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May 16, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

Fresh and Shocking Video of Witches Burnt Alive in Kisii, Kenya

Warning: Brutal Content: Viewer Discretion is Strongly Advised…

May 15, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 6 Comments

Jared Adiwa Passes on in Stockholm: “Open House” Daily at Vårberg

L-R: Late Onyango Sumba, Adiwa Senior and the late Mr. Opwapo
L-R: The late Mr. Onyango Sumba, the late Mr. Jared Adiwa and the late Mr. Opwapo Ogae, veteran
Kenya-Stockholmers who have since passed on.

The Kenyan community in Stockholm has been plunged into fresh mourning. Jared Adiwa, a Kenya-Stockholmer, has passed on in hospital after a long illness. According to Antony Adiwa, the younger brother of the deceased, the late Jared passed away last night at a hospital in Stockholm where he has been undergoing treatment.

Antony told KSB that an “Open House” has been set up at Storholmsbackarna 10 B in Vårberg for relatives, friends, sympathisers and well-wishers to condole with the bereaved family. The late Jared, who was 60 years old, was a very humble person who was loved by all those who knew and interacted with him.

KSB sends deep condolences to the entire family of Jared which must be going through a very difficult moment following the passing of a loved member of the family. We hope that the family will gather the strength and courage to go through this very difficult moment marked with great sadness and sorrow.

The passing of Jared comes hot on the heels of the passing of Millicent Omaya, a Kenya-Stockholmer, whose body is awaiting transportation to Kenya for burial.

The late Jared, who arrived in Sweden in the early 70s, is survived by two children, Bjorn (32), Sony Roy (27)  and four grandchildren. Tonny told KSB that the family is having discussions following the departure of his brother and that further information will be released to the public later. The family can be contacted through Antony at: 0729144101.

Okoth Osewe

 

May 15, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 3 Comments

Jubilee Government Police Brutalizing Peaceful Protestors in the Streets of Nairobi

May 15, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 2 Comments

Kenya: MPs Demand for Higher Salaries is a Reflection of Capitalist Greed, Theft and Plunder

Abolish all privileges for MPs in Kenya

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Peaceful protestors being brutalized by Kenyan police

If KRA were in power, the question of MPs demanding higher salaries could not have arisen in the first place. This is because at a salary of Ksh 532.000, their monthly income is already 425 times higher than that of the average income of Kenyans. In fact, a KRA President could have ordered all MPs who are unhappy with their pay to resign from their positions on grounds that Parliament is not a business enterprise but a House which represents the interests of the people of Kenya.

Secondly, a KRA President could have recommended to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to work towards reducing the MPs salaries even further to the level of that of an ordinary worker because according to the KRA Manifesto, an MP’s salary should not be more than that of a skilled worker in Kenya. The reason is that Parliament should not be a source of wealth but an institution that enacts laws in the interest of the people of Kenya.

Thirdly, a KRA government could have recommended the scrapping of all privileges for the MP on grounds that the ordinary worker or Kenyan the MP purports to represent does not enjoy any privileges at the work place. Specifically, a KRA government could have recommended the scrapping of the Vehicle Fixed Cost Allowance of Ksh 336.000 on grounds that every Kenyan who can afford to own a car maintains the machine so why should the representative of the people be treated differently?

Next to go would be the Car Maintenance Allowance which stands at Ksh 247.000. Surely, why should a total of Ksh 583.000 of tax payer’s money (more than half a million Kenyan shillings) be used for monthly maintenance of an MPs car? Apart from greed and robbery of the taxpayer, there is no other explanation. This is why under a KRA government, these allowances would be scrapped for good!

While the MPs would be allowed to maintain House Allowance, a KRA government would recommend a reduction of this allowance from Ksh 70.000 to Ksh 50.000 which is still far beyond that of an average Kenyan worker. The Entertainment Allowance, which stands at Ksh 70.000; the Constituency Allowance, which stands at Ksh 50.000; together with Committee Meeting Allowance which stands at Ksh 40.000, would all be scrapped because of two reasons.

Every Kenyan foots his/her own entertainment bill so why should a person who represents them be entertained at the expense of the tax payer? Secondly, the salary paid to an MP is for the work they do and this includes meetings so why should an MP be paid a “Committee Meeting Allowance?” It is pathetic that the MPs are demanding more money when, together with their allowances, they are already taking home Ksh 1.2 million per month.

The most ridiculous observation is that the MPs are seeking the dissolution of the SRC, a Constitutional body, which they accused of violating the Constitution because their salaries were decided before they were elected to Parliament.

Reduce MPs salaries to Ksh 100.000 of less
Under the circumstances, it is barbaric that the Jubilee government sent police to brutalize Kenyans who gathered outside Parliament to protest against the greed of the MPs. The tear-gassing and brutalization of the protestors by riot police is a clear signal that despite the coming of a new government to power, nothing fundamental has changed in Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki all used to send riot police to tear gas peaceful protestors and this is what Uhuru Kenyatta is doing so what has changed?

The treatment of the protesters confirms what KRA has been saying for the last 20 years. In a capitalist State, the role of the police is to protect the interests of the rich. The protesters were not violating any law while Kenyans are within their constitutional right to engage in peaceful Assembly. Under the circumstances, KRA condemns the brutalization of Kenyans who were protesting outside Parliament to stop the greed of the MPs.

It is the responsibility of every Kenyan to struggle against the conversion of Parliament into an institution for wealth grabbing especially by the MPs. The view of KRA is that the struggle against greed by the MPs should go hand in hand with demand for the abolition of the capitalist system of government represented by the Jubilee government and which allows the MPs access to huge salaries and allowances that all amounts to stealing from the tax payer. Debating the dissolution of the SRC is an act of treason because SRC draws its mandate from the Constitution which the President and the MPs vowed to protect.

In demanding for the abolition of s system that encourages greed, wealth grabbing, exploitation of workers and plunder of public resources with impunity, KRA is putting forward the alternative of a Socialist system of government where MPs will be on a salary of an ordinary worker and with no privileges.

Let MPs pay for their vehicles and entertainment. Reduce MPs salaries to Ksh 100.000 or less. Scrap all privileges for the MPs. Scrap Committee Allowance. No Meeting Allowances because meetings are part of the job MPs are hired to perform! Let the MPs resign if they are not happy with their salaries. The Kenyan people are the employers and they have said “NO” to greed, exploitation and plunder of public resources. The greedy M-Pigs must be stopped from looting the Kenyan economy.

Okoth Osewe
Secretary General
Kenya Red Alliance (KRA)

May 15, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 2 Comments

11 Young Kenyan Girls Having Sex With a Dog: Who Is To Blame?

May 14, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 11 Comments

“Wazee Wapewe” Presents: Sammy Kasule, Bobo Sukari and Yaya Sella: 17-18/05

Dekula Band “Ngoma Ya Kilo”

Place: Lilla Wien”Little Nairobi”
Date:17-18/05/2013
Time: 21.00-01.00
Addr: Swedenborgsg.20
Pendel: Södra Station

May 14, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

Almost Ksh 1 Million Raised at Millie’s Funds Drive in Märsta Last Saturday

Clay Onyango addresses mourners at the funds drive

Clay Onyango addresses mourners at the funds drive

According to Don Clay Onyango, a total of 65.000kr (Ksh 823.000 at current rates) was raised at the funds drive that was held in Märsta on Saturday, 11th May 2013 towards body transportation cost of Millicent Omaya, a Kenyan who passed away in Stockholm last week following after a long illness.

The funds drive was attended by Kenyans from different walks of life, ethnic groups, political affiliations and lifestyles. Relatives, friends, well-wishers and sympathizers alike, contributed generously throughout the night as DJ Jimmy kept the mourners busy with some of the latest hits in the Kenyan music industry.

They all came for Milly, a jolly friend, Kenyan, mother, sister and daughter of her mother who has been in Stockholm since Milly fell seriously ill.

By ordinary standards, it can be safe to conclude that the funds drive was a big success because the minimum is that enough money was raised to transport Millie’s body to Kenya. Of cause, there are other expenses like tickets to Kenya for the mother, the hubby, George and Millie’s two children who must all travel to Kenya to attend her funeral.

From past experience, the cost of transporting a body to Kenya ranges between 35-45 Swedish crowns. At 65k, Kenyans and friends who gathered at Märsta can rest assured that the mission was, at a minimum, accomplished. In case there is need for more funds, those concerned will have to wait for the Millie Funeral Committee to update them. This is because in such a difficult situation, there are usually “hidden expenses” that may have to be factored in.

Through its Chairperson, Clay, the Millie Funeral Committee would like to thank everybody who took their time to attend the harambee and to contribute generously so as to give Millie a good send-off. The Committee has also thanked everybody who was involved in the organization of the Harambee. Further information about progress will be released as the Committee moves into the next phase of action.

Okoth Osewe

May 13, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 4 Comments

Swedish Pornographer, Bestiality Girls in Court in Mombasa

May 12, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 11 Comments

Late Millicent Omaya harambee in Top Gear

Harambee: Today 11th May 2013 in Märsta

Odensalavägen 1, Märsta

13.00-Sunday 12.00hrs

May 11, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 2 Comments

11 Kenyan Women Caught Having Sex with a Dog after Being Hired by a Swedish National

mombaoVery Shocking: Eleven Kenyan  women and a foreigner have been arrested in Nyali, Mombasa after they were found shooting a pornographic movie with a  dog. The women and the foreigner who police  identified as a Swedish national were arrested last night in at an apartment in Nyali . Cameras used in the shoot were also confiscated from the scene. Kisauni DCIO Shadrack Juma said the apartment operates as a brothel and police raided the place last night following a tip off. He added that the Swedish national arrived in the country as a tourist two days ago and is believed to have been engaging in the pornography business.  He said the eleven women and  the foreigner   arraigned in court today where they will be charged with engaging in unnatural acts.

News Courtesy of The Star.

May 11, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 21 Comments

Uhuru Kenyatta Eventually Meets PM Cameron at “Photoshop County” in London

Mount Kenya Mafia Cartel Working Overtime

uhuru at photoshop

May 10, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | 7 Comments

Christian Bella; Pablo Machine Thrilling at Subtopia in Alby: 1st June

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May 10, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

Stella Aloka Harambee in Stockholm

Stella Aloka Harambee Contunues in Stockholm: KSB Honours Brayo’s Great Grandy

May 9, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

Photos from the Stella Aloka Harambee

amoka harambee

May 9, 2013 Posted by | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

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