How to stop looting in counties

No Gen Zs • As the newly nominated Cabinet secretaries await vetting by the National Assembly to join President William Ruto’s administration, Douglas Kaumbuthu Aritho is very disappointed. He poses: “Why are there no Gen Zs among them despite Kenya Kwanza’s 2022 election campaign promises to youth? This has dashed the aspirations of the young people?” His contact is [email protected].

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Theft • The looting in the counties can be stopped by including Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives in the panels that approve payments to suppliers and contractors, says Dickson K. “This is the best way to stop thefts. We’re tired of reading about the EACC chasing after stolen cash. Why can’t ICPAK, the accountants’ body, take the lead here?” His contact is [email protected].

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Delays • The repairs on a section of the Mombasa highway, linking the island to the Mainland, Edward Mwazighe notes, were expected to take only two weeks, but are continuing at snail’s pace over a month later. “Can the Kenya National Highways Authority explain the delay and speed up the work? We're experiencing serious traffic jams and delays.” His email address is [email protected].

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Safety • In an urgent pre-Christmas message from Mwangi wa Karuga, he's appealing to fellow Kenyans to either avoid or moderate alcohol consumption. Says he: “Christmas is a season for celebration but not for endangering lives. Ensure safely and indulge only in moderation to save yours and other people’s lives by not driving after taking a lot of alcohol.” His contact is [email protected].

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Nostalgia • Christmas is no longer what it used to be, remarks Timothy Kiprono, quite nostalgic about the celebrations in a typical rural set-up of his own youthful days. “Today, my elder brother uses the holiday as a reason to start quarrels. It’s always about some minor issue over whether I’ve cut down one of his trees or my goats have wandered too far.” His contact is [email protected].

Have a festive day, won’t you!