Hardline stance of BBI proponents is worrying
President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga distribute BBI signing documents to regional representatives at Kenyatta International Convention Center on November 25, 2020 when they launched the collection of signatures.
What you need to know:
- If we are not careful, we might just throw away the baby with the bathwater.
BBI debate• While acknowledging that the BBI report “certainly has some good recommendations”, Ruth Gituma is a little worried about the hardline stance taken by some of its champions. Says she: “They need to tone down a bit and listen to the diverse voices.” Ruth’s urgent word of caution is: “If we are not careful, we might just throw away the baby with the bathwater.” Her contact is [email protected].
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DCI speed• The DCI is just what the doctor ordered, notes Joe Musyoki, citing the “speed, resolve and success in busting drug cartels, solving murders, tracing stolen public funds and tracking down kidnappers and human and drug traffickers”. To defeat “the evil, police and the Judiciary must join hands to form a formidable team to stop the slide into the abyss”. His contact is [email protected].
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Kenya Power• The saying, desperate times call for desperate measures aptly describes Seb Owino’s trouble with Kenya Power. Says he: “Your staff disconnected my power from the pole. I request that you reconnect me, as my children study and my wife works from home due to Covid-19. I will pay Sh10,000 at the end of the month.” His account is No. 28188373 and his contact, [email protected].
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Riruta police• The police are doing a good job at Riruta Satellite, Nairobi, by arresting residents found in public places without wearing face masks, notes Alex Kiptanui, who is, however, appalled at a nasty hidden side of that success story. “To win your freedom, you must grease their palms. The government does not get to see the money despite the many arrests.” His contact is [email protected].
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Covid in schools• The rapid spread of the coronavirus in schools is a challenge for the country, says Godfrey Mulwa. “It’s not the responsibility of teachers only to mitigate the menace. The solution lies with parents, society and the government. When everyone plays their part, the Covid-19 fangs will be curtailed. But there is a price to pay, which is adhering to Covid-19 protocols.” His contact is [email protected].
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