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The Professor is on the @AMLiveNTV show this morning to speak about his book which dissects how politics is done in the country. If you got time have a look #NyongoBookLaunch
According to Anyang Nyongo he started writing the book three years ago after he fell out with the Standard where he used to have a column #NyongoBookLaunch
The book is supposed to be launched tomorrow at the @uonbi and is titled "Presidential or Parliamentary Democracy in Kenya" #NyongoBookLaunch
The book looks at both the history of Kenyan politics as well as current affairs like BBI, Cambridge Analytica among others which affect the politics of the day #NyongoBookLaunch 
The book proposes the appointment of a Prime Minister who will be the leader of government #NyongoBookLaunch
It also proposes that the Senate should be the one to vet all state officers before appointment #NyongoBookLaunch
Being that Nyongo has been an insider in the Kenyan political scene for the longest time, the book looks to be interesting #NyongoBookLaunch
One of the issues looked at in the book is the artificial citizens who can be used to swing an election #NyongoBookLaunch
A good example of the artificial citizens is in #Brexit where Cambridge Analytica targeted low income Britons and influenced them to vote in favor of the referendum #NyongoBookLaunch
The book will be launched at the UON Chandaria Arts Centre kesho as from 5pm. There will also be a public lecture presented by Rt Hon Raila Odinga, if you can make it, come through #NyongoBookLaunch
If you are interested in coming over for the #NyongoBookLaunch register here asap as there are only a few tickets remaining mookh.com/event/public-l…
Did you register to attend the #NyongoBookLaunch ? if not do so asap!! Those who follow Kenyan politics, this is the place to be as you will get to hear an in depth analysis of what ails our political system
Finally got my hands on the book by the Professor and i have to say that it is quite informative. He opines that a third liberation is in the offing and it will take place in the counties to liberate County Govts from politicains keen on looting #NyongoBookLaunch
According to the Professor, as a country, we only had one free and fair election from 1963-2002 that was the election held in May 1963 where Kanu defeated Kadu #NyongoBookLaunch
After the election, Kadu joined Kanu but not for the sake of national unity but as part of a struggle by ethnic elites in both parties to access state power for their own selfish interests!! #NyongoBookLaunch
The book is definitely an interesting read and in case you can't make it to the launch, make sure you get yourself a copy for only 900 Bob
.@uonbi for the #NyongoBookLaunch and to kick off the evening is Ati Sanaa a music group from @KisumuCountyKE
It is a full house at the #NyongoBookLaunch showing how much the book is anticipated
According to Kiraitu Murungi the Governor of Meru County, elections don't necessarily bring positive change but can also lead to pain and suffering #NyongoBookLaunch
A parliamentary system would be more supportive of devolution than the current Presidential system ~ Kiraitu Murungi
Kiraitu is of the opinion that Presidential elections are basically tribal competitions which cause tension and violence with a good example being 2007-08 #NyongoBookLaunch
Kiraitu has shared that the first time he met @AnyangNyongo was at the Shimo La Tewa prison where the Prof had been imprisoned by Moi and he had been sent to represent him #NyongoBookLaunch
According to Hon Raila Odinga, there is need for constant debate so as to effect positive change in a country. It was what has helped countries like the U.S to improve their democracy #NyongoBookLaunch
A Parliamentary system is effective where there is diversity in the population like the case in Kenya ~ @RailaOdinga
BBI is being hindered by fear mongering while it should be seen as a platform which encourages debate about our future ~ Hon Raila #NyongoBookLaunch
According to Hon Raila, it was his father who started the movement to have Jomo Kenyatta released at great risk to himself. He did this at the LEGCO #NyongoBookLaunch
During the cold war, the West was not concerned about the affairs in Africa hence the rise of dictators like Mobutu. However after the Berlin wall fell they started focusing on Africa and pressuring dictators to change ~ Hon Raila #NyongoBookLaunch
Raila Odinga explains what happened in 1982 #NyongoBookLaunch
In 1997 after the election, the opposition leaders decided to go to Uhuru Park so as to stop the swearing in of Moi but in the material day, the rest chickened out leaving Raila alone #NyongoBookLaunch
According to Raila, the Parliamentary system is more accountable than the Presidential system. Actually most developed countries have Parliamentary systems like Israel, Italy among others #NyongoBookLaunch
Raila proposes that the Nyayo House torture chambers should be turned to a museum so that we don't forget where we have come from #NyongoBookLaunch
People used to be interrogated at the 23rd floor of Nyayo House and those who didn't answer questions to their satisfaction would be thrown off the balcony to their death ~ Raila Odinga #NyongoBookLaunch
The book has finally been launched #NyongoBookLaunch
