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Do you support calls for Kenya to go back to the ballot to save itself from political wrangles?
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No. The ballot could have been the savior of this country. But let those calling for fresh election be realistic and tell Kenyans who will preside the election without the ECK. The political atmosphere in the country will only bring more chaos if we were to go to elections today. Let the honourables ...

Kireki Bw\'Abere, Kenya


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Poll : Do you support calls for Kenya to go back to the ballot to save itself from political wrangles?

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1. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 14:15 PM , Samuel mburu, South Africa wrote:

  How can we forget so soon. The same constitution that has brought us thus far, the same politicians who have put the wedge between us, without Agenda 4 and without an IIEC in place. We are only lying to ourselves that an election can solve our problems. we need a new constitution and an IEC in place to contemplate another election. A world in a recession, can we afford to finance an election?

 

2. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 14:14 PM , phoebe oyugi, Kenya wrote:

  kenya is definitely not ready for elections yet. we do not even have an electoral body. the parliament has not decided on the members and chair of the proposed indepenednt body. calling elections now is flirting with violence. the national accord should be adhered to, and this calls for good political will from politicians.

 

3. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 14:02 PM , patricia selempo, Kenya wrote:

  Yes I would support if it will bring the everlasting peace that kenyans are looking for. we are tired with this coalition government.

 

4. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 13:57 PM , peninahmwikali, Kenya wrote:

  The present parties are down to destroy everybody and everything for their own selfish egos. These parties really care nothing about the people but "power, big names" that we, the people do not care about. There is nothing they have done collectively so far. IDP still in camps, no water, no food, but words. Let us keep John Michuki for the moment and the REST HOME.

 

5. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 13:37 PM , FRIDAY, United States wrote:

  Hey, NO. It's not the right time to go back to the ballot. They should agree and move forward remember there is a lot to be done; nevertheless, the economy is not good, so let them solve this issue. But if at all we should go back to the ballot,then KIBAKI , KALONZO, AND RAILA should NOT be in the race at all, for we will have the same problem again I think they need a rest then.

 

6. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 13:31 PM , roba, Kenya wrote:

  No, we don't have ECK. This is happening because Kibaki was not chosen from all the provinces. We have a president who represents minority of the people in kenya. I sometimes think Raila represents the people. A president can't be chosen by one tribe!

 

7. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 13:22 PM , Noarh Achieng, Kenya wrote:

  Yes. We want one government where leaders will not be throwing blames from one corner to the other, i.e lack of accountability.

 

8. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 13:18 PM , Alex G Wahome, United States wrote:

  Kenyans could go to the polls if they so wish, however the courts should also rule whether the coalition agreement supersedes our current constitution. we have to learn how to make tough decisions and not let our political emotions cloud our judgments, otherwise the same saga will continue no matter who becomes president

 

9. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 13:11 PM , ENUNU Henry, Bangladesh wrote:

  It is really difficult to go election now, but the big problem President Kibaki and his people who do not accept change. Kenya is being invaded by Uganda in the western and the Northern part but Kibaki he is doing nothing. I do think we need a strong president who can protect us. Others are just empty debes only thinking what to get. Hence let's vote to avoid a genocide.

 

10. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:57 PM , Andrew Ochol, Kenya wrote:

  The PNU should understand that the National Accord came about to manage the coalition and to some extent the law of the country were bend to fit the governing of the state for them not to understand this simple arithmetic then they are taking this country for a ride, I categorically call for fresh elections and they will be no violence. The 2007 chaos was brought about by stealing of votes.

 

11. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:52 PM , Francis Gikunda, Kenya wrote:

  No I don't support early elections. There is no proper Goverment on earth because we are in a fallen world. I urge our leaders and citizen to fear GOD and respect the Govt of the day. It is He who installs Kings and disposes them. So let us not be carried by the current wind of events and be seen to help Him. Otherwise we will destroy what we have achieved over the years with our own hands.

 

12. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:41 PM , Henry Maranga, Kenya wrote:

  We're tired of a disjointed government with misplaced priorities. If the two coalition partners can't put their act together, it is time we elect new leaders who will deliver to Kenyans the required services.

 

13. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:30 PM , DANIEL EBOLE, Kenya wrote:

  absolutely yes, i don't know why they are wasting such time, no need for this gud for nothing government.

 

14. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:26 PM , Shadrack Ruto, Kenya wrote:

  unless we want another post-election violence no snap election. triblal line election will be seen in every polling station, those who will voting will vote for their man. hence no need for such an election.

 

15. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:23 PM , Patrick Wafula, Kenya wrote:

  The coalition government was borne of a situation that aimed at saving the country,and comprised two bitter protagonists. To have agreed to join forces to save the country was commendable. To expect them to continue to work together successfully is to be unreasonable. To have worked together this far, they must be commended. Now the country must move on. Elections are necessary.

 

16. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:23 PM , JACKLINE OTUNGA, Kenya wrote:

  Unless the vote tallying system is changed, its useless as there will still cheating which will lead to other skirmishes that will lead to lose of people's live and destruction of the properties. Therefor, the government should stop being self-centred/selfish and serve Kenyans as they had promised.

 

17. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:22 PM , joseph Koffi Claver Indah, Kenya wrote:

  Looking at the ons-going, the only logical solution is to to back to the ballot and give Kenyans a chance to choose a legitimate leadership. There wasn't a major problem with the parliamentary, and owing to the financial constraints, we should only go to elect the president, a sort of re-run. It is cheaper to amend the constitution to facilitate this than the inevitable collapse.

 

18. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:16 PM , Bichanga orina, India wrote:

  I actually wish for the country to go ballot, but looking at the quagmire we are in financially with global downturn, it will be a waste of taxpayers money. What kenya needs now are leaders who are acquainted with the current situation and where the country can be without political wrangles.

 

19. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:07 PM , Benjamin Nyakundi, United States wrote:

  When the Kenyans go the polls they sign a contract with the leaders they elect. When the contract terms are violated the only way to redress the matter is through the ballot box. The 2007 contract has grossly been abused. We can't go to the Hague to decide who we want to lead us. A judge from Papua New Guinea has no idea what the Njemps want from their leaders. We cannot tire asking for our rights.

 

20. On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 12:03 PM , bernard, Kenya wrote:

  I do not support calls for early elections because our country is not emotionally stable. Can u imagine how those campaigns full of enmity can do to this country when kenyans are angry! ODM should approach the matter with a second thought since it can lead to revenge of the affected during the post election violence bearing in mind that some are still in camps living very desperate lives.

 

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