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  • ELOG Calls For 2022 Peaceful and Fair Polls

    ELOG Calls For 2022 Peaceful and Fair Polls

    ELOG members during a press conference
    Election Observation Group (ELOG) members during a press conference

    Election Observation Group (ELOG), has called upon the Political Leaders and Kenyans to ensure credible, Peaceful, Free, and Fair Elections 2022.

    Today members have called for peaceful 2022 elections. ELOG is made up of civil society organizations and faith-based organizations.

    Political parties are set to conduct nominations from 16th to 22nd April 2022. Our Observations and reports over the years indicate that party primaries have been shambolic. We call for Credible party primaries since they are a precursor towards a peaceful election. Affirmative actions should also be allowed by political parties. Party primaries should also allow free and fair elections free from violence or Bribery.

    ”We also call on all social media users to be responsible and avoid spreading hate through the propagation of fake and provocative information. We further urge the communication authority, security, and other relevant agencies to flag out social media handles and persons who spew hate speech.” Said Anne W. Ireri chairperson, steering committee Peace panel.

    Political alignment should also avoid the use of insensitive language for it may stir a wave of violence.
    Electoral legal and administrative policies and performance. Some of the laws should be amended before elections like the party primary bill, special interest amendment bill.

    The IEBC up to now lacks substantive staffing like the CEO absence which causes an alert on matters of the whole exercise. The voter law registration witnessed only proves voter apathy due to various reasons like unfair elections, poor service delivery, and corruption among leaders.

    ELOG is also concerned about the rise of cases like hate speech, incitement by, few political leaders. Every Kenyan has been urged to be responsible to ensure a peaceful, credible and fair election free from violence.

    Transparency in the Electoral process is paramount and IEBC must keep the public informed about every activity it is undertaking, to avoid suspicion and mistrust. It is recommended that the commission strengthen its public communication and stakeholder outreach structures.

  • One Kenya Alliance to field a presidential candidate for 2022 Elections

    OKA Alliance Coalition

    One Kenya Alliance (OKA) now says it will field a presidential candidate in the forthcoming general elections scheduled for next year.

    This comes after One Kenya Alliance highest organs Tuesday convened at the Great Rift Valley Lodge to deliberate on the numerous reports submitted by its technical team.“As the “GREAT RIFT VALLEY DECLARATION”, we hereby unequivocally state that One Kenya Alliance will field a presidential candidate in next year’s general elections. And the candidate is here,” read a statement from OKA.

    While re-affirming its commitment to building a just, inclusive and prosperous nation, the OKA leaders expressed satisfaction on the progress made saying it was solidly on course.

    The leaders said that OKA was anchored on shared ideals of individual freedom, national unity, equal economic and social opportunities for all.“We recognize that we carry the aspirations of millions of Kenyans who yearn for a responsive and reliable leadership bound by the rule of law,” they said.

    According to the OKA leaders, Tuesday’s gathering will culminate in a collective agreement to roll out an array of joint public engagement activities where they will not only share their agenda of an economic liberation but also demonstrate to Kenyans that they have a unique opportunity to bestow their sovereign power on a responsible and trustworthy leadership.“Therefore, our main vision and mission is to resuscitate Kenya’s economy and hence, we require practical solutions to the economic challenges our people are grappling with,” said OKA Principals.“Empty narratives and sloganeering on economic models are not the antidote to our challenges.”With the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report ruling set for this Friday by the Court of Appeal, the One Kenya Alliance said that they will accept and respect the verdict of the courts irrespective of the outcome.“We wish to restate that our resolve to be the leadership committed to seeing a one united Kenya,” said the leaders.

    The Alliance also called upon President Uhuru Kenyatta to unleash the full wrath of the law on leaders with a strong affinity for plunder of national resources.“More than ever, we stand a chance to strengthen institutions mandated to fight graft through adequate funding and protection against interference.”“Additionally, we must revert to the most fundamental governanceprinciple that must underpin all our economic and social policies: public participation,” read part of the statement.

  • Khaligraph Jones Uplifting Rap artistes through Odibet Mtaani and Blu Ink Corporation

    Khaligraph Jones Uplifting Rap artistes through Odibet Mtaani and Blu Ink Corporation

    The Unveiling of the winners of the “Odi-Nare” rap challenge came to an end.Last month, Khaligraph Jones and Odibets under their Odi-mtaani initiative launching the Odi-Nare rap challenge that was set to motivate and encourage upcoming artist to continue pushing for their dreams to become what they’re hoping in life.

    Papa Jones During OdiBet Rap Challenge

    Unveiling of the Odi-Nare rap challenge winners was led by Odibets General Manager, Dedan Mungai and Khaligraph Jones alias Papa Jones at the Ole-Sereni hotel on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.The challenge attracted a number of upcoming artistes.

    Katapila Holding the Cheque Won for Odi-Nare Challenge

    The participants showed their rapping skills live on stage moving the crowd during the curtain raising moment.

    Odibets has been on the ground to nurture talents under the championed Odi-Mtaani initiative to promote talents.”We saw it fit to nurture talents for young generations to help them achieve their dreams” Marketing Manager Odibet said.Aggrey further urged to support the winners and monitor them closely to help them realize their targets after the winning moment for the hyped street music popularly known us Hip-hop.

    Boys and girls from the streets showed there talents and entertained the crowd in attendance to witness their moments.The initiative was created to appreciate and promote the street talents urging both the winners and losers to remain contented and understand that this is just a challenge and they will assist both to grow their careers. ‘If you have the opportunity do your best stand and move forward” Odibet GM, Mungai said.

    Content creator Jaymo Ule Msee was the lead emcee spoke on supporting the youths who get up and show their talents and they will get support.Papa Jones the brand ambassador for the artiste witnessed the exercise saying he is a millionaire to assist those ready to be assisted. ”OG ni Millionaire I can decide to share the millions with everybody” OG said.

    The hotly contested rap challenge attracted participants inclusion of Katapila winning the challenge and awarded 1 Million Kenya shillings in cheque. Ben C came second with five hundred thousand shillings, Lyn Elai coming 3rd with three thousand Kenya Shillings as Mrasta Mrasta, Achicho Software and Shakira Karen both awarded fifty thousand Kenya Shillings both with 13000 total votes the voting process was conducted online though sending SMS to 40400 taking a duration of three days.

    Rap Challenge Winners Holding Signed Cheque Courtesy of Odibet

    Both artistes who came top six are set to receive a recording deal at Papa Jones recording label, Blu Ink Corporation.

    3 Million Money has been placed aside for recording as Odibet GM vowed to add another 3M to help the music recording journey.Dedan Mungai said the money won will be released in one week time to facilitate the winners.