The directive to reopen schools is a step in the right direction

Risk • The directive to reopen schools next month is a step in the right direction, says Lodrine Olocho, who, however, has some misgivings. “Teachers must obey the TSC order and go back to school by September 28. Unfortunately, they will be putting their lives at grave risk. Most schools have insufficient water points, sick bays or nurses and not enough dormitories.” His contact is [email protected].

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Reopening • It will be foolhardy to reopen schools now, as the Education ministry plans to do, warns Benjamin Kibias. According to him, it would have been wiser to first test the waters on the health guidelines by opening bars and churches fully. “What’s the hurry for? Let's just wait until everything stabilises or we shall be digging a big hole we can't fill.” His contact is [email protected].

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Lights • Floodlights in towns and trading centres, Waweru Kanyingi says, are commonly referred to as ‘Mulika mwizi’, for scaring away thieves. However, he thinks the most appropriate names are ‘Mwangaza nono’ or ‘Mwangaza ndovu’. In the rural areas, he adds, he would prefer, 'Mwangaza mashinani.’ “After all, they light up trading centres.” His contact is [email protected].

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Gambling • Most vernacular FM stations have become gambling sites, says Mike Njenga. “They spend more of their time announcing winners instead of informing or educating listeners and providing them with beneficial information.” Every time he tunes into the radio stations, Njenga notes, all he hears are appeals to people to send in or collect money. His contact is [email protected].

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Gambling • Most vernacular FM stations have become gambling sites, says Mike Njenga. “They spend more of their time announcing winners instead of informing or educating listeners and providing them with beneficial information.” Every time he tunes into the radio stations, Njenga notes, all he hears are appeals to people to send in or collect money. His contact is [email protected].