Mr. Okoth Osewe to Launch His Book On The 31 Jan 2009 In Tensta.

Mr. Okoth Osewe, a well known Kenya writer is going to launch his new book “Raila Odinga’s Stolen Presidency” on the 31st Jan 2008 in Tensta. The book which has been in circulation since last year has been the talk of the town.

The first-ever self-written political book by the Kenyan Journalist was published last year and will be formally launched here in Sweden. The Organizing committee of the launch announced yesterday that all plans to launch the book were ready and they welcomed all Kenyans and friends on that special day.

The book is the final product of years of hard and consistent political work and struggle by Mr. Okoth Osewe. The book is considered to be an important contribution towards democracy in our country. According to the author, the book will be available to buyers on that day. However, the book can be ordered on line.

Due to the unique creativity of the writer, it is a must read book. It is believed that the book will make a crucial difference among its readers in particular those who hate Raila Odinga.

Munala wa Munala.

A Kenyan-Stockholm Blogger In custody.

A well know Kenyan blogger in Sweden is currently rumored to be in a Swedish custody following a “domestic” conflict with his “girl friend”. News that is reaching Jamii right now indicates that the blogger participated in what our informer called “violence against women” or rather domestic violence in simple terms.  Jamii and crew are following the saga and they will update readers as soon as they get more details.

Blogging about change we can believe in when we don’t mean it is hypocrisy. Violence against women is the ultimate expression of the prevailing imbalance of power between women and men. Men’s violation of women’s integrity, a violation which in so many cases also affects children and young people is one of the most serious obstacles to an equal and democratic society like Sweden. This can lead to serious problems especially here in Sweden.

Jamii will stand with this young family as the Swedish authorities tries to restore order within the family. All of us know what an abusive relationship does to the victim. Violation of women’s integrity is not acceptable in our society. It’s my believe that all progressive Kenyans must condemn it in whichever form it comes. Change requires hard work.

Munala wa Munala.

Kenya PM says foreign troops must go to Zimbabwe.

NAIROBI, Kenya – Foreign troops should prepare to intervene in Zimbabwe to end a worsening humanitarian crisis and Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe should be investigated for crimes against humanity, the Kenyan prime minister said Sunday.

Raila Odinga, in the latest sign of growing international frustration over Zimbabwe’s slide into chaos, urged the African Union to call an emergency meeting to authorize sending troops into Zimbabwe.

“If no troops are available, then the AU must allow the U.N. to send its forces into Zimbabwe with immediate effect, to take over control of the country and ensure urgent humanitarian assistance to the people dying of cholera,” he said.

More than 500 Zimbabweans have officially died of the disease since an outbreak in August but health officials fear the toll may be much higher. They warn that deaths could spiral into the thousands due to the collapse of Zimbabwe’s health system, the scarcity of food and the oncoming rainy season, which may help spread infections.

Odinga said Mugabe had reduced a once-prosperous country to a “basket case” and warned, “Mugabe’s case deserves no less than investigations by the International Criminal Court at The Hague.”

Odinga slammed other African leaders for being slow to criticize Zimbabwe, saying they had shamed the continent by treating Mugabe with “kid gloves” because Mugabe had supported their liberation struggles.

“We refuse to accept the idea that African countries should be judged by lesser standards than other countries in the world,” Odinga said. “Participation in the liberation struggle is no license for anyone to own a country.”

He declined to say whether Kenya was ready to send troops. The AU and U.N. are already over-stretched in Africa, unable to fulfill commitments in Sudan’s Darfur region and Somalia.

Global criticism of Mugabe is growing louder. On Sunday former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and human rights campaigner Graca Machel released a report in Paris urging Zimbabwe’s leaders to end their power-sharing impasse and concentrate on saving lives. The three members of group called The Elders were refused visas to enter Zimbabwe but interviewed aid workers, politicians and others for the report.

Machel is the wife of Elders founder Nelson Mandela, the former South African President. She said either Zimbabwe’s leaders do not understand how deeply their people are suffering “or they don’t care.”

In America, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told ABC News that Zimbabwe’s cholera outbreak endangered the whole of southern Africa and the international community was failing to protect the people of Zimbabwe.

“I am still really appalled at the inability of the international community to deal with tyrants,” she said. “Robert Mugabe should have gone a long time ago.” Botswana’s Foreign Minister Phandu Skelemani, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu have all called on Mugabe to step down.

Although it was once one of Africa’s most prosperous nations, Zimbabwe’s economy has almost completely collapsed under Mugabe. Elections held last March were widely denounced for murderous attacks on the opposition, and Mugabe reluctantly joined a power-sharing government designed by international mediators. But negotiations on the distribution of cabinet positions have deadlocked.

At least a quarter of Zimbabwe’s population has fled the country and many of those who remain are surviving on leaves and roots.

 Lifted: By Jamii From Yahoo.com

Propaganda Of The Highest Degree By The Muirani Team. (Philippians 4:6-7).

Quoting the bible to explain the questions that have been raised by Kenyans concerning Kashito’s case is like saying Jesus was a brother to Satan. Who is going to believe that? Maybe fanatical followers. As an ex- pastor, i have a question to “pastor” Muirani. What Paul was telling the Philippians was that, spiritual fitness calls us to be transparent and accountable. This means living in accordance to Gods will and by this i mean telling us the truth about the late Kashito.

Can you tell us something about the late Kashito and stop whining?

Wakenya wanatataka maelezo kamili kuhusu yafuatayo Mzee Muirani; Who cleared his body at the airport? Who was there to receive the body? What caused his death? What were his real names? Was he buried in Sweden? Was he a Kenyan? Was his body cremated before it arrived to Kenya? Who financed his parents trip and how comes the body left before the people that came to pick it? What kind of documents did they have to do the above? What happened at the Kenyan embassy last week when the committee went to beg for free alcohol? How comes the body travelled four days before the people who came to pick it? Hatutaki mafumbo kwa sababu wengi wetu hatuna wakati wa kufumbua hayo mafumbo yako. Tueleze kwa kinaga upaga ni nini imefanyika maana ni wewe uliye shikilia kile  kiti.

From the Muirani-led Committee.

“On behalf of the late David Aquinas Mbithi Ng’ang’a (who was popularly known as Kashitoshito) Fundraising committee, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that, the late Ng’anga’a will be (was) buried today (28 Nov 2008) at Langata cemeteries.

After the memorial service which was held at Bagarmossen Outreach Ministry last Sunday, the parents went home the next day, Monday despite the delays at the airport due to bad weather. Their son’s remains were received in Nairobi by the Lee Funeral Home.

The Committee takes this opportunity to thank God because everything went well according to his plan. We would like to thank also Kashito’s colleagues, friends and well wishers who contributed enormously towards the footing of the bills in order to transport Kashito to his final resting place in Kenya.

The Committee would like also to announce that, the charges of transporting the body home amounted to Sek.46, 000 and since the amount which was raised here was Sek 27,000, the parents with the help of the committee at home and in London, were able to meet the difference and hence the cancellation of the intended fund raising which could have taken place today, 28th Nov.

We thank the Kinuthias for opening their house to all well wishers who mourned or consoled the bereaved family. We thank also the Kenyan embassy here in Stockholm for having audience with some committee members and also for helping in translating police documents.

Kashito’s parents in their own words, found it necessary to travel all the way to Sweden in order to fulfill an earlier invitation by their deceased son who wanted the three of them to visit him next year in June-July. They also said its part of their healing process to see where their son lived in his last days of his life.

Thessalonians 4:13-14.

May God rest the soul of the late David Aquinas Mbithi Ng’ang’a in eternal peace and may the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be Glorified Forever and Ever. Amen”.

Githuku Wa Muirani, Acting Chairperson Kashito Fundraising Committee.

Lifted from butdoisay by: Munala wa Munala.

Pastor Tillar Mukasa Calls all Kenyans To a Couples Forum

We bring you Christmas greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

We have the Lord’s pleasure to invite you to our annual Couples Forum entitled ‘Restoring the Original Smile’. The theme this year is ‘ A Time to Smile in God’s Presence’ Genesis 2:23-25. This will be on Saturday 6th December, 2008 at Pingstkyrka, Uppsala.

It is going to be a refreshing experience as the Lord restores, heals and establishes marriages in righteousness.  May be you have some pressing questions and you do not know who to ask.  Prayerfully prepare them and by God’s special grace they will be answered by a team of resourceful ministers whom God has prepared for the day.  Whereas some of you have experiences you need to share to encourage others.  You are all welcome in Jesus name.

Kindly invite with you any couple you know and single people intending to get married.  God bless you. 

You can call us for more information on 08-609096, or 0762-242217/0762-618593

Pastor and Mrs Tillarh Mukasa. RCCG, Grace Connections Uppsala.

Munala wa Munala.