Following the discovery of the consignment of arms by the Kenya security machinery, many questions can be asked regarding the future of Kenya. According to the Standard newspaper of the 9th December 2009, 100,000 bullets, army uniforms , guns and other sophisticated weapons which can shoot down airplanes, were discovered at a place in Narok. Although all Kenyans and the entire International community should thank the Kenyan Government, which for the first time in the over 20 years of uncertainty, has acted hastily and diligently, the Nation may still be sitting on a time Bomb. No one knows how many weapons are in the country illegally today, and our prayers should be, that the Kenya security machinery do not rest in their hunt for more illegal weapons that may be hidden in some places. There could be millions of such weapons in the hands of dangerous people whose agenda is to cause chaos. A few weeks ago, the Kenya newspapers and the BBC, released information on the influx of weapons in Kenya in a manner that had never been heard of before. The Eldoret weapons factory has been mentioned often in relation to weapons let out illegally. A probe committee should be formed immediately to investigate the activities at the Eldoret weapons factory. Reports of sinister activities that took place during the Post election violence, have been reported by the media in the past few months, an indication that it is being misused. A scrutiny of the employees of the factory is very important at the moment.
With this new catch, the possibility of an uncontrollable situation, may not be ruled out if the world does not do something now. Some of those who were involved in the post election Violence were also involved in the 1991 mayhem, and would do anything to prevent any arrest and/or prosecution. I wish to advise Kenyans and the International Community, to address the precautions and measures necessary to prevent chaos before the ICC commences the prosecutions of the perpetrators of the Post election Violence. The time to act is now. Any other time will be too late.
For two consecutive years before the infamous killings of 800 Kenyans in 1991, President Moi kept warning Kenyans of war and chaos, but Kenyans did not take his warnings seriously. On Sunday the 18th. Of October 2009, retired President Moi warned of chaos. I do not know how many Kenyans take President Moi serious this time.
On the 13th. Of August 1994, Kenya would have gone the Rwanda way, had it not been for the quick intervention by the good friends of Kenya. I know that those good friends of Kenya will read this article. Kenya needs help to avert any loss of lives of its innocent Citizens. Kenyans cannot afford to witness more killings. Time is ripe for all Kenyans in the Diaspora to come out in large numbers to demonstrate against those bent on causing chaos. It is time for all Kenyans in the Diaspora to build more concern about their parents, brothers and sisters back home who always become victims of chaos and conflicts. The Diaspora can make a great difference.
Isaac Newton Kinity
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