Fund CBE • The Competency-Based Education system’s funding challenge is “mind-boggling”, says Paul Khaemba. “The over Sh100 billion shortfall is putting the education of over 10 million children at risk, and their future in jeopardy. This will exacerbate the burden for special needs learners. Can the government mobilise resources and fund the programme fully?” His contact is [email protected] .
Know-it-all • Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi needs tips on public speech and official poise, says David Jasondu. “He often comes out fighting real and imagined enemies, but fails to address the critical issues being debated. He also needs to wean himself of the mistaken belief that he has all the answers. Respectful public speaking is a hallmark of good leadership,” he advises. ([email protected] .
Land grab • A few years ago, an illegal structure at the Lang’ata Road-Mbagathi Way intersection was demolished for encroaching on one of the tributaries of the Ngong River and a road reserve, says Job Otieno. “Now, a club has been put up in the same spot, and the road reserve taken over by mechanics, both a menace to road users. What became of law enforcement?” asks Job. His contact is [email protected] .
Compensation • A really sad date, January 30, John Mukiri says, reminds him of the fatal Kenya Railways passenger train crash in Mtito Andei in 1993. “But I’ve never forgotten that no one in Kenya Railways Corporation or the government took responsibility. I’m still wondering whether the relatives of the 114 passengers who perished were ever compensated.” His contact is [email protected] .
Omen • Winnie Odinga, Babu Owino and Edwin Sifuna belong to the same half of the widening split in the opposition ODM party, notes Githuku Mungai, adding: “Each one of them has a voice that can’t be ignored. And one can create the word ‘win’ from their names. However, I’m not sure if that is an indication of something to come.” His email address is [email protected] .
Have a winning day, won’t you!
