Thursday 19 September 2013

However Much we have Freedom of Speech, Let's respect Individual's privacy. Raburu has to apologise to us.

Willis Raburu, TV presenter, CITIZEN TV
It was to the dismay of all independent, broad minded citizens when Willis Raburu posted openly the identity of the person he suspected to be the ICC witness536. This was an unreasoned decision and a move that had been made into mud without putting on necessary boots. Probably, Raburu must have thought that this would have added flavor to his so called "truthmeter" because people would think he had revealed truth. But not, it never happened. 

To any broad minded citizen, whether Ruto and sang' are guilty or innocent, whether, the witnesses are lying or telling the truth, there private life is of value despite the ICC witness protection guidelines. Even if the witnesses were lying, I remember during the opening of the cases, Khan warned the witnesses of the possible consequences of doing that. 

It was therefore unrealistic, immature and irresponsible that an individual of Raburu's Caliber to make a move of openly exposing the identity of the witness, which to me sounded it was suspicious. To prove that he was not suspecting, Raburu accompanied his claim with evidence which if followed and proven right could put the lives of all family members of the witness in danger. 

Yes we all agree that as a journalist he has to inform Kenyans, do analysis and examine the unfolding of events to develop stories catchy to the viewer. But doing so at the expense of cost of lives of other people is unprofessional and worth condemning in Open air. 

It is sad to note that several hours have passed but the intellect Willis has not yet been heard either apologizing to the public nor giving any statement to indicate he could be sorry for being a traitor to the journey of justice in this country.

Or,
Is Willis Raburu out to intimidate the Witnesses yet to appear in the chambers?


Is somebody working behind him not to come out clearly?

Is he doing this for any gain for his profession?

Image from Twitter handle.
Or even could he be playing a political game?

These are just but speculations. However, it will be unethical if such moves shall be condoned in this era we are all calling for Justice. ICC is not Kenyan High court. Yes, May be the evidence was rejected by a Kenyan court, but you never know if it was further investigated by ICC office of the prosecutor.

For the good of the suspected witness' family and for his integrity, despite having deleted the tweet, I urger Willis to openly come and apologetically withdraw the statement. However, the wrath of independent, poor and languishing Kenyans who still hunger and thirst for justice shall not let him go escort free. Nature may pay him in cruel Kindness.

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