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Corruption undermines Ruto’s Singapore dream
When Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, took office in 1959, his first action was to outlaw corruption.
Unbecoming • The people should demand a modicum of respect in the way politicians conduct themselves, says David M. Kigo. Leaders, he adds, should always mind their language. Though it’s said that politics knows no shame, he’s unhappy about abusive exchanges between leaders. “In this age of advanced communication technology and social media, they should shun uncouth utterances.” His contact is [email protected].
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Corruption • Unless all the corrupt top State officials, senior police officers and civil servants are removed from office, the ‘Singapore’ dream will remain unattainable, says David Kiptum. “The oil sector scandal is an example of the consequences of a lack of goodwill to eradicate corruption. The suspects are often let off the hook and appointed to other lucrative positions.” His contact is [email protected].
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Bedlam • A regular visitor to Nairobi on business from Cape Town in South Africa, Dr Scheise Po, is quite dismayed about the motorbike taxis (boda boda) and hawker menace. “They seem to be in their hundreds and all over the place, in complete chaos and bedlam. How do they make money, as it seems most Nairobians like to walk? I think this great city can do better.” His contact is [email protected].
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Safety • To improve road safety, Joseph Nthale is pretty sure about what needs to be done. Says he: “At interchanges, rivers and footbridges, the concrete and steel pillars and safety crash barriers should have reflectors or be painted in screaming yellow colours. The overpasses without safety crash barriers should be closed to traffic until they are installed.” His contact is [email protected].
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History • Alliance High School has a glorious past spanning a century, notes Chris Kiriba. “Few schools can hold a candle to it. Its alumni served in the public service at independence. Some of the first Cabinet ministers were Busherians. Since Edward Carey Francis died at Pumwani Secondary School in 1966, it should be renamed, Carey Francis High School, Pumwani.” His contact is [email protected].
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