A Kenyan beaten By A Tanzanian At the “Vasa Chapel” In Stockholm.

A Kenyan man was beaten by a Tanzanian over the weekend at the “Vasa Chapel”. The Tanzanian guy hit the Kenyan mercilessly as viewers felt sorry for the smashed Kenyan man. According to well-placed sources within the “Vasa Chapel”, the Kenyan is a well known man who has witnessed against his country men in Swedish courts whenever he knows that he will gain some money. The source told Jamii that the Kenyan man has been a witness in two major cases here in Stockholm against his fellow Kenyans who have served their jail term successful.

The source told Jamii also that the fracas started over a disagreement on who was supposed to enter the “Chapel” first since they arrived at the “Chapel” at the same time. The Kenyan wanted to enter first because he was very thirsty and he wanted to buy a beer before the Tanzanian but it never worked.  The Kenyan pushed the Tanzanian and in return, the Kenyan received an “African” blow in his face and it was reported that he became confused and started talking like someone who has been filled with the “holy spirit”. “I have never seen a Kenyan being beaten by a Tanzanian, this is a big shame to my country Kenya”, said the sources. According to sources, the Tanzanian has been waiting for this chance since last year. It was reported that the Tanzanian was beaten by a Kenyan last year and this was a big “victory cum revenge”.

The Kenyan turned the tables on the Tanzanian after being helped by another Kenyan but it did not take long before the Tanzanian regained his position and smashed him again. Looming dangerously on the Kenyan, the Kenyan discovered it was a bad outing since the Tanzanian vowed to end the Kenya’s unbeaten record when it comes to “Ngumi za Stockholm” However, the Tanzanian felt sorry for the  defenceless Kenyan and decided to take it light weight. It was after things had fallen apart for the Kenyan that a Nigerian man and the owner of the “Vasa Chapel” rescued the Kenyan after crying for help. Experienced in this kind of operations, the owner threatened to call the police and when the Tanzanian heard the word police, he vanished. It was a big shame! Jamii condemns this kind of violence and may peace prevail among Kenyans and Tanzanians in Stockholm.

Munala Wa Munala.

Kenya Is Ready For Majimbo.

The argument that Majimboism is going to divide Kenyans is not true and I argue President Kibaki and his team to tell Kenyans the truth behind Majimboism. Majimbo as a political system has worked in many countries and I don’t see why not for Kenya.  A majimbo system is going to help in securing democracy and human rights especially in a country like Kenya where politicians don’t obey the law. Public choice theory that was demonstrated during referendum is that majimbo is what Kenyans want and that’s why they rejected the banana constitution. It has been argued that in smaller political units, individuals can participate more directly than in a monolithic unitary government. Moreover, individuals dissatisfied with conditions in one Jimbo have the option of moving to another. Of course, this argument assumes that freedom of movement between places is necessarily secured by a majimbo system.

What is Federalism or in Swahili Majimbo?

According to Wikipedia, Political federalism is a political philosophy in which a group of members who are bound together (Latin: foedus, covenant) with a governing representative head. The term federalism is also used to describe a system of the government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (like states or provinces). Federalism is the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national & state governments, creating what is often called a federation.

Wikipedia continues to explain that through a system of separation of power or “checks and balances,” each of these branches has some authority to act on its own, some authority to regulate the other two branches, and has some of its own authority, in turn, regulated by the other branches. In addition, the powers of the federal government as a whole are limited by the Constitution, which leaves a great deal of authority to the individual regions.

The following characteristics are among those shared by countries with a federal system of government;
• At least two orders of government;
• Division of powers between the orders of government as defined in the constitution;
• Division of revenue sources to ensure each order of government certain areas of autonomy, also set out in the constitution;
• Written constitution that cannot be amended unilaterally.

Reasons for Kenya to adopt a federal system include the need to reflect on the linguistic, economic and cultural differences that Kenya has been experiencing for many years. Up to now, the common Kenyan in the village has no political or geographical links to whatever the central government is all about. CDF is a small example of how majimbo can benefit the local Mwanainchi. Each CDF had its own member of parliament appointed by the people of Kenya and its own administration. Kibaki himself is proud of CDF and I don’t understand why he does not support the Majimbo system. A number of external factors will encourage the region to unite, i.e. Swahili language, higher education institutes, food among others. Given the political conditions prevailing in Kenya right now, majority of Kenyans will favor a federal type of government.

Kenya will be divided as the following:
Region 1, consisting of the following districts – Kwale; Mombasa; Taita Taveta; Kilifi; Lamu; Tana River and Malindi

Region 2, consisting of  – Makueni; Machakos; Kitui; Mwingi.

Region 3, consisting of – Meru Central; Meru South; Meru North; Tharaka.

Region 4, consisting of – Mbeere; Embu; Kirinyaga.

Region 5, consisting of – Isiolo; Marsabit; Moyale.

Region 6, consisting of – Garissa; Ijara; Mandera; Wajir.

Region 7, consisting of – Kajiado; Narok; Trans Mara; Kuria.

Region 8, consisting of – Kisii Central; Gucha; Nyamira.

Region 9, consisting of – Teso; Bungoma; Busia; Lugari; Kakamega; Vihiga; Butere/Mumias.

Region 10, consisting of -Turkana; West Pokot; Marakwet; Trans Nzoia; Mt Elgon; Keiyo; Uasin Gishu; Nandi North; Nandi South.

Region 11, consisting of -Kericho; Bureti; Bomet; Baringo; Koibatek; Nakuru; Samburu; Laikipia.

Region 12, consisting of – Kisumu; Bondo; Nyando; Siaya; Suba; Rachuonyo; Homa Bay; Migori.

Region 13, consisting – Kiambu; Thika; Murang’a; Maragua; Nyandarua; Nyeri.

Region 14 (Nairobi Metropolitan), consisting of the following -

Westlands; Kasarani; Lang’ata; Embakasi; Starehe, Kamukunji.

Munala Wa Munala.

WOMEN ARE THE PROBLEM!!!!

The problems with GUYS: If u TREAT him nicely, he says u are IN LOVE with him; If u Don’t, he says u are PROUD. If u DRESS nicely, he says u are trying to LURE him; if u don’t, he says u are from KAMPUNG. If u ARGUE with him, he says u are STUBBORN; If u keep QUIET, he says u have no BRAINS. If u are SMARTER than him, he’ll lose FACE; If he’s Smarter than u, he is GREAT.

If u don’t Love him, he tries to POSSESS u; If u Love him, he will try to LEAVE u. (very true huh?) If u don’t make love with him, he says u don’t Love him; If u do!! he says u are CHEAP. If u tell him your PROBLEM, he says u are TROUBLESOME; If u don’t, he says that u don’t TRUST him. If u SCOLD him, u are like a NANNY to him; if he SCOLDS u, it is because he CARES for u. If u BREAK your PROMISE, u Cannot be TRUSTED; If he BREAKS his, he is FORCED to do so.

If u SMOKE, u are BAD girl; If he SMOKES, he is a GENTLEMAN. If u do WELL in your exams, he says it’s LUCK; If he does WELL, it’s BRAINS. If u HURT him, u are CRUEL; If he HURTS u, u are too SENSITIVE!!! They are just sooo hard to please!!!!! If u send this to guys, they will swear that it’s not true……. but if u don’t, they will definitely say u are selfish…..The moral of the story is…….SEND THIS TO GUYS OUT THERE ANYWAY…
Girls are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. The boys don’t want to reach for the good ones because they’re afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead they just get the rotten apples that are on the ground, that aren’t as good, but easy. So the apples at the top think that there is something wrong with them, when in reality, they are amazing. [Then the gals panic and come down the apple tree, the fools) That is why we just have to be a little patient and the right boy, the one who takes a chance to find the good, right apple, will come someday…

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“Kwa Umoja Pamoja”, Says Mrs Purity Muhindi.

The long awaited controversial Kenyatta day celebration is over and Wakenya are now back in their bases to prepare new attack or missiles towards the embassy. In a well attended function in Stockholm on Saturday that was organized by Kenya Embassy , the Kenyan ambassador to Scandinavia Mrs Purity Muhindi has something to smile at given the fact that many concerned Kenyans have been constantly demanding her to meet Kenyans and address them. Addressing Wakenya for the first time since she arrived here last year, the ambassador used her diplomatic skills to deliver a diluted political speech in favor of the current government.

Though not mentioning names, it was very clear that the Kibaki development record was like agenda number one in her speech to Wakenya during the Kenyatta day celebration. It was the first time the ambassador used the platform to talk to Wakenya since she came a year ago. The reception was attended by embassy officials, representatives from different Kenyan organizations and Kenyans and their friends in general. The Ambassador used the occasion to inform the Kenyan Community of the progress Kenya has achieved in the promotion of economic development.

She encouraged Kenyans and the Africans of the Diaspora to consider investing in Kenya by taking advantage of the vibrant economic situation currently obtained in the country. She urged Kenyans in Scandinavia at large to uphold the Kenyan values of hard work, honesty and respect for others. She particularly asked Kenyans to portray a positive image of Kenya and respect one another. Mrs Purity Muhindi in her husbands company introduced the female dominated embassy staff and in her speech, it sounded like responding to what the critics have been calling “selective Invitation”.

She said that the large community of Kenyans abroad contributes billions of Kenya shillings annually through cash and remittances that had helped to transform the economy of our mother land. The economic growth was on the agenda and she used this platform to inform Kenyans that the Kibaki government had made sure that the economy was growing rapidly and currently the economic growth is at 6%”. The ambassador used this platform to praise the Kenyan heroes for what they have done for Kenya.

Kenyans and their friends who flocked the the Kista local to join the embassy staff to mark this year’s Kenyatta day celebration praised the ambassador for organizing the event. Many were happy and the ambassador mingled around saying hallo to her people and in general it was a good atmosphere for those who attended. Dressed to kill were both Kenyan men and women and colour marked this year’s Kenyatta day celebrations. Being the first Kenyatta day celebration in Sweden, the ambassador deserves congratulation for a well job done.

A number of Kenyans-Stockholm “dignitaries” were present. Among them, former Kesofo chairlady Ms Winnie Mukaru, Chairman of CCM Mr. Jeff Olengais, Vice chairman of Kesofo Mr. Okoth Osewe, NARK- S chairman Mr. Daniel Mwaura, Kesofo treasurer Mr. Silas Njuguna, Pastor Tillar and family, Pastor Muraya and family, Pastor Samson, Mr. Munene, Mr. Mbugua, Opee Jnr., Mark Gaya,  Opanda, Goka, Gerry Midenyo, Betty Otiato, Photographers Jeff and Keegan, Tony Odera, Faith, Mrs. Kinyua, Mrs. Ng’anga, businessmen Mr. Clay and Mr. Adiwa, Njoro from expression, and other “dignitaries” arrived in style to join the ambassador in commemorating this special day.

Inside, everyone was treated equal and there was no sign to show who is who among the guests. A Kenyan gospel singer Mrs Lisa Muraya was not left behind as she sang the notational anthem. The peak of the celebration was when the ambassador launched the embassy’s website. Kenyans in Sweden have been in darkness when it comes to official information from the embassy and I think it was the right step in the right direction. Mr. William was in the “swallowship department” and he served the food in style and for those who missed the celebration, don’t make the same mistake during Jamhuri day. The critics were left with nothing to say but just to say “Bwana asifiwe”. Hongera Bi. Muhindi.

Munala Wa Munala.
 

elcome to Kenyatta day; Says outgoing Kenya Diplomat

The outgoing diplomat at the Kenyan Embassy to Scandinavia,  last Sunday welcomed Bagarmossen outreach ministry and all other Kenyans in Sweden to attend Kenyatta day ceremony which will be held on Saturday 20th October at Kista between 17.00 hrs and 20.00 hrs. the address is Isafjördgatan 22.(Check hita.se)

The first secretary Mr. George Kinyua, on behalf of the Ambassador Mrs. Muhindi, openly invited the Bagarmossen Out reach ministry to attend the celebration. George Kinyua , on behalf of the Kenyan Ambassador took the opportunity to pass the message to the Christian society  in Bagarmossen. He said; “the ministry is invited by the Ambassador to attend the celebration.” The Kenyan Christian societies are known to be passive when it comes to political matters, concetrating only on matters of spiritual growth. This move by the outgoing diplomat is seen as a signal to Kenyans to tell us that we must mix politics with our day to day life since it affects all aspects of our lives. Our souls need spiritual naurishement, our bodies strives for physical food while our brains are conforted by knowledge nutrients.

Kenya embassy must acquire a website now!
It is unfortunate that the Kenyan embassy does not use the available means of communication to notify Kenyans in Sweden on these special occasions that are important particularly for all Kenyans wherever they maybe. Kenyatta day is a day for all of us. Despite our political differences, we must honor and respect this symbolic day! Our first president, though he also left behind a “bucketful” of his own failures, he represented our people and nation in conquering the enemy who chained us and took all our riches including our names and identity.

Effects of enslavement haunting us still
The effects of this enslavement are still haunting us till now. By celebrating these occasions, we are reminded of being alert not forgetting the history that shaped us to what we are now.
Our history is our resource in making better the future for us and the coming generation. We are genuine when we agree that the future is not the time that comes but the product of our deeds in the moment we share today. The Kenya embassy in Sweden has for sure failed in doing it’s job! 

We are forced to remind the embassy that they are here to represent us and not on a  holiday. According to our African traditions, we are brought up to value human to human contact and whenever we meet, we socialize and share the brotherhood that makes us all unique. In the modern world, like here in Sweden, technology has made it very easy for people to interact and share information without having to physically meet. We had hopped that the Kenyan embassy in such a high class technological country would show us the way, but sorry, they instead do all what they can to hide from us. No wonder many of us become less patriotic.

We have stood by the embassy this long!
We have seen the embassy being critically criticized by major bloggers and certainly, by Diaspora Kenyans in general for failing to facilitate the diplomatic affairs in regards to the Kenyan community in Sweden. We have sided with the embassy for so long but enough is enough. (We) referring to the writer and cooperation, offered the embassy of Kenya, out of my own patriotic intentions to make a website at a low price. For reason not known to me, they refused! They sent me to and fro giving demands on how they want the site to look like just to drop it all together.
 
Kenya embassy desperately needs a homepage
The embassy must be able to communicate with its citizens in Sweden and digitalize the whole office. In 2006, this writer advised the office to buy a server in order to raise their security. This has not been done up to date. Maybe the staff thought I was trying to fix a job for myself at the embassy.
The rest of the world has long gone digital while the Kenyan embassy amidst the most technologically developed country is still turning massive pages of  poorly kept paper files all over office tables and drawers. I have no idea how they manage it.): It is utterly embarrassing, Issues that would take minutes to fix like visa and passport renewal takes ages and sometimes they disappear like in the case of Ann Okoth (story here). Kenya deserves better treatment than this.

Kenya, among many other countries needs to think on upgrading their offices in order to be effective and safe. For 2 year, between 2004-2006, I made about 10 versions of websites, spending enormous time and resources trying to influence the Kenyan embassy in Sweden to buy my idea. At some point, I got so tired and sick of slow and unwilling character of the “buyer” that I decided to even offer to host the site and manage it for 6 months for free but it did not convince the embassy either.  I attended meetings after meeting- Lastly, I was allowed to meet a very arrogant principle and some other lady who sat and laughed mockingly while trying to acquire information on how much knowledge I had on web production. This lady did not even seem to have mastered the layout of her keyboard on her working table- sorry to say this but my “gentlemanship” was pushed too far. I am sure they did not realize that they kept me outside too long when in reel fact, according to the invitation I received, it stated that I was to have an interview exactly 1500 but that was not before 1700.
If I was a Swede or for instance, Caucasian, I bet you my socks, they would never have kept me for that long! But it seams that the inferiority and superiority complex is still eating up our society.

My promise was   to work on the website for the sake of Kenya.
It was my at most  desire to safe the embassy and the Kenyan people from the shame of being in Sweden and not being able to make a site where people can download traveling documents without necessarily having to travel all the way to Stockholm just to pick some information.
I still welcome the Kenyan embassy to contact me for a new deal! This time I am not going to spend a single minute letting you make me look like a big damn fool like you did last time, but we will talk serious business!
All the same, the tourist who visits Kenya from Scandinavia, Kenyans abroad, all Kenyan political parties in Sweden and other organization are demanding that the embassy of Kenya pulls itself together and make a website. You are loosing on millions.

Your website would increase the number of tourist to Kenya certainly by a huge percent.
The Maasaiwarrior cooperation takes this opportunity to wish all Kenyans in Diaspora and back at home a pleasant heroic Kenyatta Day! On October 20th 2007.

Maasaiwarrior.