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you are kikuyu. [MORE]

davids 

Feb 27, 2008 10:30

What on earth does that have to do with Obama??! The connections you are attempting to draw are so far... [MORE]

Feb 6, 2008 18:03

Odinga said that United States, France, Italy and Spain have urged him not to surrender. He made the comments on... [MORE]

annonymous 

Feb 4, 2008 14:12

Do you have faith in the Judicial system? do you have faith in Kenya's institutions? Have you been living under... [MORE]

Justice in Kenya- will bring peace 

Feb 6, 2008 09:44

Kikuyus, Indians or whatever tribe or class have a right to live whereever they wish to in Kenya. If they... [MORE]

annonymous 

Feb 7, 2008 10:33

THE LAW OF GOD IS APPLICABLE TO ALL. WHETHER EARTHIEST, MUSLIMS, HINDUS, EVEN THOSE WHO DO NOT RECOGNISE HIM AT... [MORE]

jecinta 

Feb 12, 2008 04:59

There are obviously several injustices that were carried out against the people by the elite, Kikuyu, Luo, Kalenjin... but to... [MORE]

Maina Ogeto Kimutai 

Feb 12, 2008 09:23

look at this in the context that the previous and the current president's of kenya are now in one team..then... [MORE]

Timex 

Feb 21, 2008 05:31

German Brown Shirts disrupted society until Hitler was appointed chancellor. Same in Kenya. Odinga will disrput society until he gets... [MORE]

randy stein 

Mar 6, 2008 16:11

Odinga said today that he has "fall back plans" if peace talks fail. I am paying heed to his words... [MORE]

annonymous 

Feb 3, 2008 11:39

Yes to your last question [MORE]

jona4good@yahoo.com 

Feb 5, 2008 02:58

Mr Odinga think again &again of what you are doing to your fellow Kenyans. Think future. [MORE]

Nyahururu 

Feb 1, 2008 12:08

I if we had people like you in western media we could not have gone that berserk with killing .... [MORE]

Essy njenga 

Feb 1, 2008 09:50

"The established democracies are accepting flawed and unfair elections for political expediency, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its... [MORE]

Ray 

Feb 1, 2008 07:10

There is disturbing news in the press that the Kikuyu may be starting to proactively attack the Luos. It is... [MORE]

John Smith 

Jan 31, 2008 20:34

While self-defence is a natural justice, Kikuyus should not go killing. They can set themselves to win in a different... [MORE]

Geni 

Feb 2, 2008 02:57

Thanks, John Smith! You have spoken like a true Kenyan. Even if you sound like a scared Luo. But remember... [MORE]

Dave 

Feb 12, 2008 09:47

This really worries me that we are just 4 days out of a MAJOR U.S. election and NO ONE IN... [MORE]

Nancy 

Jan 31, 2008 16:44

Yesterday at the African Union summit, the top U.S. envoy reported that investigations have revealed that the ethnic cleansing was... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 31, 2008 10:47

This is a man whose world is full of unfairness immediately he loses.He doesnt support development and its a pity... [MORE]

Chiwana 

Jan 30, 2008 13:28

To all Kenyans who may be reading this, we have gone beyond Raila and Kibaki it is time to change... [MORE]

Maurice O 

Jan 28, 2008 14:48

I totally agree with you Maurice, We Kenyans have sank so low and put our lives in the line for... [MORE]

Mercy 

Jan 29, 2008 04:54

Why do we need to to gang up against anyone, I think its very clear that the fights going on... [MORE]

Lilian M 

Jan 29, 2008 09:08

I agree with the comments made by Mercy and Maurice. There is chaos all around and tit for tat killing... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 29, 2008 15:53

Thanks Daniel Johnson for this article. I believe that each candidates affiliations, particularly the more recent ones, are worth considering... [MORE]

Concerned Kenyan 

Jan 26, 2008 06:07

Raila is a true son of Africa who has given his life for Kenya many at times.He can only be... [MORE]

Noel 

Jan 26, 2008 00:06

Sorry sir I disagree! He (Raila) has no place for likes of Nelson Mandela. [MORE]

Will 

Jan 26, 2008 10:03

Please check out the link below. http://hrw.org/ [MORE]

Will 

Jan 27, 2008 15:36

Dear Kenyans, As the facts begin to come out it is becoming apparent that the post election violence was preplanned. There... [MORE]

Ciku 

Jan 25, 2008 23:27

we could spend eternity throwing blame back and forth but that will not sort out the mess as it. both... [MORE]

pauline 

Jan 25, 2008 12:16

Sure, allegations of rigging were expressed on both sides, but its not factual that odm agreed there was rigging on... [MORE]

Will 

Jan 26, 2008 09:56

I am a Kenyan in Englang and I do not belong to either the Luo or Kikuyu tribe but im... [MORE]

LILIAN M, ENGLAND 

Jan 25, 2008 06:20

No one denies tribalism exists and will be with us for a long time. All we want is justice regardless... [MORE]

Will 

Jan 26, 2008 00:24

It's no secret that Senator Obama has ties with Kenya and with Mr. Odinga, but that does not dictate his... [MORE]

Lilian M, England 

Jan 25, 2008 05:55

Lilian, you say you don't want to take sides but you obviously already have. There are those who believe that... [MORE]

Living in Kenya 

Feb 5, 2008 04:53

It is encouraging to see that there are people out there who can see through the lies and propaganda being... [MORE]

Anna W 

Jan 24, 2008 08:23

Here's a link to the Human Rights Watch view on the violence in the Rift Valley province:- http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/01/23/kenya17859.htm [MORE]

Ray 

Jan 24, 2008 18:02

THE RIGGING STORY The international media especially in the EU has taken an offensive position against our nation I am... [MORE]

Civilised Kenyan 

Jan 24, 2008 07:08

The international press and the international community are pre-occupied with the results of the recently concluded elections in Kenya while... [MORE]

Peaceful Kenyan 

Jan 24, 2008 07:00

Thursday 24th of January 2008, must have been one of those daysthat we as Kenyans felt good to be in... [MORE]

mercy 

Jan 25, 2008 04:00

I refuse to fight for so-called leaders who clearly care nothing about me, the common mwananchi. As we speak, they've... [MORE]

Ray 

Jan 23, 2008 09:10

I have read most of the comments and I cant help but boil with anger.I realize that the problem of... [MORE]

Mkenya mzalendo 

Jan 23, 2008 01:38

Raila should stand up and apologise to the whole world and more so to his tribe Luos for leading us... [MORE]

Jane 

Feb 1, 2008 16:35

The situation in our country is alarming and i feel that Raila should stop the issue of demonstrations and follow... [MORE]

KERRY 

Jan 22, 2008 09:00

Let's keep this page for when all is said and done, the Kenyan people will demand justice against all these... [MORE]

Distressed Kenyan 

Jan 24, 2008 06:55

1. I am surprised that the western diplomats and the press that is reporting about the state of the Kenyan... [MORE]

Fr. Gabriel Muteru 

Jan 22, 2008 02:18

Thank you Father Muteru. You are a man of God and you spoke the truth. If anyone is listening please... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 23, 2008 10:43

I agree with your analysis of what of going on in Kenya. I am so frustrated with people who think... [MORE]

Wamucii Njogu 

Jan 23, 2008 12:05

It seems that Kibaki and a few of his staunchest followers have a messaianic syndrome. They seem to think that... [MORE]

thumbi 

Jan 23, 2008 15:56

Which foreign observers have ruled the elections free and fair? So far not one has come forth and agreed to... [MORE]

Geo Pro 

Jan 24, 2008 13:27

Kenyans are spiritually starved and that is why they are doing what they are doing. Kenyan religious leaders are to... [MORE]

Kipkemboi 

Jan 24, 2008 23:10

Hello Fr,Thank you for the article. I will not give my comments as these matters are still very raw and... [MORE]

A Kenyan who has visited the Camps 

Jan 25, 2008 05:17

All you said is true we should help each other regarless of their status in times of trouble God help kenya... [MORE]

tabitha 

Jan 28, 2008 07:38

I thank you for the well informed though short article. Your accuracy in inference is impressive. I think Americans have... [MORE]

maingi 

Jan 21, 2008 23:07

Thank you Mr.Johnson for the the facts that everybody needed to know.The re-election of president Kibaki was in a prophecy... [MORE]

mbugua 

Jan 21, 2008 21:35

Reading through the papers today one is left wondering is Raila really in control of ODM? In one instance he... [MORE]

NIKI 

Jan 21, 2008 07:48

Come on Niki don't be naive..the only reason why everyone in the world but a few direct beneficiaries of the... [MORE]

timex 

Feb 21, 2008 06:32

infact the journalist is so correct ,you would think he is kenyan. congrats and dig more on raila coz he... [MORE]

eunice 

Jan 21, 2008 04:56

Every Kenyan and American of each and every political clime must wonder at the absurdity of this article. Finding a... [MORE]

McOlsen 

Jan 21, 2008 02:45

The article on Raila Odinga is very accurate, but I wish to add some two facts. First, in an interview... [MORE]

Ndungu 

Jan 25, 2008 04:14

Mr. Daniel Johnson, You have obviously gone the extra mile to paint Kenya's Mr. Odinga as an islamo-fascist, then proceed... [MORE]

McOlsen 

Jan 21, 2008 02:33

- Muslims in Kenya have been given the same rights as every other Kenyan. Kenya is full of mosques where... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 22, 2008 13:27

Odinga was not elected by a majority. If he had the majority, he would be in State Hse right now. Of... [MORE]

K K 

Jan 23, 2008 02:12

I am sure that you know the meaning of the word majority. If Raila received less than 50% of the... [MORE]

Fidel 

Jan 27, 2008 11:34

Please stop Odinga before it is too late. There are a lot of facts on the ground leading to Islam... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 20, 2008 11:14

The US Government will not intervene to tell RAILA to stop the Violence since they are FUNDIND him. ODM has... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 21, 2008 02:34

I've watched the unfolding events in Kenya with great concern. The bias on the foreign media especially CNN and BBC... [MORE]

Wilson 

Jan 19, 2008 16:43

Kisumu is or was Kenya's third largest city. 90% of Kisumu's central business district has been destroyed. View images on... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 19, 2008 15:59

The latest strategy employed by Raila, to boycott products from pro Kibaki companies only confirm what Mr Johnson wrote. ODM... [MORE]

Mercy 

Jan 19, 2008 07:54

the killings of Kikuyus and their subsequent displacement in the greater Rift valley was too well orchestraed to be ignored....... [MORE]

Xtine 

Jan 21, 2008 02:23

Yes and yes again there is more to these actions than meets the eye. The marauding killers were trained and... [MORE]

maingi 

Jan 21, 2008 23:35

I really do not undersatnd why we Kenyans are so forgetful or why we opt to cower away from the... [MORE]

Xtine 

Jan 22, 2008 03:10

Just check the names of people supporting this article. They are all Kikuyus. We Kenyans can tell. The check the... [MORE]

anonymous 

Jan 22, 2008 04:24

Please view BBC Hard Talk interview (Jan 17) with opposition leader Odinga. In his interview, he defends burning of Eldoret... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 18, 2008 16:04

A true leader never sets the International community againt his country. It is selfish A real honest & WISE leader, worth... [MORE]

fm 

Jan 18, 2008 13:47

i think the chaos in kenya were planned for and according to your column to some extent its true. Raila... [MORE]

purity 

Jan 18, 2008 05:03

Any one who believes the presidency is HIS doesnt deserve that position. I hear they say "kuna wenye nchi na... [MORE]

mchezo 

Jan 18, 2008 00:37

The stakes in the battle for Kenya are much greater than most realize. If the free world loses Kenya to... [MORE]

E. Sanders 

Jan 18, 2008 00:27

Bw. Thumbi, I see your points clearly. But you argue from both sides of your mouth. Nobody is perfect and that... [MORE]

Wanjohi 

Jan 17, 2008 21:11

Kikuyus are being killed (more than 400 people)all over Rift Valley as well as in Nyanza. Their properties are being... [MORE]

Githure 

Jan 18, 2008 03:10

It's a shame of what has become of country, through the instigation of ODM and the fueling of tribal politics... [MORE]

W'Njeri 

Jan 21, 2008 09:23

We tend to argue from different perspectives when it comes to the current situation in kenya. I am not ashamed... [MORE]

kagiri 

Jan 21, 2008 15:51

W'Njeri Please don't resort to violence to avenge the death and destruction of your loved ones and your property. The Kenyan... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 22, 2008 13:39

The major disagreements I have with Kibaki are three. First he avoids communicating directly and clearly with wanainchi. Example, when Odinga... [MORE]

Thumbi 

Jan 22, 2008 14:49

It's good to see that people are beginning to see that Raila Odinga is not an innocent victim of election... [MORE]

Toni D 

Jan 17, 2008 20:19

Its very dishertening to see the kind of Genocide that has been going on in kenya sinc dec 29th. We... [MORE]

Mbugua 

Jan 17, 2008 14:26

Oh, and sorry in my response to Mbugua who asked why Kenyans hate Kikuyus, I failed to see the last... [MORE]

Okello 

Jan 21, 2008 09:33

Dear Okello: Very sad to note that you are making this a "tribal" battle. You are happy that the Kikuyus have... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 23, 2008 15:17

We Kikuyus are not desperate to be loved by any tribe which suffer from superiority complex but r ready and... [MORE]

Wamutiri 

Feb 21, 2008 06:25

Kenyans and others, don't be mislead to do the bidding of the author of this article (the Kenyan connection). His... [MORE]

thumbi 

Jan 17, 2008 11:58

Thumbi I live in Kenya and you should be aware that there is an Islamic connection -- appears that the port... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 18, 2008 02:58

Finally, the world gets to hear truth from a journalist. I have been dismayed and utterly insulted by the propaganda... [MORE]

GQ 

Jan 17, 2008 08:17

Being a Kenyan here in Kenya and witnessing first hand the suffering that Raila's continued call for demonstrations is causing... [MORE]

Andrew 

Jan 17, 2008 05:25

Since Obama supported his cousin and also funded his campaign, he should feel responsible for what is happening to Kenyans.... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 17, 2008 15:16

Here's the deal. It is evident that emotions onthis issues run way deep, but it is important for citizens of... [MORE]

lost child 

Jan 16, 2008 19:59

I only wish stuff like this and Obama's church would have came out earlier. I fear with all this Obama... [MORE]

Al Dupp 

Jan 16, 2008 17:53

Writer quotes the fake MOU that has been circulating the web, as facts. Writer talks about Raila converting Kenya into... [MORE]

Nick 

Jan 16, 2008 15:27

Nick I live in Kenya and let me tell you an MOU was signed because it was in the newspapers. The... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 16, 2008 17:54

The real Memoradum of Understanding made between Obama's cousin Odingo (Obama is not denying this) and the Islamic group has... [MORE]

B.L. Eave 

Jan 17, 2008 13:41

For what it's worth, it doesn't really matter who did what and to whom. What we need to right now... [MORE]

Celia 

Jan 16, 2008 08:02

Celia: Most Kenyans want to embrace PEACE. Raila is now sacrificing the lives of his supporters by calling rallies. He has... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 16, 2008 17:32

Why don't you try sending a letter to Kibaki and Ojinga and then come back and share the response you... [MORE]

SM 

Jan 18, 2008 20:09

the problem with many is that they refuse to accept reality and facts especially if they do not favor them.... [MORE]

grace 

Jan 16, 2008 04:14

The crisis in Kenya is about greed for power, we either rule it or burn it. Kenyans are not fundamentally... [MORE]

Mercy 

Jan 17, 2008 04:37

I must thank you for that report on Raila. Raila is a communist. He has no known interest in anybody... [MORE]

Mumbi 

Jan 15, 2008 10:13

Those claiming that if Raila won there would be violence are not serious! For with the violence we are witnessing... [MORE]

Evans 

Jan 16, 2008 01:12

Daniel Good research. You should perhaps take a look at where the funds for Odinga's campaign came from. There is a... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 16, 2008 17:39

elections results were just a vehicle that has unearthed greater issues in our country, land issues, tribalism, ignorance and hooliganism... [MORE]

agigated kenyan 

Jan 22, 2008 11:06

The truth about Kenya is that we have fought several years for democracy and equal opportunities to all, and we... [MORE]

Tarko 

Jan 15, 2008 02:35

This is the time of grieve in Kenya! Kibaki's winning (if he actually won) is Kenyan loss. More than 500... [MORE]

John Kajwang 

Jan 15, 2008 01:48

John You have taken the words out of the mouth of most Kenyans. We don't care whether the election was rigged... [MORE]

ANNONYMOUS 

Jan 16, 2008 18:04

Thak you for shedding the light . Americans should be very careful to who they are voting for. America do... [MORE]

njeri 

Jan 17, 2008 05:11

Thanks for that article, The elections were just an excuse and you are right the western media are being played by... [MORE]

Mukami 

Jan 14, 2008 19:54

There are in reality 4 problems. 1) the more obvious political stalemate: a flawed election VOTE COUNTING/TALLYING. NB: not a... [MORE]

Nairobian 

Jan 14, 2008 09:59

Obama may be vying for Presidency in America, yes, but that has nothing to do with Kenyan politics and the... [MORE]

Charles Warria 

Jan 14, 2008 05:13

I read with pity some of the reactions to this story and hope and pray that some day that the... [MORE]

LNK 

Jan 14, 2008 04:27

Anybody who knows kenya would realize that kenyans are very hard working and well educated lot. Civic education already undertaken... [MORE]

Bwana Ogle 

Jan 13, 2008 17:32

The link below goes to the Kenya server showing the actual document signed by Odinga. http://www.eakenya.org/AAEAKUpdate/RAILA_MUSLIM_MOU.pdf [MORE]

Marty W. 

Jan 13, 2008 16:28

You are the first Western Journalist who has truly seen what Raila is about. I don' t think the kikuyu... [MORE]

Njeri Mwangi 

Jan 14, 2008 14:43

This article is well thought out. At least we get a glimpse of the man who thinks he has the... [MORE]

Ken Ndirangu 

Jan 13, 2008 05:43

That, a Kikuyu commenting on this article would side with Daniel Johnson's article. Most likely, a Luo would disagree with... [MORE]

Kiplimo 

Jan 12, 2008 20:35

Kiplimo As much as the election results are questionable, it will never justify atrocities against any community or person either by... [MORE]

pauline 

Jan 15, 2008 08:29

Your article is the first to capture Raila's destructive spirit. If he won the elections (which he did not seeing... [MORE]

Njeri Mbugua 

Jan 12, 2008 15:56

Just watch this. Thanks for bringing these issues to the forefront.. Raila and his compatriot Rutto should be accused for crimes... [MORE]

Mwana Mpotevu 

Jan 12, 2008 14:27

There is one very worrying part to all of this: the Memorandum of Understanding between Raila Odinga and the Moslems... [MORE]

The perfect storm 

Jan 12, 2008 03:57

while I think it is a stretch to associate Obama's candidacy with Raila's claim that the two are related, Raila... [MORE]

John Onyango 

Jan 11, 2008 22:37

To: New York Sun From: Randy Stein Your "Kenya Connection" article stimulated a truly educational response from commenators who largely... [MORE]

Randy Stein 

Jan 11, 2008 18:48

Obama and Raila are very different. I hope that Raila is not affecting Obama's chances. Raila has consistently used violence to... [MORE]

Peter M'Thuranira 

Jan 11, 2008 18:40

I have read for the first time today the articles in this column with great concern and I felt obliged... [MORE]

Stephen 

Jan 11, 2008 18:09

You must understand that ODM has bought all the media and so the government voice is not coming out. So only... [MORE]

Tito 

Jan 12, 2008 06:52

I am very glad to see some sense now reappearring in the western press who are begining to see Raila... [MORE]

Ian 

Jan 11, 2008 16:34

What you wrote: In August 2006, Mr. Obama visited Kenya and spoke in support of Mr. Odinga's candidacy at rallies... [MORE]

s schafer 

Jan 11, 2008 15:52

There is no such document or agreement between Raila and the National Muslim Leaders' Forum. That is sheer propaganda being... [MORE]

nel 

Jan 11, 2008 15:43

Mr. Johnson does more than tell the truth about why we must be leary about Obama, who has not told... [MORE]

maggie 

Jan 11, 2008 15:25

What those defending Raila Odinga are not telling you is that when the issue of the MOU with NAMLEF[an extremist... [MORE]

The Perfect Storm 

Jan 11, 2008 15:16

It is interesting to note that the comments to this article are (for those claiming to be Kenyan), very visibly... [MORE]

Even More Concered Kenyan 

Jan 11, 2008 14:13

we are all from the same country regardless of our tribes killing one community will not help any one. Why... [MORE]

tabitha 

Jan 22, 2008 02:40

we are all from the same country regardless of our tribes killing one community will not help any one. Why... [MORE]

tabitha 

Jan 22, 2008 02:40

Even if Odinga won there would still have been genocide but with great government cover-up. He promised the Muslims an... [MORE]

jim 

Jan 11, 2008 12:50

finaly some one has seen the light [MORE]

jm 

Jan 11, 2008 10:12

Not sure where you are going with your article. It just didn't make much sense except to bring in a... [MORE]

carolyne 

Jan 11, 2008 10:11

The author of this article simplifies the complex nature of kenyas woes to discredit a man who has no firm... [MORE]

Joram 

Jan 11, 2008 10:01

JULIAN ASSANGE Wikileaks investigations editor The Sun editorial "The Kenyan Connection" quotes extensively from a purported memorandum of understanding leaked by... [MORE]

Julian Assange 

Jan 15, 2008 12:53

Tell the truth. Elections in kenya were stolen and is aknowdleged by the electral commission chairman samuel Kivuitu. Kenyans will... [MORE]

wycliffe 

Jan 11, 2008 09:20

Thank you so much for the article. The truth about Raila is coming out at long last in the international... [MORE]

Jane P 

Jan 11, 2008 09:17

The writer is sadly looking at Kenya through the prism of an ethnic community. Such attitudes have let us down... [MORE]

Paul 

Jan 15, 2008 10:04

Dear Daniel, Before you slander a man who has no influence whatsoever on the direction of your life, it would be... [MORE]

Concerned Kenyan 

Jan 11, 2008 09:06

It's very easy for any crook to use the word democracy to advance their evil agenda. It's even easier when... [MORE]

Dedan Kimathi 

Jan 11, 2008 08:52

I do think that its this kind of negative publicity that will put Obama to the top. Americans are smarter... [MORE]

Kasichana 

Jan 11, 2008 08:30

I warn you americans,,,Do not elect a luo as your president. Period. [MORE]

jeff wanyoike 

Jan 12, 2008 11:14

you are the kind of people we do not need in Kenya-this is not about what tribe a person is-it... [MORE]

dissapointed kenyan 

Jan 14, 2008 06:11

if you all go to scribd.com and search "leaked ODM poll strategy", it is all there in the document. This... [MORE]

Mary 

Jan 11, 2008 00:27

when all kenyans joined force agaist moi, we had hope that the billions looted from kenya tresury will be uncoverde... [MORE]

murungi 

Jan 12, 2008 03:21

Let me state that I am not a member of Raila's Luo tribe and I have been and continue to... [MORE]

Lugonzo 

Jan 20, 2008 15:18

Lugonzo: You do not seem to get the message. No one is claiming that Kibaki won the elections -- we are... [MORE]

annonymous 

Jan 21, 2008 01:13

Lugonzo, Just because Raila won 6 provinces doesn't gurantee him the presidency! The Kenyan Constitution mandates one win the popular vote... [MORE]

Justice Seeker 

Jan 22, 2008 00:24

the argument on 2 out of 8 provinces voted for kibaki so he was not voted for by a majority... [MORE]

tabygal 

Jan 24, 2008 05:31

It is unfortunate that people are falling for ODM's propaganda that Raila won in 6 provinces. The truth is he... [MORE]

Emily Muchemi 

Jan 24, 2008 09:25

This world has true philosophers, like the author, Daniel Jonson. I wonder where he got this information from! Is it... [MORE]

superman 

Jan 10, 2008 23:41

Kenya is in a crisis right now, but this opinion does not reflect the real situation. Raila Odinga is not... [MORE]

Clement Ndole 

Jan 10, 2008 23:11

According to this article (and published before this article) Obama's relatives indicate that Raila and Obama are not related: Odinga... [MORE]

John Karau 

Jan 10, 2008 22:04

Indeed Obama has fresh Luo blood in his veins. A Luo's behaviour is the same whether educated or in a... [MORE]

Christine Wathira 

Jan 10, 2008 21:38

I lived in Kenya for about 2 years and have some understanding of the beautiful country. What is happening is... [MORE]

Mike P. 

Jan 10, 2008 20:32

at last someone from the west not hoodwinked by Raila! [MORE]

patrick manyeki 

Jan 11, 2008 01:18

I understand that in your need to try and link Obama and Raila you may be wrong in a few... [MORE]

Disgusted Kenyan 

Jan 10, 2008 20:04

Your article is totally biased and full of hearsay! Take time to either visit Kenya (I'm sure the NYSUN can... [MORE]

Mzee 

Jan 10, 2008 19:02

Thanks for a most informative article. Barack Obama is a true internationalist with ties to Kenya and Indonesia where he... [MORE]

john lang 

Jan 10, 2008 18:47

I am a Kenyan (from Kibakis tribe) and find it appalling that this innuendo is bring touted to tarnish Obama.... [MORE]

FM 

Jan 10, 2008 18:24

Politics is about how much you can present your opponent as dirty and filthy as possible while Democracy is about... [MORE]

Ben 

Jan 10, 2008 17:36

Would you please stop with the fear~!...We the people of the United States are sick and tired of the establishment... [MORE]

Maria Gjonaj 

Jan 10, 2008 16:53

Maria: Take a good read of the comments coming directly from Kenya. Real people in real life are dying from the... [MORE]

Vince P 

Jan 11, 2008 03:54

What comments from Kenya are you talking about? Kenyan love Obama and a lot more Kenyans love Raila than the... [MORE]

Shaking my head 

Jan 11, 2008 23:04

Daniel Robinson, I am originally from Kenya and I feel it is in your best interest that I educate you on... [MORE]

Fred 

Jan 10, 2008 16:49

They spent a great deal of time together when sen obama visited kenya. Sen Obamas organisation was among the biggest... [MORE]

kamau 

Jan 11, 2008 23:39

@DANIEL JOHNSON You should do your homework well before jumping into conclusions. What I see in your article is a... [MORE]

Mokimo Simon 

Jan 10, 2008 16:41

Sir, I am a kenyan who read your article with great relief that finally, someone in the West is seeing... [MORE]

peter 

Jan 10, 2008 16:27

I am a Kenyan and I have been following the politics of the day. I am no analyst neither journalist... [MORE]

Celina 

Jan 11, 2008 03:31

I hope the International Media can bring out the truth about Raila and his such for power. I believe a... [MORE]

I wish 

Jan 11, 2008 09:18

There is a history behind the Luo/Kikuyu conflict. The other tribes can work together with the Kikuyu. There are many... [MORE]

Tired Kenyan 

Jan 11, 2008 12:53

Thank you for writing this story. I received the official documents that ODM leader signed with the muslim leaders in... [MORE]

Winnie Lyons 

Jan 10, 2008 16:23

Thank you Daniel for your article. Kenya and President Kibaki have been tarnished in this past week due to lack... [MORE]

Jean 

Jan 10, 2008 16:20

cnn had a bio of Obama's father and his Kenya family shortly before the election. Maybe people saw that and... [MORE]

nancy 

Jan 10, 2008 16:05

Mr. Raila Odinga's party, have been fanning ethnic hatred in this diverse poor nation of east africa. And he has... [MORE]

Siri Eirletsen 

Jan 10, 2008 15:10

Raila Odinga had absolutely nothing to do with the attacks in the church or anywhere in Kenya after the election... [MORE]

Clement 

Jan 11, 2008 03:10

I fail to understand why the Luos and the kalenjins are so obsessed with the Kikuyus and what they have... [MORE]

Gaitho 

Jan 11, 2008 11:52

Kenyans are not happy with the 6 percent growth of the economy, which just benefited Kibaki's buddies. It's only Kibaki's... [MORE]

Sir Priced! 

Jan 11, 2008 22:41

Mr. Johnson, It sounds like someone of the Kibaki camp sent you an article and then you simply paraphrased it and... [MORE]

Eric Katua 

Jan 10, 2008 15:05

Katua, in requiring the author to be objective, you have unfortunately proceeded to show your lack of understanding of the... [MORE]

SM 

Jan 10, 2008 20:44

you clearly don't understand kenyan politics and never bothered to cross check the information you were fed. the details of... [MORE]

zab 

Jan 11, 2008 06:57

Raila Odinga's pro-Americanism is just a ploy to hoodwink the West and it's obsession with democracy. His own history as... [MORE]

Dedan Kimathi 

Jan 11, 2008 09:16

Obama should denounce it! [MORE]

Clint 

Jan 11, 2008 09:41

All you have said here is support lies SM, Raila did not promise to turned Kenya into an Islamist country,... [MORE]

Pakana Panya 

Jan 12, 2008 04:07

just before the elections a poll was conduted on media stations it was evident that the most fair / unbiased... [MORE]

tabygal 

Jan 23, 2008 10:10

Mr Odinga the Kenyan opposition leader claimed that Obama was his cousin and this has hurt Obama terribly. I spoke... [MORE]

Obama supporter 

Jan 10, 2008 15:02

Before you call anyone uncivilized, please show us you understand the situation in Kenya. Luos have nothing to do with... [MORE]

Civilized Luo 

Jan 11, 2008 01:03

The author of this article is totally misinformed about the facts of what is happening in Kenya. Obama DID condemn... [MORE]

Laila Msambwezi 

Jan 11, 2008 01:23

HIV has marginalised the Luo...and for your information, government does not give handouts....you have to work hard for everything...How do... [MORE]

Disgusted Kenyan 

Feb 19, 2008 13:27

Most Kenyan Americans have be disappointed at how the American media has been completely mis-led by Mr. Odinga. He began... [MORE]

JW 

Jan 10, 2008 14:33

Sad and sorrowful to see what a family can do ,Raila was also leader in the 1982 coup in kenya... [MORE]

nelly 

Jan 10, 2008 13:44

If you were old enough and living in and around the city of Nairobi in 1982 then you know what... [MORE]

Christine 

Jan 10, 2008 21:59

Unlike most of you commenting on this thread, I am NOT Kenyan. I am interested in the truth! Kamau, if... [MORE]

marie thomson 

Jan 12, 2008 14:20

I feel saddened that people are dying in our country as a result of the irregular elections. I'm not luo... [MORE]

victor 

Jan 29, 2008 07:50

Thank you for telling the truth about raila at one and the only international press who have done his his... [MORE]

george ngari 

Jan 10, 2008 12:42

A long scholarly response is not necessary but I would like to say the following. Is that what the international focus... [MORE]

N. Wafula 

Jan 10, 2008 11:08

Thanks, Mr. Johnson. I had no idea of any of the information you outline. [MORE]

H Brando 

Jan 10, 2008 10:24

Mr. Johnson's observations and questions point out a fearful, sad, and ironic phenomenon presently occurring. It is a common enough... [MORE]

John Spencer Yantiss 

Jan 10, 2008 10:01

I agree but not fully with you! I'm a Kenyan and i supported raila! In your article you say luos... [MORE]

KAMAU 

Jan 10, 2008 20:45

I am appalled at the levels to which you would stoop in tarnishing Hon Raila Odinga's name.You know very well... [MORE]

william overton 

Jan 11, 2008 02:43

Mr. Johnson's article shows a lack of understanding of the world that plagues Americans. Here is a country whose media... [MORE]

Edwin Okong'o 

Jan 10, 2008 08:38

Even after Obama was briefed about Kenya during his visit in 2006. He Choose to ignore that and instead lecture... [MORE]

Jan 

Jan 11, 2008 04:18

Those who are switching from Obama support to Clinton should remember what Bill Clinton did during the Rwanda massacre. ..nothing... [MORE]

Benard Nyamasi 

Jan 11, 2008 15:02

i can only hope obama is diffrent, he's educated like most kenyans. why did he disrespect kibakis goverment on his... [MORE]

mike 

Jan 20, 2008 20:52

When Barrack Obama visited Kenya the last time, he was recieved a cerebrity welcom, however, he appeared very misinformed about... [MORE]

neema 

Jan 21, 2008 00:57

Do you do any fact checking before you publish articles...because this just takes the cake! [MORE]

IM 

Jan 10, 2008 06:58

I'm glad to read this article. Raila Amolo Odinga is the curse of Kenya and is a power hungry man.... [MORE]

mariam 

Jan 11, 2008 03:18