What became of 'urban-sack farming' of vegetables?
Sukuma wiki (kales) planted in sack.
What you need to know:
- It’s now raining heavily, with meteorologists warning about drought in the Horn of Africa next year.
- The standing ovation MPs gave President Ruto as he cancelled the Adani Group deals was puzzling.
‘Sack farming’ • When retired President Uhuru Kenyatta was elected in 2013, Brian Maitai recalls, there was talk of "urban-sack farming" of vegetables. “There was also a plan to harvest rainwater by every home in Nairobi having a 1,000-litre tank. What went wrong? It’s now raining heavily, with meteorologists warning about drought in the Horn of Africa next year.” His contact is [email protected].
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Sarcasm • The standing ovation MPs gave President William Ruto as he cancelled the Adani Group deals “was either sarcastic or an admission of their failure to oversight a rogue Executive”, says Taabu Tele. “The serial U-turns are not only painfully costly, but also akin to a driver who escapes after causing an accident only to return to applause driving an ambulance.” His contact is [email protected].
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Secrecy • The ejection of the Adani deals Mishael Kayiya fully supports. While he's happy about the exposure of the rot and the scrapping of the multibillion-shilling JKIA and energy contracts, he feels that not everything has been uprooted. Says he: “The Social Health Authority is also linked to Adani Group, hence the secrecy and the imposition of high taxes.” His contact is [email protected].
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Adventure • Before Narc came to power in 2002 under President Mwai Kibaki, Mike Johan recalls, travel through the JKIA, Nairobi, “was a thrilling adventure, especially for arriving passengers”. The terminal, he adds, had hordes of touts, brokers and swindlers, who offered to ‘talk’ to Customs officers. “Well, thanks to the current government, they are all back!” His contact is [email protected].
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Drainage • Though it has taken several years, Michael Karichu is happy the Kinoo 87-Kariango-Kanyariri road has “been tarmacked very well”. Says he: “I’ve come back to say a big thank you to the Watchman for highlighting the poor condition of the road. The residents are now very happy. Only the drainage and pavement remain and we hope they will be done soon.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a thankful day, won’t you!
