Kenya Kwanza has impoverished citizens
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi (left) and President William Ruto.
Evil spirits • David Jasondu finds President William Ruto’s jibe at those allegedly spreading “pepo chafu (bad spirits)” amusing. Says he: “It’s true there’s such a thing, but it’s Kenya Kwanza that has brought the evil wind that has impoverished citizens through excessive and punitive taxes, and the theft of public resources and perfected the art of lies and abductions.” His email address is [email protected].
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Mockery • Listening to President Ruto ranting against those who were opposed to the Adani deals, Job Otieno was upset by his remark that some critics had never stepped at the JKIA. “During the 2022 election campaigns, the President rode on the wave of championing the rights of the downtrodden citizens. Is this the same fellow now sneering at hustlers?” asks Job. His email address is [email protected].
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Graduations • There are so many students graduating from various universities this month, says Jotham Ndung’u, quite thrilled at the immense addition to the country’s essential human capital pool, but also concerned about the challenges ahead. “I hope the government will manage the economy better so that businesses can create more jobs to absorb them.” His contact is [email protected].
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M-Pesa error • With M-Pesa’s 34 million customers, Safaricom is celebrating 24 years of successful service, says Opiyo Oduwo. The telco, he adds, should not relent in its bid to satisfy all its customers, especially the small ones. “I erroneously sent money to a wrong number and immediately notified the customer care desk for a reversal but only got back part of the money.” His contact is [email protected].
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Neglected • Aren’t the hawkers who sell their goods on 3rd Parklands Avenue at Diamond Plaza in Nairobi getting a raw deal? wonders Alnashir D. Walji. “Those hawking vegetables in the open-air market are getting soaked in the rain. Shouldn’t the city county government put up makeshift shelters for them? Or don’t the authorities care about the plight of the needy?” His contact is [email protected].
Have a caring day, won’t you!
