Uhuru Kenyatta supports Hamas in a new diplomatic spat with Israel and the West

[Dr. Job]

Shock as Uhuru Kenyatta supports Hamas in a new diplomatic spat with Israel and the West

President Uhuru Kenyatta waded into another divisive diplomatic issue when he expressly supported Palestinian push for statehood and revealed that Kenya is considering the restive Arab nation’s request to build an embassy in Nairobi.

The president, who met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the ongoing Kuwait Arab-Africa meeting said his government will continue to support Palestinian bid for independence, a position opposed by both the US and Israel.


”Kenya, alongside other like-minded countries, voted in favour of a resolution of the UN General Assembly to grant Palestine the status of a non-member State of the UN,” he said, adding that Kenya acknowledge Palestine’s interest to re-open its Embassy in Nairobi.

In 2011, the US opposed Palestine’s bid to use the UN Security Council to push its statehood bid, saying “peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the U.N”.

While the president’s gesture may not be as powerful as the American, his sentiments comes days after terrorists attacked an Israeli-owned facility in Nairobi, complicating issues for a country which climbs mountainous lengths to protect its citizens and interests.

For Uhuru, the Palestinian support is part of an on ongoing attempt to woo as many countries as possible to save him from the international judicial menace at the ICC.

Because the West insists on his Hague trial, Uhuru’s gambles in the East has seen him recast Kenya’s old foreign policy with traditional allies, opting for new partnerships with the Arab World, probably hoping to get Kenya a safe landing ground should the chips begin to fall.

SHOCK: Uhuru Supports Hamas Led Palestine State in new diplomatic spat with Israel, USA.

 

[Dr. Job]

The dance with the Arabs keeps going on....

President Uhuru Kenyatta invites Arab nations to invest in Kenya’s oil, gas sector

By Kobia Mwirichia

Kuwait: President Uhuru Kenyatta has reached out to Arab nations to support his Government with the knowledge and technology to conduct cost-effective exploration and extraction of the country’s resources.

President Kenyatta said Kenya recently discovered economically viable reserves of natural resources, among them underground fresh water, coal, oil and natural gas which will be exploited for the benefit of all Kenyans.

“We are already reaching out to various Arab states to encourage their private investors to consider the opportunities in Kenya in the oil, natural gas and energy sub-sectors,” the President said.

President Kenyatta was speaking during the 3rd Afro-Arab Summit in Kuwait. The Summit brings together over 65 Arab and African presidents, Kings and heads of government.

He called on Arab nations to strengthen the supply of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas, saying energy is a critical component of commodity prices and the cost of living. The President also said Kenya supports initiatives to reduce climate change and restore the environment in order to boost agriculture, exploitation of natural resources and generation of renewable energy.

“Arab-African partnerships will be helpful in designing and implementing sustainable strategies in this important area,” the President added.

President Kenyatta said Kenya maintains a strong peace-building and peace-keeping tradition and was deeply involved in diplomatic and political efforts to end the civil war in the Sudan and midwife the Republic of South Sudan.

“At the moment, we continue intensive military, diplomatic and political efforts to ease Somalia into a post-conflict, reconstruction-ready territory,” he added.

The President told the Summit, whose theme is “Partners in Development and Investment,” that his Government was committed to the war on international crime and is grateful to the Arab and African nations supporting the anti-terrorism effort.

He encouraged sharing knowledge and experience, building common strategies and working together among states, saying isolation deprives people and nations of useful perspectives and knowledge, leading to wastage and duplication of much-needed strength.

“Chances of moving speedily in the wrong or the most gruelling and perilous directions are increased by relative insularity,” the President said.

President Kenyatta said improved cooperation and strategic bilateral relations between African and Arab nations were beneficial to both regions. “Individual nations face various challenges of considerable magnitude. Our critical commitments - powering development, feeding our people and relieving them from want, keeping our regions and nations peaceful and stable, conserving our natural heritage - become opportunities for great accomplishments if we approach them in the spirit of win-win partnership,” he said.

Standard Digital News - President Uhuru Kenyatta invites Arab nations to invest in Kenya?s oil, gas sector

 

[SHERRIF ARPAIO]

Kenya: Once a darling of the west has now become a foe to them. I hope Mzee Jomo Kenyatta is not fretting in his mousoleum

 

[Dr. Job]

President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes Palestine's request to re-open its Embassy in Nairobi

By Kobia Mwirichia

Kuwait: Palestine is seeking to reopen its embassy in Nairobi.

President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomed the proposal when he met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait city today and assured that the Government will provide the necessary support.

The Palestine administration has requested land to build a chancery in Nairobi. President Kenyatta said: “Kenya acknowledges the interest of Palestine to re-open its Embassy in Nairobi and what has been requested will be considered.”

President Kenyatta said his Government continues to support the Palestinian cause for an independent State.
”Kenya, alongside other like-minded countries, voted in favour of a resolution of the UN General Assembly to grant Palestine the status of a non-member State of the UN,” he added.

The President encouraged peaceful settlement of the dispute between Palestine and Israel, and expressed his support to the Quartet Peace Plan and the Annapolis Declarations, which affirm the commitment to the peaceful co-existence of the two states, Palestine and Israel.

The Quartet Peace Plan is a road map to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while Annapolis Declaration is the joint understanding by the two to end bloodshed, suffering and decades of conflict.

“A lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict will immensely contribute to international peace and security,” said the President.

President Kenyatta had a busy schedule attending the summit and meeting various heads of state. He met the Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and restated the commitment of his Government to work closely with Kuwait and other Arab countries to strengthen economic and cultural ties.
He also met Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal, Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda.

During the separate meetings, President Kenyatta said Kenya would work with like-minded leaders for peace in the region, Africa and the world.

Standard Digital News - President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes Palestine's request to re-open its Embassy in Nairobi

 

[Dr. Job]

Kenya: Once a darling of the west has now become a foe to them. I hope Mzee Jomo Kenyatta is not fretting in his mousoleum

Mzee Jomo is wondering what is going on with his son as he tears into pieces the strong relations that the
former had created with the west. This dalliance that Uhuru Kenyatta and Jubilee are getting into will cost
the country a lot.

For example why is he dancing around with Hamas yet the Israelis are still mourning thier losses occasioned
by the Westgate attack? Does he really care about the ramifications or is it just a way to thumb his nose at
the West at the expense of the wananchi?

Surely, who is advising this inebriated-drug-consuming-warlord of a president?

 

[SHERRIF ARPAIO]

Mzee Jomo is wondering what is going on with his son as he tears into pieces the strong relations that the
former had created with the west. This dalliance that Uhuru Kenyatta and Jubilee are getting into will cost
the country a lot.

For example why is he dancing around with Hamas yet the Israelis are still mourning thier losses occasioned
by the Westgate attack? Does he really care about the ramifications or is it just a way to thumb his nose at
the West at the expense of the wananchi?

Surely, who is advising this inebriated-drug-consuming-warlord of a president?

Consider the fact that the west have heavily invested in Kenya, I think UK should do a balancing act here and be very careful with the economic ramifications that Kenyans may face if the west decide to shift the flow of investments to other countries in the region.

 

[Dr. Job]

Consider the fact that the west have heavily invested in Kenya, I think UK should do a balancing act here and be careful with the economic ramifications that Kenyans may face if the west decide to shift the flow of investments to other countries in the region.

The Kenyatta's are heavily invested in the West...all their business acumen is tied to the Brits and other countries in Europe and the US. All their hotels at the Kenyan coast and in the hinterland have done very well because of the monies brought in by tourists from the west....and NOT CHINA!!!

This will surely be an interesting balancing act for him.

PS: The west are already focussing on Tanzania by the way...they dont have time to deal with rude boys throwing temper tantrums all over the place.

 

[IDUNDA]

they chose a wrong president and must swallow this whole problem as a nation.

 

[Dr. Job]

they chose a wrong president and must swallow this whole problem as a nation.

Nobody chose this president, the man stole the election!...and now we can all see why.

 

[SHERRIF ARPAIO]

The Kenyatta's are heavily invested in the West...all their business acumen is tied to the Brits and other countries in Europe and the US. All their hotels at the Kenyan coast and in the hinterland have done very well because of the monies brought in by tourists from the west....and NOT CHINA!!!

This will surely be an interesting balancing act for him.

PS: The west are already focussing on Tanzania by the way...they dont have time to deal with rude boys throwing temper tantrums all over the place.

I think it's too early to say that the west are focusing on Tanzania. It remains to be seen whether UK, at some point down the line, may decide to swallow his pride and mend the relationship with the west

 

[BONGOLALA]

Hata tanzania hatuna uhusiano na israel,hapa kuna ubalozi wa palestine!huwezi shirikiana na wauaji israel

 

[Utingo]

Nobody chose this president, the man stole the election!...and now we can all see why.

sad fact

 

[Utingo]

Hata tanzania hatuna uhusiano na israel,hapa kuna ubalozi wa palestine!huwezi shirikiana na wauaji israel

Nani kakudanganya. Ubalozi wa Israel TZ makao yake yako Nairobi, na ndiyo sababu kila balozi mpya wa Israel in Kenya akijitambulisha kwa rais wa kenya, ni lazima alete credentials zake hata kwa rais wa tz. Huo ni uhusiano tosha....acha kujidanganya.

 

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[Dhuks]

Spin doctors on the run, whats new? when did Kenya sever relations with Palestine?

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon Richard Onyonka on 20[SUP]th[/SUP] January 2009 hosted the ambassador of the State of Palestine to Ethiopia who is also accredited to Kenya Dr. Zuhair Al-Shun in his office. The Assistant Minister hailed the good relations between Kenya and Palestine and said that Kenya will seek to strengthen corporation with Palestine in the areas of culture, religion, education among other areas.
H.E Dr Zuhair informed the Assistant Minister that his country will continue to strengthen its relations with Kenya in particular and the African region in general.

Hon Richard Onyonka hosts Palestinian ambassador to Kenya in his office
That was 2009, was Uhuru the president? Did it have an effect on our relations with israel?

Kenya has been having relations with Palestine as far back as i can remember and presently has a non resident embassy with them none of which has come during Kenyatta's time

 

[cacico]

AL-SHABAB WATAWEKA MAKAZI RASMI SASA! :tape: :tape:

 

[SHERRIF ARPAIO]

AL-SHABAB WATAWEKA MAKAZI RASMI SASA! :tape: :tape:

Kivipi tena?

 

[Koborer]

In this, Uhuru should have been quiet. That way he would not antagonize the Israelis while at the same time appearing not to be against the Palestinians.