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in response to reader comment: Be on the side of Kenya, not tribal bigotry

Submitted by Timex, Feb 21, 2008 05:31

look at this in the context that the previous and the current president's of kenya are now in one team..then you will see that it is no longer about tribes. we must condemn all regimes which shortchange the people, whether previous or current regardless of whether the person at the helm belongs to your progressive tribe or not.


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davids 

Feb 27, 2008 10:30

Feb 6, 2008 18:03

Odinga said that United States, France, Italy and Spain have urged him not to surrender. He made the comments on... [MORE]

annonymous 

Feb 4, 2008 14:12

  

Do you have faith in the Judicial system? do you have faith in Kenya's institutions? Have you been living under... [MORE]

Justice in Kenya- will bring peace 

Feb 6, 2008 09:44

    

Kikuyus, Indians or whatever tribe or class have a right to live whereever they wish to in Kenya. If they... [MORE]

annonymous 

Feb 7, 2008 10:33

      

THE LAW OF GOD IS APPLICABLE TO ALL. WHETHER EARTHIEST, MUSLIMS, HINDUS, EVEN THOSE WHO DO NOT RECOGNISE HIM AT... [MORE]

jecinta 

Feb 12, 2008 04:59

        

There are obviously several injustices that were carried out against the people by the elite, Kikuyu, Luo, Kalenjin... but to... [MORE]

Maina Ogeto Kimutai 

Feb 12, 2008 09:23

          

look at this in the context that the previous and the current president's of kenya are now in one team..then...

Timex 

Feb 21, 2008 05:31

            

German Brown Shirts disrupted society until Hitler was appointed chancellor. Same in Kenya. Odinga will disrput society until he gets... [MORE]

randy stein 

Mar 6, 2008 16:11

            

Odinga said today that he has "fall back plans" if peace talks fail. I am paying heed to his words... [MORE]

annonymous 

Feb 3, 2008 11:39

              

jona4good@yahoo.com 

Feb 5, 2008 02:58

              

Nyahururu 

Feb 1, 2008 12:08

              

I if we had people like you in western media we could not have gone that berserk with killing .... [MORE]

Essy njenga 

Feb 1, 2008 09:50

              

"The established democracies are accepting flawed and unfair elections for political expediency, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its... [MORE]

Ray 

Feb 1, 2008 07:10

              

There is disturbing news in the press that the Kikuyu may be starting to proactively attack the Luos. It is... [MORE]

John Smith 

Jan 31, 2008 20:34

                

While self-defence is a natural justice, Kikuyus should not go killing. They can set themselves to win in a different... [MORE]

Geni 

Feb 2, 2008 02:57

                  

Thanks, John Smith! You have spoken like a true Kenyan. Even if you sound like a scared Luo. But remember... [MORE]

Dave 

Feb 12, 2008 09:47

                  

Nancy 

Jan 31, 2008 16:44

                  

Yesterday at the African Union summit, the top U.S. envoy reported that investigations have revealed that the ethnic cleansing was... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 31, 2008 10:47

                  

This is a man whose world is full of unfairness immediately he loses.He doesnt support development and its a pity... [MORE]

Chiwana 

Jan 30, 2008 13:28

                  

To all Kenyans who may be reading this, we have gone beyond Raila and Kibaki it is time to change... [MORE]

Maurice O 

Jan 28, 2008 14:48

                    

I totally agree with you Maurice, We Kenyans have sank so low and put our lives in the line for... [MORE]

Mercy 

Jan 29, 2008 04:54

                      

Why do we need to to gang up against anyone, I think its very clear that the fights going on... [MORE]

Lilian M 

Jan 29, 2008 09:08

                        

I agree with the comments made by Mercy and Maurice. There is chaos all around and tit for tat killing... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 29, 2008 15:53

                        

Thanks Daniel Johnson for this article. I believe that each candidates affiliations, particularly the more recent ones, are worth considering... [MORE]

Concerned Kenyan 

Jan 26, 2008 06:07

                        

Raila is a true son of Africa who has given his life for Kenya many at times.
He can only be... [MORE]

Noel 

Jan 26, 2008 00:06

                          

Will 

Jan 26, 2008 10:03

                            

Will 

Jan 27, 2008 15:36

                            

Dear Kenyans,

As the facts begin to come out it is becoming apparent that the post election violence was preplanned. There... [MORE]

Ciku 

Jan 25, 2008 23:27

                            

we could spend eternity throwing blame back and forth but that will not sort out the mess as it. both... [MORE]

pauline 

Jan 25, 2008 12:16

                              

Sure, allegations of rigging were expressed on both sides, but its not factual that odm agreed there was rigging on... [MORE]

Will 

Jan 26, 2008 09:56

                              

I am a Kenyan in Englang and I do not belong to either the Luo or Kikuyu tribe but im... [MORE]

LILIAN M, ENGLAND 

Jan 25, 2008 06:20

                                

Will 

Jan 26, 2008 00:24

                                

It's no secret that Senator Obama has ties with Kenya and with Mr. Odinga, but that does not dictate his... [MORE]

Lilian M, England 

Jan 25, 2008 05:55

                                  

Lilian, you say you don't want to take sides but you obviously already have. There are those who believe that... [MORE]

Living in Kenya 

Feb 5, 2008 04:53

                                  

It is encouraging to see that there are people out there who can see through the lies and propaganda being... [MORE]

Anna W 

Jan 24, 2008 08:23

                                    

Ray 

Jan 24, 2008 18:02

                                    

THE RIGGING STORY The international media especially in the EU has taken an offensive position against our nation I am... [MORE]

Civilised Kenyan 

Jan 24, 2008 07:08

                                    

The international press and the international community are pre-occupied with the results of the recently concluded elections in Kenya while... [MORE]

Peaceful Kenyan 

Jan 24, 2008 07:00

                                      

Thursday 24th of January 2008, must have been one of those daysthat we as Kenyans felt good to be in... [MORE]

mercy 

Jan 25, 2008 04:00

                                      

I refuse to fight for so-called leaders who clearly care nothing about me, the common mwananchi. As we speak, they've... [MORE]

Ray 

Jan 23, 2008 09:10

                                      

I have read most of the comments and I cant help but boil with anger.I realize that the problem of... [MORE]

Mkenya mzalendo 

Jan 23, 2008 01:38

                                        

Raila should stand up and apologise to the whole world and more so to his tribe Luos for leading us... [MORE]

Jane 

Feb 1, 2008 16:35

                                        

The situation in our country is alarming and i feel that Raila should stop the issue of demonstrations and follow... [MORE]

KERRY 

Jan 22, 2008 09:00

                                          

Let's keep this page for when all is said and done, the Kenyan people will demand justice against all these... [MORE]

Distressed Kenyan 

Jan 24, 2008 06:55

                                          

1. I am surprised that the western diplomats and the press that is reporting about the state of the Kenyan... [MORE]

Fr. Gabriel Muteru 

Jan 22, 2008 02:18

                                            

Thank you Father Muteru. You are a man of God and you spoke the truth. If anyone is listening please... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 23, 2008 10:43

                                              

I agree with your analysis of what of going on in Kenya. I am so frustrated with people who think... [MORE]

Wamucii Njogu 

Jan 23, 2008 12:05

                                                

It seems that Kibaki and a few of his staunchest followers have a messaianic syndrome. They seem to think that... [MORE]

thumbi 

Jan 23, 2008 15:56

                                                  

Which foreign observers have ruled the elections free and fair? So far not one has come forth and agreed to... [MORE]

Geo Pro 

Jan 24, 2008 13:27

                                                    

Kenyans are spiritually starved and that is why they are doing what they are doing. Kenyan religious leaders are to... [MORE]

Kipkemboi 

Jan 24, 2008 23:10

                                                      

Hello Fr,
Thank you for the article. I will not give my comments as these matters are still very raw and... [MORE]

A Kenyan who has visited the Camps 

Jan 25, 2008 05:17

                                                        

All you said is true we should help each other regarless of their status in times of trouble

God help kenya... [MORE]

tabitha 

Jan 28, 2008 07:38

                                                        

I thank you for the well informed though short article. Your accuracy in inference is impressive. I think Americans have... [MORE]

maingi 

Jan 21, 2008 23:07

                                                        

Thank you Mr.Johnson for the the facts that everybody needed to know.The re-election of president Kibaki was in a prophecy... [MORE]

mbugua 

Jan 21, 2008 21:35

                                                        

Reading through the papers today one is left wondering is Raila really in control of ODM? In one instance he... [MORE]

NIKI 

Jan 21, 2008 07:48

                                                          

Come on Niki don't be naive..the only reason why everyone in the world but a few direct beneficiaries of the... [MORE]

timex 

Feb 21, 2008 06:32

                                                          

eunice 

Jan 21, 2008 04:56

                                                          

Every Kenyan and American of each and every political clime must wonder at the absurdity of this article. Finding a... [MORE]

McOlsen 

Jan 21, 2008 02:45

                                                            

The article on Raila Odinga is very accurate, but I wish to add some two facts. First, in an interview... [MORE]

Ndungu 

Jan 25, 2008 04:14

                                                            

Mr. Daniel Johnson, You have obviously gone the extra mile to paint Kenya's Mr. Odinga as an islamo-fascist, then proceed... [MORE]

McOlsen 

Jan 21, 2008 02:33

                                                              

- Muslims in Kenya have been given the same rights as every other Kenyan. Kenya is full of mosques where... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 22, 2008 13:27

                                                                

Odinga was not elected by a majority. If he had the majority, he would be in State Hse right now.

Of... [MORE]

K K 

Jan 23, 2008 02:12

                                                                  

Fidel 

Jan 27, 2008 11:34

                                                                  

Please stop Odinga before it is too late. There are a lot of facts on the ground leading to Islam... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 20, 2008 11:14

                                                                    

The US Government will not intervene to tell RAILA to stop the Violence since they are FUNDIND him. ODM has... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 21, 2008 02:34

                                                                    

I've watched the unfolding events in Kenya with great concern. The bias on the foreign media especially CNN and BBC... [MORE]

Wilson 

Jan 19, 2008 16:43

                                                                    

Kisumu is or was Kenya's third largest city. 90% of Kisumu's central business district has been destroyed. View images on... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 19, 2008 15:59

                                                                    

The latest strategy employed by Raila, to boycott products from pro Kibaki companies only confirm what Mr Johnson wrote. ODM... [MORE]

Mercy 

Jan 19, 2008 07:54

                                                                      

the killings of Kikuyus and their subsequent displacement in the greater Rift valley was too well orchestraed to be ignored....... [MORE]

Xtine 

Jan 21, 2008 02:23

                                                                        

Yes and yes again there is more to these actions than meets the eye. The marauding killers were trained and... [MORE]

maingi 

Jan 21, 2008 23:35

                                                                          

I really do not undersatnd why we Kenyans are so forgetful or why we opt to cower away from the... [MORE]

Xtine 

Jan 22, 2008 03:10

                                                                            

Just check the names of people supporting this article. They are all Kikuyus. We Kenyans can tell. The check the... [MORE]

anonymous 

Jan 22, 2008 04:24

                                                                            

annonymous 

Jan 18, 2008 16:04

                                                                            

A true leader never sets the International community againt his country. It is selfish

A real honest & WISE leader, worth... [MORE]

fm 

Jan 18, 2008 13:47

                                                                            

i think the chaos in kenya were planned for and according to your column to some extent its true. Raila... [MORE]

purity 

Jan 18, 2008 05:03

                                                                            

Any one who believes the presidency is HIS doesnt deserve that position. I hear they say "kuna wenye nchi na... [MORE]

mchezo 

Jan 18, 2008 00:37

                                                                            

The stakes in the battle for Kenya are much greater than most realize. If the free world loses Kenya to... [MORE]

E. Sanders 

Jan 18, 2008 00:27

                                                                            

Bw. Thumbi,

I see your points clearly. But you argue from both sides of your mouth. Nobody is perfect and that... [MORE]

Wanjohi 

Jan 17, 2008 21:11

                                                                              

Kikuyus are being killed (more than 400 people)all over Rift Valley as well as in Nyanza. Their properties are being... [MORE]

Githure 

Jan 18, 2008 03:10

                                                                                

It's a shame of what has become of country, through the instigation of ODM and the fueling of tribal politics... [MORE]

W'Njeri 

Jan 21, 2008 09:23

                                                                                  

We tend to argue from different perspectives when it comes to the current situation in kenya. I am not ashamed... [MORE]

kagiri 

Jan 21, 2008 15:51

                                                                                    

W'Njeri

Please don't resort to violence to avenge the death and destruction of your loved ones and your property. The Kenyan... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 22, 2008 13:39

                                                                                      

The major disagreements I have with Kibaki are three.

First he avoids communicating directly and clearly with wanainchi. Example, when Odinga... [MORE]

Thumbi 

Jan 22, 2008 14:49

                                                                                      

It's good to see that people are beginning to see that Raila Odinga is not an innocent victim of election... [MORE]

Toni D 

Jan 17, 2008 20:19

                                                                                      

Its very dishertening to see the kind of Genocide that has been going on in kenya sinc dec 29th. We... [MORE]

Mbugua 

Jan 17, 2008 14:26

                                                                                        

Oh, and sorry in my response to Mbugua who asked why Kenyans hate Kikuyus, I failed to see the last... [MORE]

Okello 

Jan 21, 2008 09:33

                                                                                          

Dear Okello:

Very sad to note that you are making this a "tribal" battle. You are happy that the Kikuyus have... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 23, 2008 15:17

                                                                                            

We Kikuyus are not desperate to be loved by any tribe which suffer from superiority complex but r ready and... [MORE]

Wamutiri 

Feb 21, 2008 06:25

                                                                                            

Kenyans and others, don't be mislead to do the bidding of the author of this article (the Kenyan connection). His... [MORE]

thumbi 

Jan 17, 2008 11:58

                                                                                              

Thumbi

I live in Kenya and you should be aware that there is an Islamic connection -- appears that the port... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 18, 2008 02:58

                                                                                              

Finally, the world gets to hear truth from a journalist. I have been dismayed and utterly insulted by the propaganda... [MORE]

GQ 

Jan 17, 2008 08:17

                                                                                              

Being a Kenyan here in Kenya and witnessing first hand the suffering that Raila's continued call for demonstrations is causing... [MORE]

Andrew 

Jan 17, 2008 05:25

                                                                                                

Since Obama supported his cousin and also funded his campaign, he should feel responsible for what is happening to Kenyans.... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 17, 2008 15:16

                                                                                                

Here's the deal. It is evident that emotions onthis issues run way deep, but it is important for citizens of... [MORE]

lost child 

Jan 16, 2008 19:59

                                                                                                

I only wish stuff like this and Obama's church would have came out earlier. I fear with all this Obama... [MORE]

Al Dupp 

Jan 16, 2008 17:53

                                                                                                

Writer quotes the fake MOU that has been circulating the web, as facts. Writer talks about Raila converting Kenya into... [MORE]

Nick 

Jan 16, 2008 15:27

                                                                                                  

Nick

I live in Kenya and let me tell you an MOU was signed because it was in the newspapers. The... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 16, 2008 17:54

                                                                                                    

The real Memoradum of Understanding made between Obama's cousin Odingo (Obama is not denying this) and the Islamic group has... [MORE]

B.L. Eave 

Jan 17, 2008 13:41

                                                                                                    

For what it's worth, it doesn't really matter who did what and to whom. What we need to right now... [MORE]

Celia 

Jan 16, 2008 08:02

                                                                                                      

Celia:

Most Kenyans want to embrace PEACE. Raila is now sacrificing the lives of his supporters by calling rallies. He has... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 16, 2008 17:32

                                                                                                        

Why don't you try sending a letter to Kibaki and Ojinga and then come back and share the response you... [MORE]

SM 

Jan 18, 2008 20:09

                                                                                                        

the problem with many is that they refuse to accept reality and facts especially if they do not favor them.... [MORE]

grace 

Jan 16, 2008 04:14

                                                                                                          

The crisis in Kenya is about greed for power, we either rule it or burn it. Kenyans are not fundamentally... [MORE]

Mercy 

Jan 17, 2008 04:37

                                                                                                          

I must thank you for that report on Raila. Raila is a communist. He has no known interest in anybody... [MORE]

Mumbi 

Jan 15, 2008 10:13