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Ban tree-hugging before it becomes a national disaster
The government should not just watch as people risk their lives by hugging trees.
Fire-fighting • President William Ruto appears to be expending a great deal of energy daily fighting fires started by the mismanagement of public affairs, says David M. Kigo. He cites the Grade 10 placement crisis as one example. “At this rate, he might even suffer a burnout. Proper management and transparency are what the people are demanding from their government.” His contact is [email protected].
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Nauseating • The President’s talk about turning the country into a ‘Singapore’ has become as nauseating as his denunciation of his opponents as having “no agenda, and no plans”, says W. Kimariech. “He should start by tackling corruption and taking us to Rwanda for benchmarking. They are already heading for Singapore, even with their leader sticking to power!” His contact is [email protected].
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Ageism • This is ageism at its peak, says Dr Wilkister Were, on the NTSA’s proposal to have people aged 60 renew their driving licences annually. “No valid reason has been given. Already, renewing the licences is a nightmare. Elderly people are suffering neglect by families and loneliness is sending them to their early graves. Parliament should reject it.” Her contact is [email protected].
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Tree-hugging • The government should not just watch as people risk their lives by hugging trees in the name of championing certain causes, says Benson Kelio. “It’s evident that those engaging in this tree-hugging challenge are doing it for popularity and money. It should be immediately banned before it becomes a major national disaster.” His email address is [email protected].
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Shameful • A bitter verbal exchange that he witnessed in Nairobi recently involving city askaris and police officers, Joshua Mwabali says, “was not good at all”. He adds: “Both are officers serving the people and none is superior to the other. Police officers must respect the askaris and vice versa. The beef between the two is so shameful and they should behave.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a respectful day, won’t you!
