Raila and Kalonzo coming back to Parliament!

[Dr. Job]

Raila, Kalonzo plan to join Parliament

By Geoffrey Mosoku


NAIROBI, KENYA: The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy is working out ways for Mr Raila Odinga and Mr Kalonzo Musyoka, their top leaders, to become Members of Parliament.

The two intend to take charge of the Opposition directly and lead a campaign to ensure devolution takes root as prescribed in the Constitution.

MPs are discussing ways to have the Prime Minister and Vice President either nominated or elected to seats in the National Assembly to provide leadership to the Opposition. This could involve asking some among them to quit their jobs.

"These are not people to be left outside Parliament after getting the support of over five million people," says Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi says.

The Standard On Saturday has established that a CORD parliamentary group meeting held at Raila's Karen residence on Thursday discussed the proposal. The two principals listened but remained non-committal on the matter. Many who attended the meeting said the idea was mooted by Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama, who argued that the presence of the two in the House would boost the morale of coalition MPs. Several other leaders supported the idea but could not agree on how to approach it.

Most MPs are pushing for the nominations approach. They are exploring ways of getting around regulations that require the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to pick a replacement from party lists filed before the election if a nominated MP resigns. Any amendment to bring in new names can only be done if the entire list is exhausted.

To find a loophole, MPs have tasked CORD's lawyers to write to IEBC seeking an interpretation of party list provisions in the Elections Act.

Change names

"Our argument is that the party list was only for purposes of the 2013 General Election, which has since passed, and the party can change the names (of the possible replacements) if a nominated MP opts to resign," an MP close to Raila said.

Should this line of attack not work, all the possible replacements still on ODM's and Wiper's lists would be asked to step aside.

Other legislators proposed that two elected MPs in ‘safe' seats opt to resign to pave way for a by-election in which the PM and VP can make their way back into the august House.

Sources said at least three MPs had offered to step aside to accommodate their leaders. The MPs would be compensated with about Sh30 million, the cash equivalent of the five-year salary they would be giving up. The details of this move have not been finalized. The matter will be picked up at a party meeting next week before Parliament resumes on April 16.

Mpuru Aburi, a close ally of Raila, said CORD's leaders could only keep the Opposition united if they are inside Parliament.

"The country needs a strong Opposition, especially with signs that some people are determined to take us back to the one party era," he said. The Tigania East legislator said MPs would first try the nomination route and, if it fails, find volunteers in CORD strongholds to quit and force a by-election.

"I am one of those who were pushing for this agenda," Aburi said. "I can assure you the proposal has received wide support."

A key Kalonzo ally, Joe Mutambo (Mwingi Central, Wiper) also confirmed the proposal saying: "We must find a way of bringing them to Parliament."

Mutambo said the coalition was determined to get positions inside the House for both the PM and VP, to provide leadership.

Sources intimate that the Registrar of Political Parties had advised parties to reserve nomination slots for their flag bearers last year, but most officials developed cold feet fearing it would send the wrong message to supporters. "Ms (Lucy) Ndung'u told us that parties are associated with personalities who will ensure vibrant entities. She warned us of the risk of not reserving slots for our party leaders," an MP said. "This is now haunting us."

Agenda for country

During the Thursday Parliamentary Group meeting summoned by Raila, the CORD leaders said they had met to deliberate on how to push their parliamentary agenda. Raila and Kalonzo reaffirmed to the country that they were ready to play the role of Opposition with the VP saying they can effectively lobby their party MPs even if they are outside Parliament.

The VP, who walked to the press conference holding hands with Raila, said the Cord alliance had an agenda for the country and would implement it from the opposition benches and through devolution.

"We have a very strong team here. The three of us have resolved to work together and ensure the letter and spirit of the Constitution is adhered to," he said in the company of Bungoma senator Moses Wetang'ula and Raila.

The Thursday meeting came only a day after Raila hosted county representatives from Nairobi for lunch, a forum at which he signaled that the political battle was not yet over for him.

Many pundits and critics have written off the 69-year-old premier, who they believe will not engage in further competitive politics after losing in his third quest for the presidency.

Standard Digital News - Kenya : Raila, Kalonzo plan to join Parliament

 

[Crucial Man]

Wazo zuri,walifanyie kazi.

 

[mfianchi]

Ndio lazima kuwepo na washika bakora bungeni,ambao ni RAO na Wiper,hao akina MaDVD lazima wajue kuna wakubwa in da house

 

[Rutashubanyuma]

Agenda for country

During the Thursday Parliamentary Group meeting summoned by Raila, the CORD leaders said they had met to deliberate on how to push their parliamentary agenda. Raila and Kalonzo reaffirmed to the country that they were ready to play the role of Opposition with the VP saying they can effectively lobby their party MPs even if they are outside Parliament.

The VP, who walked to the press conference holding hands with Raila, said the Cord alliance had an agenda for the country and would implement it from the opposition benches and through devolution.

"We have a very strong team here. The three of us have resolved to work together and ensure the letter and spirit of the Constitution is adhered to," he said in the company of Bungoma senator Moses Wetang'ula and Raila.

The Thursday meeting came only a day after Raila hosted county representatives from Nairobi for lunch, a forum at which he signaled that the political battle was not yet over for him.

Many pundits and critics have written off the 69-year-old premier, who they believe will not engage in further competitive politics after losing in his third quest for the presidency.

The only thing I smell here is greed for power and attention, simple and clear whiff for worldly things and nothing else. How can they do this to others if they are not that selfish and sick?

 

[Kabaridi]

The only thing I smell here is greed for power and attention, simple and clear whiff for worldly things and nothing else. How can they do this to others if they are not that selfish and sick?

Heshima kwako ndugu ruta, kwa sasa Uhuru should concentrate on delivering his pledge to kenyans, because he is indebted to kenyans... infact uhuru should not bother about those that want to remain a 'thorn' in the flesh to the process of governance in kenya.

.....Kenya haishindwi maana there are several and adequate systems to ensure the same 'thorns' do not upset the process of governance in kenya. What they are alledging to rule oposition without active representation or elective postions is unconstitutional and it is motivated mischief.

Playing the role of oppositon without direct election by the electorate is it constitutional? tuanzie hapo! to much bitterness and emotions at work

 

[Crucial Man]

Kibaridi na Rutta,msitake kupindisha mada kwa kuchukua vipengele vya habari na kujengea mada.hapa swala ni kwamba,RAO na Kalonzo ni viongozi wa viama viwili tofauti.tena ni wanasiasa ambao wakiwepo nje ya bunge na siasa za kenya,then ni kama vile kenya imerudi kwenye utawala wa kanu,chama kimoja.thats why kuna wabunge wamejitolea kuachia ngazi the hawa viogozi wawili watagombea then watashinda na kuingia bungeni.sio kwamba anatolewa mtu kwenye ubunge kwa nguvu.after role hawa wanafanya hv kuziweka siasa za kenya kwenye ramani ya dunia,isimezwe na makabila mawili kama wanavyo plan jubilee.

 

[Stroke]

kenya does not need them, if needed would have been elected...

 

[Dhuks]

Heshima kwako ndugu ruta, kwa sasa Uhuru should concentrate on delivering his pledge to kenyans, because he is indebted to kenyans... infact uhuru should not bother about those that want to remain a 'thorn' in the flesh to the process of governance in kenya.

.....Kenya haishindwi maana there are several and adequate systems to ensure the same 'thorns' do not upset the process of governance in kenya. What they are alledging to rule oposition without active representation or elective postions is unconstitutional and it is motivated mischief.

Playing the role of oppositon without direct election by the electorate is it constitutional? tuanzie hapo! to much bitterness and emotions at work

If they manage to convince those who have secured various seats to step down for them so be it,if they still have an inner drive to serve Kenyans i dont see why we should rush to confine them to history.

 

[Crucial Man]

kenya does not need them, if needed would have been elected...

huyu nae katokea wapi? Unazijua siasa au umekurupuka tu kuandika humu.kwani umesikia wanaenda kuwa Rais na makamu wake? Hivi zile kura m 5 na ushee walizopata sio za wakenya.for your info naona umecoment in general acha nikupe darasa kidogo.wanaingia bungeni wala sio( ikulu) kwa kupigiwa kura na wananchi wa majimbo watakapo gombea sio wakenya namaanisha wakikuyu na kalenjin in general.

 

[Stroke]

huyu nae katokea wapi? Unazijua siasa au umekurupuka tu kuandika humu.kwani umesikia wanaenda kuwa Rais na makamu wake? Hivi zile kura m 5 na ushee walizopata sio za wakenya.for your info naona umecoment in general acha nikupe darasa kidogo.wanaingia bungeni wala sio( ikulu) kwa kupigiwa kura na wananchi wa majimbo watakapo gombea sio wakenya namaanisha wakikuyu na kalenjin in general.

punguza hasira , umeandika uharo mkuu

 

[Crucial Man]

If they manage to convince those who have secured various seats to step down for them so be it,if they still have an inner drive to serve Kenyans i dont see why we should rush to confine them to history.

well said mkuu.why are these guys panicking? Hiyo ndio siasa bana.

 

[Crucial Man]

punguza hasira , umeandika uharo mkuu

uhoro kwako wewe,ulie anza na uhoro nikakujibu kwa uhoro,ukaendeleza uhoro.

 

[Stroke]

uhoro kwako wewe,ulie anza na uhoro nikakujibu kwa uhoro,ukaendeleza uhoro.

lione kwanza hata hujui kuandika, ku argue na mtu kama wewe its a waste of resources, jiangalie upya ujiunge tena JF ukiwa na ID mpya, hapa hapakufai, hili jina halikustahili

 

[Crucial Man]

lione kwanza hata hujui kuandika, ku argue na mtu kama wewe its a waste of resources, jiangalie upya ujiunge tena JF ukiwa na ID mpya, hapa hapakufai, hili jina halikustahili

hahahaha,pole sana mkuu.naona umehama kwenye mada sasa umeanza kunishambulia kwa kejeli.kwangu mimi poa tu.ok lets go back to the topic.umesema kwamba wakenya hawawataki Odinga na kalonzo,nikakujibu kwamba wao wanapigania warudi bungeni,ili kuwe na strong opposition due to their political influence,mwandishi kaweka njia mbili za kuwawezesha hawa mabwana kurudi bungeni.mosi ni kwa mbunge yoyote wa chama cha odinga kumwaga wino(kwa ridhaa yake mwenyewe) na kumuachia odinga agombee jimboni kwake,hivyo hivyo kwa msioka.pili ni kwa nominated member yoyote kuachia ngazi then odinga na kalozo kuteuliwa kujaza nafasi.dio maana nikakwambia hawa watu hawagombei u rais.ila kwa kuwa wewe ni mvivu wa kusoma post yote na kuichambua kisiasa ukakurupuka kusema wakenya hawawataki.nikakukumbusha kwamba wakenya m5 na ushee waliwapa kura,sasa unaposema wakenya hawawataki unakosea.ili kujua mimi sio mgeni jf angalia nimejoin lini,likes given,and received,post zangu nk.naweza kuwa naandika vibaya lakini ujumbe umeupata thats way ukaona naandika vibaya.pia usimdis mtu humu jf kwa sababu humu tunaingia na fake ids,naweza nikawa babako au mwalimu wako.calling me names aisaidii,nikosoe kwa hoja mkuu.punguza asira pia punguza matarajio makubwa uliyonayo kwa uhuruto ndugu.kama wewe ni wale walio ahadiwa laptops then subiri nazani zipo njiani,mimi humu jf naingia kwa simu ya mchina sio laptop za uhuruto.

 

[Kabaridi]

Kibaridi na Rutta,msitake kupindisha mada kwa kuchukua vipengele vya habari na kujengea mada.hapa swala ni kwamba,RAO na Kalonzo ni viongozi wa viama viwili tofauti.tena ni wanasiasa ambao wakiwepo nje ya bunge na siasa za kenya,then ni kama vile kenya imerudi kwenye utawala wa kanu,chama kimoja.thats why kuna wabunge wamejitolea kuachia ngazi the hawa viogozi wawili watagombea then watashinda na kuingia bungeni.sio kwamba anatolewa mtu kwenye ubunge kwa nguvu.after role hawa wanafanya hv kuziweka siasa za kenya kwenye ramani ya dunia,isimezwe na makabila mawili kama wanavyo plan jubilee.

kuweka siasa za kenya kwenye ramani kivipi??? hivi hakuna viongozi wanaozaliwa kila kuchao???...that is a very lame excuse, hawa ni watu kiburi chao hakitaruhusu kukubali maamuzi ya mahakama kuu..

hapo kwenye red ndio njia fupi wamepiga misumari za mwisho kwenye geneza zao wenyewe na kuconfirm kufa kwao kisiasa!! hakuna strategy hapo tamaa tuuu puuuh.......period!

 

[Kabaridi]

If they manage to convince those who have secured various seats to step down for them so be it,if they still have an inner drive to serve Kenyans i dont see why we should rush to confine them to history.

The question is, is what they are doing according to the letter?? Answer that!! Does the letter approve of such moves?? If so it approves what does the letter say about IEBC being the sole electoral body??

PS do not try to sugar coat the aspect of impunity especially if it refuses to die.

 

[Dhuks]

The question is, is what they are doing according to the letter?? Answer that!! Does the letter approve of such moves?? If so it approves what does the letter say about IEBC being the sole electoral body??

PS do not try to sugar coat the aspect of impunity especially if it refuses to die.

I was referring to elective posts not the nominated ones, if Raila convinces the Kibra legislator to step down for him to have another shot in parliament there is little we can do other than accepting to shoulder the burden of the cost of a by-election. The nomination option is a tall order.

 

[gambera]

Stroke,maoni yako kaka siharamu,unaweza kutowa maoni,lakini kama ulifuatia ile kesi ya kipinga matokeo,ungejuwa kwamba mahakama pia ilikuwa imeshaamuwa kesi,wacha nikuambie ukweli kuhusu raila.labda humjui vizuri historia yake,au kwa njia rahisi ungemtafuta wasifa wake kupitia internate.wafisadi wanamuogopa raila na hawamuamini,wanajuwa akishika uongozi basi hata kilicho jificha mvunguni sharti kitolewe,na kibainike.sisi tunajivunua raila hapa,yeye ni mwana mageuzi na mwanaharakati.vyama vingi,katiba,haki kwa wote.ditation.ni vizuri ujifunze,lakini haistahili umbeze agwamboo.anaungwa mkono na mikoa sita ya kenya.na uhuru yake ni mikoa miwili tu,kwao central na kwa ruto rift valley.alamsik.mimi mwenyewe nimempigia kura agwambo.

 

[Crucial Man]

kuweka siasa za kenya kwenye ramani kivipi??? hivi hakuna viongozi wanaozaliwa kila kuchao???...that is a very lame excuse, hawa ni watu kiburi chao hakitaruhusu kukubali maamuzi ya mahakama kuu..

hapo kwenye red ndio njia fupi wamepiga misumari za mwisho kwenye geneza zao wenyewe na kuconfirm kufa kwao kisiasa!! hakuna strategy hapo tamaa tuuu puuuh.......period!

mkuu kibaridi mbona mnawaogopa sana hawa watu?au mnaogopa kufanyiwa checks and balances?kwa upande wa jubilee ujio wa hawa mabwana utakuwa sio habari nzuri kwao,lakini kwa upande wa cord na wakenya makabila 40,itakuwa faraja kwao kuwaona captain na lutenant wake wako bungeni kuwapeleka mbio jubilee.hii itawapa moral na nguvu wabunge wa upande wa cord.so kwa upande wangu naunga mkono hoja.

 

[Crucial Man]

Stroke,maoni yako kaka siharamu,unaweza kutowa maoni,lakini kama ulifuatia ile kesi ya kipinga matokeo,ungejuwa kwamba mahakama pia ilikuwa imeshaamuwa kesi,wacha nikuambie ukweli kuhusu raila.labda humjui vizuri historia yake,au kwa njia rahisi ungemtafuta wasifa wake kupitia internate.wafisadi wanamuogopa raila na hawamuamini,wanajuwa akishika uongozi basi hata kilicho jificha mvunguni sharti kitolewe,na kibainike.sisi tunajivunua raila hapa,yeye ni mwana mageuzi na mwanaharakati.vyama vingi,katiba,haki kwa wote.ditation.ni vizuri ujifunze,lakini haistahili umbeze agwamboo.anaungwa mkono na mikoa sita ya kenya.na uhuru yake ni mikoa miwili tu,kwao central na kwa ruto rift valley.alamsik.mimi mwenyewe nimempigia kura agwambo.

mkuu Gambera,mwambie huyo jamaa.nazani hata historia ya odinga haijui,au ameamua kujipachika upenz kwa uhuruto kiasi kwamba kayasahau ya juzi na jana.mimi ni MTZ lakini namkubali sana odinga jnr.nimefuatilia siasa zake toka 92,nazani vijana wengi walikuwa bado sana tu.