Obama hits out at Kenya over corruption

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Even before President Obama arrived for his visit to Ghana, Kenya was feeling the heat. ...more

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1. On Friday July 17, 2009, 20:06 PM , Lukas Wanjie, United Kingdom wrote:
  President Obama should not use Kenyan failures as a smokescreen to hide from discussion the facts behind his visit to Ghana - American interests in oil, possibility of a US African Command base, etc - the same policies of the Bush Administration despite the rhetoric. His comparison of Kenya with South Korea was unfair because of the differences in historical conditions of the two countries.

 
2. On Monday July 13, 2009, 9:28 AM , bernard oyoo, Kenya wrote:
  As much as it is true that he should have come where the fire is, he cannot forget that the last time he talked about corruption in kenya some people almost wished him death. They even called him a junior officer in the pecking order and this kind of reasoning was agreeable to some kenyans. How times change. Kenyan tribalists cannot solve this problem. We need GOD.

 
3. On Saturday July 11, 2009, 18:52 PM , Jacky mio, United States wrote:
  It is true what Obama is saying, and whoever that is pointing out that Obama is irresponsible should shut up!!! they seem to be in that category of corrupt people. Kenya has failed as state and its leaders too. There is too much corruption in most government offices and now even Kenyans who are highly educated are told to bribe in order to get jobs. May God have mercy on our Country.

 
4. On Saturday July 11, 2009, 17:52 PM , Anne Kairetu, United States wrote:
  The guy called it like it is....just because his dad is kenyan does not mean that he has to put Kenya on a pedestal. Corruption has destroyed the country n thats a FACT!!!

 
5. On Saturday July 11, 2009, 16:46 PM , Obiero D, Canada wrote:
  Note he says his cousin can't find a job what is he telling the many Americans who are jobless; in a similar scenario Raila thought all those qualified in diplomacy were idiots and appointed a sister. Obama must make sure he doesn't bring American economy to the knees and embarass us even more. Please help us out or leave us alone.

 
6. On Saturday July 11, 2009, 8:30 AM , Sam mburu, South Africa wrote:
  Tell them Mr president may b they 'll listen to you. We can fully comprehend your bitterness abt corruption n poverty in Kenya. That is the only reasons we r not back home n we dont like it a bit.

 
7. On Saturday July 11, 2009, 1:55 AM , John Maina, United States wrote:
  I am certain majority of kenyans will agree with President Obama's criticism of the government of Kenya and its leadership which has failed the people of kenya. This story of corruption not a new song in kenya -- we all know the country is not progressing as it should because of poor leadership by President Kibaki and his team of corrupt and selfish individuals. Fight the power!

 
8. On Saturday July 11, 2009, 1:20 AM , Mr Juju, United States wrote:
  President Obama vilifying Kenya to the entire world is irresponsible. There is no question that corruption is a huge problem. The seed was planted by the British who stole the countries resources and oppressed and enslaved the real owners for more than a century. Obama cites a 50 yrs ago GDP -colonial era. There are worse nations - what's his Agenda? I worked had to get him votes - not again!

 
9. On Friday July 10, 2009, 23:05 PM , violet omukubwa, United States wrote:
  I'm a Kenyan living in US and I cant pretend that am embarrassed of what our leaders have put us through. Kenya was the top cream of good policies, governance, economy stability and all other good ethics. Apparently we've gone way to be the example of great corruption, election irregularities, with leaders who dont care about the local wananchi.Am glad he's visiting Ghana and not Kenya! SHAME

 
10. On Friday July 10, 2009, 23:05 PM , Shaq Omaya, Germany wrote:
  The fact that Obama has snubbed Kenya and precisely opted for a state visit to Ghana as the first sub-saharan country, portrays the precarious poor governance in Kenya. The kenyan art of life is impoverished with hypocrites and plutocrats . While millions of Kenyans are lacking mordern infrastructure,education and medical services,corrupt politicians and civil servants are out for money and power

 
11. On Friday July 10, 2009, 22:33 PM , musa karanja, Kenya wrote:
  The most important thing is your roots everybody know that his roots are in Kenya so that does not make Obama a Ghanaian by going to Ghana first. According to me he is advertising his ignorance where there is fire is where you go to cool and hence he should have come to Kenya and talk his anger directly to the authority the hand that gives is better than the one that takes.

 
12. On Friday July 10, 2009, 20:48 PM , Bota Birika, United States wrote:
  Bravo! Bravo! President Barrack Obama ; you succinctly and eloquently point out what is ailing Africa more especially, Kenya your father's country. Most of us, Kenyans see the Kenyan Leadership from your frame of referrence and perspective. Kenya is endowed with fast natural resources and human labor that should put it on an industrialised, developed and hence self - sufficient level.

 
13. On Friday July 10, 2009, 20:35 PM , Job Obita, Uganda wrote:
  Shame on the Kenyan presidency!!!

 

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