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The Kenyan Constitution of 2010, while heralded as a progressive framework, has critical flaws in its systems of oversight and accountability, deliberately structured to enable corruption and shield those in power. A prime example is this farcical senatorial hearing involving Nairobi Governor Sakaja Arthur Johnson , designed not to...

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This goes out to those that claim Sen Sifuna does not oversight the Governor of Nairobi. Today alone for example he attended the Finance Committee which he is not a member of where Senator Roba openly protected the Governor of Nairobi from answering questions in regards to pertinent issues raised by the public about the 6.92 Billion Loan Sakaja wants to take unlawfully!. And since there was an agenda under AOB , Sen Sifuna had every right to question the governor!! Hizi Mchezo za tauni tunazijua sana! Kazi ya Senate is to ask any and all questions to Governors who must always be prepared to answer them!
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This goes out to those that claim Sen Sifuna does not oversight the Governor of Nairobi. Today alone for example he attended the Finance Committee which he is not a member of where Senator Roba openly protected the Governor of Nairobi from answering questions in regards to pertinent issues raised by the public about the 6.92 Billion Loan Sakaja wants to take unlawfully!. And since there was an agenda under AOB , Sen Sifuna had every right to question the governor!! Hizi Mchezo za tauni tunazijua sana! Kazi ya Senate is to ask any and all questions to Governors who must always be prepared to answer them!

AbbieZuena

17,943 views • 1 month ago

The rot within the United States Government has reached a severe level, so deeply embedded that no quick fix or surface-level “reform” can suffice. What we are facing is not simply inefficiency, incompetence, or political dysfunction; it is a corruption of the system itself. A network of self-preservation, deceit, and abuse of power has been allowed to metastasize within the very institutions entrusted to safeguard liberty. For years, the American people have been told to “trust the process.” But what happens when the process itself has been weaponized? What happens when those sworn to uphold the law bend it to serve their own interests? We are living in that moment. The Department of Justice, the intelligence community, and entrenched bureaucrats have not merely failed in their duty; they have turned their power against the people they are meant to serve. This is not a matter of politics. It is not a clash of left versus right. What unfolded was a deliberate effort to undermine a duly elected President of the United States, and by extension, to nullify the choice of the American people. Let us call it by its proper name: a coup. Those responsible continue to shield themselves from accountability, hiding behind the walls of legal privilege and the pretense of process. They manipulate procedures meant to ensure fairness and justice, twisting them into tools of delay, obfuscation, and protection for the guilty. They hope time will bury their crimes, the public’s memory will fade, and fatigue will silence the demand for truth. But history has taught us the danger of complacency. No Republic can survive when corruption at the top is allowed to harden into permanence. If unchecked, rot spreads until the foundation collapses entirely. Make no mistake: the foundation of this Republic is under siege. There are only two paths forward. One day, grandparents may sit with their grandchildren and recount this era as a dark chapter that America had the courage to confront when citizens rose, demanded accountability, and restored integrity to their government. Or, those same grandchildren may inherit a nation broken beyond recognition, forced as adults to fight for freedoms their forefathers surrendered by inaction. I choose the first path, but choosing it is not enough. Action is required. Accountability must be demanded. Every corrupt actor must be exposed. Every abuse of power must be met with consequence. Every decayed institution must be torn down to its foundations and rebuilt upon truth and transparency. Without accountability, every campaign promise, every policy debate, every speech about “reform” is meaningless. They are hollow gestures draped over a broken system. Until the cancer is cut out, the Republic cannot heal. This is not a call for vengeance. It is a call for survival. The American people already see what is happening. They know the system is failing. The question is not whether corruption exists but whether leaders will find the courage to confront it or shrink back and allow history to record them as cowards. This is the moment of decision. Either the rot is exposed and ripped out by deliberate effort, or the decay consumes what is left of our Constitutional Republic. The choice is ours.
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The rot within the United States Government has reached a severe level, so deeply embedded that no quick fix or surface-level “reform” can suffice. What we are facing is not simply inefficiency, incompetence, or political dysfunction; it is a corruption of the system itself. A network of self-preservation, deceit, and abuse of power has been allowed to metastasize within the very institutions entrusted to safeguard liberty. For years, the American people have been told to “trust the process.” But what happens when the process itself has been weaponized? What happens when those sworn to uphold the law bend it to serve their own interests? We are living in that moment. The Department of Justice, the intelligence community, and entrenched bureaucrats have not merely failed in their duty; they have turned their power against the people they are meant to serve. This is not a matter of politics. It is not a clash of left versus right. What unfolded was a deliberate effort to undermine a duly elected President of the United States, and by extension, to nullify the choice of the American people. Let us call it by its proper name: a coup. Those responsible continue to shield themselves from accountability, hiding behind the walls of legal privilege and the pretense of process. They manipulate procedures meant to ensure fairness and justice, twisting them into tools of delay, obfuscation, and protection for the guilty. They hope time will bury their crimes, the public’s memory will fade, and fatigue will silence the demand for truth. But history has taught us the danger of complacency. No Republic can survive when corruption at the top is allowed to harden into permanence. If unchecked, rot spreads until the foundation collapses entirely. Make no mistake: the foundation of this Republic is under siege. There are only two paths forward. One day, grandparents may sit with their grandchildren and recount this era as a dark chapter that America had the courage to confront when citizens rose, demanded accountability, and restored integrity to their government. Or, those same grandchildren may inherit a nation broken beyond recognition, forced as adults to fight for freedoms their forefathers surrendered by inaction. I choose the first path, but choosing it is not enough. Action is required. Accountability must be demanded. Every corrupt actor must be exposed. Every abuse of power must be met with consequence. Every decayed institution must be torn down to its foundations and rebuilt upon truth and transparency. Without accountability, every campaign promise, every policy debate, every speech about “reform” is meaningless. They are hollow gestures draped over a broken system. Until the cancer is cut out, the Republic cannot heal. This is not a call for vengeance. It is a call for survival. The American people already see what is happening. They know the system is failing. The question is not whether corruption exists but whether leaders will find the courage to confront it or shrink back and allow history to record them as cowards. This is the moment of decision. Either the rot is exposed and ripped out by deliberate effort, or the decay consumes what is left of our Constitutional Republic. The choice is ours.

General Mike Flynn

121,206 views • 11 months ago

Ostriches are intensely social animals who understand their world through movement contact and the presence of their flock. They do not experience life with human concepts or human language but they do experience fear safety comfort and distress in ways that are clear measurable and deeply felt. When ostriches live together they learn the shapes sounds and movements of the birds around them. They feel secure when the flock is calm and they become anxious when others show signs of alarm. Their sense of safety depends entirely on the stability of the group. Any threat to one member of the flock creates a wave of fear through all of them. Because of this the emotional impact of violent handling and mass killing is not limited to the bird that is struck but spreads through every ostrich who sees hears or senses it. When force and confinement are imposed on them the birds experience a level of fear that overwhelms their natural coping behaviors. Ostriches respond to danger with flight or alert stillness and when neither response is possible they enter a state of acute stress that includes trembling pacing vocalizing or freezing in place. Their hearts race their muscles tense and their entire body prepares to escape. When they are surrounded or trapped they cannot understand why the danger cannot be avoided. The sense of helplessness for a prey animal is not a thought but a physical shock that floods them with stress and panic. To a creature who survives through movement and awareness the loss of space and the inability to flee is a form of suffering in itself. The abuse of forcing ostriches to witness the injury or death of familiar flock mates creates another layer of distress. These birds recognize individuals. They notice when one of their companions collapses or cries out. They become restless and agitated when a bird they know is harmed. They remain close to fallen birds and often attempt to investigate or stay near them because their instinct pushes them to stay with the group even when the group is being destroyed. The emotional meaning of this moment is not symbolic but immediate. The flock is breaking apart. The cues of danger multiply. The birds see others in pain or falling and their own fear grows with each new sign of suffering. When violent killing happens around them ostriches sense it as the collapse of their only system of safety. They are not built to make sense of destruction happening in their own flock. Instead they respond with escalating panic. Their bodies show it clearly through rapid breathing frantic shifts in posture and attempts to move closer to surviving flock mates. They do not understand why the danger continues or why the people near them are the source of harm. The stress they experience is intense enough to cause physical shock. Their final moments are dominated by confusion fear and the overwhelming instinct to escape a threat that cannot be avoided. The public often imagines large animals as numb or unaware but ostriches feel the world with a sensitivity shaped by millions of years as prey animals. Their eyes are sharp their hearing is attuned to stress in others and their bodies react strongly to fear and pain. When dozens or hundreds of birds are subjected to violence in a confined area every ostrich feels the fear of the others. The suffering does not happen to them one by one but as a shared experience of terror. This is an experience that no animal should ever be forced to endure. The reality is not clinical or quick. It is emotionally devastating to the animals caught in it because it destroys the flock bond that is their only sense of stability and then it destroys the birds themselves. Understanding this matters because it shows that the harm done to these animals was not only physical but deeply emotional. The ostriches suffered long before any final action was taken against their bodies. They suffered through fear they could not escape through the panic created by the collapse of their flock and through the helplessness of being unable to understand why the world around them suddenly turned violent. Recognizing this is essential because it reveals the true scale of what was done. This was not a neutral procedure. This was the infliction of terror on beings capable of feeling it powerfully. The public deserves to know that these birds were not indifferent creatures. They were living animals who felt fear and confusion and distress and whose final experiences were shaped by violence they could not comprehend or escape.
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Ostriches are intensely social animals who understand their world through movement contact and the presence of their flock. They do not experience life with human concepts or human language but they do experience fear safety comfort and distress in ways that are clear measurable and deeply felt. When ostriches live together they learn the shapes sounds and movements of the birds around them. They feel secure when the flock is calm and they become anxious when others show signs of alarm. Their sense of safety depends entirely on the stability of the group. Any threat to one member of the flock creates a wave of fear through all of them. Because of this the emotional impact of violent handling and mass killing is not limited to the bird that is struck but spreads through every ostrich who sees hears or senses it. When force and confinement are imposed on them the birds experience a level of fear that overwhelms their natural coping behaviors. Ostriches respond to danger with flight or alert stillness and when neither response is possible they enter a state of acute stress that includes trembling pacing vocalizing or freezing in place. Their hearts race their muscles tense and their entire body prepares to escape. When they are surrounded or trapped they cannot understand why the danger cannot be avoided. The sense of helplessness for a prey animal is not a thought but a physical shock that floods them with stress and panic. To a creature who survives through movement and awareness the loss of space and the inability to flee is a form of suffering in itself. The abuse of forcing ostriches to witness the injury or death of familiar flock mates creates another layer of distress. These birds recognize individuals. They notice when one of their companions collapses or cries out. They become restless and agitated when a bird they know is harmed. They remain close to fallen birds and often attempt to investigate or stay near them because their instinct pushes them to stay with the group even when the group is being destroyed. The emotional meaning of this moment is not symbolic but immediate. The flock is breaking apart. The cues of danger multiply. The birds see others in pain or falling and their own fear grows with each new sign of suffering. When violent killing happens around them ostriches sense it as the collapse of their only system of safety. They are not built to make sense of destruction happening in their own flock. Instead they respond with escalating panic. Their bodies show it clearly through rapid breathing frantic shifts in posture and attempts to move closer to surviving flock mates. They do not understand why the danger continues or why the people near them are the source of harm. The stress they experience is intense enough to cause physical shock. Their final moments are dominated by confusion fear and the overwhelming instinct to escape a threat that cannot be avoided. The public often imagines large animals as numb or unaware but ostriches feel the world with a sensitivity shaped by millions of years as prey animals. Their eyes are sharp their hearing is attuned to stress in others and their bodies react strongly to fear and pain. When dozens or hundreds of birds are subjected to violence in a confined area every ostrich feels the fear of the others. The suffering does not happen to them one by one but as a shared experience of terror. This is an experience that no animal should ever be forced to endure. The reality is not clinical or quick. It is emotionally devastating to the animals caught in it because it destroys the flock bond that is their only sense of stability and then it destroys the birds themselves. Understanding this matters because it shows that the harm done to these animals was not only physical but deeply emotional. The ostriches suffered long before any final action was taken against their bodies. They suffered through fear they could not escape through the panic created by the collapse of their flock and through the helplessness of being unable to understand why the world around them suddenly turned violent. Recognizing this is essential because it reveals the true scale of what was done. This was not a neutral procedure. This was the infliction of terror on beings capable of feeling it powerfully. The public deserves to know that these birds were not indifferent creatures. They were living animals who felt fear and confusion and distress and whose final experiences were shaped by violence they could not comprehend or escape.

Vote Canada

55,531 views • 8 months ago

This inquiry was initiated to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: the federal and state governments’ responses to COVID-19. The challenges we faced over the past few years highlighted severe shortcomings in our governments’ responses to COVID and weaknesses in our democracy. To ensure justice, accountability and financial compensation, it is imperative that a comprehensive Judicial Inquiry into the government’s handling of COVID-19 is called. This could take the form of a Senate Commission of Inquiry or a Royal Commission. Investigations that must be robust, independent and based on data and facts, with the power to subpoena witnesses and documentation. The handling of COVID affected us all in profound ways. To fully understand the scope of these effects and to prevent this happening again in the future, we need to establish an accurate and detailed timeline of events and associated facts. Placing the most up-to-date information on the record will uncover the truth behind the decisions made and their consequences. These are essential for restoring accountability and trust in governments, and health services and departments. We must make this issue a federal election matter, with the goal being to awaken the public with clear, understandable facts. The public needs to become aware of the magnitude of the problems we faced. The mishandling of this crisis is not a matter of minor errors. It involved significant failures that demand accountability and serious repercussions. That is the only way to restore trust in our medical systems and in our government systems and processes. This issue is far from over. We owe it to ourselves and to future generations—especially our children and grandchildren—to address these failings directly, clearly and bluntly. We must hold those responsible accountable and ensure that such lapses are never repeated.
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This inquiry was initiated to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: the federal and state governments’ responses to COVID-19. The challenges we faced over the past few years highlighted severe shortcomings in our governments’ responses to COVID and weaknesses in our democracy. To ensure justice, accountability and financial compensation, it is imperative that a comprehensive Judicial Inquiry into the government’s handling of COVID-19 is called. This could take the form of a Senate Commission of Inquiry or a Royal Commission. Investigations that must be robust, independent and based on data and facts, with the power to subpoena witnesses and documentation. The handling of COVID affected us all in profound ways. To fully understand the scope of these effects and to prevent this happening again in the future, we need to establish an accurate and detailed timeline of events and associated facts. Placing the most up-to-date information on the record will uncover the truth behind the decisions made and their consequences. These are essential for restoring accountability and trust in governments, and health services and departments. We must make this issue a federal election matter, with the goal being to awaken the public with clear, understandable facts. The public needs to become aware of the magnitude of the problems we faced. The mishandling of this crisis is not a matter of minor errors. It involved significant failures that demand accountability and serious repercussions. That is the only way to restore trust in our medical systems and in our government systems and processes. This issue is far from over. We owe it to ourselves and to future generations—especially our children and grandchildren—to address these failings directly, clearly and bluntly. We must hold those responsible accountable and ensure that such lapses are never repeated.

Malcolm Roberts 🇦🇺

21,129 views • 1 year ago

Don’t fall for these lies, this is how women are actually treated in the UAE! ⤵️ The regime parades women like this as a PR facade to create a fake image of freedom and openness. But in reality, no one can stand up to the system or go against the state’s narrative. Everything is controlled from the top by the Zionist MBZ!
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Don’t fall for these lies, this is how women are actually treated in the UAE! ⤵️ The regime parades women like this as a PR facade to create a fake image of freedom and openness. But in reality, no one can stand up to the system or go against the state’s narrative. Everything is controlled from the top by the Zionist MBZ!

Deeqa 🇸🇴

11,814 views • 8 months ago

"Today, we can see the futility of the political route and the bankruptcy of the political system writ large." "Scotland is annexed, a dominion under the English crown. And it is the English crown, not the fictional UK crown, that we're all told about. "Not a partner, not of any kind. In fact, the whole partnership story is a concoction fashioned to convince the world that Scots are part of a joint state and to disguise the fact that Scotland is, in reality, nothing other than a colony. "It's not a partner in a marriage, but a kidnap victim. And you do not escape from a kidnapper by filing for divorce from a fictional marriage. "Second, even if it were possible to break free through a referendum or an election, or to propose any other route that would be approved as lawful by the kidnapping state, the political system in Scotland would not guarantee any of the things that sing in our bones as Scots. We dream of justice, compassion, equality, prosperity and care for all without preference or privilege. "But what we have is an english system of concentrated power and privilege, which those Scots who enjoy it will not give up easily. Where the government sits in authority over the people, and the people surrender their hopes, their ambitions and their human and civil rights to the whims of their elected representatives. Where all that we hold dear, all that we depend on for decency, fairness and security, depends on the honor, honesty and good faith of those elected. "Because once it is elected, we have no means of curbing, challenging or preventing anything a government may choose to do, whether or not that's lawful, just, rational or humane. "Today, we can see the futility of the political route and the bankruptcy of the political system writ large. Our helplessness in the face of the state marching side by side with destitution and despair. "This is why liberation was born. Because the route to the Scotland we dream of neither can nor will come through the present political system, but through the restoration of the political, territorial and judicial rights, the constitutional provisions that belong to the people of this nation, in law and in justice, even under the terms of this fraudulent union, and certainly under international law. "They mean that we, the people, are sovereign, in fact, not in sound bite, the ultimate authority of this nation of Scotland. "They mean that the interests of the people, collectively known as the common good, are not only the primary purpose of government, but the only condition on which it's permitted to exist. "They mean that we are entitled to overrule, remove or replace a government that violates that condition of its existence, that fails to honour its promises, to consult the people or to act according to their wishes and welfare. "And in the modern world, that means the right to all the mechanisms that we see in a nation like Switzerland, which will make that sovereign power a reality. "All this is part of what we call decolonization, true Scottish self determination. And it is the soul and purpose of liberation Scotland. "Impossible? Other nations have trodden the path to decolonisation. Not one has bowed to the kidnapper and asked for permission. "We know now that we can gain our independence as a state by first gaining independence from a colonizing power. So that instead of waiting to reclaim real sovereignty of the people after independence, we gain our independence by first reclaiming our sovereign Scottish rights. "The next step on this road is establishing the committee of the Scottish Liberation Movement. This committee will be elected from the membership of Liberation and will operate under a ratified constitution. "And it will register Scotland's Liberation Movement with the United Nations." Sara Salyers @TheScotCongress Iain.lawson27 Salvo.Scot Colette Walker
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"Today, we can see the futility of the political route and the bankruptcy of the political system writ large." "Scotland is annexed, a dominion under the English crown. And it is the English crown, not the fictional UK crown, that we're all told about. "Not a partner, not of any kind. In fact, the whole partnership story is a concoction fashioned to convince the world that Scots are part of a joint state and to disguise the fact that Scotland is, in reality, nothing other than a colony. "It's not a partner in a marriage, but a kidnap victim. And you do not escape from a kidnapper by filing for divorce from a fictional marriage. "Second, even if it were possible to break free through a referendum or an election, or to propose any other route that would be approved as lawful by the kidnapping state, the political system in Scotland would not guarantee any of the things that sing in our bones as Scots. We dream of justice, compassion, equality, prosperity and care for all without preference or privilege. "But what we have is an english system of concentrated power and privilege, which those Scots who enjoy it will not give up easily. Where the government sits in authority over the people, and the people surrender their hopes, their ambitions and their human and civil rights to the whims of their elected representatives. Where all that we hold dear, all that we depend on for decency, fairness and security, depends on the honor, honesty and good faith of those elected. "Because once it is elected, we have no means of curbing, challenging or preventing anything a government may choose to do, whether or not that's lawful, just, rational or humane. "Today, we can see the futility of the political route and the bankruptcy of the political system writ large. Our helplessness in the face of the state marching side by side with destitution and despair. "This is why liberation was born. Because the route to the Scotland we dream of neither can nor will come through the present political system, but through the restoration of the political, territorial and judicial rights, the constitutional provisions that belong to the people of this nation, in law and in justice, even under the terms of this fraudulent union, and certainly under international law. "They mean that we, the people, are sovereign, in fact, not in sound bite, the ultimate authority of this nation of Scotland. "They mean that the interests of the people, collectively known as the common good, are not only the primary purpose of government, but the only condition on which it's permitted to exist. "They mean that we are entitled to overrule, remove or replace a government that violates that condition of its existence, that fails to honour its promises, to consult the people or to act according to their wishes and welfare. "And in the modern world, that means the right to all the mechanisms that we see in a nation like Switzerland, which will make that sovereign power a reality. "All this is part of what we call decolonization, true Scottish self determination. And it is the soul and purpose of liberation Scotland. "Impossible? Other nations have trodden the path to decolonisation. Not one has bowed to the kidnapper and asked for permission. "We know now that we can gain our independence as a state by first gaining independence from a colonizing power. So that instead of waiting to reclaim real sovereignty of the people after independence, we gain our independence by first reclaiming our sovereign Scottish rights. "The next step on this road is establishing the committee of the Scottish Liberation Movement. This committee will be elected from the membership of Liberation and will operate under a ratified constitution. "And it will register Scotland's Liberation Movement with the United Nations." Sara Salyers @TheScotCongress Iain.lawson27 Salvo.Scot Colette Walker

ScotNews

20,333 views • 2 years ago

“There are only two religions on earth” Interesting take.. In both scenarios the true essence of ascending from oneself or one’s life is through the process of becoming closer to that which is greater than self. Either by mirroring God through your life or by removing the ego in the present moment to shift your consciousness in such a way that you share the same space with the Creator. In both of these scenarios there starts with the belief or faith that there is a something greater than “I” or self. It is a way of being, a path taken. It is not “religion” or “books” that save us, these are only guides or guardrails. But it is within our own being the ability to ascend, or create that relationship. Not through good deeds and donating to charity or receipting every Bible verse, but an internal alignment of values, a perspective that seeks Truth, Life and wholeness in ALL things, not for profit or personal gain but because it IS the way of the universe. Humans have free will, the ability to choose, and it is this choice that gives us the power, the power to change or stay the same. It all starts within.
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“There are only two religions on earth” Interesting take.. In both scenarios the true essence of ascending from oneself or one’s life is through the process of becoming closer to that which is greater than self. Either by mirroring God through your life or by removing the ego in the present moment to shift your consciousness in such a way that you share the same space with the Creator. In both of these scenarios there starts with the belief or faith that there is a something greater than “I” or self. It is a way of being, a path taken. It is not “religion” or “books” that save us, these are only guides or guardrails. But it is within our own being the ability to ascend, or create that relationship. Not through good deeds and donating to charity or receipting every Bible verse, but an internal alignment of values, a perspective that seeks Truth, Life and wholeness in ALL things, not for profit or personal gain but because it IS the way of the universe. Humans have free will, the ability to choose, and it is this choice that gives us the power, the power to change or stay the same. It all starts within.

Drewski

13,014 views • 6 months ago

For those who endured the torture of Rigathi Gachagua’s interview on Citizen TV, there’s a moment where he brazenly unveils the psychological chess game he believes he’s mastering. He speaks of the leverage William Ruto holds over MPs and Senators - politicians fattened by bribes to push through bills, biding their time until next August. Gachagua suggests these lawmakers are strategically poised to defect after the budget passes, betting that Ruto’s presidency will teeter on collapse as the system “recalibrates” to align with the so-called will of the people. It’s a calculated narrative, dripping with cynicism, designed to project an aura of inevitability. Gachagua is peddling a carefully crafted myth: that these tainted MPs and Senators still wield enough political capital to orchestrate a last-minute defection, hopping to his camp or another political outfit to secure their survival. He’s banking on the tired playbook of Kenyan politics where eleventh-hour betrayals and rebranding have historically allowed weathered politicians to ride waves of public euphoria and cling to power. It’s a psychological gambit, meant to convince both the public and the political class that these defectors can still manipulate voter sentiment and secure a lifeline. This is a deliberate attempt to entrench a false dichotomy, painting the opposition, deeply entangled with the government - as the only viable alternative to Ruto’s regime. Gachagua and his allies are orchestrating a mirage of choice, setting the stage for a windfall. Their plan hinges on selling nominations at exorbitant rates and rigging the process to install pliable, loyal clowns who’ll guarantee their dominance in this staged two-horse race. It’s a psychological trap, designed to lull Kenyans into believing their only path forward is choosing between two corrupt factions. But they’re misreading the room. They underestimate the Kenyan people’s growing resolve to dismantle this rotten system and demand structural and institutional reforms. Gachagua and his ilk aren’t chasing a revolution- they’re angling for a controlled, favorable transition that preserves their grip on power and perpetuates their cycle of corruption. They’re playing a mind game, hoping to exploit public frustration while banking on apathy to keep their schemes afloat. They’re in for a rude awakening. Kenyans see through the charade, and the ground is shifting beneath these political dinosaurs. The revolution they fear is already brewing, and no amount of psychological posturing will save them from its tide.
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For those who endured the torture of Rigathi Gachagua’s interview on Citizen TV, there’s a moment where he brazenly unveils the psychological chess game he believes he’s mastering. He speaks of the leverage William Ruto holds over MPs and Senators - politicians fattened by bribes to push through bills, biding their time until next August. Gachagua suggests these lawmakers are strategically poised to defect after the budget passes, betting that Ruto’s presidency will teeter on collapse as the system “recalibrates” to align with the so-called will of the people. It’s a calculated narrative, dripping with cynicism, designed to project an aura of inevitability. Gachagua is peddling a carefully crafted myth: that these tainted MPs and Senators still wield enough political capital to orchestrate a last-minute defection, hopping to his camp or another political outfit to secure their survival. He’s banking on the tired playbook of Kenyan politics where eleventh-hour betrayals and rebranding have historically allowed weathered politicians to ride waves of public euphoria and cling to power. It’s a psychological gambit, meant to convince both the public and the political class that these defectors can still manipulate voter sentiment and secure a lifeline. This is a deliberate attempt to entrench a false dichotomy, painting the opposition, deeply entangled with the government - as the only viable alternative to Ruto’s regime. Gachagua and his allies are orchestrating a mirage of choice, setting the stage for a windfall. Their plan hinges on selling nominations at exorbitant rates and rigging the process to install pliable, loyal clowns who’ll guarantee their dominance in this staged two-horse race. It’s a psychological trap, designed to lull Kenyans into believing their only path forward is choosing between two corrupt factions. But they’re misreading the room. They underestimate the Kenyan people’s growing resolve to dismantle this rotten system and demand structural and institutional reforms. Gachagua and his ilk aren’t chasing a revolution- they’re angling for a controlled, favorable transition that preserves their grip on power and perpetuates their cycle of corruption. They’re playing a mind game, hoping to exploit public frustration while banking on apathy to keep their schemes afloat. They’re in for a rude awakening. Kenyans see through the charade, and the ground is shifting beneath these political dinosaurs. The revolution they fear is already brewing, and no amount of psychological posturing will save them from its tide.

Francis Gaitho

67,171 views • 11 months ago

“Russia: a system of "bandit robbery" - Leonid Ivashov, retired Russian colonel general and a prominent figure in Russian military. In a candid analysis of the current state of putin’s Russia, General Ivashov argues that the Kremlin is not a collection of rival camps, but a single, unified team. Their primary objective is not the welfare of the nation, but the consolidated control and extraction of the country’s vast resources. According to the General, the infighting we witness is merely a facade—a "bandit struggle" for influence and wealth redistribution, while the country suffers under a mounting systemic crisis. Ivashov paints a grim picture of a Russia where every critical sector, from the economy and science to healthcare and the military, is in a state of terminal decline. He argues that the current political model, established under the auspices of the ruling party, has completely exhausted its potential. The centralisation of power has effectively turned Russia’s regions into powerless, marionette structures, stripping them of the ability to manage their own economies or address the needs of their local populations. The General posits that the only way to arrest this degradation is through fundamental, "revolutionary" changes, not necessarily a violent civil war, but a systematic, top-to-bottom dismantling of the current authoritarian vertical. Ivashov insists that the people must become the actual source of power, as nominally declared in the Constitution, rather than mere spectators to the elites’ power games. Regions must regain control over their own territorial economies, ensuring that the wealth extracted from their land actually benefits the local people who live and work there. Ivashov’s message is ultimately one of urgency. He challenges the public to stop supporting any specific political personality and to start supporting concrete actions that dismantle the current system of "bandit robbery". Without organised, conscious involvement from the citizenry, he warns that the country will continue to wither away, with the public remaining nothing more than a "small coin" in the elites' high-stakes game. Here’s the lowdown on General Ivashov’s recent, and pretty explosive, take on the state of putin’s Russia. Narrator: “Ivashov is convinced that Russia today is experiencing not private difficulties, but a large-scale and comprehensive crisis. There are practically no spheres left, be it the economy, education, healthcare, or the army, where a decline would not be felt. Even political parties and civil institutions are devoid of independence and are not capable of proposing a way out of the current situation. He sees the reasons for this in the fact that the current management model has exhausted itself, and attempts to patch up the old system only exacerbate its decay. In these conditions, he believes, radical changes are inevitable, either from above or from below.” Ivashov: “Today the country is in a state of a systemic crisis. There is not a single sphere, including the party-political sphere, and Vladimir Petrovich talks about this, which would not be in a state of crisis. Or maybe someone sees one sphere, in the economy or somewhere, in education, in science, where there would not be a crisis? And an exit from the systemic crisis is possible only through a revolution. And a revolution can be either from above—putin or someone starts dismantling the former system and creating the system, including in the economy, about which Mikhail Leonidovich spoke. But this should be a revolutionary process. Or, if the authorities do not do this, then a revolution begins from a riot, like in Biryulyovo, and then it goes somewhere spontaneously, and then there must be an organised force that will curb this spontaneous process and translate it into a normal revolutionary character of events.”
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“Russia: a system of "bandit robbery" - Leonid Ivashov, retired Russian colonel general and a prominent figure in Russian military. In a candid analysis of the current state of putin’s Russia, General Ivashov argues that the Kremlin is not a collection of rival camps, but a single, unified team. Their primary objective is not the welfare of the nation, but the consolidated control and extraction of the country’s vast resources. According to the General, the infighting we witness is merely a facade—a "bandit struggle" for influence and wealth redistribution, while the country suffers under a mounting systemic crisis. Ivashov paints a grim picture of a Russia where every critical sector, from the economy and science to healthcare and the military, is in a state of terminal decline. He argues that the current political model, established under the auspices of the ruling party, has completely exhausted its potential. The centralisation of power has effectively turned Russia’s regions into powerless, marionette structures, stripping them of the ability to manage their own economies or address the needs of their local populations. The General posits that the only way to arrest this degradation is through fundamental, "revolutionary" changes, not necessarily a violent civil war, but a systematic, top-to-bottom dismantling of the current authoritarian vertical. Ivashov insists that the people must become the actual source of power, as nominally declared in the Constitution, rather than mere spectators to the elites’ power games. Regions must regain control over their own territorial economies, ensuring that the wealth extracted from their land actually benefits the local people who live and work there. Ivashov’s message is ultimately one of urgency. He challenges the public to stop supporting any specific political personality and to start supporting concrete actions that dismantle the current system of "bandit robbery". Without organised, conscious involvement from the citizenry, he warns that the country will continue to wither away, with the public remaining nothing more than a "small coin" in the elites' high-stakes game. Here’s the lowdown on General Ivashov’s recent, and pretty explosive, take on the state of putin’s Russia. Narrator: “Ivashov is convinced that Russia today is experiencing not private difficulties, but a large-scale and comprehensive crisis. There are practically no spheres left, be it the economy, education, healthcare, or the army, where a decline would not be felt. Even political parties and civil institutions are devoid of independence and are not capable of proposing a way out of the current situation. He sees the reasons for this in the fact that the current management model has exhausted itself, and attempts to patch up the old system only exacerbate its decay. In these conditions, he believes, radical changes are inevitable, either from above or from below.” Ivashov: “Today the country is in a state of a systemic crisis. There is not a single sphere, including the party-political sphere, and Vladimir Petrovich talks about this, which would not be in a state of crisis. Or maybe someone sees one sphere, in the economy or somewhere, in education, in science, where there would not be a crisis? And an exit from the systemic crisis is possible only through a revolution. And a revolution can be either from above—putin or someone starts dismantling the former system and creating the system, including in the economy, about which Mikhail Leonidovich spoke. But this should be a revolutionary process. Or, if the authorities do not do this, then a revolution begins from a riot, like in Biryulyovo, and then it goes somewhere spontaneously, and then there must be an organised force that will curb this spontaneous process and translate it into a normal revolutionary character of events.”

Yasmina

62,421 views • 22 days ago

What happened to Charlie is unforgivable. The capability for our government to be complacent with obvious foreign involvement, and so bold in their lies, is because We The People have allowed it. This started the moment our countrymen cowered and gave up on our TEN YEAR demands for the release of the Epstein files, and swift accountability for those involved in these horrendous crimes. And now they expect you to cower and give up as they gaslight you about the public execution of Charlie Kirk. The Epstein controversy is FAR from over, just as the pursuit of justice for Charlie- this is a hill many Christians and patriots will die on. We DEMAND accountability through one course or another. Until the blackmail & subversion of our entire government is exposed, we will be a nation in chains. Fix this America!
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What happened to Charlie is unforgivable. The capability for our government to be complacent with obvious foreign involvement, and so bold in their lies, is because We The People have allowed it. This started the moment our countrymen cowered and gave up on our TEN YEAR demands for the release of the Epstein files, and swift accountability for those involved in these horrendous crimes. And now they expect you to cower and give up as they gaslight you about the public execution of Charlie Kirk. The Epstein controversy is FAR from over, just as the pursuit of justice for Charlie- this is a hill many Christians and patriots will die on. We DEMAND accountability through one course or another. Until the blackmail & subversion of our entire government is exposed, we will be a nation in chains. Fix this America!

Dane Chisholm

15,168 views • 9 months ago

🚨POLICE ENFORCE SECTION 14 WITHOUT REASONABLE OR PROPORTIONATE GROUNDS - BREACHING SECTION 17🚨 This is the second time in less than one week the Police have done this to me. Metropolitan Police sort your minions out. Anyone (whether a journalist or a member of the public) has the legal right to observe, record and report protests. Press ID is NOT required to exercise this right. 📜 The law is clear: • Public Order Act 1986, Section 14 - Police may impose conditions on a protest only if they reasonably believe there is a risk of: • serious public disorder • serious damage to property • serious disruption to the life of the community • intimidation intended to compel lawful actions. These powers must be applied on reasonable and proportionate grounds - not arbitrarily. •Public Order Act 2023, Section 17 - A constable must not exercise any power for the sole purpose of preventing someone from observing or reporting on a protest, or from monitoring the police themselves. •Met Police guidance confirms: “Members of the public and the media do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places, and police have no power to stop them filming or photographing incidents or police personnel.” 👉🏼 Using Section 14 to silence coverage or deter citizen journalists, without lawful justification is an abuse of power that undermines both press freedom and democratic accountability. 🛑 Intimidation ≠ Law 📷 Recording a protest is not a crime 📝 Citizen journalism is protected #RightToReport #PressFreedom #Section14 #Section17 #Accountability
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🚨POLICE ENFORCE SECTION 14 WITHOUT REASONABLE OR PROPORTIONATE GROUNDS - BREACHING SECTION 17🚨 This is the second time in less than one week the Police have done this to me. Metropolitan Police sort your minions out. Anyone (whether a journalist or a member of the public) has the legal right to observe, record and report protests. Press ID is NOT required to exercise this right. 📜 The law is clear: • Public Order Act 1986, Section 14 - Police may impose conditions on a protest only if they reasonably believe there is a risk of: • serious public disorder • serious damage to property • serious disruption to the life of the community • intimidation intended to compel lawful actions. These powers must be applied on reasonable and proportionate grounds - not arbitrarily. •Public Order Act 2023, Section 17 - A constable must not exercise any power for the sole purpose of preventing someone from observing or reporting on a protest, or from monitoring the police themselves. •Met Police guidance confirms: “Members of the public and the media do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places, and police have no power to stop them filming or photographing incidents or police personnel.” 👉🏼 Using Section 14 to silence coverage or deter citizen journalists, without lawful justification is an abuse of power that undermines both press freedom and democratic accountability. 🛑 Intimidation ≠ Law 📷 Recording a protest is not a crime 📝 Citizen journalism is protected #RightToReport #PressFreedom #Section14 #Section17 #Accountability

Martin Gauci

28,412 views • 9 months ago

This is absolutely devasting to watch. The criteria for a public inquiry is very, very simple and clear: • Public Concern – The issue must be of significant public interest. • Serious Failing – It involves major failures in public bodies, governance, or safety. • Accountability – There is a need to establish responsibility and learn lessons. All of the above apply to David Amess’ death by a terrorist who left the Prevent programme early. Sir David Amess’ will never receive justice until the government hold a public inquiry. It’s increasingly clear that this is a thinly guised cover-up.
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This is absolutely devasting to watch. The criteria for a public inquiry is very, very simple and clear: • Public Concern – The issue must be of significant public interest. • Serious Failing – It involves major failures in public bodies, governance, or safety. • Accountability – There is a need to establish responsibility and learn lessons. All of the above apply to David Amess’ death by a terrorist who left the Prevent programme early. Sir David Amess’ will never receive justice until the government hold a public inquiry. It’s increasingly clear that this is a thinly guised cover-up.

Alex Armstrong

50,354 views • 1 year ago

The Cost of Silence: How diaspora Neutrality Serves the Siege on Sudan In recent weeks, as the siege and starvation on El-Fashir, Kadugli and Diling reached unimaginable levels, a segment of the Sudanese diaspora — often self-identifying as liberal or progressive — has adopted a deeply troubling tone in their commentary on the sieges. Rather than confronting the political architecture behind the starvation, shelling, and forced displacement in these cities, they present these crises as unfortunate humanitarian episodes, detached from any actors, motives, or agendas. This depoliticization is not harmless. It blurs the line between victim and perpetrator, and ultimately serves the aggressor’s interests by evacuating any sense of responsibility or agency. At the heart of this failure is a deeper confusion — or perhaps a refusal — to internalize the reality that Sudan is under foreign-backed mercenary invasion. Cities are not starving on their own. Food is not running out naturally. Civilians are not caught in random crossfire. These are deliberate acts, imposed with intent, carried out by Abu Dhabi’s militias and their network of foreign fighters. They are funded, armed, and politically shielded by the UAE regime. To pretend otherwise is to erase both the suffering and the cause. The illusion of neutrality fully collapses when one confronts the facts on the ground. In El-Fashir, Abu Dhabi’s militias did not merely lay siege — they imported modern anti-aircraft systems, including radar-guided weapons, and deployed them around the city. To do so, they uprooted over half a million Sudanese civilians from the Zamzam IDP camp, turning it into a forward base and barracks for foreign mercenaries operating artillery, long-range drones, and air defense batteries. This was to block humanitarian airdrops by the Sudanese air force and ensure full starvation of the population. What part of this resembles a natural disaster? The paradox deepens when one considers the Colombian mercenaries operating in Darfur. What are they doing there? Are they part of a flood or a famine? No — they are the embodiment of a regional campaign, spearheaded by Abu Dhabi, to fragment Sudan, wipe out its people, and occupy its territory. To speak of this reality without naming it is not neutrality — it is narrative laundering. These UAE-made catastrophes could end tomorrow if the UAE-backed militias lifted their sieges and allowed aid to flow. The decision to obscure this fact protects the perpetrators, not the people. Many of these diaspora voices operate under the unnerving illusion that simply “raising awareness” or “keeping eyes on Sudan” is a meaningful end in itself — as if the world doesn’t already know. As if Sudanese pain needs to be re-performed daily for it to be valid. But what Sudan needs is not spectatorship. It needs clarity. It needs eyes that recognize that this is a war of subjugation and annihilation — and solidarity grounded in an acknowledgment of Sudanese agency and resistance. Not pity. Not posture. Not silence masquerading as balance. This complicity may not be conscious or intentional, but it stems from ingrained biases — political, psychological, or otherwise — that prioritize positioning over truth. In the process, these voices unwittingly echo the language of aggressors: replacing occupation with “conflict,” and calls for real solidarity with empty slogans like “keepEyesonSudan.” But Sudanese people are not asking for the world’s pity, nor do we seek to turn our suffering into spectacle. We want solidarity rooted in recognition of our right to resist, to exist, and to live freely — solidarity that confronts aggression, not one that looks on helplessly or seeks comfort in performative awareness.
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The Cost of Silence: How diaspora Neutrality Serves the Siege on Sudan In recent weeks, as the siege and starvation on El-Fashir, Kadugli and Diling reached unimaginable levels, a segment of the Sudanese diaspora — often self-identifying as liberal or progressive — has adopted a deeply troubling tone in their commentary on the sieges. Rather than confronting the political architecture behind the starvation, shelling, and forced displacement in these cities, they present these crises as unfortunate humanitarian episodes, detached from any actors, motives, or agendas. This depoliticization is not harmless. It blurs the line between victim and perpetrator, and ultimately serves the aggressor’s interests by evacuating any sense of responsibility or agency. At the heart of this failure is a deeper confusion — or perhaps a refusal — to internalize the reality that Sudan is under foreign-backed mercenary invasion. Cities are not starving on their own. Food is not running out naturally. Civilians are not caught in random crossfire. These are deliberate acts, imposed with intent, carried out by Abu Dhabi’s militias and their network of foreign fighters. They are funded, armed, and politically shielded by the UAE regime. To pretend otherwise is to erase both the suffering and the cause. The illusion of neutrality fully collapses when one confronts the facts on the ground. In El-Fashir, Abu Dhabi’s militias did not merely lay siege — they imported modern anti-aircraft systems, including radar-guided weapons, and deployed them around the city. To do so, they uprooted over half a million Sudanese civilians from the Zamzam IDP camp, turning it into a forward base and barracks for foreign mercenaries operating artillery, long-range drones, and air defense batteries. This was to block humanitarian airdrops by the Sudanese air force and ensure full starvation of the population. What part of this resembles a natural disaster? The paradox deepens when one considers the Colombian mercenaries operating in Darfur. What are they doing there? Are they part of a flood or a famine? No — they are the embodiment of a regional campaign, spearheaded by Abu Dhabi, to fragment Sudan, wipe out its people, and occupy its territory. To speak of this reality without naming it is not neutrality — it is narrative laundering. These UAE-made catastrophes could end tomorrow if the UAE-backed militias lifted their sieges and allowed aid to flow. The decision to obscure this fact protects the perpetrators, not the people. Many of these diaspora voices operate under the unnerving illusion that simply “raising awareness” or “keeping eyes on Sudan” is a meaningful end in itself — as if the world doesn’t already know. As if Sudanese pain needs to be re-performed daily for it to be valid. But what Sudan needs is not spectatorship. It needs clarity. It needs eyes that recognize that this is a war of subjugation and annihilation — and solidarity grounded in an acknowledgment of Sudanese agency and resistance. Not pity. Not posture. Not silence masquerading as balance. This complicity may not be conscious or intentional, but it stems from ingrained biases — political, psychological, or otherwise — that prioritize positioning over truth. In the process, these voices unwittingly echo the language of aggressors: replacing occupation with “conflict,” and calls for real solidarity with empty slogans like “keepEyesonSudan.” But Sudanese people are not asking for the world’s pity, nor do we seek to turn our suffering into spectacle. We want solidarity rooted in recognition of our right to resist, to exist, and to live freely — solidarity that confronts aggression, not one that looks on helplessly or seeks comfort in performative awareness.

Ahmad Shomokh

36,852 views • 11 months ago

Protecting the Office of the Citizen: A Demand for Accountability and Respect. I am appalled by and totally condemn the abusive language used by Sen. Peter O Nwebonyi against Oby Ezekwesili during a public hearing on sexual harassment allegation Natasha Akpoti raised against Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. All citizens, irrespective of status, must learn to engage in civil discourse on matters of public concern, however divergent their views may be. Oby Ezekwesili, like every Nigerian, has the right to hold public officials accountable. The aggression on display today reinforces the lived experiences of women in leadership and reflects how male public officials perceive Nigerian women, post elections. No woman, or any citizen, should be harassed or dehumanized for demanding accountability, a duty central to the effective discharge of the duties of the office of the citizen. Public officials must remember that our children are watching and learning from their conduct. As fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons to women, we must all be outraged by such public displays of disrespect. The increasing dysfunction in our public institutions has an unsalutary effect on society and erodes participatory democracy. Despite the current culture of impunity in our institutions, these officials remain public servants accountable to citizens whose sovereign mandate they hold in trust. I salute the women for standing their ground. The office of the citizen is the highest office in the land.
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Protecting the Office of the Citizen: A Demand for Accountability and Respect. I am appalled by and totally condemn the abusive language used by Sen. Peter O Nwebonyi against Oby Ezekwesili during a public hearing on sexual harassment allegation Natasha Akpoti raised against Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. All citizens, irrespective of status, must learn to engage in civil discourse on matters of public concern, however divergent their views may be. Oby Ezekwesili, like every Nigerian, has the right to hold public officials accountable. The aggression on display today reinforces the lived experiences of women in leadership and reflects how male public officials perceive Nigerian women, post elections. No woman, or any citizen, should be harassed or dehumanized for demanding accountability, a duty central to the effective discharge of the duties of the office of the citizen. Public officials must remember that our children are watching and learning from their conduct. As fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons to women, we must all be outraged by such public displays of disrespect. The increasing dysfunction in our public institutions has an unsalutary effect on society and erodes participatory democracy. Despite the current culture of impunity in our institutions, these officials remain public servants accountable to citizens whose sovereign mandate they hold in trust. I salute the women for standing their ground. The office of the citizen is the highest office in the land.

Frank Nweke Jr

39,272 views • 1 year ago

🚨 THE PUBLIC HAS HAD ENOUGH — POLICE MUST FOLLOW THE LAW LIKE EVERYONE ELSE Across the UK, more and more officers are refusing to show their warrant cards when asked — and the public is rightly pushing back. Let’s be absolutely clear: If an officer is not in uniform, they MUST show their warrant card. If they are in uniform, they SHOULD show it when asked — it’s not optional “courtesy.” It’s professional obligation. When exercising stop-and-search powers, they MUST identify themselves properly, including name or number and station. This isn’t about being “anti-police.” This is about the rule of law — the same law the police claim to uphold. A badge, a uniform, a vest — none of these replace lawful identification. And in a time when trust in policing is collapsing, refusing to identify yourself only fuels suspicion. The public has EVERY right to: • Ask for identification • Record the interaction • Refuse compliance until the officer identifies themselves • File formal complaints if they don’t No one in this country — not even the police — is above accountability. If officers want the respect of the public, then they must follow the law to the letter. Because the rule of law either protects all of us — or it protects none of us. @MartinGauci
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🚨 THE PUBLIC HAS HAD ENOUGH — POLICE MUST FOLLOW THE LAW LIKE EVERYONE ELSE Across the UK, more and more officers are refusing to show their warrant cards when asked — and the public is rightly pushing back. Let’s be absolutely clear: If an officer is not in uniform, they MUST show their warrant card. If they are in uniform, they SHOULD show it when asked — it’s not optional “courtesy.” It’s professional obligation. When exercising stop-and-search powers, they MUST identify themselves properly, including name or number and station. This isn’t about being “anti-police.” This is about the rule of law — the same law the police claim to uphold. A badge, a uniform, a vest — none of these replace lawful identification. And in a time when trust in policing is collapsing, refusing to identify yourself only fuels suspicion. The public has EVERY right to: • Ask for identification • Record the interaction • Refuse compliance until the officer identifies themselves • File formal complaints if they don’t No one in this country — not even the police — is above accountability. If officers want the respect of the public, then they must follow the law to the letter. Because the rule of law either protects all of us — or it protects none of us. @MartinGauci

Jim Ferguson

206,918 views • 8 months ago

Honourable Members, The Constitution empowers the President to appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions without stipulating any criteria to that effect. Although there are no requirements in law to do so, I decided to constitute a panel to assist in the process of appointment of the next NDPP, in terms of calling for nominations, shortlisting candidates and interviewing the shortlisted candidates. This is similar to process followed when I appointed the current NDPP, Adv Shamila Batohi. This process is transparent and helps to build public confidence in a critical office. I selected a panel that would combine a variety of skills and experiences. These include public service administration, financial management, legal and jurisprudence, administration of justice, and promotion of equality and human rights. The panel I constituted that includes representatives from the National Executive, Chapter 9 institutions and legal bodies. I chose the heads of certain Chapter 9 institutions for the panel because these are independent bodies established to support and protect South Africa's constitutional democracy, the rule of law and human rights. They are required to always act impartially and subject only to the Constitution and the law, ensuring their decisions are made without fear, favour or prejudice. They are therefore well positioned to understand the qualities and capabilities expected of an NDPP. I have included legal practitioners in the advisory panel so that candidates are evaluated by people with experience in the legal and criminal justice system. In addition to their legal acumen, candidates must be able to demonstrate qualities and capabilities relating to leadership, strategic management, financial management, ethical leadership, and a broad understanding of the justice system. Based on their assessment, the panel will submit a shortlist of recommended candidates to me for consideration and appointment as empowered by the Constitution and the NPA Act. #RamaphosaQandA
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Honourable Members, The Constitution empowers the President to appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions without stipulating any criteria to that effect. Although there are no requirements in law to do so, I decided to constitute a panel to assist in the process of appointment of the next NDPP, in terms of calling for nominations, shortlisting candidates and interviewing the shortlisted candidates. This is similar to process followed when I appointed the current NDPP, Adv Shamila Batohi. This process is transparent and helps to build public confidence in a critical office. I selected a panel that would combine a variety of skills and experiences. These include public service administration, financial management, legal and jurisprudence, administration of justice, and promotion of equality and human rights. The panel I constituted that includes representatives from the National Executive, Chapter 9 institutions and legal bodies. I chose the heads of certain Chapter 9 institutions for the panel because these are independent bodies established to support and protect South Africa's constitutional democracy, the rule of law and human rights. They are required to always act impartially and subject only to the Constitution and the law, ensuring their decisions are made without fear, favour or prejudice. They are therefore well positioned to understand the qualities and capabilities expected of an NDPP. I have included legal practitioners in the advisory panel so that candidates are evaluated by people with experience in the legal and criminal justice system. In addition to their legal acumen, candidates must be able to demonstrate qualities and capabilities relating to leadership, strategic management, financial management, ethical leadership, and a broad understanding of the justice system. Based on their assessment, the panel will submit a shortlist of recommended candidates to me for consideration and appointment as empowered by the Constitution and the NPA Act. #RamaphosaQandA

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦

14,439 views • 8 months ago