RB meets Odinga, get praise from USA envoy
Raila Odinga with RB
United States of America ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has praised former president Rupiah Banda for his role in the Carter Centre election observer mission.
Meanwhile, the former Zambian head of State two met two of the eight Kenyan presidential candidates, Raila Odinga and Peter Kenneth, stressing on the need for peace and respect for the country’s electoral process and the east African state holds its general elections tomorrow.
Speaking when former President Banda and the Carter Centre delegation paid a courtesy on him at the US embassy on Sunday, Ambassador Godec said he was happy that the Zambian leader had agreed to be part of the Kenyan election observer mission.
“I was very pleased when you agreed to be part of the Carter Centre observer mission to Kenya. Because of your background and the things you have done, you have brought value to the Carter centre,” said Ambassador Godec.
He also told Mr Banda’s delegation that massive effort had been made to ensure successful elections although he regretted that the international media appeared to purvey negative reports on the Kenyan situation.
And Carter Centre Centre vice-president for peace programmes Dr John Stremlau said his team was happy to have President Banda as its leader, a pointer to how African problems were capable of being solved by Africans.
RB with USA envoy to Kenya Godec
In response, Mr Banda paid tribute to the US government for its efforts in helping achieve free and fair elections.
The Carter Centre delegation later held a meeting with presidential candidate Peter Kenneth of the Kenya National Congress at the Crowne Plaza and Raila Odinga, the candidate for the Coalition for the Restoration of Democracy (CORD) at Serena Hotel
All the election observer missions have issued a joint statement calling for peaceful conduct of elections. The observer missions are the Commonwealth, European Union, African Union, the East African Community, the Great Lakes region, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development.
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Cheap 59fifty Hats - March 5, 2013
03:12
RB. your excellency i salute you 100%, you are great leader with integrate. SATA cant compare with you, even SATA will retire will never be recognized like RB.
kaingo - March 4, 2013
11:49
So what? Infiriority complex at play.
Kingo - March 4, 2013
11:36
RB is indeed a great statesman. It is unfortunate that our diplomats in Nairobi could sink so low as to deny this great son of Zambia the honour and respect due to him. That kind of behaviour will do nothing but dent the image of the country before the eyes of the international community. Those Diplomats in Kenya must bear one thing in mind that they survive on tax payer’s money. It is Zambians of different political persuations, religions and tribes who contribute the tax. It does not come from President Sata’s pocket or Winter Kabimba’s personal account.
The Silent One - March 4, 2013
10:56
MPOMBO IS IN NIGERIA AS DEPUTY HIGH COMMISIONER
baba - March 4, 2013
10:50
We love you RB, stay blessed and pass the message of love and hope to the Kenyan brothers and sisters. benangu chibaba… Ba Mumembe
Zed@crossroad - March 4, 2013
09:26
PROPER PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL!!!!VIVA RB.AND LONG LIVE!!
Z.K - March 4, 2013
08:46
Honestly what’s there to congratulate RB for. Those people praising him would have been consulting zambian before appointing him. What did he do to deserve all those praises? Plundering the nation with his foreign friends & relatives? Sticky deals at state house? Making poverty levels in the country high? Surely if Rupiah did well, why was he voted out just after his first term? The people supporting him might have benefited from his crooked, rule. Shame on YOUUUUUUUUU!
paul - March 4, 2013
08:42
we voted the MMD out because we wanted change. We voted the PF because it had a greater chance of removing the MMD. we were tired of MMD and we are now fed up of the PF. About Rupiah if you have evidence of his crookedness provide that information to ACC or ZP to provide to Guy Scott to take to parliament.
It's a worry(M'membe & Co should pay back our K18b) - March 4, 2013
09:46
You are right bro-man.Kenya ama election ‘Bastisha chapwa’.We know RB is a chancer just like ka HH.He wants to reap where he did not sow.Ha ha ha ha .Kenya wapwia baisa, RB and his children.
bobo - March 4, 2013
11:15
Too many fools like you in Zambia thats why RB was voted out of office. Idoits like you make up the majority voters in Zmabia. You believe every lie that comes out of the mouth of your man, Wonama. But educated and the well informed citizens knew RB was the right man. Today, the international organisations such as the Carter Foundation are making good use of RB and you guys are choking with envy. For two years your government has failed to bring out one single case against RB so what are you talking about iwe kolwe?
J J - March 4, 2013
11:44
RB OYEE NAFUTI NAFUTI PLEASE COME BACK
munalula - March 4, 2013
08:00
brav rb my presido unlike others no plan 4 the country
ngoni boi - March 4, 2013
07:41
The big question is why no one from pf has been called not even the pf cadre at the zambian embassy that should say what kenya and the world think of pf no one wants a thug near them not even a mother because of the shame they carry sorry pf but only cadres support u unfortunately the zambia and the woOrld are not cadres, only most monkeys are cadres that doesn’t merit
drew vaniklien - March 4, 2013
07:38
Amalofwa yalelolela inchito kuli ba pf. Keep on waiting.
Mark - March 4, 2013
07:18
Since when did convicted criminals in the name of Mpombo and Katele Kalumba become a darling to the Post newspaper? Who has joined the other? Look at these two. They are dominating in Today’s Post. Katele has been criticizing the opposition on baseless grounds.
Worse still Mpombo is a diplomatic. How can a serving diplomatic be talking like that?
Bread - March 4, 2013
06:41
bootlickaz.
Mwamba. - March 4, 2013
09:07
Educate me,where is mpombo?
Fray - March 4, 2013
10:45
Congrats RB, you deserve it!
M30! - March 4, 2013
06:31
Well done rb you are the envy of zambians just wishing you stand in 2016 to sort out alot of issues in this country.we pray for your return sir.
Zedian - March 4, 2013
05:36
Congrats RB
King Cobra - March 4, 2013
04:45
Ba watchdog that is news that hurts PF please. Maybe mention where there are looming bye election for the PF to be happy.
You will soon hear how Mmembe and nchito have started working on the lifting of RB immunity. Ezamu nyokola nkhani iyi Mmembe an nchito wake
Umkonto We SIzwe - March 4, 2013
04:28
As the saying goes, It is one’s history upon which they are judged, and quite rightly so. RB is being vindicated not only by Zambians but independent observers of good governance from the world over. When he sat on that chair under his desk at state house, his focus centred on investment,infrastucture building,job creation and promtion of peace for all. Ideed in three short years of his rule, we saw new hopitals, new roads and a bigger balance of trade surplus. Not killings, victimisation,intimidation,incarcerations or non-stop provocative swearing-in celemonies. What a painful sight for his ditractors!Your excellence, you all that there is to show for Zambia to world, hold your head high and whisper words of encouragement to Nevers Mumba to carry on being strong. The road he embarks on is a lonely one and by no means easy.
wu - March 4, 2013
01:28
No matter what the government will bring against RB, he has done more than what the PF government campaigned for. Lies and no vision. He led Zambia for three years of which we are seeing corrupt ministers in the PF being protected and a lot more yet the same Government is calling for the dropping of RB immunity. What dignity do you have as Government? Youths want jobs and not piece works(50000 jobs)where???? Leave the genuine people of Zambia alone and work on your promises as PF. Moreover free Garry Nkombo for your carders went to the UPND camp and started a fight. They reaped what they sowed.
Big Ben - March 3, 2013
23:18
This is what Membe does not want to hear.
Blago - March 3, 2013
23:04
I salute you RB! You are the first head of state to tar my road – Choma/Namwala road! If only you had stayed two more years, the Monze/Nico road would be tarred. But alas, thieves took over and we are stck! God bless you,
Woman of Substance - March 3, 2013
22:30
Some people are not sleeping well at independence avenue, Tourism ministry, Home affairs and Justice. Dying with envy! Oh yes and the Post, ACC and ZP. Sad indeed. Well done RB. As compared to current government, ure mother Tereza.
DALLAS, TX - March 3, 2013
22:26
viva RB viva President for all Zambians,we are proud of you baba
DONT KUSABA - March 3, 2013
21:51
personally am proud of u RB whether pipo hate u o not u deserv respect continue being humble and bringing glory to mother zambia. omwa we love even if others want to pretend.
zota mwanga - March 3, 2013
21:41
Leave RB alone, we easterners are proud of his achievements. He has achieved alot, some people in government will never acheive what he has achieved. Jealous ones still envy.. viva RB you are unstoppable.
wilson mozah - March 3, 2013
21:37
RB is respected by the international community because of the way he democratically handed power to SATA the current Presindent of Zambia…
Chris - March 3, 2013
21:28
I HATE RB TO THE MARROW!!!!!
kunona - March 3, 2013
20:55
You have no direction in life….well done RB
wezi - March 3, 2013
22:11
akanyo kobe boi….
ayatolah moustapha seyyed kamenei - March 3, 2013
22:41
“…WHOEVER HATES HIS BROTHER IS IN DARKNESS AND WALKS IN DARKNESS, AND DOES NOT KNOW WHERE HE IS GOING BECAUSE DARKNESS HAS BLINDED HIS EYES” (1 JOHN 2:11)
Wezi - March 4, 2013
08:06
Niba RB chabeee zo’oona yelelele niba RB chabe zo’ona.
RECTIFIER - March 3, 2013
20:35
RB was stone broke while in retirement in Chipata.
He could not offord even to buy a loaf of bread.
He would go to some asian of zambian origin begging for food,
he was literally a chora boy for a number od asians and over night is swimming in Money.
A corrupt leader,
By the way which african politician is not corrupt .
Name one such.
Be it Kk Mandala.Mbeke,Mugabe etc etc.
Even the current leadership is in power for what.
Do you thing to be in power to give you dull zambians more money in your pockey.
You surely ought to be a fool if you belived in sata more money in your pocket.
To the dull Zambians what sata and cimpany menant was more money in Our(satas) pocket
STAR - March 3, 2013
20:15
RB did not bulldoze his way into presidency but a wise man Levy Patrick Mwanawasa saw something unique and special in him and asked him to join MMD and was appointed his vice president and later became president. And now his head is flying high making every sensible Zambian proud! What the Carter Foundation and the outside world saw in him is what Levy identified earlier. Take it or leave it – RB is a true statesman.
Me - March 4, 2013
11:07
Viva a mudala a Banda. You are a diplomat for sure. Degree sinama…Lol i am waiting to see some grade seven school leavers…
Mapatizya formular - March 3, 2013
20:11
Carrying the true Zambian spirit,abundant in love and hospitality.an awesome CV of amazing archievents,Former Diplomat @ numerous posts,a President 4 all Zambians..a humble servant,Democrat @ heart.
Our Former Head of State…if we had a gvt of human beings,the endeavors of RB on the global stage would be a source of national pride particularly bkoz even here back home,his legacy is enviable.
Well meaning fellow citizens lets learn from the de
Think Tank - March 3, 2013
20:09
At least he is better than who is governing the country right now. Viva RB!!
Blessed - March 3, 2013
20:08
Wao!!! RB you were and are still a good person. If the 51% plus 1 clause was enshrined in the Zambian constitution, I’m sure you would have been Zambia’s president todate. Today we have criminals who have taken credit where it is not due e.g today we saw and heard on ZNBC how your housing project for defence personnel have been hijacked and Mwamba claiming to have engineered it whch he called ‘their first phase’. Is it really their project? Shameless fellows.
Muntu Na Muntu - March 3, 2013
20:01
BA RB YOU CAN ONLY GET PRAISE FROM THOSE WHO ARE NOT CLOSE TO YOU AND HAVE NO IDEA OF HOW CORRUPT YOU WERE DURING YOUR 3 YEARS IN OFFICE.
Uwamano Wamano - March 3, 2013
20:00
SIILU!
Natunfweko - March 3, 2013
20:38
Leave the true statesman and democrat alone, you have no evidence, if at all you have it take it acc, his enemies through their propaganda media, managed to deceive many people by painting a good man black.
DISAPPOINTED - March 4, 2013
08:48
RB you were and are still a good person. If the 51% plus 1 clause was enshrined in the Zambian constitution, I’m sure you would have been Zambia’s president todate. Today we have criminals who have taken credit where it is not due e.g today we saw and heard on ZNBC how your housing project for defence personnel have been hijacked and Mwamba claiming to have engineered it whch he called ‘their first phase’. Is it really their project? Shameless fellows.
Muntu Na Muntu - March 3, 2013
19:55
R.B my hero!
mwanawina - March 3, 2013
19:27
Tell your fcking son to come and face the law.You sir was a good leader and man, the only problem was your children which any way I can not blame them because even I if my father had that kind of job ,I could have taken advantage, bet every one I know could have done the same!Your sons were the real asholes not you sir!
Fck it - March 3, 2013
19:23
you are mmembe’s disciple.
RASTA - March 3, 2013
19:31
Proud of you RB
Mulozhi waba Lozhi. - March 3, 2013
19:22
Yaba! This is the man who failed terribly. Not even a fly will remember him. He will soon part company with his immunity and the law will pay him a visit.
actual - March 3, 2013
21:17
Meaning you yourself are a fly for refusing to remember Rupiahs good works. Just go and crowd over Ukwa. Bainzi wakonda pa vintu vowola.
Gezira-Shaduf Scheme AKA Pantagonia - March 3, 2013
22:10
I agree with u,flies will not remember RB,flies remembers rotten stuff,so RB wont be remembered by flies because hes not rotten.viva amudala.
kwanu Nikwanu - March 4, 2013
11:54
I FEEL RB IS STIL THE “PRESIDENT” OF ZAMBIA.LOOKING AT THE INTERNATIONAL TRIPS HE HAS MADE SO FAR AFTER 20th SEPTEMBER.THE GOOD THING IS THAT WE ALL KNOW ABOUT HIS TRIPS WEEKS BEFOREHAND.UNLIKE ONE IDIOT WHO IS GENETICALY BORN A LIE.HE GOES OUT TO INDIA WITHOUT TELING THE NATION AND YET HE IS ON THE DRIVING SET.SO FAR,THERE ARE ONLY TWO THINGS THAT HAD IMPROVED THE IMAGE OF ZAMBIA INTERNATIONALY.(1)RB AND HIS TRANSITION OF POWER TO SATA.THIS IS VERY RARE IN AFRICA.(2)2012 AFCON.NOW UNDER SATA ZAMBIA IS SMELING SUNCTIONS.
RASTA - March 3, 2013
19:18
VIVA RB!!!!! VIVA DEMOCRACY!!!! VIVA UPND!!!!! VIVA HH!!!!!
Defend Democracy - March 3, 2013
19:17
We are proud of your great achievements through the international groupings
Sakeni Chief whip - March 3, 2013
19:13
“A Prophet is not Welcome in His Own Land”, in other words, a prophet is honored everywhere but in his own country and in his own home.
Viva RB!
Chembe - March 3, 2013
19:04
WALASA!
Natunfweko - March 3, 2013
20:37
Cant compare god sata to a mere mortal rb.
Silu ni silu - March 3, 2013
19:04
If this was about “PF Youth Leader” Elias Chipimo Jr, the muppets who are PF supporters would be here congratulating him and saying he’s the next President. Isn’t Elias Chipimo Jr in Kenya? How come we are not getting raving reports concerning him?
Envy is killing RB’s haters!
Czar - March 3, 2013
18:54
You will hear what this ka jelous splinter kapimpe will have to say.
pepe kalle - March 3, 2013
18:46
A prophet, scorned in his homeland, appreciated in foreign lands. We are behind you baba.
Ku Masangalatoni--Lekeni HH ateke - March 3, 2013
18:46
Thanx for putting Zambia on the map despite the govt in power not realizing that when a citizen achieves such recognition,it is for the good of the nation.Do not worry about those civil servants at the Zambian mission who ignored you.As the name states, a servant follows orders from their masters.Shame to both of them.
Nasilele - March 3, 2013
18:37
Zambia is proud of you your exllence, such organizations can only pick people with a sound and careful mind with a big heart and learned background, may you live long sir, you got my respect.
Trumpeter - March 3, 2013
18:26
Well done RB. True statesman with a heart of Gold! Fred Mmembe and others will be punished for the horrid lies they have put to tarnish your image. If anyone has ever met this guy, you will truly know he is a gentleman and really…President for all Zambians.
Mumba T - March 3, 2013
18:25
Ndeloleshafye.
Chief Puta - March 3, 2013
18:22
What can you do? These are serious matters that require brains not kolwe infactuations. Just go to your chiefdom without a single maize ban and do a census for monkeys.
Muntu Na Muntu - March 3, 2013
19:59