Othelo wrote:paulkimani wrote:http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/04/11/kiambu-set-to-reap-from-cytonns-sh3-billion-residential-property_c1329468
brush over to comments section. finally people are realizing self advertising and nonsensical reports with nothing of substance do not equal investor confidence. Conmen as usual in Kenya
Those comments, whah and this one
Cytonn is all talk no action.
Jengeni kitu bana hata kama ni kiosk
In response to the article I posted a comment and Mr. Dande CEO of Cytonn replied with this:
"Paul, just like mclaren, stop hating. You can come and verify our qualifications. Let me know when you can come to our offices and we will have our qualifications ready for your review. Our research is headed by the most qualified person in matters finance in this country - Elizabeth. The last I checked, she was one among the very few in this entire country with a CPA, CFA and MBA, and that one per is at Cytonn. What issue do you have? And what do you mean nothing to show? What do you want we show you? Just come for a cup of tea Paul, please."
I in turn responded to his comment. A few hours later I was told my comment had been removed! If they can't accept critism.. or maybe my comment hit hard to the truth. here it is:
"
I'm shocked you reported my comment to be removed Edwin rather than accept critisim. here it is again
1.Cytonn’s in-house lawyer, Patricia Wanjama – as well as being
enjoined in the Britam suit – is being investigated by the LSK
disciplinary committee. Her own father sits on the board of the LSK
disciplinary committee, and Cytonn also now sponsors the LSK - as stated on the LSK website.
I have to give it to you Mr. Dande, pure genius sponsoring the
same committee investigating your lawyer… conmen at its finest!
2.Many companies and individuals are creating real estate deals much
larger than Cytonn – which begs the question – why is the media focusing on Cytonn. Are they “sponsoring” the media also?
But
we all know the answer to that - the public are just understanding now
that companies like yours will always seem gold until they aren't.
Facades and veils will always come off as hard as you try publicizing
only what you want.
3. Thirdly, Mr. Dande, your team in reports
and elsewhere make absolutely nonsensical comments such as (and I
paraphraseso bear with me) ''Ruaka is a hot location for development.''
Considering
Cytonn have invested there it is very obvious your company thinks it’s a
good idea, why should there be a news article on the same? Waste of
time and goes to show who is being paid.
4. More comments from
your company directors such as “When you talk about glut or a bubble
it’s usually a problem when the sector is financed with bank credit but
in our case Kenya’s real estate segment is getting a significant amount
of private equity financing which supports it”
For an investor to
assume that a bubble cannot occur because financing is being raised
through private equity is quite misleading and quite frankly shows lack
of knowledge and ignorance of Kenya's economy.
I could go on, but I think you see my point. We are allowed to have
opinions. There is no need for you to try get everyone to like what you
do as I’m sure you know, so don’t waste your time trying Mr. Dande. No
need
for you to insult anyone by asking 'you what have you achieved'? or
'when was the last time someone asked about your grooming?'' as
your
response to a comment below mine. It is good people are questioning -
this shows Kenyans are smart and educated and not willing to fall for
the perils in our history. Do not undermine us by asking us stupid
questions as a defence tactic. Good day Mr. Dande."