Matiang’i is violating the law by engaging in politics

Politics • Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s remark that he is openly supporting ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid “is a violation of the law that prohibits public servants from engaging in politics”, remarks Prof Sam Chege. “Kenyans expect the man whose docket includes the police and public administration to be impartial and above reproach.” His contact is [email protected].

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Safety • As Christmas and New Year festivities approach, Kenyans should curb the high rate of road accidents says Dennis Owino. “Let’s celebrate with our loved ones, knowing that the Omicron exists and maintain the Covid-19 protocols. Drinking and driving should be avoided at all costs. Finally, let’s keep up that Kenyan spirit of sharing during the season.” His contact is [email protected].

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Tokens • Kenya Power owes Damson Opiyo Onger prepaid  tokens worth Sh100, which he bought for account No. 37175831579, on December 14, at 6/50pm, through M-Pesa (PLE74YYNT3). At 7.57pm, he sent another Sh100 and  (PLE55HR49) and a token of 3.8 units. “Now that President Kenyatta has promised  to lower electricity charges, can they refund  my lost tokens?” His contact is [email protected].

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New app • The newly unveiled Safaricom App “is proving to be more useless than otherwise”, Dr Okumba Miruka laments. “Whenever I try to use the App, a message pops up asking me to have a Safaricom line in my device before I can use it. Could Safaricom, please, address this irritation or just dispense with the application?” he adds. His contact is [email protected].

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Traffic • The festive season is just beginning, but the number of fatal road accidents is on the increase, says F. Mukembu. “The worst was the River Enziu bridge one, which claimed 30 lives. Drivers ought to be more careful,  many people travel upcountry for Christmas. Drivers should resist the temptation to flout traffic rules and regulations.” His contact is [email protected].

Have a careful day, won’t you!