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Give young politicians eyeing presidency a chance

Raila Odinga

President William Ruto (right) and (Bottom row) Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, ODM leader Raila Odinga. Top row from left: Former DP Rigathi Gachagua, former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah.

Photo credit: Nation Media Group

Politics • If Kenyans really cherish democracy, they shouldn’t be disparaging youthful politicians keen to vie for the presidency, says Peter Kilonzo. “Lawyer and activist Morara Kebaso is said to be too young and Okoiti Omtatah a broke pushover. Fred Matiang’i was allegedly a ruthless Interior CS. Just weigh manifestos instead of recycling octogenarians.” His contact is [email protected].

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 Caution • Common wisdom cautions against hitting a man who is already down, says Githuku Mungai. “It’s now impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, but others, including former ODM leader Raila Odinga, have been similarly targeted. But National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and ODM lawmaker Junet Mohamed have hit at Gachagua.” His contact is [email protected].

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CJ promise • During her vetting over three years ago, Dickson K. still recalls, Chief Justice Martha Koome promised to expedite the hearing of corruption cases and conclude them within six months. She spoke about dedicated anti-corruption courts/judges for swift justice. “Our courts are why corruption has become the norm as there is no gatekeeper. It’s a free-for-all bonanza.” His contact is [email protected].

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Upgrade • Under the new Social Health Insurance Fund, the former provincial general hospitals (PGH) should be upgraded to level-six facilities, Kamichore Mutindira proposes. “In Nakuru, for example, the former Rift Valley PGH serves about 2,000 patients daily. The facility is being stretched. Upgrading it will make the government invest more for its efficiency.” His contact is [email protected].

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Cultural union • The decision by the Gikuyu Embu Meru Association (Gema) elders to incorporate the Kamba is a good one, says Francis Njuguna. “These ethnic communities can do a lot if they unite, but it’s not good to see it only from the political angle. There are many other good social things, including intermarriage and food, to be gained from such a cultural union.” His contact is [email protected]. Have a unifying day, won’t you!