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Kibaki pays tribute to Karume's son
Posted Friday, September 10 2010 at 17:48
President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga joined other Kenyans in paying tribute to Joseph Karume during his burial in Kiambaa, Kiambu Friday.
Consoling the Karume family, President Kibaki said during his life, the younger Karume was a sociable and a hard working person in the community. He was the son of former Defence minister Njenga Karume.
He assured Mr Karume's three children of government support.
President Kibaki also urged Kenyans to forget the differences caused by campaigns for the new Constitution and unite in its implementation to move the country forward.
“Let us come together as one nation to give our country a new beginning under the new constitution,” President Kibaki said.
He said the new Constitution was good since it ensured better management of public affairs, equity in distribution of resources and a better Kenya where the rights of all Kenyans are guaranteed and would also unlock the economic potential of the nation.
Prime Minister Raila Odinga lauded the elder Karume for writing his auto-biography and challenged other Kenyans to write books on their contribution to society.
He paid tribute to the deceased for his exemplary service to his community and the nation.
Others who addressed the mourners were Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Cooperatives minister Joseph Nyaga and Kiambaa MP Stanley Githunguri.
The Catholic Bishop of Nairobi the Rt Rev. David Kamau conducted the funeral service.
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Submitted by kariaraPosted September 16, 2010 06:22 PM
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Submitted by sekrikoa
Kenyan's response to issues surprises me at times,who told you the monied will care about the less fortunate amongst us?It is upon us the sons and daughters(lesser value) of the land to come to the aid of our fellow colleagues,these guys live in a different world and remembers "ummah"when it is election time.Poor Kenyans let us be realistic.
Posted September 12, 2010 02:23 PM -
Submitted by jokaseda
The Karume's, we say pole to you and may God give you the Grace to endure this period of loss.On behalf of many who have lost their loved ones,we say pole too.It is my educated gues,knowing our President's Kindness that he meant well for them and most probably he meant his personal assistance.He leads the government and the govenment is part of him on our behalf.So let us not speak evil.President Kibaki's human heart will reach out to the family I believe from his own resources.And he is able.
Posted September 12, 2010 08:58 AM -
Submitted by saisij
If there is a Kenyan that desperately needs Government's help is Miss Grace Wanja, a teenager (18 yrs)whose mother died after taking a now legalized illicit drink laced with methanol in Kibera slums.NOT the Karume family. I fail to understand how Government officials can afford to miss a powerful and needy situatuion like the one published in this edition tittled "A girl’s lonely battle for better future" For sure, who deserves government help here! The Karume family or this desperate girl? Mr. President, Where is your priority?
Posted September 12, 2010 04:15 AM -
Submitted by primate
Kibaki has a problem of communication.The things he says leaves alot to be desired.He does not know how to use words that can bring the country together. Most of his utterances and actions raise alot of eyebrows and leave alot of people scratching their heads. Great leaders strive to give people memorable,breathtaking,lively speeches and quotes that will forever endure.He surely can do better.
Posted September 11, 2010 08:45 PM
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Not many knew the younger Karume until his death.It might have passed had the President not attended his funeral.My question is,who's Joseph Karume other than being the son of Njenga?There're better ways to spend tax shillings other than promising to help a family of a man we barely knew.Many are bereaved daily but we never see the President attending their funerals or promising govt support.Draw a line between private money and public coffers.You can offer to help the family from your personal fortune.Kenyan tax payers deserve better.