Comments on: Kenya’s Political Gadfly

By: Albert

Albert — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:10:15 +0000

Bravo Mr.Lone,as a fellow young journalist am of the opinion that you have done your part-setting free all imprisoned information for the sake of our society! Kuddoz!

By: B. Malik

B. Malik — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:48:59 +0000

Now here is a true son of the soil, while most Kenyan Asians take the back seat in local politics & shy away from all political matters in Kenya, Salim Lone has chosen to nose dive into these very waters. Undettered by both critics and foes he is quick to express his worthy opinions. You do us- all Kashmiri Kenyans- proud Mr. Lone.

By: Anil

Anil — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:11:49 +0000

In late 1960′s Salim Lone was a teacher of mine at Pumwani Secondary School, Nairobi. I admired him a lot then and always wondered what happened to him. I left Kenya for good in early 1970′s. I wish him well.

By: muigwithania 2.0

muigwithania 2.0 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:19:14 +0000

salim lone good riddance to bad rubbish. the man was minister of propaganda that covered and prevented the world from seeing thousands of kikuyus being killed

By: Preston

Preston — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:48:45 +0000

Corrected–thanks.

By: johnyamu

johnyamu — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:04:38 +0000

preston, for the sake of accuracy, a point upon which my friend and former boss would have enlightrened you had you but asked, sergio vieira de mello was brazilian not spanish.

By: Gurdev Mangat

Gurdev Mangat — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:52:19 +0000

Salim Lone and I were classmates in Form IV of Duke of Gloucester School, Nairobi, many moons ago. It is heartening to note that Salim is trying to bring some equality in a world of inequality, trouble and strife. I truly hope and pray that he can influence Raila Odinga to be outstanding among his peers if he brings about change to Kenya based upon unselfish and incorrigible principals and practices. I am reminded of India’s current Prime Minister who called a meeting of his relatives and family soon after getting elected and requested them not to ask for any favors during his tenure…unlike so many world leaders. I am also reminded of absolute power corrupts absolutely. However, more power to Raila, but not to the extent of corrupting him and his underlings.

By: kibaara

kibaara — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:17:51 +0000

Lone, Lone…. its heartening Preston has put a face and flesh to the journalistic legend! The Lone-liness that has accompanied his high profile work is now gone-thanks in no small way to Preston profiling him

By: Kolum

Kolum — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:08:30 +0000

Kudos Mr Lone! I had no idea about him but he is a true kenyan, patriot, No one can strip him of his rights. Thanks again for enlightening us.

By: rights

rights — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:36:04 +0000

When Kikuyus and other tribes fled Nyanza province in Jan 08 to Uganda – Uganda opened its doors without question. When asians fled Uganda in the early 70′s Kenya did not allow them to even temporarily visit Kenya on their way to other countries. What right does an African government have to create insecurity to 3rd generation Asians (and as we see today to kikuyus and luos) – this is nothing short of gross violation of inalienable human rights. Even the term Asian is not appropriate; just as blacks in US are now now known as African Americans 3rd generation Asians ought to refered to as Indian Africans or Indo Africans.