THE MOMENTS WE REGRET BUT NEVER LEARN.

Smoke seen From Behind at the JKIA this week.

Today, Wednesday, 07 August 2013, was a day that walk up Kenya with sadness. It was similarly a day people would be expect to wake up sad to commemorate the tragedy of O7 August 1998, but more added to it.

The burning down of international arrivals unit at JKIA caught many with surprise and left them still confused. The fire, whose main cause hasn’t yet been established, interfered with the schedule of many Kenyans starting from the president whom I think and am sure was not prepared to be at the airport today. Many who were to travel were delayed and those arriving on emergencies delayed to attend to their schedules.

Calculate the economic impact.

A lawyer who was to attend a case in Kisii had to fail to appear because he couldn’t get a flight. What do you think happened to the diary of the judge who was listening to the case?

After the Nakumatt Down town tragedy, it was apparent that our city of more than 5million population was not well equipped with fire fighting equipment. However, what was done to cover this shame next time. Am told that today the fire fighting engines ran out of water and more tanks that carry clean water had to be deployed. Do we really learn from the past?

Are we still waiting for more and more losses so as to equip our fire fighting team?

Do we still want to apologise when losses have occurred beyond repair?

What are we planning for next?

I rest my case and sit back to Observe.

Hope Next time we shall see modern and enough facilities in place before we hear apologies.

Sorry to all those whose schedule was affected.

May Ramadhan End with all the prejudices attributed to Islam; Islam is not a cult

At the dawn of the war on terrorism, it was apparent everywhere that mostly
our Muslim brothers and sisters were treated with very high suspicion. This all happened because the few who were being suspected to be behind these activities and even others found guilty were Muslims. This saw our brothers undergo mental torture and lack freedom of expressing themselves sometimes in fear of what could be done to them if one would learn of their presence.
Same fear engulfed Kenya at the dawn of the attack on the Somalia Based Militiamen-Alshabaab. Many of those observing Muslim faith were held with a lot of suspicion and even saw the branding of any Muslims as Alshabaab.

Is Islam a cult or even a sect of terrorism?

Mwita Ghati, Religion student

 

Is islam a cult of Murderers?

No! It is Not!

Today allow me comment on this a bit. According to religious studies, Islam is classified among other more than six religions worldwide. Mwita Ghati, A religion student at one of the universities here in Kenya, tells me Islam is an Arabic word used to mean submission. This submission is to God whom they believe is supreme, creator of the world and who will come to judge the world.

On enquiry, Mwita reveals to me that considering the other religions, all believe there’s a supreme God, but the only distinguishing feature, is the prophet whom all these religions believe in. He is also fast to bring to my attention that among its doctrines, Islam has got beliefs, just like any other religion, encouraging good morals, and societal coexistence and discourages sins among its faithfuls.
Mwita, who is a Christian, is able to outline, the three structures on which Islam is based and the five pillars of its faith, in which, Saum, is the fourth one.
Friends, why should we judge a son based on acts of the father?
Why should we judge a brother based on the acts of his siblings?
Upon judgement, everybody shall be judged individually. No one shall be held responsible because of atrocities of the other.

When Our Muslim brothers will be celebrating Eid Ul-Fitr, all of us, we shall be on a national holiday, not because we are all Muslims, but in faith to join them in union of their prayers. A friend of mine quotes, “Some Christians will take this as the day of Biriani and Pilau”.

Okay, that is her say.
But my hope is that as this Ramadhan ends, God will forgive us our sins and bestow us Glory to live as per His will not according to our selfish desires; That we shall love each other and coexist as brothers and sisters; That as a whole, we shall put aside our religious differences and work for the common Good of God’s creation,
That we shall all appreciate the need of one another and strive to maintain peace, Love and Unity.
My Say!
To all those who will be celebrating Idd, Eid Mubarak. God bless you all and May God Bless Kenya.

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Scratch My back, I scratch Your Back, “Government-Teachers Deal”

During his campaign, President Uhuru Kenyatta among other promises, one of his promises was to provide for all class one going kids with a laptop each. This was welcome by many especially those who were supporting him.

However, when it came to the time for implementation, mixed reactions were seen come from all corners. First were teachers who criticized the implementation of the project before they were paid their full dues. On radio stations and print Medias, Kenyans were heard condemn the move by government saying it was unrealistic.  During discussion programs on radios especially in the morning, some teachers were heard openly call and ask how they could implement a program which they were not supporting.

Similarly, I supported one who asked how an angry child in Turkana would be comfortable with a laptop to school.

However, it was not funny, neither was it strange when today I read in one of the papers on the terms to which teachers had to comply to be paid their July salaries. The paper said;

“Another condition will be that teachers “will work very closely with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to support the implementation of the laptop project so as to ensure the integration of technology into the entire education sector in the country.

Quoted, KNUT acting secretary General Mudzo Nzili said;

“We are in total agreement with the deliberations of the meeting. What is most important development today is that our teachers will get their full pay.

The implementation of laptops project on students who don’t have classes, without good school uniforms, no food, starving, is no longer important, what is important is “OUR MONEY”

This is an important step for the government in achieving it’s agenda, to teachers for getting their pay but to pupils?

I rest my case.

LET’S HANDLE EACH OTHER AS “WAHESHIMIWA”

How many Kenyans can own this low class Car? I rest my Case!

Sometimes we receive things from people, government, organisations and we feel like, “Oh what a big favour” even when it is not a favour. It’s something we receive under what I will call “Silent right” and make us almost worship the giver.

Saturday when Cabinet Secretary Finance announced the final disbursement for the MPS car grants, some of our eyes opened wide to see what would follow over the teachers’ fate. Though in silence, rumours had it that More than enough Kenyans if not many were annoyed on how the government was handling the teachers affair.  The MPs who threatened not to recess without money; there demand was met within the shortest time. Compare this with the time it took from the teachers issued strike notice, went on strike and the response.

Your say has it.

Today I was not happy when I heard some few people claim teachers had been favoured. Yes, they might have breached the law, but economically what can be production of a society that works on empty stomach?

You have the answers.

Teachers deserved it. Look at this, when Members of county assembly went on strike, were their salaries deducted even a single cent?

Think about it and thank God that the right thing was done in time to save our little brothers and sisters who still hunger and thirst for education.

IT’S A WIN IN EDUCATION SECTOR

It’s a big thank you to Mr.  President on how he has acted to abort the planned teachers strike. This was a wise decision he could make of all decisions. The decision that shall see, young, innocent, ambitious Kenyans sit again back on their desks and concentrate on making their future lives brighter. A decision that gives that teacher who feels as a neglected civil servant hope and morale to work even harder for the good of his or her student. A decision that shall help restore the dignity and honour that a teacher deserves.

Actually, just as he said, let’s find the best ways of solving our industrial disputes before we embark on strikes and mass destruction. Mass destruction does not refer to destruction of properties alone, but also the delay in syllabus delivery to students, mental torture and uneasiness caused to students as a result of unprecedented return of teachers to class whenever they call on a strike.

This is not just a win to teachers, but a win to students, parents and the whole society that relies on this young brains in the year future.

MY WISHES TO YOU ALL;

As you comemnce this new week, I pray for you that;

• Laughter will not depart from your mouth.
• Smiling will not part ways with your lips.
• Sorrows shall have no portion in your household.
• Regrets will be a vocabulary to you.
• God's grace shall be your rod.
• and in righteous, purity and prosperity, you will stand to the end. 

God Bles you all, God Bless Kenyan People and God bless and guide you all who hold unto faith.
To my Muslim sisters and brothers, Saum Maqbul!

Mr. President control The Government Before it controls you.

H.E. Hon. Uhuru Krnyatta, President Republic of Kenya

With keen following of the recent events in this country, one can conclude with no doubt that our dear president has been behind the news on command of several activities that have been leaving Kenyans disgusted. This can be judged from the way he has been at last coming out and handling the matter at hand whenever there is a crisis. Who is to blame?

I believe as the state leader he has got several machinery in place to varnish him with all state affairs and advise appropriately. But has this or rather is this really happening. Few days ago, Mr President cursed how Kenyans houses were torched in Naivasha in the presence of the Kenyan police. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the act and seemed really apologetic and sympathetic with those affected. This leaves one wondering if the government official who sanctioned the activity really followed law or even did any comprehensive consultation with his or her bosses. Government is a large body which cannot be stable unless all the organs are inclusive and proper protocols adhered to before decision making.

Other events have been taking place but another one that struck my ears was when he, the president, decided to meet with the teachers union in person without sending emissaries to do that for him. It was barely days after the cabinet secretary concerned had confirmed to the media houses that teachers would face the music if they dared go on strike. He justified the reason for not paying teachers July salaries which was to be the reason for eruption of another strike. Not too long, the “Cool president” finally promise the teachers that they would get their July salaries in full.

“Does it mean the president has to attend to every citizen in person if at all citizens want satisfaction of government services?

Another controversy that I am still looking at an angle is the one between Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government, Government spokesman and The former premier Prime Minister. When The government spokesman came out claiming Raila “Amekatalia magari ya Serikali”,(Had refused to hand over government vehicles) it was the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government who came out opposing him saying Raila, the former prime minister, was not having government vehicles(unless the reporting newspaper lied). Later on, I hear it’s the same Cabinet secretary who has written to Raila to return the vehicles. Which is the stand?

Mr. President, if you are hearing me, it is my plea that you do something with the on-going gimmicks within the government. Citizens shall judge you, not the person who failed in your name. He or she is just but a civil servant.

My Say!