Which way Central Imenti?

Central Imenti has again found itself on the cross-roads. We have found ourselves on the verge of indecision regarding the future we want for ourselves and our children. This is not because we do not know what is good, nay, its because we have sold ourselves out on numerous occasions through indecency of democracy. And the problem with democracy is that "the majority aren't always right!"
What am i driving to? Leadership, poor leadership to be precise.


I will elaborate. Central Imenti just like any other constituency in Meru region and in Kenya, enjoys a privilege wrought by democracy, its called the "veto power". The power to elect or vote into office, the leaders we want to represent us in the house of representatives, or parliament if you like. For decades, however we have suffered lack of representation even with this veto power.
Of the previous MPs we have had, 2 have let us down badly, that is Hon. Kirugi M'Mukindia, and Hon. Gitobu Imanyara. There is something similar and peculiar about these two men. While both of them were given a second lease of life by the electorate, after being kicked out parliament for a term, both of them have failed to impress the electorate in their second terms of tenure. For Mukindia, his is a gone case, because he is already home to roost. For Imanyara his is not cooked. However, i am opinionated that his is worse a case than of a donkey kicking its caretaker.
Let me explain, on September 11, Uraia and Citizen TV held a public meeting in Meru town to put on spot the Meru legislators and other leaders on their performance towards the people. Almost all the MPs from Meru were present with the exception of Peter Munya and Kiraitu Murungi who sent their apologies (according to Louis Otieno the presenter). Conspicuously, absent was Gitobu Imanyara, and he did not apologize. What this meant is that the people who came from Central Imenti could not properly raise the issues affecting them because the MP was not there to respond.
Present were Hon. Kilemi Mwiria, Hon. Mithika Linturi, Hon. Silas Muriuki, Hon. Miriti Mbiuki Kareke. Tharaka MP was also missing in that very important forum.

I could examine this situation further, but i digress. My question is, what is the need of haveing a legislator, if he cannot be put to task on what he has done or not done? The verdict lies with you, as an Imentian decide what power your "veto power" really yields"
--BENSON MUGAMBI

Injured Essien faces long lay-off

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has been ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, the club has announced.

The 25-year-old suffered the injury during Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Libya in Tripoli on Friday.

Essien will undergo surgery once the swelling around his knee has subsided.

England striker Michael Owen picked up the same injury during the 2006 World Cup and was ruled out of competitive action for 10 months.

Essien has been a regular for Chelsea since his £24m move from Lyon in 2005, scoring 14 goals in 132 appearances.

A Chelsea statement read: "Michael has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo an operation as soon as the majority of the swelling has subsided. We expect this to happen in a week's time.

"In the meantime, Michael has started rehab in the aqua therapy centre at Cobham which will improve the condition of the knee prior to surgery. A return to full fitness is not expected for several months."

The loss of the combative Ghanaian for such a long period is a major blow to Chelsea, who have no like-for-like replacement available and will not be able to buy any fresh faces before the transfer window re-opens in January.

Essien had landed awkwardly during the qualifier against Libya and was immediately taken to hospital for scans, with the diagnosis now confirmed by Chelsea's own medical staff.

Luiz Felipe Scolari's side, who opened their Premier League campaign with two wins and a draw, are next in action away to Manchester City on Saturday before facing Bordeaux in the Champions League and champions Manchester United in the league on 21 September.