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Banning boda boda doesn’t make economic sense
A boda-boda rider ferries a passenger in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County.
Education • National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s concession that the government can no longer fund free education is alarming, says Tonny Kyule. “Unfortunately, essential programmes, including the Social Health Insurance Fund, are not working. Education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world. It must remain accessible.” His contact is [email protected].
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Sakaja’s promises • During the 2022 poll campaigns, David Githae recalls, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja promised to transform the city into a 24-hour economy like Dubai's. “It would be free of traffic jams, garbage, and water shortages; he would also raise medical and educational standards. He has yet to accomplish this. Should we still wait for a miracle to happen?” His contact is [email protected].
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Boda bodas• Banning boda boda from the roads because they don’t obey traffic rules doesn’t make economic sense, says university don XN Iraki. “These young men and women earn an honest living in a tough economy. We should just streamline the sector. Those calling for the boda boda ban are most likely seated in their air-conditioned cars. Can they offer better jobs?” His contact is [email protected].
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Side roads • The side roads at the Gilgil weighbridge on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway are always in repair mode, says Churchill Amatha. “Is it because of using inferior materials or are overloaded trucks the problem? The officials must get to the root cause and sort it once and for all. Or could it be a collusion to rip off the government? Stop it.” His contact is [email protected].
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Impressed • Keenly following the reporting of a recent gang rape case in Kolkata, India, Evans Macharia Mwangi says he’s impressed that their government has taken the issue very seriously. “Here in our country, such cases, even murders and other killings by the police or the so-called bandits are taken so casually. When will ever become serious as a country?” His contact is [email protected]. Have a proactive day, won’t you!
