You know them and have seen them; money is not their problem since they are the biggest investors in the country; and live ostentatiously with money which they got through corrupt ways, and do not pay taxes. They form zombie political parties which awaken during each election year and die when the elections are over. Their parties have no ideologies and they come up with empty promises every election year. They claim they will fight corruption in theory, yet they are the most corrupt people. They use the divide and rule tactic borrowed from the former white colonialists, to divide the poor Mwananchi. They are better known as the greedy Kenyan politicians.
It is only in Kenya where these political colonialists can bend the laws to best suit their interests and protect themselves from prosecution using the money they have stolen from the poor Mwananchi. It is only in Kenya where thieves who have been involved in multiple financial scandals and others awaiting trials at the ICC in The Hague, are allowed to vie for the presidency.
These political vampires use the game theory technique to get themselves in power; they know the weaknesses of their local community; they know how to manipulate, brainwash and intimidate the poor Mwananchi; they use deceptive language to penetrate the youth and create loyalists among lumpens. They are untouchables, win elections, rig themselves to power or nominate themselves to Parliament. They are there to stay, whether the voters elect or reject them.
Ever since these political colonialists took power, the Kenyan people have become more tribal than ever, corruption in Kenya has reached pandemic proportions, and the quality of education at the primary and secondary levels has seriously plummeted. The whole concept of free education was just one of their dirty tricks to fool the gullible Mwananchi. Enough teaching staff and equipment at schools are lacking. They themselves send their children to private schools where the quality of education is very high and then to overseas universities.
This is the first time in Kenyan history that the teachers, lecturers, doctors, nurses and matatus, all staged strike actions simultaneously. These latter day colonialists are not interested in the grievances of the poor Mwananachi; they are only concerned about inflating their salaries and allowances once they gain power. They are the most highly paid politicians in the world with huge allowances — packs that many politicians in Western Europe only dream of — yet they are often seen seeking financial aid from Europe: What a joke!
The only road to development in Kenya is to adopt party politics which is not based on individuals but on ideologies. These political parties must be made to pay taxes to avoid crowding the field with zombie parties. Kenyans should yearn for a time when this colonialist’s empire will crumble to pave the way for gifted Mwananchi to freely and fairly vie for a parliamentary seat without being muscled down. Kenya has many politically gifted people with great ideas and willing to bring changes, but these political vampires have sucked dry their political ambitions.
A time is coming when people will not be identified by their tribe(s) but as Kenyans and the tribal identity cards destroyed. Tribalism was a white colonialist’s ideology which is still being used today. A time is coming when the Kenyan law will be independent of the government’s power and the politician’s period in Parliament changed to a single term of five years only. Once one has served as an MP, the candidate should not be allowed to vie in the next election. This strategy is good for fighting political corruption. If a candidate has been accused of a crime or misused his or her position while in power, they should be held accountable in a court of law and jailed for life if found guilty.
The new Constitution should be made to serve the interests of Kenyans and the salaries and allowances of political figures reduced; they should all pay taxes. Their taxable income should be used to eradicate poverty; employ more teachers; buy educational materials; buy medical facilities; and create jobs to the youth. The politicians should not be judged by their empty promises, but by the kind of visible development they have brought in their local community; how they have helped in poverty eradication, and how they have facilitated the creation of awareness in their communities.
Shiro Mwangi
About the Author
Shiro, your piece is insightful, thought-provoking and summarizes the thoughts of most Kenyans concerning our ruthless politicians. Their conduct at the recent primaries reflected the sad face expected during the next Government. There will be more opulence given that they maintain celebrity lifestyles at the expense of taxpayers. Remember their highly priced parliamentary seats that cost $3000 dollars each; the Passat model vehicles for Cabinet ministers in the name of reducing fuel consumption, yet they cost more than the guzzlers; their attempt to reward themselves a send-off package of KES 9.3 million each, for fleecing Kenyans for five years, and so forth.
It is a shame that majority of the MPs in this last Parliament did not pay taxes despite the Constitutional stipulation and the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA’s) demand for the same on their salaries and perks. It was recently reported that many of those who had volunteered to pay taxes last year are now quietly demanding a refund from KRA. Their act of paying taxes was highly publicized in the media as if it was a great achievement, yet the Kenyan worker is automatically taxed without publicity.
We cannot forget the amendments that the former MPs made on the new Constitution to favour themselves whenever they felt challenged by the same laws they made. The strength of the original constitution is now watered down because the Mwananchi has no authority to override these gluttons.
Kenyans must vote wisely on March 4th for the right president, who will be decisive in giving them what they deserve without manipulation from fellow politicians. However, do they have that choice in an ethnically-stratified nation that only allows them to vote on tribal lines? Do Kenyans really have a choice to vote in the right representatives given the sham primaries that favored losers instead of the winners? Amidst the glaring abject poverty affecting most Kenyans, can they resist the wave of vote-buying and tribal sentiments by the political vultures? It is decision time once again and Kenyans should be wiser than they were in 2007.
Can we as Kenyans start by having only two political parties in the country:One that follows the status quo (the conservatives) and two one whose philosophy is towards change,transformation,accommodation of new ideas and revolution(the liberals)? It is true that this potentially great nation needs practical steps to liberate Wanjiku from the circus and high-drama by the scavenging political class.To transform Kenya into a middle-level economic status means that we must first tame the shameless political beasts.
Nicholas Ng’ang’a
Nakuru,Kenya
So what whom are you telling ,preaching ,complaining to? God or to the devil? When a situation has reached such a level in any country and you find that no body cares the Only thing that should be done is for the Poor-masses to organize resistance and create Asassins to do away with Vultures until they stop vying any political post make live tough for Vultures. but keeping on blablabring will never bring change1
@Jehu & chariots: what a contradiction you are selling. You preach for resistance yet blame Shiro for protesting about what you don’t like which is also her complaint. Stop being kigeugeu and have a position in liberating Kenyans from the ruling cartels.
Jehu, are you happy with the wrong policies engineered by Kenyan politicians? Are you against what Shiro questioned because you are bored or you commented simply for the heck of it? Liberating Kenyans involves a serious approach which will not be helped by your dismissive comment.
Zimbabwe State Of Affairs Freaks Out Uhuru’s Jubilee team
The news of Zimbabwe being broke than most Kenyan slum dwellers came at the wrong time for Jubilee duo keen of ascending into the presidency with the risk of sending Kenya into the Zimbabwe way.
‘’This is the type of news that Uhuru and Ruto teams could pay millions to water down, in fact if it was done by a local blogger it could have been pulled down luckily this was done by the French News Agency AFP” said a Nairobi based news editor.
The Kenyan electorate should not be blinded by tribalism, the choices are clear; Western powers have made it clear, elect ICC accused and you are on your own!
A few clowns who understand little or nothing in International economics are parroting on FB that China is open for business and that we need USA not!
Uhuru Kenyatta was quoted recently saying that he had no time to engage the West(read Europe and USA) instead Kenya will trade with Africa and China; well, Zimbabwe has been trading with China did that help?
Just two weeks ago the Netherlands banned Miraa import from Kenya, what did Uhuru say? Uhuru the hypocrite urged the Netherlands to reconsider the ban and open business with Kenya!! Why could he NOT approach China to teach Chinese how to consume miraa?
Truth be told: All African and Asia countries including Pakistan (largest importer of Kenya tea) depend on USA in one or another; sanctions on Kenya means all allies of USA and Europe will be advised (ordered) NOT to do business with Kenya.
Points To Remember:
•That if the economy collapses all of us will be affected; since 2008 PEV the economic growth slowed never to recover to date! cost of living is high, the price of bread, Unga, kerosene is the same in Nyeri, Siaya, Garisa, Eldoret and any other town/village in Kenya.
•That Zimbabwe’s economy was doing fairly well like Kenya before sanctions were slapped on them, it’s been pain since then; with sanctions inflation hit the skies, currency lost value ……
•That even with the help of China; Zimbabwe has NOT and will never recover till Europe and USA lift sanctions.
•That China is keen on flooding our economy with Chinese cheap labour; we have seen Chinese drivers and Watchmen; I haven’t seen a European roasting maize by the roadside or hawking any of our towns.
•That we need not be comfortable in the slums as Waititu prescribes BUT desire to move out to a better place as Mbaru/Kidero envisions.
•That there are jiggers in Gatundu, Othaya and extreme poverty in Baringo Central just like the rest of Kenya yet our three presidents hailed from there and served for 16, 24 and 10.5 years respectively!
•That with sanctions Kenya cannot trade with Pakistan, Afghanistan, India et el as some of these countries are dependent of USA
•That we receive billions in aid for Malaria, AIDS, TB control from Europe and USA; if such aid is stopped thousands will die.
•That slowly our country has been auctioned to foreigners (Eastleigh and other major town centres) through corruption.
•That your closest relative is a neighbour who may not necessarily be your tribe
•That leading politicians have dual citizenship and millions in foreign bank accounts and other investments like ranches in Australia
By Kenyan Today
Let us stop this myth that a leader is elected by God ,Which God? Have you ever seen God Lining up or queeing to vote for a candidate?
Why should an isolated , uncouth ,people who has never travelled be told a thousand years that Only water from river Jordan can quench their thirsty?
Dont other Regions of the world have huge fresh rivers that their water can also quench ones thirsty!
In Asia they have 100th of rivers Ganges, yellow rivers etc
In Africa there are huge and mighty rivers Zambezi ,Limpopo, Tana ,river Nile both white and blue ,then when will kenyans stop this nonsense of only river Jordan?
Shiro Mwangis artical is superb ,progressive and very encouraging than discouraging ,but kenyans has had such in many years , and we cannot keep on reapeating failures something vital (resolve) cure must be applied to rectify the kenya case-cancer that has been oppressing the people for ages.
Workable solutions tried some where-else must be applied seriously rather than preaching and advocating same wine-bottles we heard in centuries.
we cannot keep on top shouting of corruption in Kenya nepotism ,clanism , tribalism and no solutions put forward to stop the trend and expect miracles to do the lest.
what do you guys has to say? hamjawahi Kuskia the same chiru speak (kilio) but for how long shall kenyans keep on preaching/telling? do Kenyans expect foreigners to come in and rescue them from hyenas and vultures?
1. Marijuana is a drug but to Kikuyus, it also means ‘They knew each other’
2. The Hobbit is a movie but to the Kambas, it is a chewing gum
3. Federer is a tennis player but to Kikuyus, it also means Flag
4. Yana is a tyre brand but to Kambas its Yesterday.
5. Ukali means Harshness but to Luhyas is food {ugali}
6. Sota is being broke but to the Luhyas its a beverage
7. Do this is english but… to kiuks it means many motorbike {duthis}
8. Mascara is a make up but to Luhyas is cigarettes.
9. Paper is a writting material but to Kisiis its to carry {beba}
10. Parrot to Luhyas is not only a bird, but a thing that we will use on march 4th election {ballot}
11. Chuka may be a place in meru but in Nyeri it also means ‘to alight’
12. Joyce is not only a female name to Kalenjins its an option {choice}
13. Erection ni Kumbao to all of us,but to kyuks ni Uchaguzi.
Charles, Kenyans must continue writing and mentioning the ills caused by their political vultures. We do not need foreigners to rescue us because we have a lot of talent in Kenya. For instance, what are you doing to make a difference?
We have a new Constitution and so far, a lot of reforms have occurred, especially within the Judiciary, to weed out judges with questionable ethics and integrity. A lot of improvement will take place if Kenyans elect the right leaders in the coming elections. We are also credited for having a vibrant civil society which keeps the Government in check.
Somehow, Kenyans are helpless and cannot get what they want all the time due to impunity. For instance, what could they do when President Kibaki unilaterally appointed the 47 County Commissioners and then refused to respect a court ruling that found he had acted against the Constitution? The Attorney General advised him similarly, but was ignored and the Commissioners have stayed put. If the President propagates impunity through his actions, what about the Mwananchi? For us in the Diaspora, we can only do so much within our powers, but will not be quiet and must keep on talking and writing.
Kenyans are admired in Africa for their agitation whenever a sitting Government goes contrary to their wishes. Our democracy is still growing and we need to appreciate that it will probably take longer to do away with the political vultures.
Throughout history, Kenyans have more often than not been deaf to God’s voice and blind to His presence in people. This lack of faith has more often than not prevented them from exercising their constitutional rights. They have been silent instead of denouncing injustice and oppression. Instead of working for justice and liberation, the majority of Kenyans have chosen to remain un-involved. But how can one explain this silence and un-involvement, the blindness and unbelief?
For some, the reason lies in a life that is not confronted by struggle of the less privileged and therefore the choice of a convenient god who does not challenge them as they partake in a choice of privilege and power and thus consciously (or otherwise) defend the status quo.
Citizen TV’s S.K MACHARIA summoned by “MUTHAIGA MAFIA’ over his support for RAILA ODINGA’s candidacy
Friday February 1, 2013 – Media Mogul S.K Macharia has been summoned by Muthaiga Golf Club elites over his support of Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Presidential bid.
Macharia, who is the owner of the Royal Media Services which is busy campaigning for Prime Minister Raila Odinga, was summoned on Tuesday evening at Muthaiga Golf Club where he was warned over the move.
Some of the influential personalities in Kenya’s political circles attended the meeting and he was given 7 days to rethink his decision of supporting the PM.
The Royal Media owner has initially made a public declaration that he would use his media outlets and resources to campaign for Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
He was also warned that the “people who created him” are able to destroy him if he continues campaigning for the PM!
The big question is who are the people who created S.K Macharia?
The Kenyan DAILY POST
Herr Jared Odero ,i was expecting you to understand that a constitution is written in a piece of Paper that can be manipulated ,interfered, deleted and inserted etc etc, in the same way the Rogue and rapacious Kibaki -Gema (mafia) elites are behaving and disrespecting and violating peoples constitution yet we dont see millions of Wakenya in the streets demonstrating and telling Kibaki govt to go to hell.
Yet we normally see millions of idle (unemployed )youth turning in millions when Uhuruto(jubilee) and Raila /Musyoka Cord)is having meetings. Herr Jared UK (United Kingdom) is one of the long-Living Democracy in Europe yet UK dosnt have that shit-of Paper called Constitution.
A Constitution can only work in a civilized and in a society that respects the rule of the Law.It will never work in Kenya and elsewhere as long as Mafias, political-gangsters ,drug-cartels Tribalists led by the likes of Mwai Kibaki uhuruto axis of evil in Power .
How do you expect hyenas to grant security to both sheeps and goats?
Why is President Kibaki appointing Police-Chiefs only from Gema and when the PM Raila is outside of the Country?
Are you still dreaming and expecting (Gema-Clan) (Muthaiga Golf –
Club) to hand over Power to un-Circumcised Luo (Oginga Odinga Family)?
Herr Jared please give us a break Kenya Politics must be Over-hauled (removed) Overthrown) and the dragon slayed. and that calls (demands)great men and women from kenya to wage a real revolutionary struggle untill the end and victory is on the side of Kenyan people.
Kim il Tsunami: Are you not just of the same opinion as me? Should you use my name to emphasize that? I simply stressed by refering to Kibaki, that impunity is alive and kicking. That already explained his disregard for the Constitution; meaning it can be abused. Your reference to the UK lacking a constitution has no relevance to Kenya. Each country chats its own path towards democracy.
However, I do agree that we need a revolution to get the Kenya we want. The best revolution currently, is the upcoming General Election which will determine our future, as long as voters make the right choice, especially with the presidency.
I know UHURUTO’s agenda is to make sure Raila Odinga never becomes the next president. The rest about their pompous manifesto launch today and the campaigns, is simply hot air. Their plan is to be sworn in to avoid the ICC process.
Your comment would have made more sense if you avoided expletive language. Keep it civil.