And in my view, this peace should start with us on this list not reading too much into what is not there....like the assumptions based on suspicion ments on why CCK had to move to shut down some of RMS transmitters. Good and rational bservations will go a long way in building peace. Suspicion simply spurs up unnecessary trouble. Key word is 'objectivity'. Have a peaceful day on the list:). Gilda ----- Original Message ----- From: Bruce Madete To: godera@skyweb.co.ke Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 7:30 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Obamas message This is the kind of message we and particularly our politicians should be preaching day in day out until we are through with the elections. The pain we went through in 2008 when Kenyans fell on each other with machetes had nothing to do with the Americans yet when we sort help we ran to them and the rest of the world. The kind of diatribe we see in the media, even in the social media is not helpful for peace in this country. We must not forget it is we Kenyans who can demonstrate to the rest of the world that we can manage our own affairs. It is only then that the international community will come calling, not with aid but investments. After all as they say charity begins at home. Amb Bruce Madete On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, Dorcas Muthoni wrote: I know milk has nothing to do with ICT but i shared this concern with COFEK and they ignored it. Which consumers or issues do COFEK prefer to deal with? Just asking for those saying they act for the public...... See more below.. Summary: ======================================================================================================= Dear Stephen, I have attended several presentations that have indicated that many milk processing companies in Kenya are using formalin to preserve milk sold to consumers. Formalin is a chemical normally used to preserve dead bodies. Formalin has many negative impacts on human health. If it becomes part of food, it turns into formic acid in human body and increases acidity level. More intake of formalin can cause breathing problems, coma and even death. US Environment Protection Agency and International Agency for Research on Cancer count formalin as one of the cancer-causing agents. Can COFEK try and investigate this. With so many deaths being reported from cancer and every urban dweller entirely dependent on milk from the shops right from early childhood, we are very exposed if this is actually true. Stephen, please advice if you shall investigate this further and protect the consumer. I am sure you are also consuming these products every day. Regards, Muthoni ======================================================================================================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM Subject: Re: Formalin in Milk To: hotline@cofek.co.ke Cc: jack juma <jack@cofek.co.ke>, Theresia Watowa <theresia@cofek.co.ke> Sorry, what else do you want to know? This last line is not clear. On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) <hotline@cofek.co.ke> wrote: Ok but can we know who you please Sent from my BlackBerry® -------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:39:53 +0300 To: <hotline@cofek.co.ke> Cc: jack juma<jack@cofek.co.ke>; Theresia Watowa<theresia@cofek.co.ke> Subject: Re: Formalin in Milk Stephen, I don't have evidence but Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) and KEBS should be able to provide accountability because the milk producers are all showing the KEBS logo for quality. I am a layman in this, just very concerned about because presentations are coming from health and nutrition experts talking about this. Please try and see what you can do for the consumer. Many thanks, Muthoni On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 9:30 AM, Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) <hotline@cofek.co.ke> wrote: It is being acted upon although you never provided any facts and supporting evidence Sent from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:27:10 +0300 To: <hotline@cofek.co.ke> Cc: <stephen@cofek.co.ke> Subject: Re: Formalin in Milk Dear Stephen, I thought COFEK would acknowledge receipt if this email and say whether is an area you will look into or not. Regards, Muthoni On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 12:33 PM, Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Stephen, I have attended several presentations that have indicated that many milk processing companies in Kenya are using formalin to preserve milk sold to consumers. Formalin is a chemical normally used to preserve dead bodies. Formalin has many negative impacts on human health. If it becomes part of food, it turns into formic acid in human body and increases acidity level. More intake of formalin can cause breathing problems, coma and even death. US Environment Protection Agency and International Agency for Research on Cancer count formalin as one of the cancer-causing agents. Can COFEK try and investigate this. With so many deaths being reported from cancer and every urban dweller entirely dependent on milk from the shops right from early childhood, we are very exposed if this is actually true. Stephen, please advice if you shall investigate this further and protect the consumer. I am su ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/godera%40skyweb.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.