Obsession with divisive politics is disheartening
Boda-boda operators listen to speeches during a BBI Youth Caravan along Koinange Street, Nairobi on November 14, 2020.
What you need to know:
- We tired of the old song, ‘We want to better the lives of Kenyans’.
Divisive politics • The two biggest crises facing the country today are the coronavirus pandemic and reviving the economy, says Lodrine Olocho. He’s disappointed that some leaders are more obsessed with divisive politics. “We tired of the old song, ‘We want to better the lives of Kenyans’”. He poses: “How can they do this when they have failed to manage the little we have?” His contact is [email protected].
BBI debate • Listening to a coastal radio station, Suzanne Machira says she was “overjoyed to hear some local leaders articulating their views on the BBI”. Suzanne, who is keen on the sharing of national resources, asks: “Is there data on each county’s contribution to the report? One leader said theirs were two of 16. Let’s get data to make informed choices.: Her contact is [email protected].
Nairobi roads • While he appreciates the ongoing road repairs in Nairobi, Mathangani Muya is unhappy with the poor quality of kerbstones. “They’ve been crumbling like a loaf of dry bread even before the tarmac dries in the CBD, on Riverside Drive, and Mandera Road. Can the City County, Kura, and KeNHA ensure better designs and the quality of roads, sidewalks and kerbs?” His contact is [email protected].
Kenya Power • By failing to connect Kuresoi North to the power grid, revenue remains untapped, says Thomas Macharia. After MP Moses Cheboi, the Deputy National Assembly Speaker promised Mlima villagers electricity, poles were erected and cables connected. “We’re tired of talk about there being no transformers. If Kenya Power can’t, let’s welcome solar firms.” His contact is [email protected].
Blue masks • On why blue seems to be the most predominant colour of the Covid-19 face masks, English Premier League soccer fan Benjamin Kibias has an answer, citing his favourite team. Says he: “The colour blue is nice to the eye, and is also the preferred colour of the most successful soccer teams, such as, Chelsea because of its distinctiveness. I hope this puts the matter to rest.” His contact [email protected].
Have a colourful day, won’t you!
