Very true Kiania,

Clearly where there is smoke there is fire.

KG

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> ----- Original message -----
> From: "David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd‎" <kianiadee@gmail.com>
> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List‎" <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Queen bee shake-up: the Chinese connection
> Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:54:11 +0300
>
>
>Kingori,
>
> Saw the story on NTV, I guess the unreliable undependable source just
> racked up credibility points. Larry Madowo that was a great piece.
>
> Well according to insiders all C-level positions should be filled
> within a week. Sounds like the decision has been made already, it
> takes longer to decide between pasta and noddles.
>
> Kiania D
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM, King'ori Gitahi
> <kingorigitahi@ovi.com> wrote:
> > Rumour is major fraud among the big wigs. Haven't heard bout the chinese
> > angle to it. But there is absolutely no reason to cross breed a goose that
> > lays Golden eggs. Unless it delivers 5 eggs hides one and
> > declares 4. This
> > is all pure conjecture but i agree with Kiania.
> >
> > KG
> >
> >
> > For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way
> > that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
> >
> > Nelson Mandela
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original message -----
> > From: "Nicholas Mutinda‎" <mutindah@gmail.com>
> > To: "Skunkworks Mailing List‎" <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke>
> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Queen bee shake-up: the Chinese connection
> > Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:49:40 +0300
> >
> > If Bob has to perform, then he has to let go of the top management
> > (especially) with stiff competition and harder times ahead, he needs guys
> > who appreciate cost cutting and strategy that keeps the company competitive.
> > The management there now were employed when sf started and they have the
> > "monopoly" mindset and that is why they still run back to govt when
> > competition gets stiff.
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thought so too - if it ain't broke, don't fix it - so if its being
> >> fixed, it must have broken
> >>
> >> ./Ok3ch
> >>
> >> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:22 PM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting
> >> Ltd <kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Think about it why change or shakeup an exceptionally performing winning
> >> > team?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM, David Kandie <dkipkulei@gmail.com>
> >> > wrote:
> >> >> Joseph, you have spoken. The shareholders are also watching if he can
> >> >> fit to Michael's shoes.
> >> >>
> >> >> On 3/14/11, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>> Just to add ...CEOs come with different briefs, Michael grew the
> >> >>> business,
> >> >>> Bob has to show better ratios, less capital employed to earn a
> >> >>> shilling,improvement of percent profit over operating income et al,
> >> >>> They are
> >> >>> competing with indian firms and this rightsizing will shock many the
> >> >>> signs
> >> >>> are there,affected Staffers should simply look for jobs.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Joseph McDonald
> >> >>> <mcdonaldoj@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> I dont think the shake-up is about the Chinese connection,it is a
> >> >>>> common
> >> >>>> corporate practice.It happened at EABL as well.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> It is called the 7s (Strategy,Structure,System,Staff,Skills,Style and
> >> >>>> Shared Values). Every corporate will come with is new set of the 7s.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Mr.Bob has his *strategy* so he has to get a *structure* which will
> >> >>>> support the strategy.Unfortunately that structure will affect the
> >> >>>> *staff*because the structure has defined
> >> >>>> *skill* set required to perform.Lastly you need new people to get new
> >> >>>> management *style.*
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Joe Maina <maina307@gmail.com>
> >> >>>> wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>> Am seeing a scenario where KACC will get bitten coz its interrupting
> >> >>>>> business as usual watch this space.
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> On 14 March 2011 11:24, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com>
> >> >>>>> wrote:
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 11:03, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting
> >> >>>>>> Ltd <
> >> >>>>>> kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>> This comes from a highly unreliable and undependable source but
> >> >>>>>>> has
> >> >>>>>>> nuggets of truth. Apparently Bob has instituted changes at Queen
> >> >>>>>>> bee
> >> >>>>>>> after getting a dossier from KACC on Chinese "brown envelop"
> >> >>>>>>> activity
> >> >>>>>>> at
> >> >>>>>>> their highest ranks. It's apparent very few of the politburo can
> >> >>>>>>> claim to be above reproach and instead of a public flogging he's
> >> >>>>>>> opted
> >> >>>>>>> for a more tactical and methodical surgery.
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>> The result of who goes and who stays will surprise all and sundry
> >> >>>>>>> ...
> >> >>>>>>> next 7 days will be critical keep watching the news. It also gives
> >> >>>>>>> him
> >> >>>>>>> a chance to assert his own management team and determine agenda.
> >> >>>>>>> Who
> >> >>>>>>> said Bobby is a place holder?
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>> I love corporate politics.
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> David,
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> I take cognizance of your opening disclaimer, but I'd still love to
> >> >>>>>> wonder why KACC did not just take the bulls by the horn?
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> The Chinese are known (reputed) for their "brown envelop" culture
> >> >>>>>> yes,
> >> >>>>>> but if KACC can do this, then we are not fighting corruption! Word
> >> >>>>>> also
> >> >>>>>> has
> >> >>>>>> it that the Chinese are so much involved in projects within the
> >> >>>>>> Kenyan
> >> >>>>>> govt
> >> >>>>>> systems, courtesy of "brown envelops" changing hands at the highest
> >> >>>>>> level.
> >> >>>>>> KACC must be having all the knowledge.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>> --
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> >> >>>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
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