[kictanet] Bitange for President? Extended due to Public Demand

[Agosta Liko]

Dr Ndemo

Very illuminating thoughts :)

Now, tell us what is happening at CCK

On 8/11/11, bitange at jambo.co.ke <bitange at jambo.co.ke> wrote:
> Grace,
> Thank you for extending the debate to Monday.  I hope I get time to
> articulate some of the issues that will impact our lives in the next few
> years.  Earlier I said that we are not alone in how we are dealing with
> our social development.  I went ahead and gave examples from the US and
> UK.  Although it is an unfortunate for the British people, it has come to
> pass.  Even the Central Bank we got some good debate out of my post.
>
> Leadership requires selfless commitment to the people they lead.  It is a
> sacrifice one makes.  In this respect, I will seek for advisors who have
> demonstrated ability to serve their country with dedication.  We have
> these people but they have never been given a chance to lead. The
> constitution has accorded us the opportunity to search for such people.
> If you read today’s front page Standard, it has the requirement for those
> who want to join the electoral commission.  If we follow the requirement
> to the letter, we shall get credible people.  It is this process that
> lacked before and political operatives took charge in many posts within
> government.
>
> Indeed there will be a policy guideline on all organizations registered
> under Societies Act.  It is in the interest of the public that these
> organizations file annual returns to the registrar because they are tax
> exempt.  Tax exemption means that we the public partly fund their
> activities.  Further the state has a responsibility to protect its
> citizens from being taken advantage of.  We cannot burry our heads in the
> sand on this issue no matter how sensitive it is.  We shall also be
> implementing our constitution with respect to Bill of Rights.
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> Ndemo.
>
>
>>
>> Listers
>>
>> We have received requests  (offline) that we allow "Candidate" Ndemo more
>> time for him to respond to more concerns being raised.
>>
>> This is to let you know that the 'official campaign period" has been
>> extended up to Monday August 15, 2011.
>>
>> And now Dr. Ndemo, Harry Delano did ask you to say what kind of advisors
>> you would be looking for to help shape policy. Can we hear you on this one
>> too? You also make a valid point about churches and the fact that they are
>> not audited. I know for example in Washington DC, Parish priests have to
>> present audited accounts to Parishoners once a year, while the Bishop
>> fundraises through a system that is open to public scrutiny. Would you
>> then make a policy decision on this? On a light note, may I remind you
>> that your responses will go into the 'manifesto' and translate into more
>> or less "votes" :)
>>
>> Listers, let the debate continue.
>>
>> Rgds
>> GG
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> forth and rule the World!
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