Opposition National Super Alliance (Nasa) on Friday staged anti-United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec protests outside American Embassy in Gigiri, Nairobi.
Armed with anti-Godec banners and placards, the opposition supporters demanded that Godec and US must respect Nasa leader Raila Odinga.
The protesters went ahead to set some American flags and dollars on fire. They asked Godec and US to let Kenyans solve their own political issues.
They accused the envoy of being corrupt and a Jubilee mole.They further cautioned American against interfering with Kenyan political affairs, saying that Kenya is no longer a colony of Western nations.
On Sunday, Godec led 11 other foreign envoys in urging Odinga to first accept that Uhuru Kenyatta is the President, as a beginning point for dialogue to end political stalemate arising from last year’s bitterly contested presidential elections.
“The opposition needs to accept that Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto are the legitimate President and Deputy President of Kenya as the basis for the dialogue that it and many Kenyans want. Stoking and threatening violence are not acceptable, nor are extra-constitutional measures to seize power,” the diplomats said in a statement.
However, in a rejoinder, Raila angrily dismissed the calls by the heads of mission and asked them to stop meddling with Kenya’s affairs.
“We want to tell them that Kenya is an independent country and they can only be observers… we know their positions,” Raila said.
“They can not come out here and tell us about democracy… we do not need advice from Godec and British High commissioner.”
“…we are independent and we will deal with our matters as Kenyans… Maneno wanaosema ni tupu yote. Wanataka tuiingie kwa mitego (What they are saying is baseless, they want us to enter into traps),” he said.
Nasa has been pressuring President Trump administration to recall Godec on allegations of being partisan and has threatened to petition the US Senate against him.
Nasa stupid goons. Your…
Nasa stupid goons. Your counties are the highest in HIV rates and most funding come from the US. Raila could not even spare any cent with the burial of your own Nasarites mytrys.. ujinga will kill you people.. in fact we should allow kisumu county become part of Uganda’s museveni regime. Burn the other countries flags as well they are all super powers and worship of raila is least in the concerns. Just a grain of salt in th ocean.. I thought you guys are still resisting and your leader took an oath as people president all your wishes have been granted what’s the issue now
NASA must realize that you…
NASA must realize that you earn and not demand respect. If Raila wants to be respected, he must behave and act like a statesman. Again, only terrorist organization in the world burn American flags. These actions are expected in Afghanistan, Iraq or Syria but not in Kenya. Burning American flag infers that you are even ready to kill Americans. It is very wrong and if you NASA leaders think this is how to earn respect, you are completely mistaken. Trump is coming for you.
Every time they burn the US…
Every time they burn the US flag and tell off the US ambassador, UK ambassador and all the envoy’s, it just feels CATHARTIC!
How the world receives it, is not our business.
Thankyou NASA supporters!
Thank you.
From Jonah Savimbi to Riak…
From Jonah Savimbi to Riak Machar, Morgan Chivangirai, Kissa Besigye, Julius Malema……., it looks like every African country has it’s own Official Mad Man, but ours seems to have gone completely out of control.
NASA employing Uneducated…
NASA employing Uneducated youth to hold petty demos! A demonstration of desperation and a depraved mindset
These idiots do not know NRM…
These idiots do not know NRM & NASA will be put in terrorist organization by USA and other countries. You do not burn American flag. USA is monitoring this activities
Wow, these people have…
Wow, these people have energy!!
Now they act like we are one…
Now they act like we are one kenya.arent they the ones clamoring for secession?
May be it might help you to ignore godec since he is speaking to the kenya that does not include thugs like you.
yes,kenyans are the only people who can solve their internal problems. but by your actions idont blame jubilee for disengaging with nasa principals.so what does burning the american flag solve?.how about calling all your supporters in american to come back?see how many will take up your call.and to the nasa supporters in usa,iwould like to hear you condemn the flag burning that is unless you support their actions.
this demos and jaluo…
this demos and jaluo holiganism.Take it to america and you will face trumph.Nasa is creating non existing crisis in our beloved country.Crisis is in their coalation not kenya
Very cathartic…
Very cathartic.
Thankyou team NASA
Nasa’s actions reminds me of…
Nasa’s actions reminds me of a song “Some one will pay ” by Justin Townes Earle. Particularly the lines
“Don’t care if I search this whole worldwide I’ve nothing but time,Someone will pay for the way you lied”
I guess that in fullness of time, someone will pay for the recklessness with which nasa acting.
…and coincidentally the…
…and coincidentally the album is Absent Fathers. Does that not translate to Baba wapotevu in swahili?
Ishi mera ni ngombe muno …
Ishi mera ni ngombe muno … they are burning american flags … lakini wamevaa mitumba ya kutoka america … stupid jaruos
American flags and dollars…
American flags and dollars on fire? This could only happen in movies. Vulnerable are all over Kenya except Gigiri, Runda and Muthaiga. NEVER burn dollars again!
American flags and dollars…
American flags and dollars on fire? This could only happen in movies. Vulnerable are all over Kenya except Gigiri, Runda and Muthaiga. NEVER burn dollars again!