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US slaps visa ban on govt official
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and former US Ambassador to Kenya Johnnie Carson (left) during a media briefing on the Visa ban by the US government of a senior Kenyan government official on October 26, 2009. He is flanked by current US Ambassador to Kenya Michael Ranneberger. LIZ MUTHONI
Posted Monday, October 26 2009 at 22:00
In Summary
- US imposes visa sanctions on top official it accuses of blocking reforms and failing, for 15 years, to deal with grand corruption
“We do not want to see Kenya return to the post-election violence of early 2008. Reforms have to be implemented and we have our own interests that drive us,” he said.
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Submitted by mmwenyenchiPosted October 31, 2009 12:45 AM
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Submitted by surakug
look at all these ahois celebrating while one athomi denies another athomi visa to his country for reasons best known to themselves. If the Us cares so much bt the common kenyan, why not erase visas for all uncorrupt kenyans who wants to earn a living in the Us? No? Hypocrites
Posted October 29, 2009 03:03 PM -
Submitted by derfdael
I will again blame it on us kenyans,How do you vote in someone like mr.wetangula for two terms consecutively.Even if he is my tribesman Idont denie that but his standings on national issues have always been based on selfish intrest but not frm majority common citizens who will carelesly vote him in again to complain.Come on wetangula its your time if those voting you in havent learned anything like you dont get iritated when kenyans suffer e.g migingo issue but very quick to react wen govt minister is being denied avisa.
Posted October 29, 2009 10:35 AM -
Submitted by Matthew24
What business do these "public officials" have in the US of A especially when they are not doing what they were elected to do? They should all be banned and thrown out of office come next elections.
Posted October 28, 2009 09:26 PM -
Submitted by shujaa08
no comment
Posted October 28, 2009 06:20 PM
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I still can never understand why someone posts a comment here he believes he is speaking for the majority. Sorry to burst your bubble derfdael. You may not have voted for Wetangula, others did, and he's fine defender for our country's stature. This country is deeply divided on almost any issue. just learn to live with it.