Felix Kilonzo

I wish to state that a meeting was called this morning by the Hon Joshua Kutuny in his capacity as the political adviser to the Presidency, to discuss the referendum issue with me, the Chairman of the Council of Governors. During the discussion, it was acknowledged that the referendum debate had become a divisive matter since the two levels of government hold opposing positions on the same and that political interests had invaded what is essentially a national interest issue. As the council of governors, we hold the position that it is our constitutional mandate to be the guardians of devolution and we jealously protect the rights of Kenyans to enjoy the fruits of our new devolved systems of government without undue harassment from any sectors of the society. We advocate for all that is good and beneficial to the people of Kenya, under the new constitutional dispensation. In the meeting, I made it clear that the governors were unhappy with the manner in which...

Barely 4 months after the March 4 general election, are Kenyans experiencing the worst economic hardships due to the massive donor withdraw and the implementation of the 2010 constitution. The recent prolonged Teachers’ strike put the jubilee government in a corner that it was deemed to fail.   The main question that many want answered is; was Uhuru Kenyatta validly elected by the Majority of Kenyans? Did he maintain 50% plus one vote in at least 24 of the 47 counties? I remember during the referendum in 2010 I was on record having opposed the creation of County system of governments with no electoral power. That system was deemed to install a president who does not represent the face of Kenya and therefore its time we correct the said mistakes that we committed in 2010. Sincerely, I am uncertain that Adan Duale didn’t know that Kenyans love the so called mini presidents as they are here to serve us because we elected them to serve us in that capacity and therefo...

By Kilonzi Titus I am distigusted by the spontaneous obsession by Jubilee adherents over Uhuru's flirtation with China. Some comments by Jubilee supporters border on paranoia. What's so new in China that should excite even the least bizzarre?. China has been there before and Kenyans should not be overly exuberated by the nascent overtures of "facing East" by the Uhuruto regime. For those who may not know, China built Kasarani Stadium way back in 1985! China has had a presence in Africa since early 1960's! If China was the panacea to African countries' economic woes. Then the oldest Chinese friends like Tanzania would not be hosting Obama,Bush to seek economic/financial leverage from the West! China may be fast growing economy but she has a sizeable gang of suitors offering similar services thus she may not be that keen a bride! China.s socio-political arena is fast changing and sooner the people of China will be demanding democratic practices from their l...