WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BTW WAMALWA AND MAINA NJENGA THE MUNGIKI LEADER ?Police Monday dispersed a group led by Saboti MP Eugene Wamalwa and former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, who attempted to lead crowds to Kamukunji grounds for a banned rally. Wamalwa, Njenga and political activist Tony Gachoka arrived at the grounds shortly after 10 a.m. and engaged police in a heated argument. They were however repulsed after police lobbed teargas at them. There was heavy security personnel presence at the grounds to ensure no rally took place. Nairobi Provincial Police Officer Anthony Kibuchi canceled the rally Sunday evening for he termed as security reasons. There were reports that Wamalwa was to launch his presidential bid together with Njenga and thousands of youth who were expected at the meeting. The legislators said he was not aware of the cancellation. “These people think we are still operating under the old constitution. Under the new law we have a right to assembly and we are here to test whether it works” said a furious Wamalwa. The meeting had earlier been planned to coincide with Jamuhuri Day celebrations but postponed on Thursday to Monday. Mr Wamalwa and Mr Njenga later addressed a press conference in Nairobi West where they condemned the police action. They however, assured their supporters that they will organise another rally to announce their new political alliance ahead of 2012. The legislator said he will demand an explanation in Parliament Tuesday.
A coalition government is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several parties cooperate. The usual reason given for this arrangement is that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the parliament. A coalition government might also be created in a time of national difficulty or crisis, for example during wartime, to give a government the high degree of perceived political legitimacy it desires whilst also playing a role in diminishing internal political strife. In such times, parties have formed all-party coalitions (national unity governments, grand coalitions). If a coalition collapses a confidence vote is held or a motion of no confidence is taken.
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Environment Minister John Michuki’s advice to persons interested in wooing the Kikuyu politically is that they should go through Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta.
He further threatened local leaders who dare challenge the authority of Uhuru in central Kenya with dire consequences. These are the sunset days of President Kibaki’s reign as top dog in Central, and it is expected that diverse sentiments on his succession will be voiced.
Michuki has the right to his personal views – however erroneous – as long as he stops threatening others who may want to run for president. The truth is that the Agikuyu are not dying for a tribal spokesman or kingpin. Anybody harbouring such thoughts has lost touch with reality. A small cabal of privileged Kikuyu political elites, who are beneficiaries of post-Independent regimes, will no doubt be tempted to tout one of their own to succeed Kibaki.
Exclusionists
It is not in dispute that Uhuru has outgrown the ‘Project Moi’ tag of 2002; however, he should be wary of the likes of Michuki who risk portraying him as a mediocre repeat project to be imposed on the Kikuyus by a club of conservative exclusionists. With friends holding ideas like Michuki, Uhuru does not need any more enemies. Political power is a preserve of the people, and it is only them who can determine who should be bestowed with national leadership
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BTW WAMALWA AND MAINA NJENGA THE MUNGIKI LEADER ?Police Monday dispersed a group led by Saboti MP Eugene Wamalwa and former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, who attempted to lead crowds to Kamukunji grounds for a banned rally. Wamalwa, Njenga and political activist Tony Gachoka arrived at the grounds shortly after 10 a.m. and engaged police in a heated argument. They were however repulsed after police lobbed teargas at them. There was heavy security personnel presence at the grounds to ensure no rally took place. Nairobi Provincial Police Officer Anthony Kibuchi canceled the rally Sunday evening for he termed as security reasons. There were reports that Wamalwa was to launch his presidential bid together with Njenga and thousands of youth who were expected at the meeting. The legislators said he was not aware of the cancellation. “These people think we are still operating under the old constitution. Under the new law we have a right to assembly and we are here to test whether it works” said a furious Wamalwa. The meeting had earlier been planned to coincide with Jamuhuri Day celebrations but postponed on Thursday to Monday. Mr Wamalwa and Mr Njenga later addressed a press conference in Nairobi West where they condemned the police action. They however, assured their supporters that they will organise another rally to announce their new political alliance ahead of 2012. The legislator said he will demand an explanation in Parliament Tuesday.
A coalition government is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several parties cooperate. The usual reason given for this arrangement is that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the parliament. A coalition government might also be created in a time of national difficulty or crisis, for example during wartime, to give a government the high degree of perceived political legitimacy it desires whilst also playing a role in diminishing internal political strife. In such times, parties have formed all-party coalitions (national unity governments, grand coalitions). If a coalition collapses a confidence vote is held or a motion of no confidence is taken.
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Environment Minister John Michuki’s advice to persons interested in wooing the Kikuyu politically is that they should go through Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta.
He further threatened local leaders who dare challenge the authority of Uhuru in central Kenya with dire consequences. These are the sunset days of President Kibaki’s reign as top dog in Central, and it is expected that diverse sentiments on his succession will be voiced.
Michuki has the right to his personal views – however erroneous – as long as he stops threatening others who may want to run for president. The truth is that the Agikuyu are not dying for a tribal spokesman or kingpin. Anybody harbouring such thoughts has lost touch with reality. A small cabal of privileged Kikuyu political elites, who are beneficiaries of post-Independent regimes, will no doubt be tempted to tout one of their own to succeed Kibaki.
Exclusionists
It is not in dispute that Uhuru has outgrown the ‘Project Moi’ tag of 2002; however, he should be wary of the likes of Michuki who risk portraying him as a mediocre repeat project to be imposed on the Kikuyus by a club of conservative exclusionists. With friends holding ideas like Michuki, Uhuru does not need any more enemies. Political power is a preserve of the people, and it is only them who can determine who should be bestowed with national leadership