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...

When I see Mutula Kilonzo jnr, I see strength of a person who is chosen by the people to lead them. I don’t see just a young  lawyer but a prolific equal of the biblical King Solomon. He reminds of a lady who defied all odds and challenged the long serving president Paul Biya of Cameroun, Wallah Kah.  I remember wallah kah when she said that the time is now and not tomorrow. Its a great gesture to see a brother and sister fitting in the shoes of their father and take up the challenge head on. When I first saw Kethi at work, I was convinced that the Late Mutula Kilonzo was a Hero. They say you know a man by the children and for sure for people of Makueni County requires both of you to complete the agenda. I endorse Mutula Kilonzo jnr  as the senator for Makueni County for the following reasons. To begin with, I am well aware that politics is an open game of numbers that has the Electoral Commission as the referee and has a stipulated timelines. For Mutu...

PRESS RELEASE/STATEMENT ON THE SUMMONS ISSUED BY THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (CID) AGAINST ELIUD OWALO FOR ALLEGED PLANS TO DISTABILIZE THE JUBILEE GOVERNMENT. Fellow Kenyans as the Country marks and discusses the 100 days of Jubilee government it is only fair that we issue a caution Kenya must not revert to the dark days of repression, indeed many a Kenyan are scared, worried, and concerned about the perception that individual liberties and freedoms are being rolled back and curtailed not only for the lowly person but unbelievably even for principals and icons of democracy in Kenya. It is only two days ago that the Deputy President William Ruto was quoted in the media calling for the possible arrest of the Prime minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga because of serious issues he raised concerning the IEBC. As they say the guilty are afraid, barely days after Hon. Raila Odinga chastised the disgraced commission his aide Eliud Owalo is being accused by the Criminal Investigation...

US president Barrack Obama’s continental visit to Africa is significant not only to Africa as a continent but also to the leadership. This is not a new trend to Africa when it comes to US-Africa relations. President Obama is not the first US chief to come to Africa but joins the club of the world leaders who use their state visits to the continent as a tool to foster democracy and bring to an end to the impunity that is grossly protected by our tribal and religious affiliated governments. But as much as I agree with the US foreign policy, I think there other issues that they should consider to foster a symbiotic kind of relations with the African nations. If I take you back to the Mobutu seseko days in Zaire (now DRC), the US supported the Dictator despite the obvious that they were supposed to foster democracy. Going with Obama’s history as the president of USA, snubbing Kenya is not a new thing. In his first term as president, he visited Ghana only and ignored Kenya. Analysts...

Whoever overlooked the governors terming them as P.O Box county headquarters should reconsider the thought. This is simply because Kenya governors may be the highest paid politicians in Kenya if the current trend in Bungoma County is anything to go by. Apart from being paid by the state, Governor Kenneth Lusaka will enjoy a total of ksh53Million in the fiscal year 2013/14. Kindly have your calculators out, take 53m divide by 12 months. It’s surprisingly that the office of the governor shall be entertained by kes4.42M. If you disagreed with the Mpigs then you won’t even argue with this new Excellencies in our counties. They told you and they are now implementing the said talk. I do remember the Naivasha retreat, of course I should remember because it was the last official duty as a reporter for Chimpreports, the governors asked the SRC to review their packs to prevent what came out yesterday. I would be politically correct to say, “Kusema na Kutenda” is the govern...