Kenya: National Police Service Internal Memo – “Message of Commendation for Excellent Coverage during the Entire 2017 General Elections Process” (30.11.2017)

Kenya: NASA – “Media Statement on the Launch of the Organising Committee of the People’s Assembly” (01.11.2017)

South Sudan Humanitarian Coordinator condemns attack against civilians, aid workers in Duk County (29.11.2017)

NASA: ANC Internal Memo – “Re: Notice to Quit the National Super Alliance (NASA) By Amani National Congress” (30.11.2017)

IGAD Council of Ministers Consultative Meeting on the IGAD High-Level Revitalisation Forum (28.11.2017)

South Sudan: FVP Taban Deng Gai – “Statement on the Attacks in Duk Payuel County in Jonglei State” (28.11.2017)

South Sudan: CEPO oversight report on IGAD Special Envoy Report press release on His national Stakeholders consultations on the peace revitalization (29.11.2017)

 

 

 

Opinion: Kenyatta tarnish his own legacy as he is sworn-in at Kasarani; as the Police is quelling NASA supporters at the Prayer Rally at Jacaranda!

The election was not a contest between a good dream and a bad dream; it was a contest between two competing visions. I believe that those who voted for me chose the better vision. This, however, does not invalidate the aspirations of those who did not vote for me. I undertake to be the custodian of the dreams of all, and to be the keeper of the aspirations of those who voted for me and those who did not. I will be the President of all. And I will devote my time and energy to build bridges to unite and bring prosperity to all Kenyans. Today is a historic day for our great Nation. First our gratitude is to Almighty God. I also point out that the Kenyan voter has been the most important player in the election. Everyone who voted played a role in strengthening our democracy: today’s celebration is yours. Asante sana” (Uhuru Kenyatta – Inauguration, 28.11.2017).

Today, there it is 11 Presidents at Kasarani Stadium for the Swearing-in of the 2nd Term of Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. While that is happening the National Super Alliance had planned a Prayer Rally for the recently deceased supporters at Jacaranda Stadium. This is the rally where Raila Odinga and the leadership of NASA would show-up. Where the Police had it sealed off, and showed tear-gas and water-canons. So that is proof of the two different states within the state now.

Kenyatta and Ruto is currently basking in glory of despots and supporters. While the NASA are under fire and burning as they planned and notified the authorities of the prayer rally. Therefore, the injustice now is put into system. As Jubilee Party and the Ruling Regime can really do as they please. Nothing stops them and they will do whatever to quell the NASA. The acts on Mnyanja Road have proven how ill the government is and how illegitimate it is.

Kenyatta knows this and therefore using force to stop the opposition from the rally there today. As he wants all the glam and good shots at the Kasarani Stadium. Clearly, because of his actions and orders, people will look into aftermath at Jacaranda stadium, where more lives are lost. The count right now is 5 people killed by state officers either Anti-Riot Police or Soldiers.

Today, the speech of Kenyatta doesn’t matter, it is pointless, the inauguration of him is too. He proves to the world that the people are supporting Odinga and even dying for him. As the state officers are killing its own. While several Presidents are trying to legitimizing the regime. The media has been banned from showing live footage of the happenings at Jacaranda, as the show at Kasarani was going smoothly. Today, it’s also ironic that in the last 48 hours the Jubilee has used school-buses to ferry the public to its ceremony. While Acting CS Fred Matiangi, earlier this year has banned this sort of activity. Clearly, the Jubilee is allowed to breach their own regulations when it fits them.

There is clearly to type of rules and two different attitudes. The Jubilee uses nice words and rhetoric, they own it all, but the public support is behind NASA. There are different tensions, as Kenyatta trying to talk of peace between all, while his orders from above is killing civilians. They are ambushing, even throwing garbage at the Jacaranda Stadium, which they knew about. The NASA didn’t do anything ill at Kasarani. So the proof of double standard are there.

The live bullets and the oppressive behavior will back-fire. Again, innocent lives gotten lost behind this hurt between leaders of Kenya. The NASA are trying to do their thing, but Jubilee is stifling it. They have the state powers and the police organizations to handle it. Kenyatta should have let the rally go without violence, without these senseless killings. He should have, but he couldn’t handle being humiliated by Odinga’s crowd and popularity. That he could be shadowed by fellow Kenyan leader. The Pyrrhic Victory will clearly hunt him… it will overshadow all of his reign. Even if he is partly legal by the Supreme Court and by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Still, it will forever be questionable and even with the facts of rigging will tarnish his reputation.

Kenyatta will never be seen as a legitimate president in many eyes and it is proven today. That is the reason why he has to quell and silence NASA rallies. He stops them and uses all tactics. This will not be winning in the long-run. Jubilee, might have the power, but lost important parts of the public. They will never see him as their President. Even as they mourning the dead, he killed more and ordered more death. That is the legacy and the blood on his hands. He can speak peace, but his acts is of violence. Remember that, that is the reality and not something that should be said with ease.

Today, wasn’t a celebration or the start of the second term of Kenyatta. Today is a day again of mourning, innocent lives died, while Jubilee celebrated themselves. If this continues, it will be their demise, how many people can they take without it matters? How much violence and political instability can the Kenyatta government muster before it cracks? That is what we shall wonder about. Since this is self created and self possessed narrative they have created. It should have been a beautiful day, basking in glory and in promise of a better tomorrow. Instead, its in the blood of old and defeat that it will be remembered for.

Kenyatta, your losing it, either your legacy or your power. This is not the way to run and to win. This is the way to stay, but not to be respected or be part of something greater. You might used some powerful and peaceful words, but your actions are depressing. You cannot even show some sympathy or let people mourn without leaving more hurt. That is your legacy now. Peace.

South Sudan: Gen. Gathoth Gatkouth Hothyang statement – “Denial of Allegions in the Report of Pre-Forum Consultation of IGAD High Level Revitalization Forum” (24.11.2017)

South Sudan: Major. Gen. Lawerence Amitayo Legge resigns from SPLM-IO to join NAS (25.11.2017)