Kenya in precarious situtation as Ethiopia's stability in doubt after Meles death.

[Ab-Titchaz]

some times ab tichaz i wonder what you are studying in america,however the only constant thing is that you are not progressing in terms of wisdom. so now i have to be a writer so that my views be balanced? so i have to write articles in the nation media group for you to see them balanced? son just come home you are a dissapointment :A S cry::A S cry:

Please do not drag me into a pig fight. There is more to what I said than the point about writing
for a media outlet. Read son...READ AGAIN.

 

[Kabaridi]

During his 21 years in power, Mr Meles ruled Ethiopia with an iron fist.

His inner power base eliminated potential opponents, restricted media freedom and tightly controlled the operations of non-governmental organisations.

Thousands across the vast country were also jailed due to their differing political stands.

His ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) honed the "developmental state" leadership style which restricts democratic rights and emphasises on development and the alleviation of poverty.

Mr Meles was a key western ally in the region, particularly the US in its fight against terrorism in the horn of Africa region.

He was also a key player in Somalia affairs and in the negotiations for peace between former civil war foes Sudan and South Sudan.

Mr Meles was a chief negotiator for Africa in climate change talks, chairman of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad) and in the regional Intergovernmental Authority for Development (Igad) bloc.

He is credited for building a fast-growing economy (has averaged eight per cent growth for the last seven years) and huge infrastructure projects spanning road, telecoms and giant hydropower dams across the nation of 85 million.

Recently he was at the forefront of an ambitious multi-billion dollar infrastructure project that roped in Kenya and South Sudan.

His death brings both opportunity and challenges for Ethiopia and the wider eastern African region in terms of stability and democratisation.

The country is currently facing around 12 armed opposition groups include secessionist groups fronted by Ogaden and Oromo rebels, while it maintains a bitter relationship with Eritrea, which seceded peacefully.

In the short term there may be no regime change, but various political scenarios suggest Ethiopia is set to turn a new political chapter.

The ruling EPRDF coalition includes the Amhara National Democratic Movement (ANDM) created in the 1980s, the Oromo People's Democratic Front (1990) and the Southern People's Democratic Movement (SPDM) formed in 1992, all under the "supervision" of the dominant Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF), of which Mr Meles has been the long-time chairman.

Mr Meles was a Tigray, who form only about five per cent of the population, but dominate government, including in the military and intelligence.

Off courese western backers will say Meles ruled with an iron fist and supressed the ability of institutions within Ethiopia. But I must say his visionary and QUALITY leadership abilities helped run Ethiopia devoid of the harangue yearned by drama hungry politicans like those in kenya. He also helped in ensuring a stable somalia by sending ENDF to fight alshabaab where the same pro-harangue western backers could peacefully conduct their relief mission.

Meles was also pioneer of massive transformative Development projects that made Ethiopia surpass kenya economicalyy within East Africa. Surely Meles's VISIONARY LEADERSHIP will be missed in East africa. I am sure that the ruling EPRDF coalition that includes the Amhara National Democratic Movement (ANDM) are busy preparing to install a hegemonic candidate for the post of PM. Even so that will not prevent The tripartite LAPSETT to derail. So long as there is peace within Kenya free LAPPSET is as good as on course.

 

[Ab-Titchaz]

Off courese western backers will say Meles ruled with an iron fist and supressed the ability of institutions within Ethiopia. But I must say his visionary and QUALITY leadership abilities helped run Ethiopia devoid of the harangue yearned by drama hungry politicans like those in kenya. He also helped in ensuring a stable somalia by sending ENDF to fight alshabaab where the same pro-harangue western backers could peacefully conduct their relief mission.

Meles was also pioneer of massive transformative Development projects that made Ethiopia surpass kenya economicalyy within East Africa. Surely Meles's VISIONARY LEADERSHIP will be missed in East africa. I am sure that the ruling EPRDF coalition that includes the Amhara National Democratic Movement (ANDM) are busy preparing to install a hegemonic candidate for the post of PM. Even so that will not prevent The tripartite LAPSETT to derail. So long as there is peace within Kenya free LAPPSET is as good as on course.

The only problem with these kind of 'systems of governance' is the fact that they create the 'big man syndrome'. When
the big man departs the scene then a serious power vacuum ensues which fuels instability if not total collapse as in the
case of Somalia.

Lets see how this visionary leadership translates after his demise.
Time will tell.

 

[Geza Ulole]

read your geography well ,elemi is being contested by south sudan NOT Ethiopia. ethiopia and kenya have a long good relationship and by the way once south Sudan oil passes through Kenya they will be under Kenya mercy

of recent kumekuwa na fightings ikihusisha watu wa Ethiopia pia
http://www.menasborders.com/documents/Ilemi_sovereigntyscape.pdf

 

[Kabaridi]

the big man departs the scene then a serious power vacuum ensues which fuels instability if not total collapse as in the
case of Somalia.

Well said although Instabilty rises from the fact that power hungry politicians lacking leadership credentials will stop at nothing to forcefully get to power and it depends with the level of maturity displayed by politicians. You cannot deny there are those determined to be puppets speaking after the manner of their western backers.

 

[Kabaridi]

If you feel offended then sorry for that, I was just trying to comment on the article which I guess is about the country of Kenya and Kenyans who feel they have something in common (not so sure If I got it right since its in English) with Ethiopians, and the majority of Kenyans fit the description I mentioned above, so if you are not among them then pole! But still that does not change the fact on how Ethiopians view the vast majority of Kenyans whether you spread love mpaka mbinguni (heaven) or not, haitabadilisha kitu (it wont change anything as far as the way Ethiopans see majority of Kenyans)

There are always some unstable human beings across EA trying to propagate hatred against Kenyans and dissenting views that are anti-kenyan, which is based on tribalism and political party psychology..which I doubt most people will be over soon. And these distractions or mindsets are a common thing. One thing about Ethiopia in their motherland is that they have got a fierce nationalism embedded within their genes against any foreigners of any origin a factor that makes them look unwelcoming to Kenyans As you would wish us to believe. Even if instability and war is to erupt in Ethiopia following the demise of its Prime Minister, there will be no situation where Kenya will collapse alongside their turmoil. I do not believe Ethiopia's stability depends on Kenya, or vice-versa. Both countries have with time matured socio-politically.

Idi Amin's move was not tactical but a stupid one having served the ranks in kenya Homeguard personell during pre-colonial era, off-course he was of the Idea that everything good with Africa could be achieved through forceful evictions. Uganda was so young then and it was devoid of strong governing institutions though it possessed high standards of education frameworks that Kenya could only dream off at the time.

 

[JokaKuu]

..ethiopia ndiyo wanawasaidia kenya kupigana na al-shabaab.

..wao kenya wanaitwa "chocolate soldiers", ni waoga na hawana experience na vita.

 

[Kabaridi]

Nakumbuka miaka miwili iliyopita kabla kenya kupeleka majeshi Somali, kuna hata rais moja EA wa alishasema jeshi la kenya ni career army. Yaani huyu museveni alikuwa anakuwa sarcastic kwa marafiki wake wa ulaya.

Tofauti ya kenya na nchi nyingine ni kuwa KDF inaongozwa na displine na effective pre planning na pia inaongoza kwa vitendo. Miezi sita down the line Kisimayu pekee ndio imebaki kutekwa. Juzi kuna mkasa darfur ilipata jeshi wa JWTZ, pokeeni rambi rambi zangu. Lakini ikiwa mwapoteza majeshi kabla ya mapigano, je itakuwaje vita vikianza??

Halfu make sure media reporting ya tanzania is open and not "timid" to report mikosi kama hii kama kenya inavofanya. Ajabu hii habari ilipatkana kutoka mdau wa JF kupitia ndugu yake aliyepatikana na msiba Sudan

 

[JokaKuu]

Kabaridi,

..It is just taking too long for KDF to get the job done.

..U have all the weapons that u need, including drones.

..mnapewa msaada na Ethiopia, Uganda,Burundi, etc etc, lakini kazi inafanyika at a snails pace.

..an experienced and battle hardened army will take less than 6 months to defeat a militia like al-shabaab.

..there is a reason KDF r now called "CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS."

 

[chash]

Personally I like Ethiopia. They have very beautiful girls mwaa!

 

[livefire]

Personally I like Ethiopia. They have very beautiful girls mwaa!

was wondering when will this come up.hehe.....

 

[Kabaridi]

Kabaridi,

..It is just taking too long for KDF to get the job done.

..U have all the weapons that u need, including drones.

..mnapewa msaada na Ethiopia, Uganda,Burundi, etc etc, lakini kazi inafanyika at a snails pace.

..an experienced and battle hardened army will take less than 6 months to defeat a militia like al-shabaab.

..there is a reason KDF r now called "CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS."

my Friend Joka Kuu remember in 2006 when the battle hardened force,Ethiopia wa fighting the then Alshabaab, ICU islamic courts Union, they had mounted Intel courtesy of US but failed. It makes one wonder why they failed in removing ICU. The rate at which caskets of dead ENDF were returning to Addis was alarming. Ethiopia have had successess during the Ogaden war but have a poor record of operations on foreign soil. Now the chocolate Squad has librated all parts except kisimayu which will fall soon.