Kenya government donates $1 million to JAPAN

[Makelele]

Iam proud of Kenya for giving this donation to Japan in response to the earthquake/tsunami in march. This is good gesture as whenever a partner is down please help them rise. With this same spirit let us do more to resettle our IDPs and our country will be right on track for glory. Grreat minds do great things this is clearly one of them. Iam proud to be KENYAN land of African savannah.

[xJamaax]

Originally Posted by Makelele

Iam proud of Kenya for giving this donation to Japan in response to the earthquake/tsunami in march. This is good gesture as whenever a partner is down please help them rise. With this same spirit let us do more to resettle our IDPs and our country will be right on track for glory. Grreat minds do great things this is clearly one of them. Iam proud to be KENYAN land of African savannah.

A beggar is donating?

[BUTEMBO21]

Helping is good. But Kenya has more needies than Japan. Moreover: Japan isn't poor. It doesn't need help from poor. I would rather be proud of Kenya (although , i'm not Kenyan ) send that money to Haiti, than to a megga rich Japan.

[xJamaax]

Originally Posted by BUTEMBO21

Helping is good. But Kenya has more needies than Japan. Moreover: Japan isn't poor. It doesn't need help from poor. I would rather be proud of Kenya (although , i'm not Kenyan ) send that money to Haiti, than to a megga rich Japan.

The thing is Kenya cant afford to help,why are they helping?

[Makelele]

Originally Posted by BUTEMBO21

Helping is good. But Kenya has more needies than Japan. Moreover: Japan isn't poor. It doesn't need help from poor. I would rather be proud of Kenya (although , i'm not Kenyan ) send that money to Haiti, than to a megga rich Japan.

Mutu ya chuma accidents happen to the rich and poor so that in itself should open our hearts. Considering this is a partner who has given us alot of AID in the past. After they recover they might build us a hospital in goodwill the hand that gives is the heart that gives. I'd rather see money being used in this manner than have our top officials spend money running around the world to rescue ocampo 6 or 41 MPs go to listen to a case at the Hague. I am thinking this is good gesture even if we do not get anything back Betembologie

[Makelele]

Originally Posted by xJamaax

The thing is Kenya cant afford to help,why are they helping?

And you XJammax stop being mean a freind in is a freind indeed you never know what we might get back from Japan, a new airport maybe or a Toyota industry somewhere. The heart that gives always receives.

[Makelele]

Image is everything this one way of repairing our image PR ama? we are just trying to craeate a name for us since Kenya is the pride of Africa. We have to live up to our name fellows. Hope this does not mess our budget, or was this a coverup? Whatever it is lets juz live with it. It is a done deal. Enyewe this could have used to help northeastern mixed feelings ?

[BUTEMBO21]

Originally Posted by Makelele

Mutu ya chuma accidents happen to the rich and poor so that in itself should open our hearts. Considering this is a partner who has given us alot of AID in the past. After they recover they might build us a hospital in goodwill the hand that gives is the heart that gives. I'd rather see money being used in this manner than have our top officials spend money running around the world to rescue ocampo 6 or 41 MPs go to listen to a case at the Hague. I am thinking this is good gesture even if we do not get anything back Betembologie

I know they aren't a perfect country , but they are rich, they don't need help from developing countries (poor countries ).

If Japan has helped your country, thats ok, but Kenya has more problems overall that the Japanese disaster.

[mwanamwiwa]

Originally Posted by xJamaax

A beggar is donating?

Beggars are not choosers,they arent idiots either.Go check how much the Japanese have poured in Kenya over the same time period!Its the gesture that counts.Another smart move Mr.President.

[mwanamwiwa]

Originally Posted by BUTEMBO21

I know they aren't a perfect country , but they are rich, they don't need help from developing countries (poor countries ).

If Japan has helped your country, thats ok, but Kenya has more problems overall that the Japanese disaster.

They do,even within themselves.I can think of Philanthropists,volunteer firefighters etc.

[Kisumu Ndogo]

In as much as the Kenyan government gave this money in good faith and for the right deed. The situation at home does not allow for this kind of gesture, there is famine right now ravaging parts of Eastern and Northern Frontier counties, PEV - IDP's are still on the streets begging for help and shelter, some Kenyans are not even allowed to fish in their own country and destitute and homeless kids and individuals are still dotting all of Kenya's urban areas.

I believe all this ills afflicting this country cannot be overcome in one big swop but to send a right signal the government could have found another way to assist esp' Japan(World's 3rd largest Economy) in other ways as sending volunteers or even offering some other kind of material-moral help BUT NOT MONEY.

[Sakangu]

Originally Posted by xJamaax

A beggar is donating?

Does it mean if a rich man in your village called for a harambee (maybe for medical needs) and you are a from a poor family you wouldn't go, no one in the village would go????

[Kenguy]

Originally Posted by Sakangu

Does it mean if a rich man in your village called for a harambee (maybe for medical needs) and you are a from a poor family you wouldn't go, no one in the village would go????

+1.

When it comes to a time of need, one should be there for others despite your circumstances.

[xJamaax]

Originally Posted by Sakangu

Does it mean if a rich man in your village called for a harambee (maybe for medical needs) and you are a from a poor family you wouldn't go, no one in the village would go????

Why should you contribute something in a Harambee if you cannot afford? It doesnt make sense!

[BUTEMBO21]

Originally Posted by Kisumu Ndogo

In as much as the Kenyan government gave this money in good faith and for the right deed. The situation at home does not allow for this kind of gesture, there is famine right now ravaging parts of Eastern and Northern Frontier counties, PEV - IDP's are still on the streets begging for help and shelter, some Kenyans are not even allowed to fish in their own country and destitute and homeless kids and individuals are still dotting all of Kenya's urban areas.

I believe all this ills afflicting this country cannot be overcome in one big swop but to send a right signal the government could have found another way to assist esp' Japan(World's 3rd largest Economy) in other ways as sending volunteers or even offering some other kind of material-moral help BUT NOT MONEY.

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Originally Posted by mwanamwiwa

They do,even within themselves.I can think of Philanthropists,volunteer firefighters etc.

Read that.

[Dhuks]

Originally Posted by Kisumu Ndogo

In as much as the Kenyan government gave this money in good faith and for the right deed. The situation at home does not allow for this kind of gesture, there is famine right now ravaging parts of Eastern and Northern Frontier counties, PEV - IDP's are still on the streets begging for help and shelter, some Kenyans are not even allowed to fish in their own country and destitute and homeless kids and individuals are still dotting all of Kenya's urban areas.

I believe all this ills afflicting this country cannot be overcome in one big swop but to send a right signal the government could have found another way to assist esp' Japan(World's 3rd largest Economy) in other ways as sending volunteers or even offering some other kind of material-moral help BUT NOT MONEY.

Honestly i cant believe what u guys are saying! When we read elsewhere that japan are funding dualling of ngong road dont we all celebrate? Is it their obligation to help us out just coz they are better endowed? Rich or poor we should be cognisant of the fact that the tsunami has almost halted their progress for the next several years. If we wait till kenya is issues-free then we arent gonna appreciate what these guys do for us. Look around and count jica projects and u see what i mean. I believe we dragged our feet in response to their cries.

[Mintali]

Is this some sort of a joke or what..............

[Mintali]

Originally Posted by Makelele

Iam proud of Kenya for giving this donation to Japan in response to the earthquake/tsunami in march. This is good gesture as whenever a partner is down please help them rise. With this same spirit let us do more to resettle our IDPs and our country will be right on track for glory. Grreat minds do great things this is clearly one of them. Iam proud to be KENYAN land of African savannah.

Am sorry Makelele. av read many of your posts and from my point of view; you are very positive - sorry; too positive. It makes me feel you are some sought of pychophant..........not everything is right. Am suprised you are happy with this...........look, Japan has no one living in poverty. $1000000 might seem big but its nothing to Japan yet it can do a lot here in Kenya. am not being mean but if a country like Tanzania had a catastrophe, then it would be wise to donate something but Japan! Remember the government is yet to donate anything to somalia - the country we share with the second longest boundary stretch. Now I aint just calling you a psychophant to displease you but am doing that because you ARE SUPPORTING AN ACT OF PSCHOPHANCY.

[Dhuks]

Originally Posted by Mintali

Am sorry Makelele. av read many of your posts and from my point of view; you are very positive - sorry; too positive. It makes me feel you are some sought of pychophant..........not everything is right. Am suprised you are happy with this...........look, Japan has no one living in poverty. $1000000 might seem big but its nothing to Japan yet it can do a lot here in Kenya. am not being mean but if a country like Tanzania had a catastrophe, then it would be wise to donate something but Japan! Remember the government is yet to donate anything to somalia - the country we share with the second longest boundary stretch. Now I aint just calling you a psychophant to displease you but am doing that because you ARE SUPPORTING AN ACT OF PSCHOPHANCY.

with all due respect i think ua arguement betrays ua age. Blessed is the hand that gives and its not written in kenyan politics but in the bible! The value of the gift is not more important than the gesture and btw kenya has helped somalia more than all the nations combined . Just look closely and it will dawn on you.

[Mintali]

Originally Posted by Dhuks

with all due respect i think ua arguement betrays ua age. Blessed is the hand that gives and its not written in kenyan politics but in the bible! The value of the gift is not more important than the gesture and btw kenya has helped somalia more than all the nations combined . Just look closely and it will dawn on you.

I dunno why you taking a personnal approach on this argument. Its not mature to get personal (my age has nothing to do with my argument). Thanks for the information though. I know by 'Kenya helping Somalia' u are talking of taking in refugees or letting mediating. Thats natural. I am talking of monetary help. where the taxpayers money is given to the country in question.