IEBC leadership • Kenyans should be directly involved through the popular vote in choosing the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, says Michael Karichu Njoroge. “This decision should not be left to the President and a small team. They should manage two General Elections and hand over to a new team.” His contact is [email protected] .
Lion-hearted • Humility, simplicity and “being lion-hearted” are top qualities of good leadership, remarks David Yator, who is impressed with the style of Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna. “His unwavering stand against the State’s wrongdoings in laudable. Soldier on, Sifuna. This is how to ensure the country’s future remains bright.” His email address is [email protected] .
Vote for change • Belgian Enrique Fabios, who is a frequent visitor to Kenya, says he’s “seen the country go down deeply in the past two years”. The solution, he adds, is for eligible Kenyans to register as voters. “Don’t just be experts at complaining. You must vote. Last time, eight million Kenyans didn’t vote! Please, save my second home by voting for change!” His contact is [email protected] .
Health terrorism • Reports of widespread human organ trafficking in the country are a manifestation of a raging health terrorism, says Taabu Tele. “It’s also an indictment of the government for failing to protect its citizens. The investigation team into the illegal activities at the Eldoret-based hospital must be held to account for doctoring and sitting on such a grave report.” His email address is [email protected] .
Cash starved counties • How come government organisations and agencies owe counties huge amounts of money in unpaid land rates? asks David Waireri. “And why is this expense never included in their budgets? No wonder, counties have cash flow problems. The government should also increase the devolved units’ share of national revenue.” His contact is [email protected] .
Have an accountable day, won’t you!
