Busy Weekend Programme For ODM Reloaded Team

ODM Reloaded team campaigning for Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s presidential bid has scheduled a number of activities for this weekend running through to Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 10, 2012, the team will be at the City Stadium to join other soccer enthusiasts at the epic match between Gor Mahia and Thika United, which will see K’Ogalo crowned the new Kenya Premier League (KPL) champions if they emerge winners.

On the same Saturday, the team has organized the Obama-ODM Reloaded Night at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi from 7.00pm, to mark the re-election of US President Barrack Obama. It is expected to be graced by among others key ODM luminaries and supporters of the PM.
 
The team travels to the North Rift Valley the following day, Sunday, November 11, 2012, where they kick-off their activities with a church service at Nandi Hills town, before moving to Kapsabet town for a town hall meeting at 2. 00 pm.
 
Monday, November 12, 2012, will see the team travel to Keiyo where they are scheduled to hold a town hall meeting at Chepkorio in Keiyo South at 10.00am, before they move to Keiyo North for a similar town hall meeting at Iten from 2.00 pm.
 
They are scheduled to conclude their tour of the region on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, with a meeting incorporating the youth and athletes from Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, at Tambach.

Notable members of the re-loaded team include Sports and Youth Affairs minister Ababu Namwamba, assistant ministers Magerer Langat and John Mbadi; MPs Millie Odhiambo (nominated), Augustino Neto (Ndhiwa) and Manson Nyamweya (South Mugirango).
 

DATED AT NAIROBI THIS FRIDAY THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012

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ELIUD OWALO
CHIEF CAMPAIGN MANAGER AND HEAD OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SECRETARIAT
RAILA FOR PRESIDENT SECRETARIAT
TEL: 020 2712496/97/98
CELL: 0711 649 066/0733 766 204
EMAIL:eliudowalo@gmail.com

Prime Minister Raila Odinga Congratulatory Message to President Barrack Obama

Once again, President Barack Obama and the United States have electrified the world. It is a tribute to the people of the United States that they have re-elected an African American President amidst an intensely trying economic environment that would have tested any incumbent. It is therefore also an outstanding personal triumph for President Obama.

Tonight’s electoral outcome will reignite faith worldwide, but especially in Africa, in the restorative capacity of democracy to deliver change and discard entrenched divisions.

In 2008, Mr. Obama and the people of the United States finally smashed the bitter and centuries old legacy of slavery and racial discrimination.

The current election outcome has put to rest whatever doubts there might have been that Mr. Obama’s initial success was indeed the turning point in the history of the continuing struggle for a world free of racial and ethnic bias.

This latest example of the power of true democracy will inspire minorities throughout the world to struggle harder for equality within their nations, in particular people of colour who live in traditionally white societies in the northern hemisphere

Mr. Obama’s success is particularly resonant in Africa this morning because not only is he an African American but the first American of immediate African descendant to have not only ascended to but succeeded in the most powerful and challenging office in the world.

This success is resonant in the continent also because in far too many of our countries, ethnic divisions stand in the way of building prosperous, inclusive societies in which human security and opportunity exist for all. This latest American achievement will inspire us to chart our own inclusive future

Nowhere is the global celebration more intense than in Kenya, and particularly in Nyang’oma Kogelo, the lakeside village of President Obama’s paternal family where the young Barack once sold vegetables with his grandmother Sarah during a 1988 visit. On Kenyans’ behalf, and on behalf of the people of Kogelo, I wish him and the people of the United States my heartfelt congratulations

Raila Presidential Secretariat Responds to Ruto’s ICC Remarks

6th November 2012

RE: PRESS RELEASE

Our attention has been drawn to a statement by Hon. William Ruto, the MP for Eldoret North and the presumed Presidential candidate of the United Republican Party (URP) in response to remarks made by the Rt. Hon. Raila A. Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya when he met elders drawn from the Kalenjin Community in Eldoret yesterday.

In an ineffectual attempt to dodge the issue at hand, namely their desperate attempts to use pending trials at the International Criminal Court as a justification for balkanizing Kenya into ethnic enclaves, Hon. Ruto resorts to the same old rhetoric that it is the Prime Minister who opposed local process and propagated for the trial of post-election violence suspects at the Hague-based court.

This is not only a manifestation of the disrespect and disdain with which the honourable MP holds the Kenyan people but also a total contradiction of existing records to the same effect; including but not limited to the Hansard. Pursuant to recommendations that suspects of the 2007/8 post-election violence suspects be prosecuted, a debate ensued on whether that could be done locally or internationally through the ICC.

Hon. Ruto was the conductor of the choir whose hit song was “Don’t be vague, go for the Hague.” Hon. Ruto opted for the Hague process and urged people to shun vagueness on the matter. In his thinking at that point in time, proceedings would have started in 2090, which was then in his view way beyond the lifetimes of most of us.

Whereas we in this campaign wish Hon. Ruto and his co-accused an impartial process in regard to this matter, we further re-iterate the Prime Minister’s advice to them that these charges can only be disapproved in court – but not through political rallies or ethnic alliances.



DATED AT NAIROBI THIS TUESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012

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ELIUD OWALO
 
CHIEF CAMPAIGN MANAGER AND HEAD OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SECRETARIAT
RAILA FOR PRESIDENT SECRETARIAT

TEL: 020 2712496/97/98
CELL: 0711 649 066/0733 766 204
EMAIL:eliudowalo@gmail.com

ODM NEB Extends Deadline of Submission of Aspirant Applications

NEB Also Plans Counties Tours

The National Elections Board of the Orange Democratic Party has extended the deadline for the return of application forms by aspirants from today 5/11/12 to 10/12/12 this year.

This has been occasioned by the heavy rains that are pounding most parts of the country therefore making it difficult for aspirants from rural areas to travel to Nairobi.

Board Chairman Col. (Rtd) Dr. Henry Kathurima says the board "took cognizance of the fact that most aspirants have not been able to obtain the necessary vetting documents due to delays occasioned by the various institutions issuing them".

Dr. Kathurima said the Board also decided that aspirants can submit their application forms after making the required payment in the bank as they await the issuance of the said vetting documents.

Dr. Kathurima allayed fears by some aspirants that already some people had been cleared and given wild cards to run in the general elections. "All aspirants should be confident that no aspirant, candidate or person has been cleared or granted an automatic nomination by the NEB or any party official or another party organ" said Dr. Kathurima.

Meanwhile, the Board begins County tours to meet with aspirants tomorrow. The board members will engage with aspirants and take them through the party nomination rules and other guidelines.

On Tuesday (6th) the board members will tour Mombasa to meet aspirants from Mombasa and Kwale Counties, Nyahururu for aspirants from Nyandarua County, Garissa, Siaya, Samburu, Machakos for aspirants from Machakos and Kitui Counties and Meru.

On Wednesday (7th) the commissioners will tour Busia Town, Kepenguria town for the West Pokot County aspirants, Nyeri town, Kisumu town, Marimanti town for Tharaka/ Nithi County aspirants, Narok town and Wote in Makueni County.

On Thursday (8th), the commissioners will be in Malindi town for Kilifi and Lamu Counties aspirants, Bungoma town, Kerugoya town for the Kirinyaga County forum, Homabay town for the Homabay and Migori Counties forum, Kericho town for the Kericho and Bomet Counties forum and Kitale town for the Transnzoia County forum.

On Friday (9th), the tour will be in Kakamega town, Murang'a town, Eldoret town for the Elgeyo/Marakwet and Eldoret Counties forum, Wajir town, Kisii town for the Kisii and Nyamira Counties forum and Kajiado town.

On Saturday (10th) the NEB team will be in Voi town for the Taita/Taveta County forum, Vihiga town, Isiolo town for the Isiolo and Marsabit Counties forum, Kapsabet town for the Nandi County forum and Nakuru town for the Nakuru, Laikipia and Baringo Counties forum.

Elections 2013: How the Six ‘Presidential’ Projects Have Come to Pass

Just about over three months ago, it was perfectly predicted by Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. He opted out of URP when he saw where the train was headed. Hon Ruto even called him on live radio talk show to plead with Jirongo not to wash URP dirty-linen in public.

Jirongo did not mince words. Six political parties have been formed and presidential candidates planted at these parties so as to ensure the success of another mega project by power brokers. The six parties were termed by Jirongo as projects. Jirongo asserted that despite State House denials, three things can not be hidden: The Sun, The Moon and The Truth!! Jirongo further revealed that the weapon of mass destruction currently being deployed in the political scheme is the massive funding of satellite presidential candidates to the tune of billions of shillings.

Among these projects, Jirongo told us, was Raphael Tuju who was financed and propped up as an alternative (sic) presidential candidate but this did not sell much. Next came, Musalia Mudavadi’s dramatic defection from ODM over very flimsy reasons that even he himself is not presently observing in UDF. How short can our memories be?


Eugene Wamalwa, whilst on a tour of Rachuonyo in Homabay County, also affirmed his support for ethnic balkanisation of Kenyans through the G8. He now appears to be firmly rooted in the corner of the same forces he once told us to be wary of. Wamalwa is currently investing heavily in real estate and farmlands around Kitale, Bungoma and the environs.

William Ruto’s much hyped presidential bid has come down as fast as it first went up. The masses in RV are still not convinced about being led back to TNA –w hich incidentally is actually PNU re-named. Is PNU a party of reforms, the much needed reforms that RV peasants have been crying out for 50 years? Not it is not.

Next came Francis Atwoli. The affable trade unionist was roped into the scheme to get Jirongo to back UDF’s Musalia Mudavadi having successfully been lured away from ODM. That has also been read perfectly well by FORD-K’s Wetangula.

To his credit, Jirongo went further to dare any of the so called "projects" to demand that he tables evidence of his claims that they are projects who want to balkanise the country so as to benefit a favoured candidate to assume the presidency and by extension perpetuate  status quo and resistance to reforms. That was three months ago and to date no one has seen it necessary to confront Jirongo nor seek legal redress. Some of them, like Ruto, opted to go personal and question Jirongo’s character rather than answer his allegations.

Presently, we are told that it is a matter of time before URP is swallowed by TNA. Ngilu’s NARC and Wamalwa’s NARC have reportedly already to join up to join TNA and it a matter of time before they put pen to paper. In so far as political party campaign is considered, Eugene Wamalwa’s New-FORD-K is as dead as dodo.

On the basis of what is being reported by media on political alliance building, what further proof does anyone need to confirm that Jirongo’s assertions of the six projects is true? Are Kenyans not being played as Jirongo once warned us? Is this not shaping up to be a two horse race between reformist and anti-reformist? Indeed it is.

Kenyans ……….Cast your ballot wisely. This is Kenya’s Moment!

ODM Mourns Slain Kisumu Town West Chairman

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) joined Kenyans in mourning the party’s Kisumu Town West branch chairman, Mr Shem Onyango Kwega, who was brutally murdered yesterday, Monday 29th October, 2012, in Kisumu town.

In a condolence message on behalf of the party, the Secretary-General, Mr Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, said: “The party had received with profound shock the murder of Mr Kwega who he described as a dedicated official, who served the party diligently and with loyalty.

“His killing by unknown assailants this morning outside Mamba Hotel in Kisumu town is a big blow to the party and the followers who elected him to serve them as their chairman during last year’s grassroots elections.

“Mr Kwega’s killing comes in the wake of cries of increasing cases of insecurity in Kisumu and its environs, a situation that has become a major concern to the residents of the lakeside town.

“We condole with his family and pray for the quick recovery of his wife who was injured during the shooting, and rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu.

“The ODM calls on the government to investigate the motive behind Mr Kwega’s murder and bring the culprits to book.

“The party equally calls on the government to intensify security in Kisumu town and the surrounding areas to avoid the brewing tension among the residents.

“Security is a basic human right and we urge the government to provide security in all parts of this country especially during this electioneering period.”

Presidential Secretariat’s Position on ODM Lobby Groups

24th October 2012

Press Release

We wish to correct the misleading impression created by media reports attributed to us to the effect that all lobby groups supporting Raila Odinga’s presidential bid have been merged under the umbrella of the ODM Inter-Lobby (OIL).  The correct position is that the Raila for President Secretariat recognizes the right of all lobby groups to work independently in their pursuit to popularize the candidature of Prime Minister Rt Hon Raila Odinga who will be vying for the presidency on an ODM ticket on March 4, 2013.

ELIUD OWALO

CHIEF CAMPAIGN MANAGER AND 

HEAD OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SECRETARIAT

RAILA FOR PRESIDENT SECRETARIAT

TEL: 020 2712496/97/98

CELL: 0711 649 066/0733 766 204

EMAIL:eliudowalo@gmail.com