'I Wasn't Bribed In The Kenyan Presidential Petition' - Willy Mutunga

Judiciary Demands Justice From All Kenyans

Recently the Judiciary, and particularly the Supreme Court, has been the target of attacks from Kenyans. We have been the target of attacks, slander, libel, and outright indecent, vulgar, and unacceptable abuses (Tanzanians term such abuses MATUSI YA NGUONI). Indeed, today a Kenyan gleefully tweeted that s/he wishes I had died instead of the late Mutula Kilonzo. We are human beings and we hurt, too. We have families that are hurting because of these attacks.

For me the most hurtful allegation was that I had been bribed in the Presidential Petition. I did not know where to turn. I have never been offered a bribe in my life. I have no doubt in my mind that anybody who dares offer me a bribe, regardless of status, would be the first one I arrest under the Constitution and the laws of this land. I do not believe I should sue fellow Kenyans in defamation. All I can demand from Kenyans is justice that they demand of me and the Judiciary I head. We must give justice to each other in implementing our progressive Constitution.

I acknowledge that public service means accountability to Kenyans. However, the same Constitution Kenyans use to demand accountability of us, and they invoke it for the protection of their freedom of speech, and for their right to public participation, also demands justice for judges and magistrates. The Constitution does not decree that Kenyans are not accountable for their actions!

I urge Kenyans to give us justice! To do so is simple. If you have any evidence of our wrong doing the Constitution under its Article 168 allows you to petition the Judicial Service Commission for our removal. And if you do not have such evidence then give us justice, treat us as family, compatriots and fellow human beings!

I and the Judiciary demand justice from Kenyans at all times!'

Willy Mutunga

Raila Odinga In UK

Raila Amolo Odinga

Raila Amolo Odinga departed for the United Kingdom (UK). While in UK, Raila is expected to address the Times CEO Africa Summit with the hope of attracting investors to Kenya. He reiterated that He had confidence in demonstrating the potential that lies in the Kenyan people to the International World and convince them that Kenya is where they ought to invest. 
  
Hon. Odinga is expected to deliver a keynote address at the Savoy Hotel at 1945 hours to the participants, including H.E. President John Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, among other distinguished personalities, amongst which will be prominent political figures, Chairmen of Companies with current or potential interests in Africa and key investors.

The focus of the Summit will be the prospects for African trade, investment and growth. This will be the third annual Africa Summit, with last year’s speakers having been Tony Blair, Founder of the Africa Governance Initiative, former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Morgan Tsvangirai,Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Hon. Odinga,who is being accompanied on the trip by an Aide,Mr. Eliud Owalo,is due back in the Country on Friday 3rd May 2013.

 Decision Times Wishes him all the best in such noble endeavor and Safe Journey mercies. 

The Winning Play - Kenya Drama Festivals

By: Drama Kenya Festivals.

The only play that would have competed with Kakamega High School favorably would have been the Butere Girls’ play: Shackles of Doom. Were it not for the controversy Butere generated before and during the festival it was obvious they would have competed Kakamega favourably in the secondary play genre. Produced by Dorah Okalla,Shackles of

Doom was easily the toast of the festival this year. To many keen drama observers who know the workings of Sirengo the drama CEO and his committee there was no way Butere could be given number one in Mombasa. NEVER. That left the door wide open for “The Tempest” produced by legendary Oliver Minishi. Others were, Menengai High School’s The Docker and Riara Springs’ Delta of Turmoil.

In the Kakamega play, a violent storm brews as two brothers compete to win over the heart of a beautiful woman. The aftermath of their quest is disastrous as the younger brother does all he can to marry the woman’s heart even if it means killing those against him.

The Tempest addresses thorny land issues in Kenya and takes an audit of lives lost and the reluctance by landowners and the Government to get a lasting solution to it.

Co-directed by Patrick Odhiambo, John Mitivi and Minishi, the cast of Edison Masinde, Kihiko Francis, Kevin Kiromo and Jonathan Rao impressed audience with their ability to improvise and naturally execute the text bringing it to life.

Kakamega’s dance Bushi depicts an exploitative scenario precipitated by an authoritarian government regime capitalising on an oil find. Unlike other oil discoveries that come with years of prospecting, the Bushi community’s find is accidental since theirs was a search for water through borehole sinking but bump into oil instead.

There is a striking thematic similarity with Butere Girls’ play Shackles of Doom and the Kakamega High School dance. At the end of the festival Kakamega came through as the indomitable kings of drama with a resounding win not only in play but also dance.

When it was announced that Bushi the dance by Kakamega High School had beaten Karima Girls’ Thayu and Kenya High’s Signecha, the talking drums of Isikuti started renting the air in the moonlit grounds of the Aga Khan hall Mombasa.

In Case You Get Involved In A Car Accident - For Insured Vehicles.

Car accidents or rather road accidents are unpredictable and usually occur when least imagined or expected. The biggest question is: What do you do if your car has been involved in an accident and you have been insured?

Do not rush into calling the Insurance Company and making a claim. First ensure you call a police officer to ascertain at the scene of accident that it really took place. Don't be in a hurry to leave the accident scene without the authority of the Police Officer (That is if you intend to seek for claim from your insurer).

Then go through the Checklist below before launching an Insurance Claim:

 

Fill in the relevant claim forms with accurate information.

Get a Police abstract.

Make copy of your Driving License.

Get A copy of your National Identification Certificate.

Get a copy of your Personal Identification Number (PIN).

 

You Must ensure that all above were handed to your Insurer when you took the cover. Find out the details of the other vehicle too. The Insurer, The Insurance Cover date and any other information that might positively aid in supporting your claim.

The lesser you minimize your car Insurance claims, the happier your Insurer will be and the more happy you will be on the road. 

The World's Memorable Speech - A Speech By Idi Amin Dada

"My Majesty Mr.Queen sir, horrible ministers, members of parliament, invented guests, ladies under gentlemen. I thank the Queen very plenty for what he has done to me & my fellow Uganda who come with me. I tell you i have eaten very much that am now fed up with malicious meal.

Before I continue, I would kindly ask you to open the windows so the climate may get in plenty. But before I go back to my country with a plane from Entebbe airport of London, I must invite you Mr. Queen sir to my country and I can assure you Mr.Queen that when u come, I shall revenge to u, you will eat a full cow & I will work very difficult to make sure that you will come back with a very full stomach. Even when u want to rest at night, i will make sure that u sleep on top of me in the top upstairs of my mansion so that u can enjoy all the gravity of fresh air.

For now i am sorry that I have just made a short call on you. The next time i will make a long 1 possible for a full moon. Thank u for letting me undress u in front of all the disgusting people..

Lastly but not list, I ask the band to beat our International anthem of the Republic of Uganda & also the British International anthem.....your Majesty sir, i thank u from the bottom of my heart & from the bottoms of all people of Uganda.With this few words, I thank u sir".

H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta Impressed at This Year’s Drama Festivals

The Kenya Schools and Colleges drama festivals staged a state concert for the president at the Mombasa State house.  President Uhuru Kenyatta encouraged Kenyan artists to constantly improve on their performances so as to benefit from the lucrative international market. The President said drama is a major income earner providing a variety of employment opportunities for the youth in the country. “It is encouraging that the festival showcased a cross section of participants drawn from Early Childhood Education Centres, primary and secondary schools, tertiary colleges and universities,” the president said.

H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta

Speaking during the State Concert of the Kenya National Drama Festivals, Kenyatta expressed satisfaction that the drama festival dwelt on key social economic and political challenges that are facing the society. He said in order to promote the performing arts, his government will construct an ultra-modern National Theatre with audio-visual live-links in Nairobi. During the performance at State House Mombasa, David Owira—a student at Highway Secondary School received a standing ovation for his performance in an oral narrative titled ‘Otonglo-time’, which left the President and the guests in stitches. 

“My Government is committed to providing the youth with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to be relevant and competitive in the modern global economy,” he said when he hosted winners of the drama festivals at State House, Mombasa. He said he was encouraged by this year’s theme which is “Performance for National Healing and Reconciliation”. The president observed that the performing and creative arts are not only a unique medium of instruction but also an important tool in the social, political and economic development process. “Our various cultures and communities have benefited immensely from messages propagated through oral culture.