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Confusion
Nairobi June 16, 2010 by Naliston Kibuthu
With only 49 days to the referendum the recent bombing during a prayer meeting held by participants of the NO campaigns has led to mixed reactions among Kenyans making some to loose the interest of having a new constitution saying that they are not yet convinced that it will be peaceful.
Irene Wairimu a Nairobi resident thinks that there is a battle going on between the leaders of the different sides which have been spread over to the citizens who end up suffering.
“The leaders have always been deceiving us to fight their battles, leaving us to suffer the consequences,” she said.
She added that it would only be fair to postpone the campaign so that it doesn’t end up in violence because with the current outcomes at Uhuru Park, people are not yet convinced to vote.
Isaac Makori, a shoe shiner in Nairobi said that the shock caused by the bombing has led to unending arguments between the YES and the NO camps since they don’t know who is to blame for the killings and that leads Kenyans to confusion for none of the two teams can now be trusted.
“The IIEC had done a good job of convincing people to take voters cards and to be ready to vote, but the current follow up on the campaigns has made us reflect back to the past election and at the moment, am not sure that I would be part of the decision makers when that day comes, ” Makori said.
Nicholas Mutuku said that the referendum has been facing various challenges but no one expected such outcomes, and he doesn’t know what to expect after the voting if the violence begins this early.
“We would not like to have a situation similar to the one we had during the previous elections and therefore if they do want a positive turn up during this year’s referendum then they should ensure that the lives of innocent Kenyans are well protected by providing security and avoiding hate speeches during the campaigns,” he added.
ENDS…………………. WANGARI NDIRANGU
Confusion
Nairobi June 16, 2010 by Naliston Kibuthu
With only 49 days to the referendum the recent bombing during a prayer meeting held by participants of the NO campaigns has led to mixed reactions among Kenyans making some to loose the interest of having a new constitution saying that they are not yet convinced that it will be peaceful.
Irene Wairimu a Nairobi resident thinks that there is a battle going on between the leaders of the different sides which have been spread over to the citizens who end up suffering.
“The leaders have always been deceiving us to fight their battles, leaving us to suffer the consequences,” she said.
She added that it would only be fair to postpone the campaign so that it doesn’t end up in violence because with the current outcomes at Uhuru Park, people are not yet convinced to vote.
Isaac Makori, a shoe shiner in Nairobi said that the shock caused by the bombing has led to unending arguments between the YES and the NO camps since they don’t know who is to blame for the killings and that leads Kenyans to confusion for none of the two teams can now be trusted.
“The IIEC had done a good job of convincing people to take voters cards and to be ready to vote, but the current follow up on the campaigns has made us reflect back to the past election and at the moment, am not sure that I would be part of the decision makers when that day comes, ” Makori said.
Nicholas Mutuku said that the referendum has been facing various challenges but no one expected such outcomes, and he doesn’t know what to expect after the voting if the violence begins this early.
“We would not like to have a situation similar to the one we had during the previous elections and therefore if they do want a positive turn up during this year’s referendum then they should ensure that the lives of innocent Kenyans are well protected by providing security and avoiding hate speeches during the campaigns,” he added.
ENDS…………………. WANGARI NDIRANGU
