Alakave

Striving to laugh a little harder,pray a little more & never sweat the small stuff

[Daily Nation @NationAfrica]

FREED: RALLY driver Maxine Wahome acquitted over murder of boyfriend Assad Khan, court says DPP failed to prove case against her.

[Edwin Sifuna @edwinsifuna]

What we saw in Tanzania and what is unfolding in Uganda is the reason we must insist on the centrality of our values in all political discourse. Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, Rule of Law, Social Justice and Equality. Everything else must be done within the framework and in accordance with these values.

[Hon. Justin Muturi, EGH @HonJBMuturi]

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!

I strongly condemn the tragic and deeply disturbing death of Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan who died under police custody just hours after being arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Albert was not a criminal. He was a teacher. A citizen. A son. A voice on social media, exercising his right to free expression under our Constitution. The circumstances surrounding his death, including the alleged "suicide attempt" in custody, are not just suspicious, they are outrageous. They insult the intelligence of Kenyans and raise very serious questions about the conduct and accountability of our law enforcement agencies.

This is not an isolated case. It reflects a pattern of state intimidation, silencing, and impunity that must be stopped. We cannot sit back and watch a generation of young, vocal, and courageous Kenyans be hunted down for simply speaking truth to power.

Let it be known: This must come to an end, NOW.

[Pauline Njoroge @paulinenjoroge]

You are acting unconstitutionally! Chief Justice @CJMarthaKoome tells state, citing ongoing abductions of activists and bloggers.

Further, she has said that the courts are prepared to operate beyond standard working hours if the abducted persons are presented before them, to ensure that the nation continues on the path of the rule of law and constitutionalism.

#RejectFinanceBill2024

[Faith Odhiambo @FaithOdhiambo8]

LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE NATION

Fellow Kenyans, once more we wake up to a sad day!

Extra-Judicial killings, incidents of police abductions, torture and being kept in communicado for several days, are back like never before!

Reports that we have received indicate that about 50 young Kenyans have so far been abducted including my own personal assistant Ernest Nyerere who was picked up from his residence this morning at 5:00am.

We are still looking for Shadrack Kiprono aka Shad Khalif, Osama Otero, Gabriel Oguda, John Frank Githiaka-Franje, Drey Mwangi, Worldsmith, Hilla254 and many more who we are yet to identify.

Our forefathers were taken through the same treatment by the white man in pre-independent Kenya but they never gave up. When the colonial courts jailed more than 500 Mau Mau supporters in September 1952 without legal representation, Argwings K’Odhek single handedly took on the formidable challenge of defending their (Mau Mau) rights by arguing in court that “Human rights are indivisible and universal thus, freedom cannot be appropriate in the West but inapplicable in Africa.”

Fellow Advocates and people of good will, Argwings K’Odhek set the bar for us and we must live up to his dream of a free and united Kenya.

But first, I have a message to the international community who for a second week running, remain quiet and tight lipped.

Are you proud of what is happening in Kenya? Is this your gameplan for Kenya as a non-NATO ally?

Rex Kanyike Masai was peacefully protesting last Thursday, June 20 when a trigger-happy individual shot him dead within the CBD and on the same day, Evans Kiratu was allegedly struck by a tear gas canister in his groin during the protests. Kiratu would later succumb to his injuries the following day at Kenyatta National Hospital.

The death of Rex Kanyike and Evans Kiratu happened just days after a chief inspector of police killed a magistrate during active court proceedings at Makadara Law courts in Nairobi.

Like Willie Kimani, the list of Kenyans killed by law enforcers keeps growing and we cannot continue to be silent. No, it cannot be a trend. Because today it is Rex and tomorrow they may come for me and the day after, you, who is watching or listening.

On February 24th in 1965, Pio Gama Pinto was killed for allegedly engaging the then-president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta in a shouting match over sessional paper no. 10 which virtually legalized capitalism in Kenya.

However, Pinto’s death was not the end of it all; the struggle has continued to this day. The seed of struggle that was planted by our nation’s freedom fighters continues to bear fruits to this day.

Dear Mr. President, if the spirit of struggle did not die with our forefathers who were enslaved, tortured, maimed and eventually killed, what makes you think that it can end today?

I have seen dismissive remarks by politicians and some government officials all over mainstream and social media about the role of Gen Z in shaping Kenya’s future. It seems a number of our leaders think that this is some kind of joke or a game that will soon end or simply fade away. Well, if that is so, then please note that we will no longer continue to be pawns in a game of chess.

The wave of police brutality on peaceful protesters, abductions and killings of innocent Kenyans has pushed us to review our approach and involvement in this noble campaign for Justice for all Kenyans.

We call upon all Advocates, other professional bodies and Kenyans of good will to stand up for this country. Let us stand for Peace, let Justice Be Our Shield and Defender.

#JusticeBeOurShield

FAITH ODHIAMBO
PRESIDENT, LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA.

[4Real @4Real_KE]

The policeman didn't aim at Rex. He aimed at anyone within reach.

His intention was to kill just ANYONE.
Could have been You or Me !

This animalistic cop aimed at US ALL.

Rex just took the bullet for us.
We MUST fight for his Justice!!!!

[The People’s President @bonifacemwangi]

In Rex Kanyike’s pocket were his Identification Card, and phone. He wasn’t armed. He knew that Kenya Police harasses any young person who walks around without an ID. After the police shot him, his friend Alex, asked the police to help carry him, they told him “Wacha akufe!”

[Martha Karua @MarthaKarua]

What a wise statement by the president @StateHouseKenya !

[Brian K. @Yenyewe]

There are so many things to be mad about when it comes to this scam but this has to be the most annoying part....KARMA???? That's our national plan of attack? KARMA????

[Martha Karua @MarthaKarua]

“We demand FULL disclosure, transparency and accountability for all COVID-19 funds, resources and equipment from ALL sources including loans, grants, donations and in-kind support both locally and internationally.” #WearetiredKE #Kenyansdemandaction
^DN

[Abraham @Abrahalm]

A tweet for the best dad on earth, Baba Otis.

"The amount of stupidity... PANDEMIC!"

[Mutula KilonzoJR CBS @GvnMutula]

Lest we forget . 263 of them disappeared into thin air . The person who took a video of the red carpet welcome was christened a criminal

[Too Early For Benga. @paushinski]

A woman is a hisia.
And the shapes is all a majaliwa.
Some have been denied that hisia.
And, OMG, their shape has been barikiwad.

A man is a hisia,
And the monies is all a majaliwa,
Some have been denied that hisia.
But their money has been kabarikiwad.

Oh Suzzana!

[Alakave @Alakave]

@miss_nyaruai Right?!

[Nyaruai ♡ @miss_nyaruai]

You can ask this question in a world where Njugush & Wakavinye’s love exists?

The disrespect 😩

[Tuareg 🇷🇼 @RASHADz_]

The stretch between Dusit to Kempinski is NOT safe for anyone who uses that road at night take a cab or a boda DO NOT walk past 6PM. Some terrible things happened to some ladies last week.

RT widely to help someone.

[Amakanji Thomas @AmakanjiThomas]

Former president Mwai Kibaki eloquence as a minister of Finance on matters family planning in Vihiga, nowadays if a journalist pose such a question to DP Ruto he will fumble, mumble and yell.."you know Raila Odinga is a saboteur..Raila is.." https://t.co/NZGZNGl8d4