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[S.M. Muraya]

Welcome. With increased transparency, terrorism is going down in Kenya.

http://mobile.nation.co.ke/News/Assault-mastermind-said-to--be-a-Kenyan/-/1950946/2011528/-/format/xhtml/-/5e9mmm/-/index.html

Regards

Murigi / Stanley Muraya
On Sep 29, 2013 9:51 AM, "Lizette Kraft" <lfkraft at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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> 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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