Personal statement by Stanley Livondo
February 21, 2007
I wish to convey my sincere condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Felix Ambani, who died on 19th February 2007 in a tragic road traffic accident involving one of the vehicles that had earlier been part of my convoy in Ikolomani constituency on the same day.
In that regard, I wish to express my full solidarity with the family at this moment of grief.
I know the pain and grief which the family is undergoing as a result of the sudden loss of their beloved one.
I pray to the Almighty God to give the family the necessary fortitude and guidance at this hour of grief.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN IKOLOMANI
My activities in Ikolomani constituency are motivated by my sincere desire to participate in the initiation and completion of development projects that will improve the socio-economic lives of our people.
In line with that, I have recently participated in the completion of the following projects:
- Construction of houses for Administration Police at Shimanjiro Camp, with a view to boosting security in the area.
- Payment for electricity supply to Shiseso Catholic Church.Payment for electricity supply to Bushiangala Church of God.
- Payment for electricity supply to Bushiangala Catholic Church.
- Payment for electricity supply to Bushiangala Technical Institute.
- Payment of fees for needy students at Bushiangala Technical Institute; and
- Payment of school fees for 30 needy students in various schools in the constituency.
In addition, I have committed myself to ensure completion of the following ongoing projects:
- Drilling of community water boreholes for supply of clean water throughout the constituency.
- Rehabilitation of various cattle dips.
- Rehabilitation of various primary schools in the constituency.
- Construction of libraries in various secondary and primary schools.
- Construction of various Churches.
- Acquisition of school transport (buses) for various schools in the constituency.
- Supporting various women and youth projects.
- Rehabilitation of our dilapidated road network.
In consultation with other leaders and people of Ikolomani, I have lined up many other projects for the next 10 years.
I will give finer details when I release my vision statement and full 10 year development programme later in the year.
I wish to appeal to all leaders who mean well for the people of Ikolomani to pull together in initiating and completing similar programmes.
In particular, I appeal to a particular section of political leadership, which has recently resorted to name calling and political mudslinging, to re-direct their energies towards participation in projects that will improve the lives of our people.
It is imperative to mention that due to the numerous development events I am called upon to attend in Western Province on a single day, I have occasionaly had to use a helicopter to attend all the functions on schedule.
My political detractors are using this to malign me.
However, this will not deter me from accomplishing the wishes of the people of Western Kenya, and more so Ikolomani.
Once again I say pole to the family of the late felix and call upon those out to politicize this unfortunate road accident to desist, for only God gives and takes.
SIGNED
STANLEY LIVONDO
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nambale | February 22, 2007 at 3:45 am
First let me take this opportunity to personaly thank you for sending your condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Felix Ambani.I believe what happened was an accident and there was nothing you could have done to avert it. May the Almighy Lord rest Ambani’s soul in eternal peace.
Secondly, let me congratulate you for all the development projects that you have intitiated and supported in your constituency.Your actions speak louder than words. This is a huge advantage that you have as you run the race to capture the Ikolomani seat this year.
Thirdly, I wish to call upon you to take courage and to understand that challenges are part and parcel of the path that you have chosen to follow. Not everybody will like what you are doing. Others will just be intimidated by your presence and they will resort to dirty tactics to discourage you.Remember the wise words of Theodore Roosevelt, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.”
You are one of the people that we have faith in and we are praying for.You may not know it but you have supporters even in Michigan. If you ever come to the US, please come and have a cup of tea with them.
Finally, let me leave you with the words of Jim Rohn, Businessman & Philosopher who said, “Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.”
Gerald Baraza
http://www.nambale2012.blogspot.com
http://www.geraldbaraza.blogspot.com
http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/geraldbaraza
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Dan | March 1, 2007 at 8:03 am
Hi Gerald,
My name is Dan Mbuthia and i live here in the US. I don’t know if you are aware of Narc k being launched here in USA! Anyway, you are invited-april 14th in San francisco. By the way Your comment caught my Interest; You sound like a secular progressive(SC). I need a huge favor from you: can you get Mr. livondo’s contacts-email address? I need it soonest possible. plse inform via email. Thanx
Dan
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Gerald Baraza | March 2, 2007 at 2:56 am
Thanks Bro.Dan Mbuthia for your comments. At least they have made me to look over my comments with the aim of finding out what made you say I “sound like a secular progressive(SC)”Wow, I hope not many people have interpreted my comments in that same light. Unfortunately, when you say that I sound like a secular progressive it implies that I propagate their agenda that includes “legalization of narcotics, euthanasia, abortion at will, gay marriage”!
Now, this is the truth about me. I am an ardent promoter of a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. I am a keen believer in the principles and virtues that are taught by “Think Tanks” like the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. It is named after the great English historian, Lord John Acton (1834-1902). He is best known for his famous remark: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
I will be the last person to propagate secular progressive thoughts. I remember literally “pleading” with some sophomore university students in Kenya when I was doing my teaching practice some five years ago in an Ethics class never to allow Kenya to be ruled entirely by secular minds be it in the media, administration, politics etc. I called on them to venture into all the fields of study and make a positive and lasting difference wherever they are for the glory of God. I love to examine, analyze and critically grapple with critical issues that affect the lives of Kenyans. There was a time when I did so from a religious point of only but with time I realized that I also needed to do so from a socio-economic and political point of view. Thus I have widened my scope of looking at issues but I have NEVER become secular progressive! NEVER!
If you want to see some of my thoughts please read the comments that I have written here: http://www.acton.org/ppolicy/comment/article.php?id=227&showall=yes
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KA | March 2, 2007 at 4:40 am
Gerald, have you read Albert Wolters’ CREATION REGAINED: A BIBLICAL BASIS FOR A REFORMATIONAL WORLDVIEW?
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Gerald Baraza | March 4, 2007 at 5:23 am
Am sorry I have been away from the computer for the last two days. Sometimes life can be crazy in this country. Yes, I have read that book. I had to read it last year when I was a student at Calvin Seminary.It vividly elaborates crucial issues in Theology and Religion in general. I love the way Wolters articulates the principle of the creation of the world by God, the degeneration of that world into sin and the progressive salvation of the entire world through the being and labor of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.He does a superb job when he describes in some tangible detail what a paradigm is and how one works.I know other people who hold different views on some of the theological issues that are tackled in this book will not agree entirely with him but that is what should be expected in the world of academia.
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Al Gachie | March 5, 2007 at 12:30 am
Sometimes I get disgusted by the way the Kenyan government officials run their government.. As much as I would love to support them, their actions just leave one wondering if they are serious about being re-elected. Is it any wonder that prominent people like Charity Ngilu are running away from the government at a time when their support is badly needed?
On the other hand, you see the ODM leaders overcoming every challenge and moving to greater heights every day. They have not only intensified their campaigns on the ground but even to the Kenyans in the diaspora.That is what you would expect from serious leaders.
My plea and call to the Kibaki government is that they should wake up! Let them put their act together. Indifference and arrogance never yields votes.It only helps to play into the hands of your opponent.Let them go out and hunt for votes. Let them send serious delegations to the Kenyans in diaspora.Its only a number of months before Kenyans go to the ballot box.How I wish they would borrow a leaf from Barrack Obama who believes that anything is possible in politics.He always starts as an underdog but as he solidifys his campaign his enemies find it hard to keep up with his pace in vote-hunting.Right now he has put Hillary Clinton on her toes.In fact she appears scared and she is always on the receiving end trying to counter his moves yet a few years ago Barrack Obama was only a junior politician in the Illinois legislature.
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Gerald Baraza | March 6, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Without the mandate of public support, and without legitimacy in the eyes of Kenyans the advisors of President Mwai Kibaki are simply but mistakenly pretending that such situations do not matter.
It is surprising how fast power can corrupt people. Just before the 2002 general elections in Kenya, the leaders of the original NARC seemed to understand the importance of public support and they worked hard to gain it. It gave them the desire and opportunity to interact with religious, political and business leaders whose decisions and actions impact on all humanity. It was amazing to feel and see the warmth, friendship and the spirit of solidarity with which they were received everywhere they went. In all the interactions, the leaders spoke about the challenges, the needs and hopes of the Kenyan people and those of the peoples of the rest of Africa.. They talked about Africa’s pursuit of an equitable partnership with the developed world, convinced that it is in the material interest of the developed countries themselves to help create an Africa free of war, poverty and underdevelopment.
A lot of credit was given to President Kibaki because he was viewed as the gentleman who was willing to sit down with all people, his enemies included, and reach a consensus on crucial issues that would have brought down the coalition. Today, President Kibaki seems to be a totally different man. The question that boggles the minds of many is, “Have the walls of power and the prestige that comes with occupying the state house totally blinded the eyes of our leader?”Even his lieutenants in the NARC-Kenya party appear to be in a dilemma as to what to do now when ODM-Kenya seems rather firm and poised to take over the parliamentary seats in most provinces in the coming elections.
There is one simple but humbling strategy that could save President Kibaki and give NARC-K some gains in the eyes of the public. The President and his government should be willing to organize a national reconciliation congress which will address the issue of a new constitution for Kenyans. This is the most important issue for us, because all the other steps of national development depend on the success of this congress. We are expecting the government will call all the stakeholders for this discussion for reconciliation, including the civil society, the businessmen,religious leaders, the women’s groups, the youth and all political parties. We are expecting that this will take place in the right place, with the involvement of the international community. It is prudent that the President establishes an advisory committee to lay the groundwork for the success of this meeting. I am positive that ODM-Kenya and all the major stakeholders are willing to work closely with the government to organize the meeting for their own “resurrection” and survival.
Also posted on: http://www.geraldbaraza.blogspot.com and http://www.nambale2012.blogspot.com
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Lawrence Kuria | March 23, 2007 at 12:14 pm
That’s a superb speech by the Man called Livondo..
How could I get his contact detail..possibly email..reply via email.
Also i bet the current government is doing a lot and change of hands suddenly will just lead back to square one. another term should be appropriate though am sure so many faces will change hopefully incorporate the youth more. am a staunch supporter of the youth development as i aslo lie in the bracket.
Again Livondo could be a close liaison when it comes to the youth politics..
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charles | April 20, 2007 at 8:09 am
dear mr livondo
Its because of you i had to change my vorting preference from odm to narc kenya keep up the good work you are doing. The road is rough but at the end you are the champion.If there is any help u may need please dont hesitate to contact me.
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james livondo | April 23, 2007 at 12:18 pm
hi bro.pliz try to reach home and know your relatives but cograts 4 everything u doing
livindop juniour – SEREM
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Hudson Kubasu | April 26, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Stanley iw ish to personally thank you for the initiative you have taken to help the people of Ikolomani. I as know you, you are one with a true heart to help. I remeber you had always yearned to do good to those lacking in society. Please keep it up!
I would also like to give you encouragement to your tireless travel across the constituency. Do not mind what people say because i believe, a person who does good to the society is better than one who destroys it. May God see good in what you are doing.
Hudson
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Silas K. Ngundo | July 3, 2007 at 12:03 pm
I am not a resident of Ikolomani neither am I a Luhya but feel obliged to identify with the development projects that you have undertaken so far. It is my sincere hope that you are doing what you are doing because you love doing it and for the betterment of the beneficiaries lives. It will be such a disgrace if al these are tainted by political desires and that your philantropism shall not die the moment you are defeated in your desire to capture the parliamentary seat. Good luck
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benson | July 20, 2007 at 3:15 pm
livondo you gonna be the next mp of ikolomani we all know ok keep it up
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denis | September 17, 2007 at 7:57 am
continue moving forwod and no Retreat,jst like the bull.knock the all with th e hammer
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ken sitima | September 25, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Am not the above named but mr livondo can easily be accesed through the above named person. I believe due to his busy schedule it abit cumbersome to reach him but i got some assistance from his aide big in size and huge in heart and of gerat assistance.
Benson in kakamega. kenya.
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imbunya oscar c/o tiriki-kaimosi | October 23, 2007 at 1:20 pm
I may say mr.Livondo is a great man. I remember he started slowly while in Kaimosi and he has made it.mwoyo kwa valuhya. Keep it up Stanely ! !
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maxwell masinde | October 30, 2007 at 1:43 pm
you’re a good young luhya elder whom the likes of the kombos n the muhisas should emulate.we are proud of you whom we compare to the late muliro and wamalwa together with mudamba.cheers
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Ben Indangasy | November 13, 2007 at 6:01 am
Livondo is not that bad!
get out of poverty!
But i would luv to see him help his fellow luhyas like me
Why did u go to Langata anyway? Are u a Kibaki project?
Am doing for you a site though:
http://www.livondo4langata.com but i lack most of the photos! U camera shy?
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A LUHYA | November 21, 2007 at 1:38 pm
STANLEY IS THIS TRUE???????
The ECK last evening 20TH NOV, declined to accept Mr. Stanley Livondo’s Direct
Nomination for Lang’ata Constituency by PNU after he failed to pass the
Language Proficiency Test given by ECK last week.
The flamboyant rookie politician who only a month ago was arrested on
murder suspicions after the fatal shooting of a youth during a public
meeting he had attended in Western Kenya is said to have dropped out of
school at Standard Six and can hardly construct an English or Kiswahili
sentence let alone pronounce words like “Categorically” and “Ashamedly”.
Unknown to Livondo, Kenya’s electoral rules require that Parliamentary
candidates pass Oral & Written Language Proficiency Test.
“I Sdanley Lifondo teclare here totay my inderest in te seat for te memper
of barliamend for Kibera. I plech to remufu one Raila Otinga from his
currendi stanting as MB in tis gonstichuensy.”
Members of the Press had to remind Mr. Livondo that the constituency is
called Langata,and not Kibera.
More reports filtering in indicate that Stanley Livondo attempted to have
the ECK approve his candidature on the strength of marks he scored in an
English Composition that he wrote while in standard six at Bukhungu Tay &
Poarding Primary School.
Mr. Livondo is set to hold a press conference later today at Inzogu Bar &
Restaurant where it is rumoured that he will use the opportunity to
showcase his Standard Six Composition and accuse his main opponent of
“Priping” the ECK even as he moves to “tuck” the “ECK Pullet”.
Earlier today thousands of PNU supporters from Central Kenya were
reportedly disenfranchised after the ECK declared that 20,000 newly
registered voters in Lang’ata had committed electoral fraud by double
registering.
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karema | December 9, 2007 at 8:02 am
How are you sir? I wish to add just one word to you as you match to the parliament. On the first place, I congratulate you for your courage and confidence against big titles.
Mr S.L as the opinion pols discourages us, you seem to stand as our last hope. These does not mean I have accepted a failure, but in a race all cannot be winners.
I see you as the next Lang`ata MP. As you talk to the voters, and especially from the slummy areas, just give them funny promises, like:- You will change and improve Lang`ata with or without GVT money.
-You will fight with poverty door to door.
-you will perform wonders in your service.(etc)
I wish you the best.
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mbati indieka | July 29, 2009 at 1:49 pm
hi mr livondo,
it good to have fresh and visionary leader as you had started, dont die too young early. we want to hear you . by the way i am aslo vieing for emuhaya parliamentary seat can we meet so that we help each other on ways to tackle the so call old guards. to me they have become a nuisance. keep up bro keep in touch we will share much.
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mbati indieka | July 29, 2009 at 1:50 pm
hi mr livondo,
it good to have fresh and visionary leader as you had started, dont die too young early. we want to hear you . by the way i am also vieing for emuhaya parliamentary seat can we meet so that we help each other on ways to tackle the so called who are malicious ignorant and selfish? old guards. to me they have become a nuisance. keep up bro keep in touch we will share much.
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hebrew | September 7, 2009 at 3:33 pm
my question is. How often do you guys update this blog? Can the person responsible keep up with dates please?
Hebrew
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Sylvester Makaka | October 22, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I would like to know how the political leaders from Ikolomani want to empower the youths of the region to generate wealth using the vast resources available in Ikolomani.