Kenyan security minister Saitoti preaches peace and unity
Posted by africanpress on May 12, 2008
Publisher: Korir, africanpress@getmail.no source kba.ke
Saitoti urges politicians to preach peace
Politicians have been urged to shun utterances that could lead to hatred among Kenyans.
Internal security minister George Saitoti says the government is committed to bringing peace and stability to the country.
Speaking at the Rongai Catholic Church in his Kajiado North constituency Saitoti said this is a crucial moment in the history of the country and politicians should learn from the aftermath of last year’s elections to preach peace among Kenyans.
He called on Kenyans to co-exist peacefully and keep off from leaders who try to incite them against each other.
The minister said the government would make sure all Kenyans and their property are protected.
Saitoti reiterated that the government would assist displaced persons start their lives anew.
He said the grand coalition government would prioritize issues concerning the youth with a view to involving them in activities that would enable them get involved in economically viable projects.
He expressed optimism that the coalition government would last saying all players have shown their commitment to bring peace and stability in the country.
And with members of the coalition government pledging to give Kenyans a new constitution by the end of the year, Gachoka MP Rev. Mutava Musyimi now says Kenyans should be left to decide whether they want a Presidential, Parliamentary or a Hybrid system of government.
Musyimi who is also a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal and Justice Affairs said the move would prevent conflicts of power from arising.
Musyimi says currently Kenya has no definite governance system which complicated administrative roles and led to duplication of duties.
He said Kenyans have struggled for a new constitutional dispensation for decades and urged leaders not to delay the reform process further.
Rev Musyimi was speaking during the inauguration ceremony of the new Makima division in Mbeere District.
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May 14, 2008 at 12:38 pm
The two partners of the Grand Coalition Government,Kibaki and Raila should have one spokesman to speak on behalf of the Grand Coalition Government.
We are tired to hear from juniors speaking defferent tunes from their own opinions. If there is anything to inform or tell Kenyans,then it should come from one Government of the two partners spokesman, but not from one’s opinion.
Why is Saitoti affraid to hear what Mungiki want to tell the Government?
Does he know something about them, of which they want to reveal the matter?
May 14, 2008 at 1:33 pm
In real sense of the word, tell me who you really think has more power between Raila and Saitoti?
From my point of you, the one in charge of Internal security of the whole country is powerful He can even initiate Raila’s arrest through the National Security Service. Saitoti can order the security people to crack down on any group but a PM can only make statements politically. He cannot order any state security mechanism. Let us be realistic and not supportive just for the sake of it.
CE/ Korir
May 15, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Yes among the ministers Saitoti is having a sensitive ministry, but he can not make any decision for the Nation or the Republic of Kenya for himself. He just implement the duties he is given by the Government. He is not the Government by himself.
Therefore he is serving the Grand Colition Government of the two partners. It does not matter to whom he report to, but the Prime Minister will supervice his performance in his duties as well as other Ministers in the cabinet.