When the handpicked candidate of aging “big man” Daniel arap Moi was defeated by Mwai Kibaki in Kenya in December, the change was greeted with the usual hosannas that flow forth from the rich world whenever a corrupt, dangerous and deteriorating African regime loses power. But the West has a guilty conscience: Its leaders bemoan having to give permanent assistance… return to article
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Reader Comments (3)Page 1 of 1 pagesI find your dismissive attitude to the historic events that took place in kenya very disturbing. President Kibaki’s democratic election was something all africans and especially kenyans can be very proud of, and it has given all kenyans a chance to start afresh. He has made it clear that his government will serve the people, and this is clearly highlighted by the composition of his cabinet, which prominently comprises of people who have bravely fought for good governance for a long time. we will be better off supporting him that trying to undermine this huge task he is facing.
Posted by bill mbugua on Jan 23, 2003 at 2:07 PM Your tone on Kibaki’s victory is very negative, this victory is viewed in most positive light by majority of Kenyans. Yes everyone in general realizes that the road ahead will prove to be long and arduous, but rewarding never the less.
Kibaki has given us hope for Kenyans and let us wish him well.
In regards to the free education for primary school children, the timing was poor. They should have waited until they had the infrastructure to accomodate the needs of additional children.
I find your article on Kenya without merits.
Posted by Shashi on Feb 1, 2003 at 6:40 PM It is a sad case that you would try and forward your own views of the great nation Kenya as true facts.You stand to be corrected on many points and I ‘d be glad to lead you from your office to a fact finding mission in Kenya.Please use your experience as comparison tool ratherand thana predicting tool.
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