Agutu Onagi

Author, Wordsmith, Essayist and Political Scientist

[Agutu Onagi @sophistonagi]

Dr. Osito Kalle's great day is here, 9th April 2023 at the iconic Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre- Kisumu.

Please book your in-person spot early. The tickets are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. You don't want to miss this!

[Africa Uncensored @AfUncensored]

Freed by his words: A protester secures freedom for himself and his fellow demonstrator by articulating the reasons behind their protests, advocating for his and other Kenyans' rights, during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests.

Shot by @ElijahKanyi.

[Kenyans.co.ke @Kenyans]

'Kenya is not safe. You are harassing someone who is fighting for your rights' - arrested protester is released after lecturing police officers

[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.

[Cyprian, Is Nyakundi @C_NyaKundiH]

Social Media user Gabriel Oguda abducted by men believed to be police officers from his house, his brother confirms #FreeOguda #RejectFinanceBill2024

[JaPrado. @Dr_AustinOmondi]

Guys kindly Japrado's whereabouts are still unknown.
Please I am tweeting on this account as his brother. Austin is still unheard of.
RT widely
@Osama_otero @doctari_KOT @mbiti_mwondi
#RejectingFinanceBill2024

[Risasi Bandia @WuodMahondo]

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[Dholuo Spaces @DholuoSpaces]

We celebrate #Luo heroes everyday, but there are those we forget to celebrate. The foundational #Benga #musicians. Join us today at 8:30 pm as @sophistonagi takes us through a breathtaking and exploratory cosmic journey of Luo Benga 🎼 🎶 🎸. We hope our organizer @Thriving_luos would have woken up from his graduation celebration by then 🔨

[Dholuo Spaces @DholuoSpaces]

From “Nyatie Dero” to “Oyieke”: Benga was born. Join us this first Sunday of Sherehe month as @sophistonagi takes us through this unique Luo Culture and export.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

“The Queen of Gospel” Mahalia Jackson was born on this day in 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

[Agutu Onagi @sophistonagi]

@WorldAthletics @athletics_kenya She runs in beauty. Such power! Such grace! Such elegance!

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

Female Athlete of the Year nominee ✨

Retweet to vote for Faith Kipyegon 🇰🇪 in the #AthleticsAwards.

[Risasi Bandia @WuodMahondo]

As @sophistonagi writes, Dr. Osito does not only sing but teaches the society in his songs. The song “Ratong Akwaya” has 22 proverbs! One of the greatest!
Checkout ‘Benga Maestro: The Life and Genius of Dr. Osito Kalle” for more.

[Dholuo Spaces @DholuoSpaces]

Our “Luo Culture” podcast is now premiering on YouTube.@sophistonagi takes us through the history, personal and musical life Dr. Osito Kalle. Subscribe, watch, like and share https://t.co/dGbuAYSJFj

[nyorude @nyorude]

Thank you so much Professor Elly Agutu Onagi (@sophistonagi ) for personally delivering our copy of the Benga Maestro.

May God continue to use you today and the many days ahead of you! Continue doing the Lord’s work baa.

@BonfaceOsoroKE Ja Butere, may God bless you immensely! @ookofel @Ogunde_Ogunde @drjmuruthi @tonyopot

[Dholuo Spaces @DholuoSpaces]

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[Risasi Bandia @WuodMahondo]

I’m going to @DHOLUOSpaces’s upcoming Space. Will you join too? https://t.co/t3yeJN8dQb

[Dholuo Spaces @DholuoSpaces]

Some call him Dr, others Kasam, Osana, Jamabinju, Mastena or Nabii. With over 80 songs to his name, this Sunday we honor the Benga Maestro, string doctor, the lyrical cricket, a viable offspring of Victoria Jazz band and an immortal leader of Nabii Kings, Elija Mirasi Akumu A.K.A Osito Kalle. Join us this upcoming Sunday as @drjmuruthi talks to @sophistonagi , an accomplished writer and co-author of the book “Benga Maestro: The Life and Genius of Dr. Osito Kalle” about the life, genius and legacy of Kadori.

[Agutu Onagi @sophistonagi]

@TeamYouTube Done.
Thank you for the quick positive response. I am on the lookout for your DM

[Agutu Onagi @sophistonagi]

Hello @TeamYouTube ,
I write this to seek your intervention on my hacked gmail account which has locked me out of my YouTube Channel https://t.co/y2BS9VVky1. My recovery email is signed out and new passkeys added to my gmail. Efforts to recover are fruitless. Kindly assist.