Uhuru's growing confidence in the military
President Uhuru Kenyatta with the newly appointed Commissioner-General of Prisons Brigadier (Rtd) John Kibaso Warioba at State House, Nairobi.
What you need to know:
- The jailbreak by three terrorism inmates at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Nairobi, reads like a movie, says Ruth Gituma.
- Suicide, one of the main causes of death in Kenya, is mostly linked to mental disorders, says Victoria Cherono.
Performers • The appointment of senior military officers to top public jobs confirms that President Uhuru Kenyatta has confidence in the forces, remarks David Kiptum. “The latest is Brigadier (Rtd) John Warioba, the Kenya Prisons Service commissioner-general. Kenya Meat Commission and Nairobi Metropolitan Services, also headed by military men, have shown good progress.” His contact is [email protected].
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Prison break • The jailbreak by three terrorism inmates at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Nairobi, reads like a movie, given the tight security at the facility, says Ruth Gituma. “There must have been a helping hand, but at what expense? How many other inmates in the correctional facilities have been aided to escape? I’m glad heads have rolled but we need more action.” Her contact is [email protected].
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Jab drive • As the country tries to counter Covid-19 vaccine myths and increase the uptake of the jab, Joseph Macharia wants the presidential aspirants to play a bigger role in promoting the campaign. “The one who will make a habit of urging the people to take the jab and also tug along medics to administer it at their public rallies will earn my vote.” His contact is [email protected].
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Water woes • A resident of Kayole Junction, Omega, in Nairobi, Ginny Nyambu, says it has been a month since they last saw a drop of water come out of their taps. Aware of Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company’s rationing schedule, she wonders why her neighbourhood can’t be supplied three times a week. “Dandora and Eastleigh get water at least three days a week.” Her contact is [email protected].
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Mental health • Suicide, one of the main causes of death in Kenya, especially among the youth, is mostly linked to mental disorders, particularly depression and alcohol abuse, says Victoria Cherono. Efforts to prevent suicide should start with recognising the grave challenge it poses, “recognising warning signs and taking steps to combat them”. Her contact is [email protected].
Have a preventable day, won’t you!
