Opinion: The words of Zakayo doesn’t matter today

“Activists Julius Kamau and Shad were arrested at a protest outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by masked police officers who were not wearing uniforms” (VOCAL Africa, 21.11.2024).

“This is how Julius Kamau and Shad Khalif have been arrested simply for carrying placards asking William Ruto to stop lying to the people of Kenya” (I Am Chege, 21.11.2024).

Today was the day that the State of the Nation address in Parliament in Nairobi, Kenya. There were protesters who was out on the streets. The authorities and security apparatus were aware and was present early. Both military and the police was out and about. Just to ensure things would go smoothly. However, they also taken away the liberties and the freedoms of the people.

We know things are wrong when police officers and security agents of the state is masked during the events that is spiralling out in the Central Business District of Nairobi. It shows they are acting in contempt with court orders. They are disobeying the rulings of the courts and continuing with impunity. This is the sort of state of affairs that are active in Kenya.

That’s why the words of His Excellency doesn’t have any value. They are pointless, worthless and benign. He can speak as fluently and vibrantly, speak with passion and with deep concern. However, no one should believe it. It is just hearsay and word salad to make him look supreme. The gullible will buy into the stick, but the rest will just be resisting the nonsense.

Zakayo, it is a reason why people are saying Ruto Must Go. There is a reason why earlier in the year they wanted you to resign. You foiled the people and was able to buy time. However, you are far from popular or even a beloved statesman as if. Only trying to consolidate and buy yourself leverage by appointing a few cabinet secretaries from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The ODM is saving your office and giving you a lifeline.

Zakayo can lie, deceive and be a con. As the Head of State he can try to foil the image and make himself look golden. Nevertheless, the likes of Kindiki and others are showing the true picture. The state of oppression, use of force and trying to propagandize the proceedings won’t help him. He can say he has achieved a lot, but the blood, the tears and destruction is for a reason.

The ones who died as a result of him staying in office. Those lives will be avenged eventually. The ones scorned and taken into custody in the night. The people who have been muted and silenced in fear of retribution. All of those are the ones that will suddenly spark. The political elites and the rackets surrounding it won’t be ready. The cartels and the ones who are in connection with the Executive. These will feel the pendulum and how it will swing. It is just a matter of time.

Abductions, kidnappings and random arrests won’t save the Presidency. The works of oppression and impunity cannot last. The pressure can’t be contained forever and at one minute it might spark again. The bullets, teargas and whatnot won’t salvage anything either. Right now it’s the ones that dares and is openly challenging. Suddenly the citizens are too tired and they will all run the streets.

Zakayo and his fellow comrades won’t be ready. We have already seen what the public is capable of and how powerful the Gen Z is when they start. If they see and act. These people can easily start a revolution and at that point. There is no point of return and only creating a new and brighter future. Peace.

Nkunyingi Muwanda MP: Statement on the Arrest and Repariation of Uganda Nationas from Kenya including Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye (20.11.2024)

Opinion: The pistols of Besigye doesn’t make sense

The authorities of the Ugandan state don’t make. He took a flight to Nairobi and checked into a hotel. Meanwhile hiring a taxi driver to have another meeting at another location. Also preparing for a book launch of an opposition leader in the Kenyan capital. Therefore, it seems far-fetched.

Because why would the airline allow Dr. Kizza Besigye and Haji Obeid Lutale to carry 8 rounds of bullets and have two pistols. In addition, having plans to solicit more weaponry and logistical support from Switzerland and Greece.

First and foremost, where and how where they able to get the guns? Especially, when the UPDF itself says to have a monopoly over the type of weapon. This means someone from the UPDF “sold” or “gave” it away to Besigye at one point. That must have happened before he travelled to Nairobi. Where he was alleged to solicit more of it and logistical support.

That’s why this is all hogwash. Just like the planted weaponry and ammunition that was pictured in the Hotel Room of Arua after Bobi Wine was arrested in the ruckus after the post-election melee after the Arua By-Election. It seems like the same thing all over again. It is the same sort of narrative and story, which is to malign and vilify Besigye.

They have sought similar charges of “destabilize Uganda” before and that was natural after kidnapping him, and later arraigning him in court days after. The authorities couldn’t take him for a parking violation or failing to pay a punitive fine. No, it had to be something serious and with severe ramification. That’s why they have created this case and made up these allegations.

It is just really striking that the two gentlemen were able to carry guns, take them through the airports. Get the weapons cleared and also the ammunition. Meanwhile getting a coordinated effort to capture them. Using that sort of intelligence and covert operation to detain them from Kenya. That’s really something. This is the sort of story is fun in a Hollywood production, but not in real life.

Especially when Besigye only checked into the hotel and never arrived to the Riverside apartments where we was scheduled to have meetings. Which means the state knew about this and kidnapped him before it. Now they are alleging him and his fellow traveller are co-conspirators in the same conspiracy.

The UPDF and the Government of Uganda is now making fanfiction for the Courts. Just in a way to justify the arrest, detaining and keeping them behind bars. There is no reality this makes sense. Why would two civilians have with them pistols, which is monopolized by the UPDF to Kenya? Why? For what reason and how did they arrive there?

That’s why you know this doesn’t add up… and isn’t true. The authorities and the army is foolish for thinking people will buy into this. Especially, when the state has manufactured charges against Besigye in the past and none of them has ever sticked. That’s because they are all fictional and not fact. They are allegations without proof, evidence or even witnesses who can beneath a doubt verify it. Therefore, it is just foolish and dumb… Peace.

Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in the General Court Martial Holden at Makindye-Kampala – Case No. 040 – Charge Sheet of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Haji Obeid Lutale (20.11.2024)

Kenya: Governor James Orengo – Statement on the unlawful abduction of Kizza Besigye (20.11.2024)

Ugandan opposition aren’t safe in Kenya

“According to his family, Dr. Besigye was abducted on Saturday in Nairobi and is suspected to be under military detention here in Uganda. This is most unfortunate!  A few months ago, 36 other activists were abducted from Nairobi and brought back to Uganda in utter violation of the law. As we call for his immediate release, we condemn this blatant abuse of the law by the regime here in Uganda, and sadly the authorities in Kenya. We are back to the dark days when Ugandans were casually picked from the streets of Nairobi and returned to Uganda to be tortured, jailed and others executed. The abduction of Ugandan citizens from Kenya and handing them over to the regime in Uganda without following extradition laws must be condemned by all people of good conscience!” (Bobi Wine, 20.11.2024).

Yet again, the authorities and the state of the Republic of Kenya is allowing Ugandan citizens to be apprehended, kidnapped and taken into custody when they cross the borders by force. This happened earlier in the year, and it happens yet again.

The Operational Zone for foreign intelligence organizations is clear. The Kenyan authorities under the reign of President William Ruto is allowing it. They are accepting and vouching for these actions.

Just imagine that Dr. Kizza Besigye checked into the Waridi Paradise Hotel and met with a taxi driver for a meeting at Riverside Apartments. A driver that waited for him and he never showed up. The same happened with his supposed appearance at the book launch of Marta Karua on Sunday. Therefore, they knew he was going to the hotel and abducted him from there. Since he never saw the driver again for the planned meeting later the same day.

This just shows that someone flew into Nairobi and checked into a hotel. Then after all of this and with the planned schedule of Besigye. He was captured and silenced. As his communication was shut-off and the kidnappers muted him. Until we saw him again arraigned at the Makindye Military Court at the Makindye Military Barracks in Uganda.

There unverified reports that the Kenyan state is allowing Ugandan security operatives to abduct and kidnap citizens within the republic. If that is agreed upon between the heads of state. That is unknown too, but it is a reason for this speculation to happen. Especially, when stories like Besigye is happening. When other citizens are captured in Kenya and later either detained or arraigned before the courts in Uganda. Therefore, there is a coordination and allowed actions on Kenyan soil. If it is Nairobi or in Kisumu. They are allowed to act and do as they please.

This shows that the Ugandan activists and people aren’t in a safe haven in Kenya. The Government of Kenya is allowing it and letting it happen. They are saying “okay” and giving the Ugandan state a “heads up”.

If you are afraid of drones in Uganda. There is a possibility for a similar action happening in Kenya. That’s the message here. They are allowing it and accepting the fate of the foreigners who goes to Kenya. These are in an “operational zone” and are “fair game”. That’s why this happens and people should be concerned. Because the authorities are okay with it and they aren’t even worried about the consequences of doing so.

If they were afraid or worried about it. These people wouldn’t be captured and arraigned later in the courts in their nation. No, they would be safe and be able to escape the authorities in Kenya. Alas, that isn’t the case, and no Ugandan activist or opposition is safe in Kenya. That’s the message that is sent and it’s tragic. Peace.

The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK): Statement from the Anglican Church of Kenya on Misleading Information regarding the Church’s Position on Governance Issues Affecting the Nation (18.11.2024)

Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB): Let us Restore Hope (14.11.2024)

Kenya: Kindiki sworn-in as the loyal deputy

Today, Kithure Kindiki is sworn-in as the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. The previous Senator and Minister of Interior is now the Second in Command. He has now gotten promoted to the top. His now the man who will carry the weight and be the soft-spoken ally of the President.

This happens after the high flying Rigathi Gachagua got impeached and is out of office. The one who was on the ticket and helped the President to get elected in the first place. Gachagua is rightfully impeached, but the same could be said about anyone in the cabinet or in the Parliament. It was because of his intensity and his ego that he got dropped. He didn’t serve the purpose of which Ruto or his Sugoi mafia needed. That’s why they dismissed him and took his office away.

Now Kindiki who did his magic and acted wilfully as the henchman of the government. His now going from the Minister of Interior, as he was acting with force and viciousness against the critics. They are using methods of abductions, arrests and even lethal means. Therefore, this man has to answer for the years in office as the Cabinet Secretary too. Those years won’t be forgotten and how he addressed the protests. Won’t be forgotten quickly either, as the lives, the hurt and the suffering is continuing as we speak.

It doesn’t help that the IEBC has cleared this but couldn’t hold a by-election. The same authorities that haven’t had the ability to hold elections. Can assess and address the needs of the Head of State. The Commander in Chief needed a hand, and they gave it too him. Just like the judiciary came to his aide too. It is like the whole system is rigged to favour the President and whatever whims he has. Therefore, Kindiki get’s the office and get the promotion to become the Deputy and Second in Command.

Certainly, Ruto will be giddy. He gets a loyal ally, which has followed him for years. Been a voice of reason and a defender of him since 2011. Since the case in the ICC, these two has been in it together and now his there yet again.

We know Kindiki could defend the post-election violence case in the ICC. He had no trouble issuing orders and enforce extra judicial killings in this year too. That’s why Ruto know what sort of person he has at his disposal. As his Deputy he will carry his water and be the loyal comrade he needs.

We can wonder what Kindiki see in this, as he would be more critical and be more vital as the CS of Interior. That’s where he would sway more power and be a bigger man in the grand scheme of things. Now he goes back into the shadow and becomes a ceremonial leader of sorts. That’s a gig his willing to do, as he wants to continue to show loyalty to Ruto.

We can just wonder why he would do so… and what is in it for him. Peace.

Kenya: Police Reforms Working Group – Kenya (PRWG-K) – Statement on the Refoulement of Four Turkish Asylum Seekers for Immediate Release (21.10.2024)