Congested and dirty Nairobi is poorly planned
A backhoe loader empties garbage onto a truck at Muthurwa Market in Nairobi on June 10, 2023.
Autocratic • Keenly watching the developments on the national arena, James Gakuo is shocked “at the high level of totalitarianism creeping into the country”. Says he: “The proposals, including forcing businesses to instal CCTV and take details of customers, are shocking. This is so yet people are being kidnapped by hooded men. The wearing of masks should be banned.” His contact is [email protected].
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City filthy • Congested and dirty, Nairobi is also poorly planned, says Chris Kiriba. “Its infrastructure and public amenities are overstretched and unable to meet the needs of the growing population.” According to him, Isiolo town, which is centrally located, would be an ideal location for the new capital city, thanks to the availability of land and its brand new airport.” His contact is [email protected].
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Poor roads • Nairobi is a fast-growing metropolis with numerous towering edifices, including posh cafes and shopping malls rivalling top European financial hubs Paris and London, says Alnashir D. Walji. Though a vibrant city, it has drawbacks, especially poor infrastructure. The roads are in a pathetic state. “Beautiful roads without potholes should be the norm.” His contact is [email protected].
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Needy • The festive season is always a great an opportunity to put smiles on the faces of needy individuals and groups, says Adrin Kahugu. “This annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ is a time to spread the message of love, hope and joy to others by giving gifts, including food and clothes to the destitute and those sickly and lonely elderly people.” His email address is [email protected].
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Tolerance • Though President William Ruto has promised to stop the abductions of government critics, the masked men carrying them out appear to be controlled by masterminds keen to demonstrate blind loyalty to him, says Jim Webo. “The silhouettes circulating online are mainly caricatures of him and the operatives are driven by their hatred of the criticism. Critics should not be brutally silenced.”
Have a tolerant day, won’t you!
