Kenya in Trouble
Here’s an excerpt of what is going on first hand from a friend in Kenya:
The situation is not great but I think portrayed badly in the press. The issues for the unrest are complicated and probably linked to:
a) History - i.e. Ralia Odinga’s father was almost given the driving seat at independence and robbed of it
b) Political stands - Raila and ODM are deemed to be more socialist; Kibaki and the old boys are more conservative
c) Corruption in the past - many of those involved in scandulous events I think are being protected by Kibaki i.e. from those involved in the Goldenberg case etc
d) A very close run election - which was probably rigged hence youth violence
What next - hopefully discussion between Ralia and Kibaki; an interim goverment led by Kibaki and a re-run presidential election in 3 months time, which would be managed by an independent team.
There is too much to lose for ALL of us Kenyans - even Ralia and Kibaki - so something has to be sorted! The economy and Kenyan’s have suffered and up to 300 unfairly lost their lives. There have been fuel and food
shortages but it is not that bad yet. I believe in Kenyans and the ability to become stronger in all of this - but I hope action will happen sooner rather than later.