Let's vote for sober leaders in next year's General Election
A voter casts the ballot at Sikusi Primary School polling station in Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County, during the Kabuchai Constituency by-election on March 04, 2021.
What you need to know:
- With slightly over a year to the August 2022 General Election, Lodrine Olocho has a word of caution for the voters.
- The call to “shun capital-intensive projects to reduce the Budget deficit is wrong”, notes X. N. Iraki.
Vigilance • With slightly over a year to the August 2022 General Election, Lodrine Olocho has a word of caution for the voters. Says he: “The political parties are just but temporary vehicles of convenience. We should never allow the political class to divide us but vote for sober and capable leaders who will ably steer the country to social and economic prosperity.” His contact is [email protected].
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Revenue • The call to “shun capital-intensive projects to reduce the Budget deficit is wrong”, notes X. N. Iraki. “Such projects create demand for goods and services and stimulate the economy, if not overpriced. We can manage the deficit by reforming the tax system to increase compliance. Strangely, we could rake in more revenue if we reduced tax rates. Just try it.” His contact is [email protected].
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Skill • The young men cutting grass on Lang’ata and Mbagathi roads in Nairobi “have no mercy” for it, remarks Japheth Amugada. “Instead of trimming, they cut the grass up to the soil. When it rains, there is soil erosion, which clogs the drains, flooding roads. The Sunshine School area now has no grass, giving matatus and boda boda an illicit extra lane.” His contact is [email protected].
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Bad idea • A fool’s game is how Carey Yiembe sees a decision by Kenya Airways. “Spending Sh10 million to sponsor young rally drivers while it wallows in perennial debt is unbelievable. KQ should stop playing to the gallery. Companies that posted huge pre-tax profits should have stepped in. Giving KQ even the entire 2020/21 national Budget will not save it.” His contact is [email protected].
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Turnaround • June 14 was the 51st anniversary of Harry Thuku’s death, remarks Robert Mukirae. “His was a fascinating and cautionary tale of a once-revered freedom icon transformed into a colonial apologist. Our second liberation heroes have stumbled, too. Many have discarded lofty ideals and sickeningly engorge themselves from the public purse.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a steadfast day, won’t you!
