Denial of abductions, killings is an insult to Kenyans
Plainclothes police officers arrest demonstrators in Nairobi on June 6, 2023, during protests against the Finance Bill 2023.
What you need to know:
- The government should enhance security in Juja sub-county where armed gangs and hyenas roam free.
- Most of the TV stations are disappointing for literally showing nothing other than music and dancers.
Murkomen insult • The Kenya Human Rights Commission, which is a government agency, has tabled evidence of the killing and abduction of youth during the anti-Finance Bill, 2024 demonstrations and after, says Fred Njuki. “Newly appointed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s denial is an insult to Kenyans’ intelligence. Every life is sacred! He should apologise.” His contact is [email protected].
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Caricatures • Instead of fighting the cartoonist behind the anti-President William Ruto silhouettes that have drawn a lot of national attention, his supporters should also come up with one that counters that negative image by highlighting the successes of his administration, says Mwangi Wanjohi. “They are missing a big chance to discredit these popular caricatures.” His contact is [email protected].
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Juja insecurity • Insecurity is mounting in Juja sub-county of Kiambu County, with armed gangs raiding homes and stealing sheep, goats and chickens, Adrin Kahugu reports. “They have left many families helpless, as livestock is their main source of livelihood. Can the government enhance security as the people are now living in fear of the robbers and marauding hyenas?” His contact is [email protected].
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Disappointing TV • Most of the TV stations are disappointing for “literally showing nothing other than music and dancers, and soaps in-between news”, remarks Ngumi Kibera. He poses: “Why not repeat the news now and then—both local and international—in between all the entertainment programmes? That way, I bet, these stations will get a wider and greater viewership.” His contact is [email protected].
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Due process • Are the abductions an indication of the government and its key supporters’ lack of confidence in the judicial process? asks Jim Okwako. “Why can’t the young people being accused of caricaturing and demeaning the top leaders in silhouettes be simply arrested and arraigned instead of being seized by brutal masked men and driven to some hideouts. Why subject their parents to such deep pain?”
Have a just day, won’t you!
