Big split over Obama

Brief:

The stern message to Kenya on reform by US President Barack Obama has sharply divided leaders along the predictable fault-line of the Grand Coalition Government. ...more

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1. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 14:33 PM , Dr. Martin L. McWere, Norway wrote:
  Where have the Wetangulas, Shitanda and Mutula been for almost 2yrs? Where has President Kibakis been since 1963?

 
2. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 11:37 AM , Anset Mwakio, United States wrote:
  Unfortunately Kenyan leaders have no respect in fulfiling their promises to the electorates. The question of reforms has been on for almost 20 years only to be ignored by the successive governments as the reforms tend to close the holes of corruption. Kibaki and his friends abandoned reforms as they could not benefit if implemented. The only way to save Kenya is foreign intervention.

 
3. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 9:21 AM , George O. Kamala, Kenya wrote:
  What the Wetangulas/ Kilonzos are forgetting is that early last year, this country almost burned. The biggest sufferers were the poor Kenyans. Who came to our rescue and convince hardliners like Wetangulas to seat and talk? Who did we turn to for assistance to restart our economy and support the displaced? We need to implement reforms that will guarantee freedom and security for all.

 
4. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 7:45 AM , Colonels Mwariama, Kenya wrote:
  Democracy demands that space be for all to be heard. Debate with an axe over your head is no dabate! It is not suprising that ODM is supporting the interference by Obama. Kenya is bigger than ODM. It belongs to all of us. Give me a break Mr. Obama and learn the art of tolerance and listening from President Kibaki.

 
5. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 7:29 AM , Dr. J. N. Nanua, Swaziland wrote:
  I support the pressure being excerted to accelerate reforms but these reforms must be by Kenyans for Kenyans! Pressure should not be used to suffocate debate. Every person has a right to be heard, however wrong they are. That is democracy while forced silence is autocracy. I am suprised that Obama is practicing partisan dictatorship when dealing with Kenya. Let us discuss the debate freely.

 
6. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 6:50 AM , George Taita, Germany wrote:
  Hon Minister Wetangula, If the government of Kenya is for the people by the people for the people? Then you are wrong to take a stern warn on US by doing what we call Selfish ambition.Does the whole Country belong to the 15 individuals? We are 40 million people 15 will be expelled why not get them out and go on with the country reforms. Take it this way not all Kenyans are going your way Wetangula.

 
7. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 6:15 AM , Mogeni O'Mogaka, Kenya wrote:
  It is unbelievable how differences in positions, individual perspectives and ego cause colour-blinds amongst us. Wetangula thinks that Kibaki is getting embarrased by the US!...this is a man in our midst who has already embarassed himself enough and shouldn't require high powers such US to get him to understand it. Be fair Wetangula, are you sure it is at this stage that Kibaki is being embarassed?

 
8. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 3:54 AM , GOB, Kenya wrote:
  I think if any one of our leaders is looking at President Obama, as a Kenyan or Luo for that matter, then we have lost it. Be it PNU, ODM or ODK(K). Things are only bound to worsen.

 
9. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 3:54 AM , Henry Lerrin, United States wrote:
  There is NO free pass with the US. Obama vice is putting pressure on the Kenyan failed leadership. I support the pressure and I think more is needed. The Kenyan leadership do not understand nothing less than threats and sanctions. What a pitty.

 
10. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 1:29 AM , Peter L.Akhonya, United States wrote:
  Does Wetang'ula and his associates know where World Bank and IMF Money comes from before he raise his head up? For 46 years with our old impunity system, what have we gained? When trouble start in Kenya Wetang'ula will be the first person to run a way. I thank Kabando Wa Kando and others of his mind to see a head. We can now see the wrong leaders who were hidding in impunity in Kenya. Obama is right.

 
11. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 0:40 AM , Clarence Bernard, United Arab Emirates wrote:
  Wetangula is blind now with a ministerial post. They are filling their stomachs and defending their boss. Come Tomorrow, it is the same people who will be saying Kibaki was bad. Remember Martha Karua? We need reforms and the US is helping us common people. The ministers are crying foul to protect their interests under the current constitution. No reforms no elections 2012!

 
12. On Thursday October 29, 2009, 0:33 AM , Da Lubz, Germany wrote:
  Who is Wetangula and what revenge is he talking about? Am very disappointed with this man after he stuck to an illegitimate government in order to be its mouthpiece.

 
13. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 23:28 PM , Kephas Matoke, United States wrote:
  What happened to the petition that had gone through to call for elections to unseat Watengula. Our learned friend seems to be reading from adifferent script. What is so difficult for him to understant that USA and other super powers do want his friends in their countries. This is the only way sanity can be brought to the country we love and cherish. Watengula needs to understand this...not logistics .

 
14. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 22:24 PM , Tony Benson, United States wrote:
  What reciprocity is the Foreign minister talking about? We need them for funding and related development matters. The US Congress is busy pushing reforms whereas Kenya is dragging its feet at the expense of its people who want justice done. For Muthama, Kenyans have treated USA like heaven, look at the queues formed everyday at the Embassy. Kenya leaders, its time you worked hard!

 
15. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 21:46 PM , Austin Rogers, Kenya wrote:
  Dear Journalists, I would be a lot happier to read your news if you report the good news before the evil that men do; Remember shakespear? "the evil that men do is interred with their bones, the goodness lives after them". Don't feed our minds with vitriol and hot air. Our minds pursue truth and goodness. Don't take so much pride in reporting negative mouths. It's no good for anybody. This is it.

 
16. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 21:32 PM , Thomas Agusa, United States wrote:
  Honorable Johnston Muthama, your reasoning reminds one of Kariuki Chotara (RIP)! The US is not blocking those going to visit their concubines(and we know majority of you keep them),but rather those thought to be conducting meaningful official business! Anyway, one can tell that you are too intellectually innocent to care about formal issues. Ahsante Mheshimiwa!

 
17. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 21:30 PM , Austin Rogers, Kenya wrote:
  I thought that the two fellows crying wolf relative to the US action were pro reforms in a country that needs them so seriously 46 yrs after independence! They are no where near to the aspirations of kenyans. I salute Charity and Nyong'o for their wise and balanced evaluation. Thumbs up to Obama for being serious with regard to the country of his Father and more so for being a world example.

 
18. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 21:27 PM , Michael Hallonda, United States wrote:
  A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip. Wetangula you are a seasonal minister who cant even stop the cattle rustlers from Uganda and it will be respectful if you and Mutua stopped referring to powerful pple as assistant minister or junior senator from Illinois. He has POWER and you have a FLAG big difference.

 
19. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 21:20 PM , joe doe, United States wrote:
  What options do you have? Nothing!

 
20. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 21:04 PM , John Njuguna, United States wrote:
  US is speaking for majority of Kenyans who are voiceless. The leaders who are criticizing the US government's action are only doing so to defend their stomach and their master. Most of them would be nothing if it were not for corruption and disregard of the rule of law. That is why they would like to defend the status quo. Furthermore, most of them are where they are because they stole election.

 
21. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 20:54 PM , Master, South Africa wrote:
  I refuse to take sides on the issue of visa bans. What I know for sure, however, is that the country is in dire need for reforms, particularly those that are meant to address historical injustices such as those touching on land and constitutional matters. If visa bans are the means to these desirable ends, so be they. We must not forget that the world helped us when we went for each others' necks.

 
22. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 20:32 PM , Jokaseda, United States wrote:
  America has all the rights to bar any individual from entering USA for reason that it deems fit. Kenya is part of global village and corruption and impunity in it affects every nation. How dare anybody oppose efforts to bring reforms? MPs who opposed this action are working against the common goal for reforms. Carson should eccelerate his actions against Kenya. Pressure is the only tool recognized here.

 

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