Fight to end impunity in Kenya goes online

A section of Kenyan MP’s in collaboration with the Law Society of Kenya have launched a website aimed at gathering support for the Special Tribunal Bill which seeks to remove presidential immunity from prosecution and Attorney General’s powers to direct and terminate court cases.

The website, http://www.endimpunityinkenya.org, which was developed by Newsbreak Media Ltd, has an online voting system that MPs will use. They have each a special code to ensure authenticity. Kenyans also have a chance to post their comments.

Speaking during the launch Imanyara said that Kenyans will be able to see what stance their MP has taken on the Special Tribunal Bill.

Other MPs who attended the launch included: Mithika Linturi, Charles Onyancha, Alango Aluoch, Joseph Nkaissery, David Eseli, Yusuf Chanzu, Chachu Ganya, Martin Ogindo and Silas Muriuki.

Also in attendance were former MP Paul Muite, civil society leaders Harun Ndumbi and Ndungu Wainaina and representatives from LSK, ICJ and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.

G-Africa Initiative

Google on Monday announced its G-Africa Initiative for Sub-Saharan Africa. Lydia Mazzie, Google Program Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, in a blog post describes the initiative as a series of events in Sub-Saharan Africa for software developers.

Those who wish to be notified about events in their country can subscribe using this form or email africadeveloper@gmail.com.

The first of these events will take place in Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius courtesy of the Mauritius Board of Investment. The event will be held over a two day period (September 3-4, 2009); the first day is for software developers and the second for local marketing professionals and entrepreneurs.

More information about the event is available at this site.

I choose FREEDOM!

Freedom is a choice, not a defence!

When I was young and foolish, I was also thinking about freedom in my future. Allow me to explain. There are two major mindsets that influence our actions in our world: Security and Freedom. A simple comparison of the two in Wikipedia can describe the difference between the two.

If you were to take your pick, which one would you choose? I choose freedom! The freedom mindset enables me to determine my own choices without being help up by the power of others.

Freedom is the fundamental fibre with which our spirits are woven with.

“…and even life begins because a baby fights for freedom!

- Let Freedom Ring by Gaither Vocal Band”

My freedom is defined by freedom to not freedom from, for freedom is my choice, not my defence.

I choose FREEDOM!