Let married boys return to school

Boy-child • The education authorities have done well by ordering married-off schoolgirls and the expectant ones to go back to school, says Chris Kiriba. His only disappointment, though, is leaving out the boys, some of whom could be married to the girls. “The NGOs and the government have been promoting girls’ education, leaving the boy child behind.” His contact is [email protected].

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Military precision • Mwangi Wanjohi, impressed that the Kenya Defence Forces is turning around Kenya Meat Commission, is asking President Kenyatta to let the military run other ailing public firms, including Kenya Airways. “Maj-Gen Mohamed Badi is doing well in Nairobi County. “Give jobs to the right people, regardless of where they come from.” His contact is [email protected].

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Garage fee • Martin Mbugua Wamathwe would like to know from Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) boss Mohamed Badi why a lorry in a garage on Ngong Road was charged for parking. “Is Sh200 the parking fee for lorries? There was neither a date nor time on the text. What is NRS?” He was also threatened with a Sh2,000 clamping fee. His contact is [email protected] or Tel 0721991463.

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Garbage capital • Continuing her solo crusade in Nairobi, Diana D’souza wants litterers, kiosks and carwash bays fined for “throwing humongous amounts on garbage on roads”. This, she believes, is how the NMS can keep the city clean. “One just has to drive down Lavington/Muthangari/Gitanga and Oloitoktok roads after a downpour to see the garbage left.” Her contact is [email protected].

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Dear lunch • A primary school in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, Damson Onger reports, charges pupils Sh30 for lunch, which is okay. However, pupils whose homes are five minutes’ walk away are also forced by the board of management to pay for the meals. Parents, not amused that they must pay about Sh5,000 a month, want the Education ministry to intervene. His email [email protected].

Have an acceptable day, won’t you!