Failed Negotiations Portend Serious Problems For Kenya

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:37:13 -0800 (PST)

Koffi Annan is expected in Kenya on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 to spearhead a negotiations between Kibaki and Raila.
 
The country has already seen several high profile personalities including the chairman of African Union, President Kuffuor, come into the country with the hope that they might help resolve the impasse between the leaders, but in vain.  The previous efforts have been a laughing stoke for all, as Kenya Government officials issue ridiculous statements in the presence of the guests to local and international media houses aimed at ridiculing the mediation efforts.
 
That having been the case, what will the up-coming effort by Koffi Annan achieve?  Kibaki and his cronies are not going to hand over the presidency to Raila and ODM.  They know they are illegally in office and as we all know a thief will never accept he is a thief much less return property that he has stolen.
 
So what can Kenyans expect from the coming negotiations?  Kibaki and Kalonzo will be talking about "healing the nation" while Raila and The Pentagon will be talking about restoring democracy.  Even a doctor cannot heal a disease by avoiding the root cause, in other words doctors first diagnose the disease before they start treating it.  Kibaki talks of healing the nation without addressing the stolen elections.  That would be a temporary measure that will potend disaster for Kenyans and their future generations.
 
The whole world is watching, but even more critical, Kenyans are wary of the stupid games that Kibaki and the ruling clique have been playing.  If Annan's mission is declared a flop due to myopic antics by the Kibaki side, then Kenya is set for an EXPLOSION of proportions that will make the last one month seem like child's play.
 
   - George