The European Union has joined the US and UK in calling upon opposition leader Raila Odinga to reconsider his withdrawal from the October 26th presidential race.
Raila pulled out of the contest after accusing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of giving a deaf ear to their demands for reforms before conducting the fresh election.
“We called on all actors to participate and respect the Constitution. We are reviewing the practical implications of this withdrawal,” a senior diplomat from the European Union Delegation in Kenya told the
Nation.
The official further suggested that Kenya’s Supreme Court should be called upon to “pronounce itself on this matter.”
“We regret this decision and we feel it would have been better if the Constitution, and the Supreme Court ruling, are respected.”
The official said that, although EU was not considering any sanction on the opposition leader at the moment, the bloc’s view a peaceful poll as a better pathway to Kenya’s stability.
The EU, together with UK and US have been a key financier of a number of programmes at the IEBC, through the UNDP.
Last week, UK urged all players in the repeat election to work towards ensuring the repeat presidential election is conducted as ordered by the Supreme Court.
“The UK has called for a free, fair and peaceful presidential election in Kenya in line with the constitution. We are disappointed by opposition candidate Raila Odinga’s decision to withdraw from the contest scheduled for 26 October,” a spokesperson at the UK High Commission in Nairobi said in a statement.
He added: “We call on all parties to work together to ensure that democratic elections take place in line with the ruling by the Supreme Court. This is in the best interest of all Kenyans.”
“We have been clear that the international community is watching Kenya and every step of its electoral process closely. Action should be taken against any individual engaging in or inciting violence. The UK reserves the right to take our own action at a later date, should it prove necessary, which includes considering the refusal or revocation of visas.”
Last week, the US said the move by Raila to bow out of the race was regrettable, although they respected it.
“We respect the right of Nasa presidential candidate Raila Odinga and deputy presidential candidate Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka to withdraw from the Kenyan election scheduled for October 26, but we regret their decision to do so,” US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec said.
“It is unfortunate that the IEBC and the political parties could not reach broad agreement on the conduct of the new poll.”
Now you know if any more…
Now you know if any more people are killed due to the streets protests, you will be answerable. The ICC is knocking at your door. The US, UK, and EU are throwing you a lifeline and it is up to you to decide whether you want to be pulled out of your hole or if you want to continue digging deeper. As they say, “Pride Cometh Before a Fall”. Swallow your pride and avoid the fall.
What Uhuru Kenyatta is doing…
What Uhuru Kenyatta is doing in Kenya::
1. Francis Njuguna, 31
He was shot dead in Kariobangi, Nairobi, on August 11.
His body was found at the City Mortuary.
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2. Vincent Omondi Okebe, 27
He he was shot on August 11 in Dandora during protests by Nasa supporters.
He later succumbed to his injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
3. Thomas Odhiambo Okul, 26
He died instantly after being shot by police on August 11 inside his home in Dandora, Nairobi.
4. Kevin Otieno, 23
He died on his way to hospital after being shot by police outside his gate in Dandora, Nairobi, on August 12.
5. Vitalis Otieno, 23
He died in his house out of shock in Dandora, Nairobi, on August 12.
He developed shock after being caught up in clashes between police and Nasa supporters.
6. Sammy Amira Loka, 45
He was hit by a teargas canister where he inhaled tear gas at Kawangware Stage Two, Nairobi.
He died at the KNH on August 9.
7. Lillian Khavere, 40
She was eight months pregnant when she met her death.
She fell after police fired teargas and she was trampled by a crowd at Kawangware No.56 on August 9.
She later died at KNH.
8. Festo Kevogo, 33
He was shot through the head by police on August 9 at Kawangware No 56, Nairobi.
He died on his way to the hospital.
9. Melvin Mboka Mwangitsi, 19
He was shot dead by police in Satellite/Kawangware, Nairobi, on August 9.
His body was traced to KNH mortuary.
10. Paul Mungai, 33
He was shot in the abdomen.
He died from internal bleeding at KNH on August 120.
He was from Kawangware No 56 in Nairobi.
11. Zebedeo Mukhala, 42
He was shot on his leg where he fell down and was trampled by crowd on August 12.
Mr Mukhala died on August 14 at Mbagathi Hospital while undergoing treatment.
12. Violet Khagai, 43
She is from Kawangware Stage Two.
She was hit by teargas and inhaled pepper spray on August 12.
She died on her way to hospital.
13. Erick Kwama, 30
He died at KNH after he was hit by teargas, fired at a close range, and inhaled pepper spray on August 10.
14. Nelvin Amakove, 30
On August 11, he was caught up in riots.
He was shot in the back while running away from the police in Kawangware No 56, Nairobi.
He died instantly and his body was traced to KNH.
15. Suleiman Khatibu, 25
The Tanzanian national and was an employee of San Valencia restaurant in Karen.
On August 11, he was hit in his chest by teargas fired at close range range.
He bled through nose and mouth and died at KNH on August 18.
He was from Kinyanjui area, near Kawangware, Nairobi.
16. Jeremiah Maranga,50
He was an employee of G4S.
He was beaten by police and left for the dead on August 11 at Kawangware No. 56 in Nairobi.
His body was soaked in blood.
He died of internal bleeding and severe organ damage while awaiting treatment at KNH.
17. Benson Wandera, 47
He was shot by police at Kinyanjui area, near Kawangware, Nairobi, on August 11t.
He was buried in Busia, western Kenya.
18. Silas Owiti Lebo, 18
He was beaten by police on August 12 in Mathare 4A-C area, Nairobi.
He died on admission to hospital.
19. Bernard Okoth Odoyo, 25
He died instantly after he was shot at the back at No.10 on August 9.
He was from Mathare 4A, Nairobi.
20. Victor Okoth Odoyo, 25
He died instantly at No. 10 after he was shot in the back on August 9.
He was from Mathare 4A,Nairobi.
21. William Waka, 42
He was shot in the chest on August 9 and his body was traced to City Mortuary.
He is from Mathare North, Nairobi.
22. Boniface Ochieng Owino, 31
He was shot in the chest in Mathare, Bondeni area, Nairobi, on August 12.
He died instantly.
23. David Owino,28
He died instantly along Juja Road after he was shot in the chest on August 12.
He lived in Mathare, Bondeni area, Nairobi.
24. Stephanie Moraa Nyarangi, 9
She hit news headlines after she was shot in the chest while playing on the balcony in Mathare North, Nairobi, on August 12.
25. Christopher Samwel Mutua, 32
Another victim from Mathare North, Nairobi, who was shot in the chest at a close range on August 13.
He died instantly near his house.
26. Fanuel Muruka Amule, 30
He was shot on August 12 in Mathare North, Nairobi.
His body was traced to the City Mortuary.
27. Raphael Ayieko,17
He died instantly after being shot in the back in Babadogo, Kasabuni Area, Nairobi, on August 12.
28. Privel Ochieng Ameso, 18
He died instantly after being shot shot in the neck and in the hip while on his knees on August 12.
He was from Babadogo, Kasabuni area, in Nairobi.
29. Shaddy Omondi Juma, 17
He was shot dead while on his knees in Babadogo, Kasabuni area, on August 12.
His body was traced to the City Mortuary with five bullet wounds.
30. Geoffrey Onacha, 34
He was shot dead in Kibera, Nairobi, on August 10.
His body was traced at City Mortuary.
31. Sharon Imenza, 10
The daughter of Geoffrey Onacha (above).
On August 11, she collapsed and died upon seeing her father’s body in Kibera.
32. Henry Onyango Matete, age unknown.
He was beaten by police on August 12 in Kibera, Olympic area, Nairobi.
He died a day later at the Muthaiga Hospital.
33. Michael Owino, 28
He was shot dead at Kibera Olympic area in Nairobi.
His body was taken away in a body bag on August 12.
The body yet to be found by his relatives.
34. Persons between 17 to 27 unconfirmed cases from various parts of Nairobi.
The areas include Kawangware, Kibera, Mathare and Dandora on dates between August 9 to 13.
Peter, who do you think you…
Peter, who do you think you are fooling seriously. Stop using dead people to further your agenda. You are Useless, useless and more so very insensitive. Do you know whether the next of kin approve of their relatives being used this way. If my relative was there I would sue your ass up you would be reading the papers coming from your mouth. Bure kabisa.
Pathetic! They died in vain…
Pathetic! They died in vain…mislead by an idiotic evil misleader for Shs.500/- while he slept in his karen home surrounded by his kids and wife enjoying a hot meal. He coaxed the poor, vulnerable youth to go against the laws of the land…to throw stones and loot innocent people’s businesses…. THEY THAT WERE NOT TAUGHT BY THEIR PARENTS or THEY THAT GO AGAINST WISE TEACHINGS get taught by the world. How sad for a parent-figure to be luring poor kids to death!
I hope someone will tell these poor kids to do what the laws of the land dictate…otherwise, death is imminent.
“You don’t have to vote on…
“You don’t have to vote on October 26”. – Uhuru tells NASA suporters. Dame! Wow!! This guy thinks NASAns are Stupid. Huh?
What Uhuru Kenyatta is doing…
What Uhuru Kenyatta is doing in Kenya::
1. Francis Njuguna, 31
He was shot dead in Kariobangi, Nairobi, on August 11.
His body was found at the City Mortuary.
2. Vincent Omondi Okebe, 27
He he was shot on August 11 in Dandora during protests by Nasa supporters.
He later succumbed to his injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
3. Thomas Odhiambo Okul, 26
He died instantly after being shot by police on August 11 inside his home in Dandora, Nairobi.
4. Kevin Otieno, 23
He died on his way to hospital after being shot by police outside his gate in Dandora, Nairobi, on August 12.
5. Vitalis Otieno, 23
He died in his house out of shock in Dandora, Nairobi, on August 12.
He developed shock after being caught up in clashes between police and Nasa supporters.
6. Sammy Amira Loka, 45
He was hit by a teargas canister where he inhaled tear gas at Kawangware Stage Two, Nairobi.
He died at the KNH on August 9.
7. Lillian Khavere, 40
She was eight months pregnant when she met her death.
She fell after police fired teargas and she was trampled by a crowd at Kawangware No.56 on August 9.
She later died at KNH.
8. Festo Kevogo, 33
He was shot through the head by police on August 9 at Kawangware No 56, Nairobi.
He died on his way to the hospital.
9. Melvin Mboka Mwangitsi, 19
He was shot dead by police in Satellite/Kawangware, Nairobi, on August 9.
His body was traced to KNH mortuary.
10. Paul Mungai, 33
He was shot in the abdomen.
He died from internal bleeding at KNH on August 120.
He was from Kawangware No 56 in Nairobi.
11. Zebedeo Mukhala, 42
He was shot on his leg where he fell down and was trampled by crowd on August 12.
Mr Mukhala died on August 14 at Mbagathi Hospital while undergoing treatment.
12. Violet Khagai, 43
She is from Kawangware Stage Two.
She was hit by teargas and inhaled pepper spray on August 12.
She died on her way to hospital.
13. Erick Kwama, 30
He died at KNH after he was hit by teargas, fired at a close range, and inhaled pepper spray on August 10.
14. Nelvin Amakove, 30
On August 11, he was caught up in riots.
He was shot in the back while running away from the police in Kawangware No 56, Nairobi.
He died instantly and his body was traced to KNH.
15. Suleiman Khatibu, 25
The Tanzanian national and was an employee of San Valencia restaurant in Karen.
On August 11, he was hit in his chest by teargas fired at close range range.
He bled through nose and mouth and died at KNH on August 18.
He was from Kinyanjui area, near Kawangware, Nairobi.
16. Jeremiah Maranga,50
He was an employee of G4S.
He was beaten by police and left for the dead on August 11 at Kawangware No. 56 in Nairobi.
His body was soaked in blood.
He died of internal bleeding and severe organ damage while awaiting treatment at KNH.
17. Benson Wandera, 47
He was shot by police at Kinyanjui area, near Kawangware, Nairobi, on August 11t.
He was buried in Busia, western Kenya.
18. Silas Owiti Lebo, 18
He was beaten by police on August 12 in Mathare 4A-C area, Nairobi.
He died on admission to hospital.
19. Bernard Okoth Odoyo, 25
He died instantly after he was shot at the back at No.10 on August 9.
He was from Mathare 4A, Nairobi.
20. Victor Okoth Odoyo, 25
He died instantly at No. 10 after he was shot in the back on August 9.
He was from Mathare 4A,Nairobi.
21. William Waka, 42
He was shot in the chest on August 9 and his body was traced to City Mortuary.
He is from Mathare North, Nairobi.
22. Boniface Ochieng Owino, 31
He was shot in the chest in Mathare, Bondeni area, Nairobi, on August 12.
He died instantly.
23. David Owino,28
He died instantly along Juja Road after he was shot in the chest on August 12.
He lived in Mathare, Bondeni area, Nairobi.
24. Stephanie Moraa Nyarangi, 9
She hit news headlines after she was shot in the chest while playing on the balcony in Mathare North, Nairobi, on August 12.
25. Christopher Samwel Mutua, 32
Another victim from Mathare North, Nairobi, who was shot in the chest at a close range on August 13.
He died instantly near his house.
26. Fanuel Muruka Amule, 30
He was shot on August 12 in Mathare North, Nairobi.
His body was traced to the City Mortuary.
27. Raphael Ayieko,17
He died instantly after being shot in the back in Babadogo, Kasabuni Area, Nairobi, on August 12.
28. Privel Ochieng Ameso, 18
He died instantly after being shot shot in the neck and in the hip while on his knees on August 12.
He was from Babadogo, Kasabuni area, in Nairobi.
29. Shaddy Omondi Juma, 17
He was shot dead while on his knees in Babadogo, Kasabuni area, on August 12.
His body was traced to the City Mortuary with five bullet wounds.
30. Geoffrey Onacha, 34
He was shot dead in Kibera, Nairobi, on August 10.
His body was traced at City Mortuary.
31. Sharon Imenza, 10
The daughter of Geoffrey Onacha (above).
On August 11, she collapsed and died upon seeing her father’s body in Kibera.
32. Henry Onyango Matete, age unknown.
He was beaten by police on August 12 in Kibera, Olympic area, Nairobi.
He died a day later at the Muthaiga Hospital.
33. Michael Owino, 28
He was shot dead at Kibera Olympic area in Nairobi.
His body was taken away in a body bag on August 12.
The body yet to be found by his relatives.
34. Persons between 17 to 27 unconfirmed cases from various parts of Nairobi.
The areas include Kawangware, Kibera, Mathare and Dandora on dates between August 9 to 13.
@Peter, do you have…
@Peter, do you have permission from the families of the people you have published in this list? If not remove it.
The supreme Court should…
The supreme Court should pronounce itself in this matter. What they will say will show us how far they’ve gone to bed with the evil coup plotters. Over to you my namesake.
Yep! The 54% Plotters;…
Yep! The 54% Plotters; Vifaranga vya Computer.
Since when did you become me…
Since when did you become me? Can’t you read my name? I am the one which % belongs to who. Onge?
Please “Baba” or “Joshua”,…
Please “Baba” or “Joshua”, reconsider taking part in the elections. You have ten million votes waiting for you and then you take us to Canaan. By withdrawing and calling for un ending protests you are just advocating us to be killed by the police as we follow what you tell us to do. Please prevent more deaths of us and take part in the elections on 26 October. You will beat Uhuru and you will take us to Canaan. If you lose, you will still remain our hero. Please call off these demonstrations and beat Uhuru at the ballot.
Scared for defeat as he will…
Scared for defeat as he will be embarrassed. Fake Joshua its time hata kama you will loose. Raila should be comfortable as he has never won anything.
Why are they begging him,…
Why are they begging him, let him flex his muscles the next 10 days.
Same question I am asking, …
Same question I am asking, @fg2…. RAO is behaving like the cowardly guy who fears getting into a fight and will ask others to hold him lest he beats up his opponent…kumbe ni uoga…”nishikeni tafadhali nismpige…..”. I wonder why these jungus cannot read between the lines…the man RAO just wants to cause chaos…harming the taxpayers who keep his tummy full! Let him be! At this rate RAO can go die, who cares? Idiot!
Uhuru, you are always…
Uhuru, you are always warning foreign nations against interfering with Kenya’s internal political issues. Why are you silent this time?
Kwani they addressed Uhuru,…
Kwani they addressed Uhuru, ask Raiya
@Peter:…
@Peter:
Thank you for sharing with us the unfortunate highway that Uhuru is taking us back to. He (Uhuru) did not participate in the second liberation of Kenya, and yet he is taking us back into those sad days of our Kenyan history. A vote for Uhuru, is a vote for “regression” back to Nyayo Days.
Please watch the following documentary by Mbugua Kaba which can be found on You Tube Video titled:
WALKING SHADOWS, UNDYING SPIRITS – THE NYAYO HOUSE TORTURE STORIES.
It is so sad that Kenyans have a very short memory and willing to elect an agent of oppression into the Kenyan presidency! How do you expect him to respect the New Kenyan Constitution when he and Ruto strongly opposed it during the referendum?
@ IMARA et al., NASA…
@ IMARA et al., NASA demonstrators were allowed to demonstrate peacefully. They were allowed to hold peaceful demonstrations by president UHURU. He has a country to run and protect the lives, business and peace of the country. Do you feel the pain of lost business due to theft? why are they throwing stones to police? why are they throwing stones to police stations? stoning cars? Matiangi the CS gave directives banning this hooliganism. Why would one think they can not follow those directives? and now you dare call it police brutality. They have every right to bear arms. I support shoot to kill for anyone that doesn’t follow orders. The police have to bring order and utumishi kwa wote don’t throw stones to them. You do that here in the USA, throw stones at the Police or call them names when they pull you over… Enough is Enough. I support the government. Fake joshua withdrew his elections so what are we demonstrating? the court gave no actions against IEBC? how can Fake joshua pick and choose which rulings to follow? He should be arrested for contempt of court orders.. This man is just demonic and headache for the country. He should foot for the bill of burial for this victims. He refused to refund payroll money from donations thats the least he can do
Things are unfolding very…
Things are unfolding very fast and hope everybody took a notice. For those who did not take notice there is a terrorist attack on Somalia , one of the failed states and now a bedrock of terrorists . I personally do not condone any police brutality but also think also Kenyans not only have a duty to demonstrate freely but have a duty to respect the law . What I am trying to say is that our Government is stuck in between keeping our borders save from terrorists and dealing with events inside which are preventable . Kenyans of sound mind should reject all kind manipulations by our politicians for their gains . We can blame our police for being provoked into using excessive but also protesters should reject being used as pawns by politicians . Now with all this unnecessary friction in our beloved country Kenya terrorist might use this opportunity to attack us.Let us support our disciplined armed in keeping us safe from attacks from within and outside Kenya .
We know and international…
We know and international community knows that NASA is a terrrorist party, today police recovered Ak47 from NASA financier.
Baba refuses to participate…
Baba refuses to participate because the IEBC refused to change or even respond to his minimum requests which would have benefited all Kenyans not just NASA.Create a level playing field and Jubilee should stop pretending all is well they intend to rig and this time Baba will not be duped again.So called developed nations need to understand issues before making blind comments which in actuality are just publicity stunts so that it appears that they care.
See how you contradict…
See how you contradict yourself. Baba WENT to seek counsel from the developed nations and he got it. Which blind comments are they making when he is the one telling and their comments are based on his story? Unfortunately they’re not siding with him and i bet it’s where you’re coming from
His so called minimum…
His so called minimum requests would not have benefited me because they only are constructed to get him to power sharing and not raising my quality of life. Show me any of his demands that would even benefit you; let alone me; if you can. See, you cant! As to claims of rigging, level playing field, irreducible minimums, etc., we know those are just freaking high sounding words/sentences from Naswans to remain relevant to their base. I know you don’t even believe half of what you write in your comments, but since you have to make yourself heard, and justify your existence, you would rather write crap, than have some rai·son d’ê·tre. It your life…puh
The “U’s” are very patient…
The “U’s” are very patient and accommodating, and the U stand for United and Union. Nasa better count your fortunes before the U arrive at the end of their rope with your political peekaboo.