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In Kenya, there are allegations of corruption and stalled projects under President Rudeau. Activist Murara Kabaso exposes these issues and faces risks for speaking out. He documents abandoned projects and claims that President Rudeau contacted him after one was exposed. Statehouse spokesperson Hussein Mohamed denies the call and tensions rise. Kabaso's claims highlight a larger problem of government inefficiency and a failing system. Additionally, there is a power struggle within Rudeau's party, with attempts to impeach Deputy President Kachagwa. Young Kenyans are frustrated with the rigged system and lack of change. Kabaso's actions give people a voice and create a network of citizen watchdogs. The situation raises questions about the need for a complete overhaul of the system and the true meaning of progress. Welcome in, everybody. Today, we're diving into some, well, let's be honest, kind of concerning stuff happening in Kenya. Specifically, all those allegations of corruption and projects that seem to be going nowhere under President Rudeau. And, you know, we've got some interesting sources lined up. Yeah, this is going to be good. We've got this super intense interview from Citizen TV Kenya. They're talking with activist Murara Kabaso. Who, by the way, is not just some random guy who decided to speak up. We'll get into his family history. But let's just say he's got some serious skin in the game when it comes to Kenyan politics. Right, like generations deep. And to add even more to the mix, we're layering in a BBC News analysis. They're covering this whole attempt to impeach Rudeau's own deputy president. Yeah, so we're going from the streets to the halls of power all in one deep dive. Buckle up, right. Okay, so first up, let's get into Murara Kabaso, this activist. His story is pretty heavy stuff. Yeah, and it adds a whole other dimension to this whole thing. Right off the bat, he starts talking about his great-grandfather, who's a senator, and his grandfather, a member of parliament, and how they both died under what he calls very suspicious circumstances. And that kind of sets the stage for everything, right? This shows just how risky it can be to speak out against those in power in Kenya. Especially when you consider his claims about having his phone tapped and seeing suspicious vehicles near his home, like it's clear this isn't just talk for him. He's putting himself out there, definitely. But what I find really interesting is that he doesn't just talk about it. This guy actually travels to these remote areas where government projects are supposed to be happening, documents everything with videos and photos. He calls these abandoned or stalled projects tombstones. Yeah, tombstones. And then he puts it all out there for everyone to see. And then things get really wild. He claims that President Rudeau himself called him up after he exposed one of these projects. Whoa, hold on. If that's true, that's something else. What would Rudeau even say? Right. And the thing is, Cabasso, he won't reveal what was actually said on that call. He says it's out of respect for the president and all that. That's it. But just the fact that he's even claiming that the president reached out to him personally, I mean, that's a big deal. Absolutely. And of course, Citizen TV jumps all over this. They bring on Hussein Mohamed, the statehouse spokesperson, for a live response. Oh, man. I bet that was tense. Totally. Mohamed comes out swaying, calls Cabasso a straight-up liar, challenges him to prove the call ever happened. So what happens next? Does Cabasso back down? Not a chance. He actually suggests that they call President Rudeau live on the air, right then and there to clear things up. Whoa. Talk about a power move. Right. It makes you think, what does each side have to gain or lose from all of this? What's really going on behind the scenes? Definitely a lot more to it than meets the eye. And the thing is, all of this phone call drama, it's really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Cabasso's claims about these fake projects. He goes on to give all these specific examples, starting with the Wanda County Road. Okay, so what's the deal with this Wanda County Road? Well, this is where it gets interesting. So Rudeau, he goes to Wanda County back in 2018, and he launches this big road project. Okay, sounds normal so far. Right. But then, get this, he goes back again in 2023 and launches the same project again. Wait, what? Same exact project. Yep, same project. And not only that, but it also gets a fresh injection of 4.4 billion Kenyan shillings, which, let me tell you, is a ton of money, especially for a project that's already five years in and still not finished. Okay, so what's going on here? I mean, that raises some serious questions, right? Why launch the same project twice? Where's all that money going? Yeah. And what about the people in Wanda County who are being promised this road? That's exactly what Cabasso is trying to get at. He's arguing that these tombstone projects, they aren't just examples of government inefficiency or whatever. They're a sign of a much bigger problem, a system that's failing its people. And this whole issue of where the money's going, it takes on a whole other level of intrigue when you bring in the BBC's report about the attempt to impeach Rudeau's own deputy president, Ragati Kachagwa. An impeachment. They're really trying to kick him out. I mean, how much power does this Kachagwa guy really have? He's a big deal, especially in the Mount Kenya region. And that's a critical voting block, right? Like getting their support was huge for Rudeau back in 2022 when he got elected. So for Rudeau's own party to turn on Kachagwa like this, these accusations have got to be pretty serious. Yeah. They're not messing around. The BBC article lists a bunch of stuff, like obviously corruption's the main one. But there's also all this talk about him going against Rudeau's government, like actively trying to undermine him. And then there's even those anti-government protests that got really bad, really violent. They're saying Kachagwa was involved in that, too. So it's not just about him maybe taking some money. It's about loyalty, about whether he's actually on Rudeau's side or if he's trying to pull something out. Exactly. It's all about who you can trust in politics. And this is where it gets kind of interesting, because you've got to wonder if maybe some of Rudeau's old rivals see this whole thing as a way to get back at him. Remember those guys who teamed up with Rudeau's party? Yeah, yeah. So they're using this to get some leverage. It wouldn't surprise me, right? Politics is all about taking advantage of opportunities. And when someone powerful starts to slip, well, everyone's going to try to grab what they can. So, OK, even with all this going on, how can they actually get rid of Kachagwa? Doesn't Rudeau still have the final say? On paper, yeah, he's still in charge. But think about it. Those rivals of his who joined his side, that changes things. The BBC article, it explains how Kachagwa doesn't really have any strong allies left in the government. It's like they're playing chess with the whole government. Cabasa's out there exposing these abandoned projects. And now you've got this whole power struggle happening at the top. It's intense. And don't forget about the people caught in the middle of all this. The BBC article, it talks about how a lot of young Kenyans are just fed up. They're quoting some young protesters who are saying the whole system's rigged, that nothing's going to change, even if they get rid of Kachagwa. Which is true in a way, right? Getting rid of one guy isn't going to fix everything. There's that corruption, that inequality. Those are deeper problems. That's the thing. You can replace the players, but if the game's still rigged, nothing really changes. So you've got Cabasa putting himself at risk to show everyone what's happening on the ground with these projects. And then you've got these young people, they're feeling the impact of it all. It's like nobody trusts the government anymore. It makes you think about that whole idea of a social contract, right? The government's supposed to look out for the people, but what happens when they don't? When people feel like their voices aren't being heard? When they feel like the system's rigged against them? It's easy to forget about that when we talk about politics, you know? Like all those billions of shillings that were supposed to go to the Wanda County Road, that's money that could have built schools, hospitals, things that actually help people. Exactly. It's easy to get lost in the political games, but ultimately, it's the people who pay the price. It's easy to forget. There are real people behind all those headlines and political maneuvering. It's their lives that are being impacted. And that's why what Cabasa's doing is so important. He's not just exposing these projects, he's giving people a voice, you know? Like he's saying, hey, this is messed up and we're not going to stand for it. Yeah. He even encourages people to send him videos, share their own stories about what's happening in their communities. It's like he's creating this whole network of citizen watchdogs. Exactly. He's basically saying, if you see something, say something. And that's powerful, man. It's taking back that power from the politicians, the ones who are supposed to be serving the people and putting it back in the hands of the people. And it's not just about the tombstone projects, right? Yeah. He talks about how the whole system seems rigged against regular people. Even if you work hard, you hit a wall. Oh, yeah. He's definitely tapping into that frustration that a lot of people are feeling, especially young people. They're looking around and seeing these huge inequalities, these broken promises, and they're like, what about us? When do we get a fair shot? It feels like we're at a turning point, you know? Like, what's it going to take for things to actually change in Kenya? That's the big question, isn't it? Will getting rid of Gachagua be enough? Or is this something much bigger, something that needs a complete overhaul of the system? And what about Cavazzo? Is he going to keep pushing, keep exposing these projects? This guy's fearless, man. I wouldn't be surprised if he's already on to the next big thing. But for me, it goes beyond just Kenya. It makes you think about what progress really means, you know? Yeah, like, are we really making progress if these kinds of things are still happening? People are still being left behind. Exactly. When Cavazzo said, these are not just projects, they are people's lives, that really stuck with me, because it's true, isn't it? We can't forget about the human cost of corruption, the erosion of trust, the urgent need for transparency and accountability. It's a good reminder that we all have a role to play. We can't just sit back and wait for someone else to fix it. 100%. Whether it's speaking out against injustices, demanding transparency, or just staying informed about what's going on, we all have a part to play in holding our leaders accountable. So true. So to everyone listening, don't just accept the headlines. Look deeper, ask those tough questions, and demand better from those in power. Who knows? Maybe those questions will lead you on your own deep dive someday. Now, wouldn't that be something?