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Keep off Mau, Raila tells Moi
Residents of Narok North District hold a peaceful demonstration in support of the government plan to evict illegal settlers from the Mau Forest Complex. More than 300 people led by their civic leaders participated in the demonstration. Photo/JOSEPH KIHERI
Posted Saturday, August 22 2009 at 19:35
In Summary
- Prime Minister Raila Odinga accuses former President Moi of interfering in plans to conserve Mau forest and warns him to stay away
Ms Kosgei joined the delegation but veered off the script somewhat. In her request for the Kibaki visit, she said it was important for the President and the PM to join hands with the Rift Valley MPs in building peace bridges between the communities in the province.
The President did not turn down the invitation but said the details would be worked out.
Sports minister Hellen Sambili had reportedly been earmarked to request the President to consider giving the province more senior government appointments.
But the MPs changed their minds, since her husband is a permanent secretary. It is not clear who was asked to raise the matter.
The President steered the meeting into a broader discussion about peaceful co-existence of the communities in the province.
Then there is view that Mr Odinga has been handed a rope to hang himself, which a Rift Valley MP who was not part of the delegation that met the President dismisses as misplaced.
“I think everybody involved is acting on the very real environmental disaster that has been brought to their eyes. This is beyond politics,” the MP said.
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Submitted by cyberspcPosted August 24, 2009 09:24 PM
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Submitted by simondondi
They have gone in circles for a full circle including to Kibaki and the answer is the same. Now they have resorted to hurling abuses at Raila's person. They have been told genuiene land owners will be compensated. Now what is it that they really want?? Ruto is coming out as leading a realy troublesome people- MPs. Even Zakayo of all people can abuse Raila just because Bett- his villagemate, is a minister and he is not. Give Kenyans a break. The Kalenjins are very respected people and not even Raila has disrespected them in any way.
Posted August 24, 2009 04:52 AM -
Submitted by drg
GO RAO. We are behind you. that is called leadership. you can win elections without all RVP people. not everyone will ever like you but majority are with you. All Kenya needs now is leadership and less politics!
Posted August 24, 2009 02:15 AM -
Submitted by njaami
Moi should just keep quiet and enjoy his sunset years in peace. Most of the problems facing Kenya emantes from his rule/reign. Look at nyayo dungeons that resemble the gulags, look at the deforestation in all water toweters, where are the ADC farmere that were for research and strategic reserves for food?
Posted August 24, 2009 01:21 AM -
Submitted by myotomes
i cannot start to believe how 23 adults or however many they are can politic with our lives. It is very disgusting. I know one thing though, that the truth will triumph. PM, remember the greatness of a man is determined by the cause he lives for and the price he is willing to pay for that cause.
Posted August 24, 2009 01:12 AM
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Keep politics out of Mau. This is a catchment area. Kenyatta and Moi were nonenviromentalists and land grabbers.