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Miguna Miguna and the Autobiography
MIGUNA MIGUNA AND THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY TOM MBOYA OGOT A PROJECT PAPER SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN LITERATURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI OCTOBER, 2014 DECLARATION This project paper is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in another university. Candidate: Signature……………………………………………………… Date…………………… TOM MBOYA OGOT C50/72204/2011 The project paper has been submitted for examination with our approval as university supervisors. First supervisor: Signature……………………………………………………… Date…………………… Name: PROF. HENRY INDANGASI Second supervisor: Signature……………………………………………………… Date…………………… Name: PROF. HELEN MWANZI ii DEDICATION This work is dedicated to Jaduong ’ Barnabas Ogot Swaya, who epitomizes to me what a father should be, for all that you gave me and has made me be whom I am; and also to the memory of my late mother , Mama Turphosa Mary Atieno Ojwang’ Ogot. Turi, as you were fondly called by many, the teachings that you gave us are the cords with which our family is closely knit and inspire us to scale heights even if they are dizzying, in spite of the many, many years since you left us. And to all those carrying Swaya Ambuso’s genes who have gone there before us, this is to your memory too. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................... vi ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................................... vii CHAPTER ONE: -
Peeling Back the Mask Prelims Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page I
Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page i Peeling Back the Mask Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page ii Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page iii Peeling Back the Mask A QUEST FOR JUSTICE IN KENYA Miguna Miguna Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page iv Peeling Back the Mask Published by Gilgamesh Africa in 2012 ISBN 978-1-908531-21-6 © Miguna Miguna 2012 This book is copyright under the Berne Convention. No reproduction without permission. All rights reserved. The rights of Miguna Miguna to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with section 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988. CIP Data: A catalogue for this book is available from the British Library Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page v I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole. – Malcolm X Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page vi ALSO BY MIGUNA MIGUNA Songs of Fire Disgraceful Osgoode and Other Essays Afrika's Volcanic Song Toes Have Tales Peeling Back the Mask Prelims_Layout 1 23/06/2012 01:00 Page vii For my late mother, Suré Miguna Nyar Njoga, who sadly departed too soon For my children Atieno, Biko, Suré, Anyango and Achieng’, for their love, support and trouble! And For the two departed beautiful Kenyans: Dr. -
Here Often? and Light Organ June 12 Various Artists 12” Records Present: a Record Store Day Show Unreleased Songs from the Vault Collection
THESE RELEASES WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 12TH DROP ARTIST TITLE FORMAT Picture Disc of Original 'Allied Forces' Studio Album Live in Cleveland' 1981 2x LP Single – Tribute 2021 June 12 Triumph 7" Allied Forces” + “Magic Power” Live from 12" Picture Disc Ottawa 1982 (Never Before Released) 11x17 Maple Leaf Gardens Poster (CANADA EXCLUSIVE) June 12 Our Lady Peace Healthy in Paranoid Times LP Detour De Force 30th Anniversary of BNL’s Yellow Tape! Includes two songs from the forthcoming June 12 Barenaked Ladies Cassette Barenaked Ladies album, Detour de Force: “New Disaster” and “Internal Dynamo (radio edit), which is an RSD exclusive Metal Queen (Limited Edition 180 Gram Pink June 12 Lee Aaron LP Vinyl + 20x20 limited edition poster) Comedy Here Often? And Light Organ June 12 Various Artists 12” Records present: A Record Store Day Show Unreleased Songs From The Vault Collection. June 12 Stompin' Tom Connors Vol 4: Let's Smile Again 12” Grey Vinyl with Black Marbling June 12 Greg Keelor Share The Love: Lost Cause Sessions LP "Through The Mists of Time" / "Witch's Spell" June 12 AC/DC 12" Picture Disc Picture Disc June 12 Air People in the City 12" Picture Disc June 12 Al Green Give Me More Love 12" June 12 Albert Collins with the Barrelhouse Live LP June 12 Alestorm Sunset On The Golden Age 2 LP June 12 Alkaline Trio From Here to Infirmary LP June 12 Amy Winehouse Remixes 2LP June 12 Animal Collective Prospect Hummer 12" June 12 Anti-Flag 20/20 Division LP Apollo Brown, Planet Asia, Gensu Dean, June 12 Stitched Up & Shaken 12" Guilty Simpson June 12 Ariana Grande k bye for now (swt live) 3 LP June 12 Ariana Grande k bye for now (swt live) 2 CD June 12 Arthur Verocia Mochilla Presents Timeless: Arthur Verocai 2 LP Gatefold June 12 AVATAR Hunter Gather 2LP Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders Live June 12 AWOLNATION 12” From 2020 June 12 Beastie Boys Aglio E Olio 12" June 12 Beck Hyperspace (2020) LP June 12 Ben Howard Variations Vol. -
Ambassador Lodewijk Briet Must Watch His Mouth
Let stubborn facts grind Makau Mutua’s fake ethical innards (A rebuttal) By Miguna Miguna, December 11, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ The problem with Kenya is not her patriotic people. Kenya’s most intractable affliction is caused by a tiny but viciously malicious and highly deceptive group of charlatans who use acres of space in the cartel-owned newspapers to parrot their unrefined and tainted "commentaries” week after week on irrelevant pursuits in order to mislead the people and keep them captive to the merchants of impunity. On The Standard On Sunday, December 11, 2016, Makau Mutua published an incoherent verbiage titled, “Miguna Miguna’s personal demons come out to haunt him” in which he hurled profanities at me for daring to deconstruct my putative political opponents on live TV debates to which they had voluntarily participated - not as women or men - but as “aspirants for public office.” I would have ignored Makau’s regular ad hominem invectives against me like I’ve done to multiple other envious charlatans. However, Makau is a notorious intellectual quack that deserves some deconstruction. First, Makau’s quackery gets wide dissemination through a network of imbedded servile cartel media surrogates. Second, he has perfected the art of hypocrisy and in a society thoroughly suffocated of truth and constantly fed cocktails of manufactured and fake “news,” ignoring the degenerate concoctions might inadvertently result in a few people believing the falsehoods. Makau pretends to be an erudite scholar and a “human rights activist,” however, his dubious record and longevity at the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) only rivals that of Gaius Julius Caesar of Rome. -
The Parkview Pantera
TThehe ParkviewParkview Pantera DECEMBER 2016 NEWS AROUND PHS Volume XLL, Edition I I Toys for Tots gives back to the community that the club accumulates in monetary donations is used to purchase additional toys, which are also sent to the warehouse for distribution. This year on all week- NEWS (2-3) ends through December 17th, JROTC students will be collecting donations in front of several, local Wal- Mart and Kroger stores, according to cadet private Annaliese Mayo, “Some- times, parents can’t afford to buy toys for their kids, and we’re trying to help those FEATURES (5-8) parents out so their kids can have toys too.” Parkview students can also contribute to the cause by donating to the Toys for Tots donation box in the front offi ce. Not everyone can enjoy the festivity of the holidays, Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Samantha Green (left) and Cadet Private Anna Mayo (right) do- and in recognition of such, nate their time to Toys for Tots during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Jolie Mayo) JROTC students are working OPINION (9-14) especially hard to ease the By Jenny Nguyen, Copy JROTC helps out in the op- donations through local strain for others who are less Editor erations of the U.S. Marine retail and grocery stores, has fortunate. “[The program] Corps Toys for Tots Pro- successfully expanded their impacts people, and I tell it The Christmas season gram, which serves to collect annual contributions to over to the students all the time. has offi cially come into its and deliver Christmas gifts $70,000. -
Changing Kenya's Literary Landscape
CHANGING KENYA’S LITERARY LANDSCAPE CHANGING KENYA’S LITERARY LANDSCAPE Part 2: Past, Present & Future A research paper by Alex Nderitu (www.AlexanderNderitu.com) 09/07/2014 Nairobi, Kenya 1 CHANGING KENYA’S LITERARY LANDSCAPE Contents: 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4 2. Writers in Politics ........................................................................................................ 6 3. A Brief Look at Swahili Literature ....................................................................... 70 - A Taste of Culture - Origins of Kiswahili Lit - Modern Times - The Case for Kiswahili as Africa’s Lingua Franca - Africa the Beautiful 4. JEREMIAH’S WATERS: Why Are So Many Writers Drunkards? ................ 89 5. On Writing ................................................................................................................... 97 - The Greats - The Plot Thickens - Crime & Punishment - Kenyan Scribes 6. Scribbling Rivalry: Writing Families ............................................................... 122 7. Crazy Like a Fox: Humour Writing ................................................................... 128 8. HIGHER LEARNING: Do Universities Kill by Degrees? .............................. 154 - The River Between - Killing Creativity/Entreprenuership - The Importance of Education - Knife to a Gunfight - The Storytelling Gift - The Colour Purple - The Importance of Editors - The Kids are Alright - Kidneys for the King -
Kenya: Impact of the ICC Proceedings
Policy Briefing Africa Briefing N°84 Nairobi/Brussels, 9 January 2012 Kenya: Impact of the ICC Proceedings convinced parliamentarians. Annan consequently transmit- I. OVERVIEW ted the sealed envelope and the evidence gathered by Waki to the ICC chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, on 9 Although the mayhem following the disputed December July 2009. Four months later, on 5 November 2009, the pro- 2007 elections seemed an exception, violence has been a secutor announced he intended to request authorisation to common feature of Kenya’s politics since the introduction proceed with an investigation to determine who bore of a multiparty system in 1991. Yet, the number of people greatest responsibility for crimes committed during the killed and displaced following that disputed vote was un- post-election violence. precedented. To provide justice to the victims, combat per- vasive political impunity and deter future violence, the In- When Moreno-Ocampo announced, on 15 December 2010, ternational Criminal Court (ICC) brought two cases against the names of the six suspects, many of the legislators who six suspects who allegedly bore the greatest responsibility had opposed the tribunal bill accused the court of selec- for the post-election violence. These cases have enormous tive justice. It appears many had voted against a Kenyan political consequences for both the 2012 elections and the tribunal on the assumption the process in The Hague would country’s stability. During the course of the year, rulings be longer and more drawn out, enabling the suspects with and procedures will inevitably either lower or increase com- presidential ambitions to participate in the 2012 election. -
Vision 2016 160916
MIGUNA MIGUNA FOR NAIROBI A TRANSFORMATIVE VISION www.migunamiguna.com All Rights Reserved Copyright © Miguna Miguna 2016 PART I We have no right to believe that freedom can be won without struggle. - Che Guevara INTEGRITY is the software of leadership without which a leader is nothing but a primitive dangerous beast with power. - Miguna Miguna Kenya is at a crossroads. If the 2017 elections is mismanaged, bungled or rigged, there will be apocalyptic violence, which could quickly degenerate into a civil war. A civil war means senseless loss of innocent lives and wanton destruction of property. It would also mean the end of peace, stability and prosperity as we have known them. Such a grim prospect must be avoided. Yet, we cannot prevent such catastrophe if we continue electing thieves, looters, drug runners, liars and hypocrites; people who will say just about anything to get elected so that they can continue stealing our money and public land. We have clear choices in the forthcoming elections: we can choose to continue with the same scandals, thieves, looters and drug lords, or we can choose clean, progressive and committed leaders whose overriding goal is the elimination of graft, rot and flagrant waste. Our country has slid into a quagmire of moral and financial decadence. To lift it out of this morass, we urgently need courageous, honest and disciplined leaders capable of transforming it. Those "leaders" who have stashed away our wealth in foreign banks, build properties all over with our money, bribed judges and compromised our institutions of governance must be rejected by the people. -
Raila Odinga and the Comrades
By Isaac Otidi Amuke Forgive me, comrades If I say something apolitical And shamefully emotional But in the dark of night It is as if my heart is clutched By a giant iron hand: “Treachery, treachery” I cry out Thinking of you, comrades And how you have betrayed The things we suffered for – Dennis Brutus During a 1998 visit to Uganda by US President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton was meant to have dinner with representatives of the Makerere University students’ guild. However, the Makerere students took the risk and liberty to invite an extra guest to the table, a Kenyan student from the University of Nairobi with whom they had built a comradeship. The Kenyan was part of a group campaigning for the reinstatement of the Students Organisation of Nairobi University (SONU), a historically radical organisation in Kenya’s largest and oldest university that had been banned in 1987. The body was reestablished in 1992, after which it was banned again. Throughout this period, Kenya’s strongman, Daniel arap Moi, was eternally fearful that SONU would partake in an onslaught against his authoritarian regime. There was a history. In 1982, when Moi was barely half a decade into his 24-year reign of terror, tens of University of Nairobi students – seen as coup sympathisers of an attempted putsch by junior Kenya Air Force officers – got rounded up by the nudged state. The majority were released after brief detentions, while those identified as lead troublemakers, including SONU president Tito Adungosi, got locked up on trumped-up charges. Adungosi was jailed for five years, dying mysteriously barely days before his release date. -
Juicy J Blue Dream & Lean 2 Free Download
juicy j blue dream & lean 2 free download Juicy J "Blue Dream & Lean 2" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream. The follow-up to Juicy J’s 2011 Blue Dream & Lean is on the way. Juicy took to Instagram yesterday (February 10) to reveal that Blue Dream & Lean 2 will arrive February 16. He also shared the cover art for the mixtape, which appears to be a black-and-white sketch of the The Juiceman. The second installment in the Blue Dream & Lean series will also be hosted by DJ Scream. In 2011, the first version was Juicy’s first offering as a Taylor Gang artist. Last week, Juicy released a freestyle over J. Cole’s “A Tale of Two Cities.” It’s unclear, at the moment, whether the track will appear on BD&L2 . The Three 6 Mafia member is also slated to release his fourth solo studio album, Pure THC: The Hustle Continues, sometime in the new year. The Blue Dream & Lean 2 cover art is as follows: #bluedreamandlean2 2/16 #BDL2 A photo posted by juicyj (@juicyj) on Feb 10, 2015 at 10:02pm PST. (February 11, 2015) UPDATE: Juicy J’s Blue Dream & Lean 2 has been released. Blue Dream & Lean 2 is available for download at DatPiff.com. The Blue Dream & Lean 2 tracklist and stream are as follows: Mixtape Review-Blue Dream & Lean 2 by Juicy J. If you don’t like Juicy J Blue Dream & Lean 2 is not going to change your mind. If you are a fan of the raucous king of repugnant imagery and gleeful mischief this is a must hear. -
The People's President? Raila Odinga And
Institute of African Studies Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) 2019 (7) The People’s President? Raila Odinga and the “Tunaapisha” Movement Oyunga Pala January 30, 2018 enters Kenya’s history books alongside September 1, 2017—the day when, for the first time, an election in the country was nullified. Many dismissed the opposition coalition’s, the Na- tional Super Alliance (NASA), threat to swear in its principals, Raila Odinga and his deputy Kalonzo Musyoka, as a PR gimmick. Yet, as the new year rolled in, the momentum for the “swear- ing-in” gained traction within the NASA ranks, and it became appar- ent that the “tunaapisha movement” (we are swearing in) had pre- vailed over the moderates. The new concern became the likelihood of a violent clash between the security forces and opposition hard- liners. On the morning of 30 January 2018, Nairobi had a cloud of unease hovering over it. Uhuru Park (Freedom Park) was buzzing as early as 4 am, and waves and waves of humanity swept into the park despite the open threat of repercussion from security authorities. Doomsayers predicted a bloodbath; it was expected that there would be violence when opposition supporters faced the state’s firepower. The day fell on a Tuesday at the end of the frugal month of January. The usual end-of-month buoyant mood, habitually dis- played by salaried workers making up for weeks of being broke, was absent. I encountered no traffic as I drove to meet a business pro- spect in the Lavington shopping centre at about eight in the morn- 176 Nokoko 7 2019 ing. -
Paris Louvre Apologises for Abu Dhabi Map Distortion
BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar can compensate for Russia INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2-9, 24 COMMENT 22, 23 Ooredoo rolls out the absence: REGION 9 BUSINESS 1-9, 15-20 ‘fastest, widest’ 4G 24,914.49 8,651.48 63.48 ARAB WORLD 10 CLASSIFIED 10-14 +568.74 -186.17 -0.67 INTERNATIONAL 11-21 SPORTS 1-7 coverage in Myanmar Sanchez +2.34% -2.11% -1.04% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXVIII No. 10722 February 7, 2018 Jumada I 21, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals PM meets Algerian energy minister Paris Louvre In brief apologises QATAR | Offi cial for Abu Dhabi Emir greets Queen on accession anniversary His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness map distortion the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to HM Queen zLaunches inquiry into a new one to Abu Dhabi, surely the @ Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on exhibition of map MuseeLouvre is not okay with this?” the occasion of the anniversary of her she wrote. accession to the throne. HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani met Algerian Energy Minister that omitted Qatar Last year, the UAE paid France’s Mustapha Guitouni and his accompanying delegation in Doha yesterday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to iconic Louvre Museum a whopping QATAR | Offi cial enhance the co-operation between the two countries, especially in the field of energy.