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Arrest rogue officers behind Witima Church attack
A Sunday service at Witima ACK Church in Othaya was abruptly disrupted when tear gas canisters were fired inside the sanctuary during a visit by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (inset).
Unacceptable • Police should not just explain what happened during the attack by suspected rogue officers at Witima ACK Church in Nyeri, the culprits must be held responsible, says Githuku Mungai. “Anything short of this is quite unacceptable, and Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has no business protecting criminals. We can’t agree to live in a country where such incidents go unpunished.” His contact is [email protected].
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Kudos • Let’s give credit where it’s due, says Jim Webo, impressed with the recent patching-up of the ugly potholes and trenches on the Busia-Kisumu highway.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority has done a good job, but there are still many badly damaged sections. Please complete the job and ensure regular maintenance instead of waiting for deep holes to form before making repairs.”
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Wastage • Cultural festivals are fun, says M. Mombo, on the exciting experiences. “But some Luo politicians flying to the cultural fetes in choppers boggles the mind. I suspect my tax is being used to fund their lavish lifestyles. So, what value does their presence add? The taxpayers’ money should be used to enable economic development, hence the need for accountability.” His contact is [email protected].
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Unlawful• A man well-known to Harrison Ngove assaulted him on January 12. He then quickly reported the matter to the Eastleigh Airbase Police Station and got an Occurrence Book (OB) number, 30/12/01/2026. He obtained a police surgeon’s medical report and a witness statement. An officer later demanded Sh5,000 to arrest the assailant. “Is justice only for those who can pay bribes?” His contact is [email protected].
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Archaic • What happened to the mobile phone Short Message Service (SMS) craze? wonders university don XN Iraki, adding: “Rarely do I get any message today, as everyone seems to have moved to WhatsApp. And it's now taking much longer to even respond to emails. Have these technological advances matured and just no longer excite us? So, what’s the next big thing? We surely need one!” His contact is [email protected].
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