Stop accidents on Kenyan roads

Manyani accident

The scene of a road accident in Manyani on December 25, 2021. The accident caused heavy traffic along Mombasa highway.

Photo credit: Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

War on graft • ODM leader Raila Odinga’s pledge to plug all the corruption loopholes is music to Kenyans’ ears, says Richard Kihara. But he wishes the former Prime Minister could “shed the luggage and rot that some of his supporters are carrying. To start with, let no groups, big or small, start endorsing you for the presidency. Your brand is strong and untainted.” Richard’s contact is [email protected].

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Inept utility • Kenya Power should be privatised to provide more efficient services, says Peter Muriithi. Recently, there was a power outage in Kerugoya, which was promptly reported. But technicians turned up a week later, only to find that the cause was a faulty fuse. “And this is a company that the government bails out every year.” His contact is [email protected].

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Help on holiday • Keen to get a Covid-19 booster shot, Nyagudi Musandu Nyagudi was terribly disappointed. “Everybody is on holiday apart from the virus. At the KNH helipad, I found someone being wheeled to the ICU, where my cousin passed on. At Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Hurlingham, the vaccinators are on holiday until January. At Mbagathi, they're on leave.” His contact is [email protected].

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Pollution in the city • The compliance staff of Kisumu City and the environment agency Nema are sleeping on the job, Opiyo Oduwo charges. One of their primary duties, he says, is to ensure a clean environment. “Estates are choking with garbage as waste water flows into roads. There is also noise pollution by hooting matatu drivers and touts.” His contact [email protected].

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Killer roads • There has been a much higher incidence of fatal and serious road crashes this year than before, notes Ian Mgenyi. “Could it be due to speeding or drivers being unfamiliar with the roads? Where the motor vehicles catch fire, could it be due to contaminated fuel with higher volatility? Should motorists fill half-tank to avoid spilling petrol on impact?” His contact is [email protected].

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