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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:24:51 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=231314 By Okech Kendo Could Jacinta Mwatela's 'promotion' letter have been sent to the wrong office, as she initially put it? The letter did not say 'why' she was being promoted, even as she enjoyed the Number Two slot at Central Bank. Or that her replacement, former permanent secretary, Dr Hezron Nyangito, was heading to station. Because the letter was silent on 'why' anyone would give one hardworking woman two high profile jobs, the public has learnt more about supposed irregularities at the CBK... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:01:04 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=231336 By ALPHONCE SHIUNDU Impunity and inequality are to blame for the violence that hit the country following last year's General Election, former Ethics and Governance permanent secretary John Githongo has said. He accused politicians of uttering statements that built a "deep sense" of resentment among the electorate. "The resource imbalance has far-reaching political consequences than poverty... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:36:23 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=231152 By Martin Mutua Former Governance and Ethics Permanent Secretary John Githongo has been served with court papers over the multi-billion shilling Anglo Leasing scandal. Process servers George Kibe and Michael Kioko served Githongo with the papers during tea break at a conference he was chairing organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs at Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Mr Githongo is now obligated to make an appearance within 15 days in court for the case filed by former Internal Security Minister Chris Murungaru over defamation... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:02:53 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=231158 By Martin Mutua Former Governance and Ethics Permanent Secretary John Githongo has been served with court papers over the multi-billion Anglo Leasing scandal. Court process servers George Kibe and Michael Kioko confronted Githongo who was chairing a conference organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs during tea break and served him with the summons at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:59:02 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=231259 BY KAMORE MAINA FORMER Cabinet minister Chris Murungaru has finally served his defamation petition on former Ethics PS John Githongo. The stage is now set for a court battle in a month's time with Murungaru seeking damages for being implicated in corruption. Yesterday, court officials caught up with Githongo at the KICC, where they served him with court summons. Githongo, who is said to have jetted back into the country on Monday, acknowledged receipt of the summons by signing... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:35:40 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=231266 BY CHARLES KERICH DAVID Mwiraria has been appointed chairman of the Kenya Wildlife Service Board. President Kibaki said in a Kenya Gazette notice dated September 8 that Mwiraria will serve for three years. The former minister for finance resigned on February 1, 2006, after being linked to the multibillion- shilling Anglo Leasing corruption scandal that shook the government that year... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:33:12 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=230748 By Kipkoech Tanui Two young boys died of thirst and starvation after they got lost in the burning sands of Northern Kenya this week. Eight-year-old Abdullahi Mohamed and Ahmed Hussein, 5, were found dead five kilometres two days later. They were coming back home from a pan that dried up eight months ago. They were searching for just a drop! They got lost as their parents waited at nearby road for their quota of water from a boozer expected from Garissa 150 kilometres away! They were born in the forgotten frontier we have given a Ministry... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:45:53 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=230676 Tuesday's mini-reshuffle of permanent secretaries seems to have been intended to shunt aside Mrs Jacinta Mwatela from the position of Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Why do we say so? Her transfer simply does not add up. Mwatela - whose first term was not due to end until mid next year - has not been accused of any impropriety in her nearly three decades at the bank. Yet it was during this period that scandals like Goldenberg, Anglo Leasing and others were executed... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:50:46 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=230322 Let us admit it. The top media outlets have been caught with their pants down in the NSSF managing trustee saga. After misleading Kenyans for most of the week, trumpeting one side of the story, they recoiled: That Rachel Lumbasyo had indeed been sacked, despite spirited efforts by her cronies to retain her at the helm. If you doubt the complicity of the mainstream media, ask why the story was hidden inside the Nation and Standard... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:44:54 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=230177 Reports in The Standard last Monday that police reforms have stalled are unfortunate. Reforms in the force have been dogged by controversy since the Anglo Leasing scandal, which derailed many projects. We have been quick to blame the police for corruption yet they are among the lowest paid Kenyans. A demoralised police force is a threat to our security. These men and women work tirelessly and risk their lives for us daily... Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:41:38 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=230220 Has the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights bitten more than it can swallow? Did it do its homework well on its report on the post-election violence? Where is it taking the report after presenting it to the public? Is the commission prepared to take the political heat that will be generated by the report's publication? The watchdog has a competent secretariat that comprises lawyers, journalists, investigators, political scientists and other experts... Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:17:29 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229872 By judy ogutu Former Internal Security minister Christopher Murungaru is seeking the court's go-ahead to serve a defamation suit against Mr John Githongo through the media. On Wednesday, Murungaru filed an application at the Nairobi Law Courts to be allowed to serve the former Ethics and Governance PS through Times of London, The Guardian, The Standard and Daily Nation. He claimed attempts were made to serve Githongo at PCS Plaza, Strathmore University and Karen during his recent visit... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:12:30 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229883 By JILLO KADIDA A politician has asked the High Court to allow him serve defamation suit papers on former ethics and governance PS John Githongo through two UK newspapers. Former Internal Security minister Chris Murungaru is also seeking an order to have Mr Githongo compelled to appear in court within 30 days. Dr Murungaru said he has been unable to serve the suit papers on Mr Githongo personally and it would only be fair if he was allowed to serve the former PS through The Times and Guardian newspapers... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:45:23 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229916 By David Ohito The Budget statement will now be open for public scrutiny before Parliament approves it. In drastic proposals contained in the new Standing Orders, finance ministers will be required to prepare and table a Budget Policy Statement not later than March 21, for public scrutiny. The new rules take effect next year. Central Imenti MP, Gitobu Imanyara, who chairs the Sub Committee on Standing Orders, says the document will no longer be a preserve of Treasury... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:56:33 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=230008 BY PAMELA CHEPKEMEI FORMER Cabinet minister Chris Murungaru yesterday filed a case seeking High Court permission to serve former antigraft crusader John Githongo through the British media with summons in a defamation case he instituted two years ago. Murungaru wants the court to allow him to notify Githongo of the defamation suit pending in court so that he can respond. Githongo, a former Ethics permanent secretary, has been in a self exile in England for three years... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:26:26 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229765 By Martin Mwangi In the first 100 days of the Grand Coalition Government, a number of commissions of inquiry, review and so on were formed. There was the Marsden Madoka-led team to look into prison staff matters, set up by Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, and one on the Mau Forest, appointed by PM Raila Odinga. The PM also set up another team, whose findings were out in hours, to probe the Grand Regency Hotel saga... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:17:50 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229698 By JILLO KADIDA and LUCAS BARASA Three Cabinet ministers are among nine MPs from across the political divide who are facing court charges. Charges against the nine include corruption, theft, irregular acquisition of public land, and incitement. The three ministers are deputy Prime Minister and Local Government minister Musalia Mudavadi, Agriculture minister William Ruto and Education minister Samson Ongeri... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:35:56 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229537 By Cyrus Ombati Kenyans will have to wait a little longer for improved services from the Police, following the stalling of reforms that would have seen security services improved. The stalling of a Sh50 billion programme to revamp the Police Force has put a huge strain on national security. Although a fraction of the reforms have been implemented, this has not positively impacted on national policing... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:00:55 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229466 The euphoric wave that brought to power the National Rainbow Coalition in 2002 came with tidal promises of change in all sectors. After Kanu's rule, spiced with its own inadequacies and excesses, a new chapter opened up. The incoming ministers, most of them having been on the sidewalk, merely watching the Kanuists rule, rolled up the sleeves and promised Kenya's better days were no longer in the morrow... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:14:33 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229525 Kenya's fight against corruption seems to revolve around only the Goldenberg and Anglo Leasing scandals, both of which occurred about 10 years ago. The country seems to pay no attention to the day-to-day corrupt practices on the part of some people, who use their power to amass wealth for themselves and their relatives, making most Kenyans poorer and poorer in the process. The powerful, through their relatives and friends, form private companies with the sole purpose of grabbing lucrative government and parastatal contracts... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:57:22 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229250 By Standard Team President Kibaki snubbed attempts by key Government functionaries and embassies to have an appointment with anti-corruption crusader John Githongo, The Standard can now reveal. Githongo, who quietly left the country on Tuesday night, is said to have unsuccessfully sought the assistance of the US government through its local mission in Kenya, the Prime Minister Raila Odinga and even Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka to meet Kibaki... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:37:03 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229361 BY FRANCIS MUREITHI FORMER Internal Security minister Chris Murungaru yesterday broke his long silence and accused anti graft czar John Githongo of refusing to accept notification of his intention to sue for defamation. Murungaru's statement came just hours after Githongo left for the UK, where he has been living for the last three years. Githongo was in the country since last week and met several government officials... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:16:00 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229081 By Judy Ogutu Former Ethics and Governance PS John Githongo risks paying damages to former Internal Security Minister Chris Murungaru for alleged defamation. Last Wednesday, summons was issued directing Mr Githongo to enter appearance in the defamation suit within 15 days, failing which the court would enter judgment. Dr Murungaru sued Githongo in 2006 for allegedly making defamatory statements against him over the Anglo Leasing scandal... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:07:06 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229041 By Jackson Mwalulu Success or failure in the war against corruption hinges on moral authority. The political class is completely without the moral authority to tackle this monster, which has turned this country into a beggar society. Unfortunately, the political class is the be-all and end-all in the battle to vanquish this vice. Societies across the board are wired in such a way that those who control politics also control the economy, hence the definition of politics as a game of who gets what, when and how... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:23 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229051 Apparently, our country's fight against corruption merely revolves around the Goldenberg and Anglo Leasing scams: One which is several years old, while the other happened in the last century. We don't seem to be paying attention to the day-to-day corrupt activities of a few powerful individuals. These men and women use their positions and power to amass wealth for themselves and their kinsmen without regard for fellow Kenyans... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:17:22 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229071 Written by Jim Onyango A new government plan to offer amnesty to the architects of past corruption could wipe out the taxpayers' hopes of recovering more than Sh200 billion lost plunderers in the past two decades, according to latest estimates. This estimate is based on money lost in the Goldenberg scandal, Kenya's biggest financial scam that consumed Sh160 billion and the Anglo Leasing affair - the security related contracts through which the country was poised to lose more than Sh50 billion... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:01:24 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228962 The return of former Ethics and Governance Permanent Secretary Mr John Githongo after three years of self-exile in London is symbolic. He was, after all, the President's special advisor on anti-graft war. He also was the National Rainbow Coalition's key bulwark against graft when, in 2002, it rode on the crest of change and anti-corruption to State House. But in 2005 he threw in the towel because, in his words, he was under siege from the circle that had promised the nation corruption and impunity would no longer be a way of life... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:52:48 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228968 By Betty Kaplan What always shone out for me about John Githongo were his personal qualities: directness, an unwavering sense of purpose, integrity, intelligence and vision. He has turned his mind to every task with complete dedication and professionalism. He has, like other members of his tribe, been harassed for "betraying his people", as if it were honourable to collude in crimes of corruption in the name of your tribe... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:49:59 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228999 By BERNARD NAMUNANE and OLIVER MATHENGE A special committee will be set up by the Government to lead the process of granting amnesty to people named in past cases of corruption. The quasi-judicial commission that will act as a one-stop shop for confessions and surrender of irregularly acquired property is part of the proposed law on amnesty that is being discussed at higher Government levels... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:20:51 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=229000 By MIKE MWANIKI Lawyers of former Cabinet minister Chris Murungaru on Friday failed to serve former Ethics and Governance permanent secretary John Githongo court summons. The process server George Kibe found that Mr Githongo had left Strathmore University where he was giving a lecture barely five minutes before he arrived. In his suit papers, Dr Murungaru says Mr Githongo caused the publication of a dossier implicating him in corruption... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:22:18 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228853 By LUCAS BARASA and KENNETH OGOSIA But to get the pardon, they would have to confess and pay back any money they stole. The new amnesty law was in the pipeline, Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua said on Thursday. She spoke a day after former Ethics and Governance permanent secretary John Githongo proposed that those linked to past corruption be pardoned if they admitted their wrongdoing and returned the stolen money... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:32:05 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228888 By LUCAS BARASA and KENNETH OGOSIA Goldenberg architect Kamlesh Pattni and key people in the Moi and Kibaki administrations could benefit from a planned amnesty for past corruption. But to get the pardon, they would have to confess and pay back any money they stole. The new amnesty law was in the pipeline, Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua said on Thursday. She spoke a day after former Ethics and Governance permanent secretary John Githongo proposed that those linked to past corruption be pardoned if they admitted their wrongdoing and returned the stolen money... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:05:24 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228896 By ALPHONCE SHIUNDU Former Ethics and Governance permanent secretary John Githongo has said there was a direct link between corruption and the post-election crisis in Kenya. Mr Githongo said "conspicuous consumption of public resources by the leaders" had contributed to a perception especially among the poor, that they had been excluded from the nation's development agenda. He said this was the main reason people went to the streets to try and get justice... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:44:46 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228914 By TOM MSHINDI Excitement or fear that the visit of self-exiled former Ethics permanent secretary John Githongo may herald another dramatic expose of the murky dealings many senior operatives in the first Kibaki Government were involved in is misplaced. He appears to have no inclination to rattle any more snakes, which is hardly surprising as corruption is not going anywhere. Mr Githongo was not the first legally appointed operative to seriously track corruption... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:38:09 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228934 John Githongo's approval of amnesty and voluntary surrender over prosecution in dealing with corruption is ironic: This is precisely what Kiraitu Murungi suggested shortly after his dismissal from Cabinet in 2006 over Githongo's accusation he was attempting a cover-up on Anglo Leasing. Kiraitu, who had experience with Goldenberg, described attempts to prosecute as "futile and expensive". He argued the State should instead encourage voluntary surrender of assets by promising "selective amnesty"... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:01:48 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228739 By Martin Mutua and Maseme Machuka Former anti-graft czar John Githongo returned from a three-year self-exile and wasted no time in sending a warning salvo to the corrupt - "I have unfinished business, we have unfinished business like Anglo Leasing". The celebrated former Ethics and Governance Permanent Secretary, who had earlier indicated he was visiting for only two weeks, appeared to have a change of mind when he promised to stay on "and fight corruption from within"... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:27:36 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228747 By BERNARD NAMUNANE People accused of corruption should be offered amnesty, former Ethics chief John Githongo said on Wednesday. However, amnesty can only come with full confession and voluntary surrender of stolen wealth, he said. Kenya cannot afford to lose the war against corruption, he said, and an amnesty - "however unpalatable and distasteful as it looks" - was the most practical way to close old cases... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:27:24 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228767 By Susan Anyangu Former PS John Githongo's return is inconsequential in the fight against corruption, retired PCEA cleric Timothy Njoya has said. He dismissed Githongo's return, saying the former PS should not be given a hero's welcome because he abandoned the country at the hour of need. "It is wrong to glorify Githongo's return yet he fled at a crucial time," he said on Wednesday. The Rev Njoya claimed that Githongo ran away "because of his selfish interests, and not because he wanted corruption to be eliminated"... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:35:42 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228657 By KENNETH OGOSIA Prime Minister Raila Odinga has welcomed former Ethics Permanent Secretary John Githongo back into the country. Mr Odinga said he invited Mr Githongo on the knowledge that he had a lot to offer the country and his services are needed back home. "We want to work as a team and deal with our past in a transparent manner. We have to utilise all talents available." On his part, Mr Githongo said the Grand Coalition Government is a fragile arrangement that should steer clear of corruption... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:49:15 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228694 By MACHARIA GAITHO He has confirmed that he will not be relinquishing his position as a senior official with the British-based charity World Vision. As former Permanent Secretary John Githongo arrived in the country on Tuesday night, there were probably equal amounts of excitement and trepidation about his home-coming. Dressed in a brown leather jacked and exuding confidence and happiness at being in the country he fled three years ago, he said: "I am happy to be back... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:38:39 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228592 BY CAROLE MWAURA A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against Kuresoi MP Zachary Cheruiyot. Senior principal magistrate Cecilia Githua ordered the police to arrest the former Internal Security permanent secretary after he failed to appear in court for the mention of a case where he is linked to the multi -million -shilling Anglo Leasing scandal. The same court had issued another arrest order in June, but police are yet to arrest the MP... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:32:02 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228475 You went into exile expressing fears for your life after exposing the Anglo Leasing scandal. Are you now satisfied that the threats no longer hold? I should like to think that Kenya has changed significantly over the last several months. Who specifically threatened you and how were the threats made? Senior political officials and public servants were as clear as they could on their discomfort with the position I took on Anglo Leasing investigations and payments... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:18:07 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228265 By David Ohito and Reuters Self-exiled former anti-graft Permanent Secretary John Githongo, returns on Wednesday, three years after he quit in a huff. Githongo is distinguished as the anti-corruption czar who blew the whistle on the Anglo Leasing scam, one of the biggest in the country's history. He has been invited to address a meeting of the Kenya Human Rights Commission in Nairobi on August 20... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:56:46 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228351 John Githongo, a former Government official in charge of corruption, is set to return to Kenya this month. Mr Githongo was President Kibaki's Permanent Secretary for Governance and Ethics and is expected in the country after a self-exile of over three years. He left the country for fear of his life after exposing corrupt deals involving high-ranking Government officials. The saga came to be known as Anglo Leasing... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:39:02 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=228258 By Adrian Croft London (Reuters) A government whistleblower who exposed one of Kenya's biggest corruption scandals said today he would return home for the first time since he fled to Britain three years ago fearing he could be murdered. John Githongo, Kenya's former anti-graft tsar, said he planned to speak his mind about what needed to be done in Kenya, but he declined to comment about whether he might return to government... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:09:24 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=227503 Story by: Habel Nyamu MANY students of Kenya's political development will not have failed to note that since the beginning of the 80s, the country seems to have deliberately dropped legal solutions to socio-economic problems in favour of the political solution. In this connection, the reader is invited to revisit the infamous Goldenberg saga, which, although belatedly shown to be haphazardly toying with a quasi-judicial solution, ended up with no legal solution to the various economic crimes committed during its heydays... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:04:37 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=227376 MANY STUDENTS OF KENY-a's political development will not have failed to note that since the beginning of 1980, the country seems to have deliberately dropped legal solutions to socio-economic problems in favour of the political solution. In this connection, the reader is invited to revisit the infamous Goldenberg saga, which, although belatedly shown to be haphazardly toying with a quasi-judicial solution, ended up with no legal solution to the various economic crimes committed during its heydays... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:22:18 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=227181 By Kilemi Mwiria For Kenyans concerned about corruption in public life, the Grand Regency saga has raised fundamental questions. Significantly, unlike Goldenberg and Anglo-Leasing scandals, majority of MPs were up in arms against Mr Amos Kimunya, who as Finance Minister resigned to pave way for investigations. The motion of censure against Kimunya was passed almost unanimously. Some have argued this was so for reasons not related to the actual case, pointing to: the frosty relationship Kimunya had with MPs; his failure to explain the situation to his colleagues; issuance of contradictory statements; and the secrecy of the whole deal... Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:19:46 +03:00 http://multimedia.marsgroupkenya.org/?StoryID=227017 Attempts to limit the influence of money on political campaigns are still in their infancy. With the enactment of the Political Parties Act last month, the question of party funding was partly addressed, along with registration and regulation. However, campaign financing - historically a cause of grand corruption - remains largely uncontrolled. Transparency International-Kenya officials yesterday appeared to return to this topic when they called for the regulation of cash donations to political parties... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:36:14 +03:00