BLASPHEMY

Blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for a religious deity, irreverence towards religious or holy persons or things, or toward something considered sacred or inviolable.

In my own words and opinion (the one I'm very much entitled to) is that the international criminal court popularly known by its acronym - ICC is currently busy practicing blasphemy with Madam Fatou Bensouda the prosecutor of the Kenyan principles' cases that were handed over to them with the 2008 post-election violence; is the flag bearer. The ICC has been accused by many, including the African Union, for primarily targeting people from Africa; to date, most of the ICC's cases are from African countries.

To date, the Prosecutor has opened investigations into eight situations in Africa: the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Uganda; the Central African Republic; Darfur, Sudan; the Republic of Kenya; the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya; the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and Mali.

Where is she from first and foremost?! Who died and made her queen?! Kenya has suffered from one tragedy to another since the inauguration of the new president and only God knows why. There are abnormal forces against them working to prove they are unfit or otherwise which isn't my business...YET! Any which way though Kenyans are even currently still mourning their beloved brothers and sisters plus parents and many other relatives from the very recent westgate shopping mall attack. They are still working on coming to terms with it psychologically apart from the physical injuries because even the ones that weren't affected or their relatives are traumatized. It was horrific and grotesque not forgetting blood curdling especially when the people hurt,injured,affected or deceased didn't deserve it. It has even been deduced as a terrorist attack that was to send a message to the entire world not just Kenya. With Kenya being a metropolitan city of the east and central part of Africa it is beyond any shadow of doubt that it is home to many foreigners. The location of the westgate mall itself is close to many high commissions and embassies with banks and quality eateries and international designer retail boutiques and shops it was definitely a hub of activity and center piece of most residential and visiting foreigners.

Lives were lost. Lives of people we loved and cherished. Countries like Ghana, America, Britain, among st others lost their citizens. Kenya was attacked when both principles were distracted and taken away by the same ICC that have no iota of compassion and if they claim they do they better start showing us actions and quit only doing verbally as if that's supposed to help us to lay our loved ones in peace ( Eternal peace hopefully) or mentally get us through the trauma because memories are meant to last forever (or almost) If they don't have its OK by the way but they should at least 'pretend' to. Not that I'm promoting hypocrisy but honestly its only HUMANE. They should be more skilled in the 'publicity stunt' department. Especially since they are already pulling one by acting as if they've always been in such a 'hurry' in solving these cases. Its the common 'human courtesy' that we all give each other consciously but mostly subconsciously! The ICC was put in place as a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes,   but they can't show a little compassion or reverence for that same humanity?! Or did the kenyans turn into aliens after the westgate shopping mall attack and I don't know?! Especially since I'm one of them?!

The deputy or vice president Mr. William Ruto's plea to postpone his trial as he handles the aftermath of the westgate shopping mall terrorist attack has been refuted because?! Is it now that the ICC will act as if its in a hurry?! So while its in such a hurry for 'justice' how many solved cases does it have under its belt?! How many cases have been reported to them and how many have they actually acted on?! The fact is: the Court has received complaints about alleged crimes in at least 139 countries, but, currently, the Prosecutor of the Court has opened investigations into eight situations in Africa: the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Uganda; the Central African Republic; Darfur, Sudan; the Republic of Kenya; the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya; the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and Mali. So why the abnormal thirst for recognition with the  African countries?! Do they really believe Africans don't know how or what goes on? So who's bringing the culprits of the other 131 countries to justice?! Or do they need more man power?! Should their financial sponsors be addressed about increasing their funds so as to cater for the man power increase so that the other 131 countries especially the ones not in Africa can also be justified? The ICC has been prone to attacks on their integrity and impartiality both of the strongest traits they need but it can't grab any opportunity to prove the rest of us wrong. The ICC has been accused of bias and even as being a tool of Western imperialism, only punishing leaders from small, weak nations while ignoring crimes committed by richer and more powerful nations.

How many culprits have they put behind bars and saved the same 'humanity' they claim they care about so much?! Isn't Omar al-Bashir the president of Sudan being about his business even after the ICC declared they have an arrest warrant out for him?! So the Kenyan fourth 'diplomatic' president - elect and his deputy and being pulled right,left and center because they agreed to co-operate?! What's that supposed to teach the world about 'co-operation'? Because its being made very evident how BOGUS it is.

There's absolutely no iota of consideration or leniency being practiced especially since Kenya is a sovereign state and even a member of the United Nations charter. When every state's number one priority is national security and Kenya's has been breached and most likely shattered. Shouldn't the principles be given time to re-build or even delegate certain officials who would supervise the re-building in their absence? The president declared a three day mourning period and hold national prayers for the victims after that. So when is that supposed to happen? Don't all states do well when their leaders are with them in times of crisis? Or national tragedies? Its the state leaders that show the citizens that someone cares. That no matter how insignificant or poor or destitute someone is...someone out there,someone very busy and very powerful that couldn't care less for their loss or afflications...could actually care and even pray with them.

Taking away one or both of the Kenyan principles will create instability both socially and politically. Kenyans need time to heal if nothing else especially with their ever surpportive and willing leaders. Taking the leaders away will only be adding salt to injury.