings and extortions
In Summary
- While the male gang members are hardened criminals, women and children are usually used to distract attention because they are normally not the “usual suspects,” on the police watch, says the report released Friday in Nairobi by Attorney General Githu Muigai.
The underworld of organised criminal gangs has been laid bare in a Government
report that details their intricate dealings, how they use women and children,
invest their stolen loot and receive backing from politicians.
The report identifies 46 notorious groups, which it says are spread across
the country carrying out murders, extortion, kidnapping, drug trafficking,
robberies, and evictions.
It spells out the specific tasks given to women, children and the elderly in
criminal activities and how the gangs leave the police dazed and
frustrated.
While the male gang members are hardened criminals, women and children are
usually used to distract attention because they are normally not the “usual
suspects,” on the police watch, says the report released Friday in Nairobi by
Attorney General Githu Muigai.
The women are relied on for spying and the safe-keeping of stolen loot, while
the children come in handy, carrying guns and illegal drugs for the
gangs.
The elderly administer oaths to fresh recruits and are also key in resolving
disputes that frequently arise among gang members, to ensure the illegal outfits
remain intact.
“The gangs are evolving in an unprecedented way, giving enormous challenge to
law enforcers. We are surprised by the number and colourful descriptions of
themselves. This is a catalyst for disaster,” said Prof Muigai.
Women in criminal gangs usually masquerade as prostitutes, with the aim of
getting closer to targets they have been ordered to spy on.
If a male member is caught in public while committing a crime, it falls on
the women in the gang to raise a false alarm, create confusion and help him
escape, says the report in a finding that evokes memories of slain Mungiki
spokesman Njuguna Gitau, who was always accompanied by a woman whose duty was to
scream whenever police approached, causing a commotion to help him escape
through crowds.
Gangs that specialise in burglary often use children by pushing them through
small openings where an adult cannot fit so as to enter a house.
Once inside the building, the children then open doors and windows to allow
the adults to enter. Police have in the past exposed incidents where children in
school uniform carry drugs and guns concealed as text books in their bags.
“Children convey arms and drugs from one point to another for adult criminals
especially in points where law enforcers are likely to detect the adults.
Children are also used to prompt potential victims to react negatively so that
the adult criminals can intervene,” says the research that is only the second
Government report on crime trends in the country. The first, which identified
Nairobi’s most dangerous neighbourhoods, was released in April this year.
“There is that old perception that women and children do not take part in
crime. That’s is far from the truth. It’s only that female criminals are more
into soft crimes when compared to the men,” says the deputy head of the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations Gideon Kimilu. In Kenya, he added, most
drug peddlers masquerade as street children and are also used as spies.
Within illegal groups, the elderly spearhead negotiations with rival gangs to
maintain cohesion besides administering oaths to fresh recruits.
In areas such as Mathare slums where the Mungiki and Taliban reign,
confrontations are common as rival gangs fight for supremacy, creating
opportunities for older members to resolve the turf wars by convening
negotiations in which contested areas are mapped out and gang members ordered to
restrict their activities to areas within their jurisdictions. Violators of such
pacts are usually heavily punished by the elders in their own gangs, usually in
form of fines.
“Intergroup disagreements, power struggles and conflicts were frequently
reported between criminal gangs. It was reported in Nairobi between Mungiki,
Kamjesh and Taliban over the control of matatu routes in Eastlands,” says the
report, which goes further to show that criminal gangs use the ill-gotten wealth
to invest in businesses that look legitimate.
The report says: “Organised gangs are involved in formal and informal
businesses including ownership of public service vehicles and motorcycles, car
wash premises, rental houses, retail exhibition shops, kiosks, scrap metal
dealing and gambling.”
For instance, the expansive farms in Nakuru have for a long time been
associated with Mungiki, whose officials also own palatial houses in Kitengela
and Ngong.
The report says the gangs rely on established business magnates to access legal aid and bail out those arrested.
The report says the gangs rely on established business magnates to access legal aid and bail out those arrested.
Prof Muigai called on all security agencies in the country to team up to
fight the gangs. “We need an urgent collective response including police,
National Intelligence Service, academics, and the judiciary instead of each of
these entities working on their own.”
Kenyans who spoke to researchers who compiled the report blamed the
government for failing to eradicate the gangs.
“According to most of the respondents,
there had been no arrests of gang members in their areas in the last three years
when serious crimes had been committed and offenders were known. Majority were
not aware of convictions of gang members,” the report named Summary Of A Study
On Organised Criminal Gangs In Kenya, said.
It was prepared by the National Crime Research Centre.
It was prepared by the National Crime Research Centre.
Politicians also provide money to gangs in
exchange for mass support in their areas of jurisdiction while corruption in the
police and Judiciary, as well as political influence, was blamed for the
emergence of gangs.
National Crime Research Centre director
Oriri Onyango said the country was witnessing the emergence of more organised
criminal groups in even more complex crimes such as terrorism, piracy,
cyber-crime, corruption , drug trafficking, money laundering, sexual abuse and
gender-based violence.
“These crimes have become a common concern
both for the government and citizens not only in Kenya but across the globe and
have impacted negatively on personal safety and security,” said Mr
Onyango.
Mr Paul Suter, a lecturer of Sociology and Psychology at Moi University, said
in a telephone interview yesterday that most young people were joining the
groups due to unemployment and frustrations.
“We have delegated the primary social role of the family to the secondary
role which is peer pressure and mass media, leading many young people to such
organised criminal gangs,’’ he said, adding that many parents were focusing on
developing their careers and occupation at the expense of their
children.
Additional reporting by OUMA WANZALA
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