Shocking:CORD Senator Requests IEBC To Punish Raila Odinga And Kalonzo Musyoka

Nyamira Senator Kennedy Mong'are has sued the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for allowing politicians to flout election laws.

The Ford-Kenya Senator took to court faulting the electoral body for not taking action against leaders including Opposition's Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetangula who he said have been conducting premature campaigns.

 In the case filed on Tuesday at the High Court, the lawmaker noted that the leaders were contravening the Electoral Act, hence they should be punished by the Commission. Mr Mongare also mentioned Senators Bonny Khalwale (Kakamega), Hassan Omar (Mombasa), Mike Sonko (Nairobi) and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua as some of those who should face action.

 Also in the list are governors and MPs who have clashed in public rallies such as Isaac Ruto and Joyce Laboso, Mwangi wa Iria and Jamleck Kamau, Lenny Kivuti and Cecily Mbarire, Peter Munya and Kiraitu Murungi, Hassan Joho and Hezron Awiti, Wycliffe Oparanya and Benjamin Washiali.

 He expressed fears that the ongoing early campaigns had heightened political temperatures and in some instances led to violent chaos. “Matters of Election are of paramount importance and any failure in complying with any act of parliament may be an avenue of national turmoil, chaos and integration of national policy,” the Nyamira Senator stated in his court papers.

 Last week, the IEBC warned that it would heavily punish politicians who were participating in early campaigns. The Commission directed that all billboards and banners erected in different locations across the country be brought down to avoid contravention of electoral regulations.





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CORD Coalition Receives Another Big Blow From IEBC

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has been suffered a major blow after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declined to implement one of its highly anticipated proposals.

IEBC on Friday made an announcement that, it would go ahead and audit the voters register despite opposition from the CORD coalition which had advocated for creation of a new register.

 The electoral body is now busy preparing for the coming general elections and all arrangements are in top gear .the process would start with the review of voter listings. “Eleven firms, who responded to the expression of interest, are being evaluated and those who meet the requirements will be invited to respond to a request for proposal,” the commission divulged.

The Opposition Raila Odinga,had rejected further plans relating to the upcoming polls questioning the legal capacity of the team since the commissioners had already tendered their resignation letters to President Uhuru Kenyatta. Siaya Senator James Orengo had earlier stated that,“The outgoing commissioners have no legal competence and cannot constitute the commission.

They cannot act in the capacity of commissioners,” CORD had also cautioned against procurement of electoral kits until a new team takes charge, a suggestion which IEBC has also rejected noting it was already preparing an ICT framework for use in the 2017 election.

The commission further stated that they are receiving public comments and contributions on the proposals to be included in the ICT regulations.

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Wetabgula Reveals How His Sh500 Donation Helped Kalonzo Win A By- Election In 1985

Speaking at Intercontinental Hotel, Wetangula disclosed that their relationship was ignited after Kalonzo won the election courtesy of his contribution.

“I first met him in 1985 when he wrote to me to ask for a donation for his by-election campaign. I donated Sh500, which was a lot of money then.”

“When he won, he wrote to say thank you and said that he won the by-election because of the donation. We have been friends ever since,” Wetangula revealed.

The Bungoma Senator was addressing a gathering at an exclusive event organised to celebrate Kalonzo after he was awarded the African Dignitary Man of the Year on August 19, 2016.

With the continued effforts to to help the poor and preach peace,Raila Odinga urged Kalonzo to extend his services not only in Kenya but also to the rest of the world. 

“Kalonzo is trying to bridge the gap and provide opportunities to those that the system has denied,” Odinga stated.

The former Vice President dedicated the award to his wife Pauline and Kenyans at large, promising to continue helping the poor through his Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation.

Mr Kalonzo said “I have committed myself to the fight against poverty and I will be even passionate in the fight against corruption,”.

Kalonzo was feted by, we Care for Humanity Organisation, for his efforts to help the less privileged in society.

“On the basis of your unequivocal contribution to humanity, by demonstrating selflessness, caring for the less privileged, and your spirit of unity and integrity, I have the pleasure to announce that the GOD Awards Committee have reached a unanimous decision to recognize Your Excellency as AFRICAN DIGNITARY MAN OF THE YEAR. It is our strong belief that your accomplishments should be shared with and showcased before the global audience at the United Nations,” part of the statement by the organisation read.

Revealed,Kalonzo Musyoka To Be The CORD Presidential Flag Bearer In 2017 General Elections

Kalonzo Musyoka Says That He Is The Most Preferred Candidate To Fly The CORD Presidential Candidate Flag In 2017 General Elections

The Wiper Democratic Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said that he is the most preferred candidate to fly the CORD Presidential flag in the coming general elections.During an exclusive interview with citizen television journalist Hussein Mohamed,Kalonzo Musyoka said that he really hopes that his colleagues will give him that chance."I have suffered enough as a person and i don't think its fair,its not fair,we must allow justice to reign and true leadership to also emerge" Kalonzo said. Kalonzo Musyoka is weary of vocal ODM leaders whom he termed as sycophantic supporters of ODM leader Raila Odinga without realistically assessing his chances of defeating President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 general elections.Kalonzo Musyoka went ahead to advice his friends in ODM to shun away from politics of sycophancy. He concluded by saying that,for CORD to win he must be in the ballot box the move he termed as the winning formula.He also criticised Rala Odinga by saying that if he runs again,some of his supporters may opt to stay away from the ballot.
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FIND Out Why A Section Of ODM MP's Are Angered With Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula

A section of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) legislators have lashed out at Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula after comparing Raila Odinga to a woman who cant give birth in marriage. 

Wetangula, over the weekend, made remarks which seemingly likened Odinga to a woman who couldn't get pregnant in a marriage despite efforts by the husband.  

“In marriage, in my local community, if you have a beautiful wife and after first, second and third month in marriage there is no baby, her aunties will come and ask her to try elsewhere with another man and then you see the woman becoming pregnant. When she gives birth nobody will know that is not your child.

“Now that we have tried with Raila and seen nothing, we are asking him that he is our elder. We don’t disrespect him. But we are telling him that now that he is our elder he will have a special place in the Cord government. But be the king maker. King makers in most occasions are even better that the king himself,” Wetangula affirmed. 

It's these remarks that angered ODM legislators among them Luanda MP Chris Omulele who warned Wetangula that his sentiments would come back to haunt him. 

“It was in bad taste and beneath the esteem I have previously held him (Mr Wetang’ula). He should know better than that. These wife allegories and idioms may come back to haunt him,” said the Luanda MP.

Busia Women Representative Florence Mutua, Butere MP Andrew Toboso and his Nyando counterpart Fred Outa vowed to block Wetangula from being endorsed as the CORD coalition’s presidential candidate.

“We have been very supportive to our partners so it amazes us that they can say this about our party leader. Kibaki Tosha was the last endorsement (Raila) did and we are not expecting any other from him because he is our presidential candidate,” Mutua was quoted by the Nation.

On Tuesday, the Bungoma Senator maintained that he didn't disrespect Raila but was only calling for fair nominations. 

"We are three principals in CORD and whoever will win fairly we will support him. But if you win unfairly we will not accept because we cannot ask IEBC to be fair in elections and yet cannot do the same in our coalition," Wetang'ula said.

Speculations have been rife that the CORD coalition could be falling apart, following apparent disagreements on who should be the team's flag bearer as well as the mode of conducting party primaries.

Nonetheless, the three CORD co-principals maintain that all is well and the coalition is only upholding democracy by allowing all members to campaign freely. 

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