Kenya Genocide
February 11, 2008
I have been very disappointed by America’s coverage of the crisis in Kenya that is continuing even now. I think this is an example about the bias of Western media in regards to conflicts in this region of the world. After doing some research and talking with my friend from Kenya, I am convinced that Raila Odinga’s ODM party planned and trained people for ethnic genocide to take place after the election. When he lost, they continued anyway, and the government looks terrible trying to stop it. Situations are always complicated. I don’t think the current President is blameless, but it is better that he is still leading the country.
One of Kenyan recently writes: We should not excuse those committing the genocide by simply pointing out at the election results. In Kenya we have a saying that loosely translates: “the raging river that you see was once made up of streams.”
Also here is a video from BBC (you need Real Player to play it) that I think gives you great insight both into Western bias and the situation in Kenya. It is 25 minutes long, but worth watching the whole thing if you are interested in this issue. Why are white people often so awful towards people in this side of the world? They basically treat this women like she has nothing of value to say. He makes me angry.
If you are interested in an eye-opening document that I have from Kenya about the training used for ethnic genocide, I have posted it below. If you are interested, please brace yourself.
Kenya Crisis from a Kenyan Perspective
January 14, 2008
I’m sure you have heard of the crisis in Kenya right now. I’ve been very disheartened while reading about the displacement of over 200,000 people on the news as Kenya is close to my heart these days.
I got a chance to talk with Joseph for an extended time this weekend, and he gave me a good picture of what is happening behind the scenes in Kenya. I’ll give you a brief picture of his perspective:
He is very thankful that Odinga lost the election to Kibaki. Odinga has been seeking after power relentlessly since leaving President Kibaki’s cabinet 5 years ago. Odinga is ruthless in his quest for power, and it would not have been good for the country if he became the President. He is a leader similar to Hussein or Idi Amin. Over the past five years, he has attempted to unite tribes within Kenya based on the promise that he would redistribute land and resources when he became President. He villanizes the President’s tribe for hoarding power and wealth to itself and away from the poor.
