How to end traffic jams in Nairobi

Politicking • As politicians love addressing crowds, an effective way of teaching them a lesson is denying them that audience, says Mathew Kibe. “Crowds don’t take politicians to task but only cheer them along, making noises that embolden them. This is particularly so when dealing with hired crowds. The paid-for groups are often ready to fight for the paymaster!” His contact is [email protected]

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Leadership • Servant leadership is lacking, says Dickson K. “The top leaders should learn the virtue of humility, just like the Japanese, who bow before and after addressing citizens. Instead, our leaders just talk down to fellow Kenyans and try to entice them by dishing out stolen funds to them. No one can be so generous with hard-earned cash.” Contact is [email protected]

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Changing times •Every alternate year, Shainaz Khan notes, members of her extended family in the UK visit Kenya and go back home with fond memories of how happy the people here are. “But this time, it made them sad to realise just how miserable Kenyans have become. What do those responsible for this mess have to say?” Contact is [email protected]

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Snarl-ups •During the peak hours, there are always snarl-ups in Nairobi, says Jotham Ndung’u. He’s, however, convinced that the solution to this problem lies in the government working seriously and coming up with mass transport systems such as trams or light metro rail system, as the Bus Rapid Transit remains a white elephant?” His contact is [email protected]

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Bike surge •Lately, there has been a surge in the use of bicycles on most of Nairobi’s main and residential estate roads, says Benjamin Ashuma. “I’m not sure why this is so, but I believe it has something to do with the high cost of living and cost-cutting. Or are these Kenyans turning to bikes to just keep fit and stay healthy?” His contact is [email protected].

Have a healthy and strong day, won’t you!