Minority parties cannot be the official opposition
The National Assembly during a past session.
What you need to know:
- It’s shocking how the country has in the past three years seen its reputation eroded.
- Poor service delivery is rampant in the health, education, transport, energy and security sectors.
Opposition lie • Referring to the minority parties in the National Assembly and the Senate as the official opposition is a big lie, says George Achongo. “We should learn to speak the truth as the opposition is actually the alternative government or the government in waiting. Even the mainstream media keep on making that mistake, in whose interest, I don’t really know.” His contact is [email protected].
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Warned • It’s shocking how the country has in the past three years seen its reputation eroded, says Dickson K. “The top news in the past would be about development projects launched by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Today, it’s all about abductions, deaths, strikes and demos, and police breaking up peaceful assemblies. We were warned about this but didn’t listen!” His contact is [email protected].
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No justice • Poor service delivery is rampant in the health, education, transport, energy and security sectors despite increased taxation, laments Joseph Kinyanjui. He is also alarmed by the widespread injustices and escalation of abductions and disappearances of government critics. “The biggest irony is that the National Anthem says ‘justice be our shield and defender’.” His contact is [email protected].
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Baffling SHA • The new Social Health Insurance Fund under the Social Health Authority continues to baffle many would-be members. Benjamin Kibias tried to include his spouse as his next of kin in the Afyayangu.go.ke portal and failed. “The only options are father, mother, sibling, guardian and friend. What am I supposed to do? Isn’t my spouse my next of kin?” His contact is [email protected].
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Kudos • In the New Year, Nicholas Murithi is looking forward to another robust tackling of economic, social and political issues for the people’s benefit. Says he: “I take this opportunity to thank NMG, Watchie, the contributors and readers for the matters of great importance raised not just about Kenya but also worldwide. Have a happy and prosperous 2025!” His contact is [email protected].
Have a remarkable day, won’t you!
