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[Lizette Kraft]

Dear S.M.

Please don't miss understand me. I am totally against travel advisories to
our country!!  A warning is a warning. I am fully aware of what's going on
as you have written and agree.. I am not one to instil fear or otherwise
but one who believes in using Godly wisdom and discernment in whatever we
are faced with. It is better to be Safe than sorry. Knowledge is power!!!

Thanks for your insight.

Regards
Lizette

On Sunday, 29 September 2013, S.M. Muraya wrote:

> Dear Lizette,
>
> Please note, 70% of Kenyans (led by politicians and media opposed to
> Christianity) voted to entrench/elevate one religion in the Kenyan
> constitution. In 2010, peace loving Kenyans were literally grenade/bombed
> at Uhuru Park while praying against increased terrorism (including baby
> killings) in Kenya. This was before Kenya engaged in military action to
> contain regional terrorism.
>
> The Kenyan State is funding courts/judges/counselors, exempted by the
> constitution from the bill of rights, exempted from the principles of
> equality. These exemptions are explicitly stated in the Article 24 (4) of
> the constitution.
>
> While appointments to public service offices are not to discriminate on
> the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, etc... cheered on by Western
> donors, Kenyans entrenched in the 2010 Constitution judicial positions
> requiring practice and study of one religion and open only to males. A case
> of promoting "equality" in their nations but supporting inequality in a
> "primitive" nation.
>
> What does this mean? We are in a state of long term vigilance and are not
> migrating. Travel advisories will not change our constitution or reduce
> terrorism in the region. Only increased transparency (which reduces poverty
> for all) will.
> Kind Regards
>
> Murigi / Stanley Muraya
> On Sep 29, 2013 2:17 AM, "Lizette Kraft" <lfkraft at gmail.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'lfkraft at gmail.com');>>
> wrote:
>
>> Hey, the american embassy isnt the only source of informaton. The UN also
>> puts out warnings info and others too.
>>
>> In the american warning you have shown, it does mention about the threats
>> in Nairobi and the coast. Which was what the warning I sent mentioned in
>> more detail. But initially around the same thing.
>>
>> Whilst it was not intended in any way to spread fear, It was to keep
>> people alert as the threats are very real whether it is exact or not. We
>> need to be vigilant even whilst we try to shake what happened off and try
>> and get back to normal. It is not easy considering the magnitude of the
>> events.
>>
>> Hey, you have the right to ignore it and so does every one else. These
>> are dangerous times and we need to take note of anything that is put out
>> there. I happen to have spoken to a very senior Police representative and
>> was informed that they are now going to check on all reports they receive
>> irregardless.
>>
>> It was not up for debate. Only out of concern for others.
>> On 28 Sep 2013 15:11, "McTim" <dogwallah at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau
>> <solo.mburu at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > While it is important to take precautionary measures, why haven't the
>> > sources ~ the Police and US embassy ~ revealed which are the four
>> > unknown places or even arrested these guys?
>>
>>
>> The US embassy has not put out a warning about specific numbers of
>> people.  I am on their mailing list for security warnings and this is
>> the only message I have gotten in the last 48 hours:
>>
>> SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS
>>
>> U.S.Embassy Nairobi
>>
>> September 28, 2013
>>
>>
>>
>> KENYA TRAVEL WARNING
>>
>>
>>
>> In case you missed it, we are resending the below travel warning to
>> make sure all U.S. citizens in Kenya are aware of the latest
>> security-related information
>>
>>
>>
>> 1. In light of the recent attack on a Nairobi shopping mall, the U.S.
>> Department of State has reissued its Travel Warning of July 5, 2013,
>> which warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. U.S.
>> citizens in Kenya, and those considering travel to Kenya, should
>> evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing and
>> recently heightened threats from terrorism and the high rate of
>> violent crime in some areas. The levels of risk vary throughout the
>> country.
>>
>>
>>
>> 2. On September 21, 2013, suspected members of the Al Shabaab
>> terrorist organization, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, attacked the Westgate
>> Shopping Mall in Nairobi, killing scores of innocent people, both
>> Kenyan and foreign, and wounding many others.  The siege at the mall
>> continued for several days and five U.S. citizens were confirmed
>> injured in the attack.
>>
>>
>>
>> 3. The U.S. government continues to receive information about
>> potential terrorist threats aimed at U.S., Western, and Kenyan
>> interests in Kenya, including in the Nairobi area and in the coastal
>> city of Mombasa. Terrorist acts can include suicide operations,
>> bombings, kidnappings, attacks on civil aviation, and attacks on
>> maritime vessels in or near Kenyan ports. Although the pursuit of
>> those responsible for previous terrorist activities continues, many of
>> those involved remain at large and still operate in the region.
>> Travelers should consult the Worldwide Caution for further information
>> and details.
>>
>>
>>
>> 4. Kenya initiated military action against al-Qaida affiliate
>> al-Shabaab by crossing into Somalia on October 16, 2011, and on June
>> 2, 2012, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) whereby it
>> formally joined the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).  Kenyan
>> troops within AMISOM are now actively pursuing al-Shabaab in
>> southeastern Somalia. In response to the Kenyan intervention,
>> al-Shabaab and its sympathizers have conducted retaliatory attacks
>> against civilian and government targets in Kenya.
>>
>>
>>
>> 5. In the past year and a half, there have been numerous incidents
>> involving shootings, grenades, or other explosive devices in Kenya in
>> addition to the attack described above.  More than two dozen of these
>> attacks occurred in North Eastern Province, mainly in Dadaab, Wajir,
>> Garissa, and Mandera. Four attacks occurred in Mombasa. Twelve grenade
>> and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks have occurred in
>> Nairobi, illustrating an increase in the number of attacks and an
>> advance in the sophistication of attacks. Targets included police
>> sta
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