Libaax-Sankataabte Posted January 2, 2008 Gravely embittered Barack Obama clansmen (Luo) are locked in a brutal showdown with President Kibaki supporters of the (Kikuya) tribe over the country’s recent presidential election. Years of corruption and ethnic inequality have festered communal tensions in Kenya and this latest rage over the election, in its true manifestation, symbolizes the dreadfulness of a divided tribal society. Kenya has always been a serene enclave surrounded by violent nations such as Somalia, Ethiopia and the Sudan. Kenya’s various ethnic groups have long managed to avoid such immense chaos despite the apparent inequity and economic mismanagement by Kenya’s government. The recent manipulation of the electoral process by Kibaki and his cronies seems to have disturbed Kenya's long tranquility. In the last few days, more than 300 people were killed, innocent people burned alive in churches and the whole nation is engulfed in what many believe is a civil war. It saddens me to see Kenyans suffering from the “Somali syndrome”. I hope the Kenyan citizens do everything they can to save their nation from becoming another Somalia. It is easy to destroy a nation, but very difficult to rebuild it. Kibaki should respect the democratic process and relinquish power if he cares about his country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intel Posted January 2, 2008 politics in Africa dheh.. where tribalism and corruption rule. extremely unfortunate and unnecessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted January 2, 2008 The "Somali Syndrome" is not avoidable, but let's hope the best. Civil in Kenya will have serious ramifications for the entire east Africa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pujah Posted January 2, 2008 This is not good news for the Somalis living in Kenya both refugees and business owners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSea Posted January 2, 2008 No way! Allow u sahal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 2, 2008 It is sad to experience more chaos in the region. I hope Kibaki will understand this and will sacrifice his position for the sake of the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umu zakaria Posted January 2, 2008 Scary. i pray for safety of all muslims and innocent ppl there. Kibaki is selfish i bet if he will give up. he is power greedy just like his african counter parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted January 2, 2008 Salam Aleikum W.W You must be out of your mind to expect a kikuyu to be without a corruption especially when that kikuyu happens to be an alcoholic. Civil war in Kenya wuxuu keenayaa a far worse genocide than the one we saw in Rwanda...May Allah s.w protect all the muslims in this very scary period of time Insha Allah. Many Somalis both sijui and non-sijui left Nairobi in mass numbers for the Coast (Mombasa, Malindi etc) and for the North East (Garissa, Wajir etc) and those who left their homes include my aging uncle and his wife while their children remained back, my aunt and her kids and another uncle of mine and his family refused to leave citing nothing will happen or the GSU (General Serive Unit) which contain a large number of Somalis will protect us...They once did back in 92...but just! Salam Aleikum W.W Peace, Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynical lady Posted January 2, 2008 Matatezo ya Africa haya! Corruption and greedy leaders, most of my family is now making way to the boarders this is madness yani siamini bado 250 people dead some killed with machetes, if these is not genocide in the making I don’t know what is… I just pray it dies out soon Ps Viking is there on holiday I hope him and his family are safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 2, 2008 AND WHAT DA HELL WERE THEY THINKING ??? I was just speaking to a friend of mine and he told me he left Nairobi with his family and they were on the way to Garisa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modesty Posted January 2, 2008 Very sad, I feel sorry for the Somalis in Kenya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted January 2, 2008 Moi aliharibu watu na Huyu Mulevi anataka ku haribu inchi(yetu)... 260 wameshakufa tayari...nimesikiya wengi yao walikuwa wizi...hiyo number itazidi kabla kesho. Naombeya mungu for my buddy Viking...Beste I hope you didn't go to Kibera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaabka-Yaabkiis Posted January 2, 2008 wawareey, this will create serious problems for somalis ..Ilaaheey Haqboojiyo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
underdog Posted January 2, 2008 You know some serious threats were made by some people high up when the main man at ECK pulls a complete 180 and says "I Don't know if Kibaki won the election".... WTF????? Here's a question.... Democracy is a game of numbers, if the result is disputed and irregularities are present, why not just repeat the vote? Hey, Lets do it again. I heard in some parts of Kikuyu-land the dead came up to vote for Kibaki. 115% voter turn-out. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
