With the results trickling in from various polling stations YES has 66% and NO 34%.only a few votes have been counted.The Voting exercise ended at 5Pm and so far no cases of violence and irregularities have been reported.
Stay tuned for more.
Update
The Latest results
YES: 2,971,733
No: 1,509,9580
Nairobi YES 140,908 NO 65,457
Central YES 639,986 NO 106,720
Nyanza Yes 716,608 No 59,221
Rift Valley YES 363,178 NO 819,931
Coast YES 175,045 No 44,087
North Eastern YES 58,959 and No 2,788.
Western YES 454,498 No 87,899
Eastern YES 424,489 No 324,431
Total Percentage: YES 66% NO 34%
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Referendum:D-DAY Tomorrow
Tomorrow millions of kenyans will be headed to the ballot box to vote for a new constitution.The IIEC has promised free and fair elections and all security measures have been taken to avoid violence.
Personally am going to vote YES,I'll try to update as much as i can on the progress of the tallying.
Personally am going to vote YES,I'll try to update as much as i can on the progress of the tallying.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Reds in hostile reception, again
Higher Education Minister William Ruto, Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi and his North Imenti counterpart Silas Muriuki encountered a hostile crowd as ‘Yes’ supporters attempted to disrupt their campaign at Kiraitu Murungi’s South Imenti constituency.
"I am surprised you came here yet this was supposed to be a ‘No’ campaign meeting," said Linturi, amid deafening chants of ‘Yes’ from the crowd waving the Green flags.
Mixed shouts of slogans
No' team received yet again hostile reception at Nkubu town, Imenti South District.
Hundreds of ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ supporters nearly clashed during a campaign rally to reject the Proposed Constitution but police acted fast to separate them.
"We shall ensure we floor the Proposed Constitution, which, if passed, would impoverish Kenyans," said Ruto amid mixed shouts of ‘Yes’ and ‘No’.
The Eldoret North MP, who had earlier addressed rallies at Kibirichia in Meru Central District and several roadside meetings in Meru town and Kariene market, said he was sure of ‘No’ victory in the August 4 vote.
"I have been in Meru the last two days and I am certain Meru is only 10 per cent ‘Yes’," said Ruto.
Meanwhile Tigania East MP Peter Munya yesterday decamped from ‘No’ to ‘Yes.’ "From today, I am saying ‘Yes’ to the Proposed Constitution," Munya told The Standard on Saturday.
His defection was welcomed by Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi.
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000014632&cid=4&ttl=Reds%20in%20hostile%20reception,%20again
"I am surprised you came here yet this was supposed to be a ‘No’ campaign meeting," said Linturi, amid deafening chants of ‘Yes’ from the crowd waving the Green flags.
Mixed shouts of slogans
No' team received yet again hostile reception at Nkubu town, Imenti South District.
Hundreds of ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ supporters nearly clashed during a campaign rally to reject the Proposed Constitution but police acted fast to separate them.
"We shall ensure we floor the Proposed Constitution, which, if passed, would impoverish Kenyans," said Ruto amid mixed shouts of ‘Yes’ and ‘No’.
The Eldoret North MP, who had earlier addressed rallies at Kibirichia in Meru Central District and several roadside meetings in Meru town and Kariene market, said he was sure of ‘No’ victory in the August 4 vote.
"I have been in Meru the last two days and I am certain Meru is only 10 per cent ‘Yes’," said Ruto.
Meanwhile Tigania East MP Peter Munya yesterday decamped from ‘No’ to ‘Yes.’ "From today, I am saying ‘Yes’ to the Proposed Constitution," Munya told The Standard on Saturday.
His defection was welcomed by Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi.
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000014632&cid=4&ttl=Reds%20in%20hostile%20reception,%20again
Friday, July 23, 2010
Police Stop 'Yes' Bid to Break Up Moi Rally
Police had a difficult time stopping 'Yes' supporters from disrupting a 'No' rally at Suswa in Narok District on Wednesday.
It was the most determined attempt so far to interfere with a rival's rally in a campaign that is getting more tense and bad-natured as the August 4 referendum nears.Police officers were forced to create a buffer zone between the two groups, with 'Yes' supporters, led by nominated councillor Lydiah Ntimama vowing that the 'No' team, led to the meeting by Higher Education minister William Ruto and retired President Moi, will not have their meeting at the venue.
"Tell Moi and Ruto to keep off our land, it is a sacred shrine and we won't allow anybody to desecrate it," a charged Ms Ntimama told area police officer Isaac Odumbe.
Several lorry-loads of police officers were poured in the area to ensure there was no confrontation. But there was a near-stampede when Mr Moi arrived shortly after 1pm. 'Yes' supporters, who had been watching the proceedings from a distance, charged towards the dais waving green scarves and chanting slogans.
Police moved quickly and stopped the hecklers, who regrouped and waved placards. "Moi failed to give us a constitution for 24 years" and "Who grabbed Mau?" read some of the placards.Mr Moi and Mr Ruto later addressed the rally. Cabinet minister Samuel Poghisio and MPs Jebii Kilimo, Jackson Kiptanui, Mithika Linturi, Moses Lessonet, Benjamin Lang'at, Joshua Kutuny, Victor Munyaka, Peter Kiilu and Julius Kones also spoke.
National Heritage minister William ole Ntimama had threatened to storm the historic Suswa grounds and stop the "No" meeting. But speakers at the meeting dismissed Mr Ntimama's threat as the kicks of a "dying horse".
"They had vowed we shall not come to Suswa, but we have come," Mr Ruto told the rally. He criticised the government for using civil servants and taxpayers' money to campaign for the proposed constitution.Mr Ruto, the de facto leader of the 'No' group, accused Mr Ntimama of giving away the Mau forest land, then turning around to accuse others of taking away the Maasai's land. "It is Ntimama who dished out the Mau, the way he wants to dish out your heritage by saying 'Yes'. We want to live peacefully in the Rift Valley," said Mr Ruto.
He dismissed the 'Yes' team as having ran out of ideas to market the draft constitution, hence they were using their rallies to attack him and Mr Moi.
Disrupt rallies
"The 'Yes' team has run out of ideas. Instead of organising their own rallies, they organise people to disrupt our meetings and talk about personalities. Let the 'Yes' people tell us about the draft; Ruto and Moi are not in the draft. They are simply displaying their simple-mindedness by discussing us," he said.
He asked civil servants not to "ruin the country" by campaigning instead of serving Kenyans. "This is the first time such a thing is happening in Kenya," Mr Ruto said.Mr Moi asked the Maasai to reject the draft, saying, it threatened their land rights. "Your survival lies in the Maasai Mara, and if tourism is killed, you will have nothing to support yourselves with," said Mr Moi.
The former President, who spoke last, argued that the draft was full of chapters which were not good for the country. He warned the government against using civil servants. "You should be impartial as the constitution we are trying to make is for all Kenyans."
Mr Moi said he was confident his side would win and asked the Maasai to be vigilant on voting day so their rights are "not stolen".And Mr Poghisio accused the government of rigging "by compromising security" and using civil servants to campaign. "The government has sensed defeat. That is why they are now using guerrilla tactics. It is not right for the government to instruct the Provincial Administration, permanent secretaries and parastatal chiefs to help shore up their sinking ship," he said.
"Right now there is no civil service. When they instruct civil servants to close offices and go out to campaign, who will serve Kenyans?" asked Mr Linturi. Mrs Kilimo said that if the proposed draft became law, it would set off an influx of foreigners because "it has cheapened citizenship."
The meeting was convened by former Narok South MP Stephen ole Ntutu and United Democratic Movement secretary-general Martin ole Kamwaro, both leading 'No' figures in the area.
Source:http://allafrica.com/stories/201007220019.html
It was the most determined attempt so far to interfere with a rival's rally in a campaign that is getting more tense and bad-natured as the August 4 referendum nears.Police officers were forced to create a buffer zone between the two groups, with 'Yes' supporters, led by nominated councillor Lydiah Ntimama vowing that the 'No' team, led to the meeting by Higher Education minister William Ruto and retired President Moi, will not have their meeting at the venue.
"Tell Moi and Ruto to keep off our land, it is a sacred shrine and we won't allow anybody to desecrate it," a charged Ms Ntimama told area police officer Isaac Odumbe.
Several lorry-loads of police officers were poured in the area to ensure there was no confrontation. But there was a near-stampede when Mr Moi arrived shortly after 1pm. 'Yes' supporters, who had been watching the proceedings from a distance, charged towards the dais waving green scarves and chanting slogans.
Police moved quickly and stopped the hecklers, who regrouped and waved placards. "Moi failed to give us a constitution for 24 years" and "Who grabbed Mau?" read some of the placards.Mr Moi and Mr Ruto later addressed the rally. Cabinet minister Samuel Poghisio and MPs Jebii Kilimo, Jackson Kiptanui, Mithika Linturi, Moses Lessonet, Benjamin Lang'at, Joshua Kutuny, Victor Munyaka, Peter Kiilu and Julius Kones also spoke.
National Heritage minister William ole Ntimama had threatened to storm the historic Suswa grounds and stop the "No" meeting. But speakers at the meeting dismissed Mr Ntimama's threat as the kicks of a "dying horse".
"They had vowed we shall not come to Suswa, but we have come," Mr Ruto told the rally. He criticised the government for using civil servants and taxpayers' money to campaign for the proposed constitution.Mr Ruto, the de facto leader of the 'No' group, accused Mr Ntimama of giving away the Mau forest land, then turning around to accuse others of taking away the Maasai's land. "It is Ntimama who dished out the Mau, the way he wants to dish out your heritage by saying 'Yes'. We want to live peacefully in the Rift Valley," said Mr Ruto.
He dismissed the 'Yes' team as having ran out of ideas to market the draft constitution, hence they were using their rallies to attack him and Mr Moi.
Disrupt rallies
"The 'Yes' team has run out of ideas. Instead of organising their own rallies, they organise people to disrupt our meetings and talk about personalities. Let the 'Yes' people tell us about the draft; Ruto and Moi are not in the draft. They are simply displaying their simple-mindedness by discussing us," he said.
He asked civil servants not to "ruin the country" by campaigning instead of serving Kenyans. "This is the first time such a thing is happening in Kenya," Mr Ruto said.Mr Moi asked the Maasai to reject the draft, saying, it threatened their land rights. "Your survival lies in the Maasai Mara, and if tourism is killed, you will have nothing to support yourselves with," said Mr Moi.
The former President, who spoke last, argued that the draft was full of chapters which were not good for the country. He warned the government against using civil servants. "You should be impartial as the constitution we are trying to make is for all Kenyans."
Mr Moi said he was confident his side would win and asked the Maasai to be vigilant on voting day so their rights are "not stolen".And Mr Poghisio accused the government of rigging "by compromising security" and using civil servants to campaign. "The government has sensed defeat. That is why they are now using guerrilla tactics. It is not right for the government to instruct the Provincial Administration, permanent secretaries and parastatal chiefs to help shore up their sinking ship," he said.
"Right now there is no civil service. When they instruct civil servants to close offices and go out to campaign, who will serve Kenyans?" asked Mr Linturi. Mrs Kilimo said that if the proposed draft became law, it would set off an influx of foreigners because "it has cheapened citizenship."
The meeting was convened by former Narok South MP Stephen ole Ntutu and United Democratic Movement secretary-general Martin ole Kamwaro, both leading 'No' figures in the area.
Source:http://allafrica.com/stories/201007220019.html
Yes camp predicts 70% landslide victory.
THE YES camp is confident of a 70% win on August 4th.The team commissioned an independent survey which puts the YES team ahead.
The team will release the results of the poll next week. YES campaign chiefs Anyang Nyongo and Kiraitu Murungi yesterday described the NO campaigners as leaders stuck h the past and that they cannot be expected to support change.
“We have traversed the country and I can assure you that we have already won the referendum.” Kiraitu said.
“Kenyans will overwhelmingly vote YES.” He added. The energy minister said the margin of victory is irrelevant. They said the law requires a simple 50 plus 1 per cent win.”The referendum law requires a simple majority win but we are confident of a 70 per cent or even higher.” He said.
Addressing a press conference at the Stanley Hotel yesterday, the two leaders took issue with retired President Moi whom they branded him an anti-reformist.
“As journalists, do you believe MoI is NO because of abortion? He has been consistently opposed to reforms since 1990.” Kirauti said.
“Moi ruled this country so ruinously that he should be the last one to advice Kenyans on the referendum. Moi’s recent outbursts on land grabbing must be the joke of the century.” Ny’ongo added. Mr Nyongo said that majority of NO team were in KANU and have long opposed change.
“From the start of this campaign, the NO leadership has relied on KNU era ticks.Moi and Ruto, during their long rule fought against a new constitution and continue to do so.”Ny’ongo said.
The team will release the results of the poll next week. YES campaign chiefs Anyang Nyongo and Kiraitu Murungi yesterday described the NO campaigners as leaders stuck h the past and that they cannot be expected to support change.
“We have traversed the country and I can assure you that we have already won the referendum.” Kiraitu said.
“Kenyans will overwhelmingly vote YES.” He added. The energy minister said the margin of victory is irrelevant. They said the law requires a simple 50 plus 1 per cent win.”The referendum law requires a simple majority win but we are confident of a 70 per cent or even higher.” He said.
Addressing a press conference at the Stanley Hotel yesterday, the two leaders took issue with retired President Moi whom they branded him an anti-reformist.
“As journalists, do you believe MoI is NO because of abortion? He has been consistently opposed to reforms since 1990.” Kirauti said.
“Moi ruled this country so ruinously that he should be the last one to advice Kenyans on the referendum. Moi’s recent outbursts on land grabbing must be the joke of the century.” Ny’ongo added. Mr Nyongo said that majority of NO team were in KANU and have long opposed change.
“From the start of this campaign, the NO leadership has relied on KNU era ticks.Moi and Ruto, during their long rule fought against a new constitution and continue to do so.”Ny’ongo said.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
ODM MPs take YES campaigns to Coast Villages.
Kisauni MP Hassan Joho
ODM MPs from Coast province have taken the proposed constitution to the villages.Kisauni MP Hassan Joho,Malindi’s Gideon Mungaro and Magarini’s Amason Kingo have been on the ground aince last weekend to rally supporters.The MPs have conduc ted four meetings to ensure the region votes YES.
“We have agreed as ODM MPs that after our respective constituencies, we will do a wrap-up in one major joint rally in Mombasa.” Kingi said.
Police hunting Kitui attackers.
Police were last night hunting for people who attacked NO supporters at Kitui petrol station.Kitui deputy OCPD Moses Kanyi said that police had recorded statements from several people and promised to arrest those involved.
Two youths,including Mutito MP Kiema Kilonzo’s younger brother were injured when the two rival groups clashed over the proposed constitution in Charity Ngilu’s Kitui constituency.
Youths allied to the NO group were being ferried by trucks to the venue of the rally and had stopped at a petrol station to fuel.They were caught unawares when youths supporting the new law attacked them with whips,stones and wooden planks.
Lumumba Kilonzo, a younger brother of Mutito MP Kiema Kilonzo who is leading the NO campaigns in Ukambani was cornered in a pick up truck with a female friend and severely beaten. Kilonzo sustained injuries on the face, chest and arms.
The public address system in the NO vehicle was wrecked as the youths attacked the petrol station which is next to Kitui police station.
A supporter of YES camp later told the star that they were provoked by the NO team who had taunted Water Minister Charity Ngilu by blowing vuvuzelas in her direction. Charity Ngilu avoided the pandemonium and but watched the drama from a safe distance.
Mrs Ngilu later condemned the attack and appealed to residents to maintain calm.
Source:The Star
Two youths,including Mutito MP Kiema Kilonzo’s younger brother were injured when the two rival groups clashed over the proposed constitution in Charity Ngilu’s Kitui constituency.
Youths allied to the NO group were being ferried by trucks to the venue of the rally and had stopped at a petrol station to fuel.They were caught unawares when youths supporting the new law attacked them with whips,stones and wooden planks.
Lumumba Kilonzo, a younger brother of Mutito MP Kiema Kilonzo who is leading the NO campaigns in Ukambani was cornered in a pick up truck with a female friend and severely beaten. Kilonzo sustained injuries on the face, chest and arms.
The public address system in the NO vehicle was wrecked as the youths attacked the petrol station which is next to Kitui police station.
A supporter of YES camp later told the star that they were provoked by the NO team who had taunted Water Minister Charity Ngilu by blowing vuvuzelas in her direction. Charity Ngilu avoided the pandemonium and but watched the drama from a safe distance.
Mrs Ngilu later condemned the attack and appealed to residents to maintain calm.
Source:The Star
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