US ban: It’s Wako

Brief:

The cat is finally out of the bag. Amos Wako is the prominent Kenyan banned from the US, a senior State Department official disclosed on Saturday. ...more

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1. On Monday November 2, 2009, 2:54 AM , Katheline Kalisa Mwinzi(Mwingi-Mbondoni), Kenya wrote:
  It is true that Kenyans’ need reforms which would ensure stability of the country's economy which is based on the Kenyans’ needs (but not economy based on the needs of foreigners who are investing in the country), however, what reforms is Michael Ranneberger, the US ambassador, is talking about when he threatens that his country will take additional action if the "the reform agenda does not move forward"? Our Kenyan leaders have the responsibility to ensure that Kenyans’ attempt for reforms is based on Kenyan’s needs and not the needs of foreign investors. The needs of foreign investors should be only considered when Kenyan leaders are strategizing in response to Kenyans’ needs.

 
2. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 18:55 PM , Thomas Agusa, United States wrote:
  Come on, the biggest stumbling block to Kenya's quest for reform is President Mwai Kibaki! Over 1,200 Kenyans did not lose their lives for Wako to salvage them.If Amos Wako is a failure, then it's Kibaki government's responsibility to have him replaced by a reform-minded person.Wako must remain banned from the US, but Kibaki must go, for the good of Kenya!Let's not beat about the bush.

 
3. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 18:47 PM , Thomas Agusa, United States wrote:
  Come on,the biggest stumbling block to Kenya's quest for reform is President Mwai Kibaki! Over 1,200

 
4. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 18:13 PM , Mukiri Mburu, Ireland wrote:
  Personally, I hold that a man, who deliberately and intelligently takes a pledge and then breaks it, forfeits his manhood.

 
5. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 17:42 PM , MARGARET OTIATO, Canada wrote:
  AMOS WAKO IS THE BORN OF ALL KENYANS PROBLEMS IN RECENT YEARS, HE MADE KENYA TO KILL THEMSELVES BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE CURRENT REGIME SHAME ON HIM FOR LETTING KENYA DOWN. TAKE THE PILL AND SWALLOW IT NOW WE WISH YOU THE WORST, ALL THE KENYANS THAT SCARIFIED THEMSELVES DURING THE ELECTIONS, THEIR BLOOD IS ON YOUR HANDS AMOS

 
6. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 16:39 PM , Sam Macharia, Kenya wrote:
  Goodbye Amos Wako!

 
7. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 16:31 PM , mike komem, United States wrote:
  The US say do as i say, not as i do. Look at the Congress. One group has said NO NO NO to all Obama agendas.Are they fired or stopped !!!!!!!

 
8. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 16:23 PM , Barbas Nyaosi, United States wrote:
  This is not all but is just the beggining,and we need a clear step to be taken by kenyan government since Us has given an incentive. If i were to seek AGs post, the specific minimum requirement will include certain age limit and two or three years of experience! will i qulify since i dont have experience? Maybe Njonjo and Muli will be the candidates. Kenyans we are better than this

 
9. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 16:21 PM , Kalande, United States wrote:
  Before we kick Wako to the curb, let's not forget the fact that THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY (WILL) REMAIN THE SAME for the next ten years or more. Wako is just the tip of the iceburg, the law society and law schools in Kenya are in real need of OVERDUE REFORM. BTW, why do we always have to wait for the US to sneeze on such critical issues? Are we still living on plantations in 2009?

 
10. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 15:09 PM , Josphat Ngari, United States wrote:
  He promised to let us know if he is mentioned person ,what is he waiting for now? Thanks to the US gorvement and barn the others . Thats the only language they understand .

 
11. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 13:46 PM , jk, Kenya wrote:
  This is long over due.Wako lets see whether there is concience in u by resigning. All the impunity in kenya resulted in u just coz of ua greed n glutton.

 
12. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 12:52 PM , Thomas Agusa, United States wrote:
  That's where the West gets it all wrong!In Africa, you choke off the big man,and possibly his First lady,otherwise dealing with people like Wako won't make any difference.Know why he's always smiling?Because,being the smart guy that he is,he knows the consequences of telling the truth,that there's another guy that calls the shots behind him!

 
13. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 11:23 AM , Joe Nyambuoro, Djibouti wrote:
  Bure Kabisa. 18 wasted years. God help Kenya!

 
14. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 8:29 AM , Hindy Khandu, Kenya wrote:
  Way to go. He was the first one justifying why he needs fuel guzzlers while the country suffers from poverty and pending famine disaster. Now he should be fired because he does not work for the interests of the local mwananchi

 
15. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 2:48 AM , Jeremiah Kitavi Kiamba, United States wrote:
  Amos Wako has over stayed just like Moi did; Wako has nothing better to offer our dear country, apart from doing the same same things he has been doing. Wako is drafting the current constitution. Wako is the one who drafted the initial constitution which was neglected then the referendum followed. What is it that he is going to do something different?. Wako needs to go.

 
16. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 2:41 AM , Henry Jk Lino, United States wrote:
  He got what he deserved. The next move is to kick him out of Goverment. We need someone who is out there to look out for a regular mwananchi. You cannot take care of the rich folks. The law applies to all. Mr. Wako you are not above the law. Get a life!

 
17. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 1:33 AM , Concerned Kenyan, United States wrote:
  The writing on the wall is clear. Its time to do the honorable thing. Call it quits if there is any hint of decency left in you sir.

 
18. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 0:49 AM , Simon Dondi, New Zealand wrote:
  Bravo USA. Gicheru should be next, then Wetangula and Mutula. THEY WILL ALL SEE LIGHT ONE DAY.

 
19. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 0:43 AM , samuel omenta, Canada wrote:
  If the Wakos were to be mentors and iconic figures signifying intellect and successfull career lawyers then am sorry to state that I will withdraw all my kids from school and instead employ them as stage manambas and banana hawkers

 
20. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 0:41 AM , samuel omenta, Canada wrote:
  Any idiot would have guessed right that Wako was the one targeted. Wako is the sole architect of all legal limbo and failed judicial system in modern Kenya. He is a schemer who tells the whole truth but tells it slant, a sly smiling two headed cowardly snake who has sacrificed Kenya’s posterity on the alter of immediate gratifications. If the Wakos were to me mentors and iconic figures signifying

 
21. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 0:04 AM , wambui, United States wrote:
  they should ban more of this guys nad there families recalled back and they feel the pain they don't care , we common man still suffering in pain and they cant change , ban more and publish there names for same

 
22. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 23:40 PM , enter full names, United States wrote:
  HE SHOULD NOW RESIGN FROM THE ATTONEY GENERAL SEAT THIS GUY IS USELESS. WITH HIS HIGH QUALIFICATION HE SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THIS COUNTRY FAR THE MANY YEARS HE HAS BEEN ON THE SEAT.BUT HE HAS DONE NOTHING

 
23. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 23:39 PM , jimmo, United States wrote:
  happy times for Kenya are now feasible Wako should Go! Waki will be a perfect AG!

 
24. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 22:58 PM , nyambia, United States wrote:
  About time. Wako has been a big disappointment since he became Kenya's Attorney General. He has been a part of the problem definately not the solution. It was like he was scared to act and for all his credentials....total failure. The most scary thing is that big cheezy smile he always has even as we discuss bringing to book those who committed atrocious crimes against Kenyans.

 
25. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 21:56 PM , kingsbury, United States wrote:
  Good riddance! For those of us who love the country and the people of Kenya, the US's governement action on Wako is better than foreign aid. In less than a year President Obama has accompolished more for this land than all US presidents combined. No military, just guts. Kenyans must now take the que, that they need to elect better leaders since their corrupt ones are further value to them. Amen!

 
26. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 21:03 PM , pekim, Kenya wrote:
  The US have gone behind their mission in kenya. This is serious now. The president should also be serious and tell president obama to recall is commissioner in kenya. No joke for kenyans. that was targeting the government brain and should not be taken lightly by the kenyans.

 
27. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 20:49 PM , kirui, Belize wrote:
  At long last. It was a long wait.

 

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