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State should tap into remittances from Kenyans abroad

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Kenyans working abroad sent home Sh641 billion in 2024, up from Sh543 billion in 2023.

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By  The Watchman

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Femicide, which is the killing of women by men, is getting out of hand and should be declared a national disaster.
  • With Trump's return to the White House, the world should brace for an escalation of the deadly climate change effects.

Diaspora cash • Kenyans working abroad sent home Sh641 billion last year, up from Sh543 billion in 2023, a whopping 18 per cent increase, says Gitonga Kathurima. “Though most of the remittances are used to cater for family expenses, the government should seek to tap into these huge financial resources for national development. Floating a diaspora bond is a good option.” His contact is [email protected].

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Stealing spotlight • Without naming names, Newton Tonui is not amused that a presidential aide is appearing in the news much more than some Cabinet secretaries. Says he: “This fellow is a private and not a public servant and shouldn’t be accorded such treatment. Most of the personal assistants in the previous regimes were not even known. It’s setting a bad precedent.” His contact is [email protected].

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End killings • Femicide, which is the killing of women by men, is getting out of hand and should be declared a national disaster, says Jimmy Thumbi. “The security organs must do all they can to stop the killings. It really hurts to hear daily about the deaths of innocent women. Police should take seriously every report on the threats or harassment of women.” His contact is [email protected].

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Contrast • The swearing-in of Donald Trump as America’s 47th President, notes Ruth Gituma, took barely an hour on January 20, in the capital, Washington, DC. “There were minimal speeches and fanfare, while in Kenya massive public resources are used with opulence on display. And the inauguration ceremony here takes a whole day. What a huge contrast!” Her email address is [email protected].

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Fighting nature • With American President Trump having just returned to the White House with his new clarion call, “Drill baby, drill”, the world must brace for an escalation of the deadly climate change effects, Muriithi King’au warns. However, Muriithi adds, America “can’t win this duel with nature, which the new President has now effectively declared”. His email address is [email protected]. 

Have an alert day, won’t you!